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TUBEX exhibits at Elmia Wood June 2013

17 May 2013

Forestry

 TUBEX exhibits at Elmia Wood, Sweden

Come find us on stand 541 from the 5th - 8th  June 2013!

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Video: How to plant a tree - a Woodland Trust guide

22 April 2013

Forestry | Landscaping | Fruit

 This is a short guide from The Woodland Trust on how to plant a tree. Useful and informative. 

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RBC Bluewater Project - Trees and Fishing

9 April 2013

Forestry | Landscaping

 This is a short video showing how trees can help support healthy rivers that are great for fishing.

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Tubex shelters help restore forest in Chesapeake watershed

4 April 2013

Forestry | Landscaping

Every day, the Chesapeake Bay watershed loses a bit more forest and, just as predictably, the amount of run-off reaching the local streams increases, bird and wildlife habitat decreases, and the potential to absorb atmospheric carbon is reduced. This article highlights the opportunities for tree planting and forest restoration in the Chesapeake Bay.

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RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards Presentation 2013

31 January 2013

Forestry | Landscaping

Tubex will be presenting the Silviculture award at this years "RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards Presentation 2013". Tubex are a sponsor of the event which will be held on the 3rd July at Wythenshawe Park and Hall, Manchester.

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Restoration Planting - San Antonio, USA

17 January 2013

Forestry | Landscaping

Up to 40,000 Tubex Shrubshelters have been installed at the Bioregional Habitat Restoration, San Antonio Creek Project, USA. The project was installed by Restoration Resources, a contractor that specializes in wetland and wildlife mitigation and restoration

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Tubex awarded KWF certification

21 November 2012

Forestry | Landscaping

Tubex products were tested by KWF and successfully qualified in tree establishment (growth, survival) for certification on aspects such as general economics and product features. This is the first KWF certification to be awarded to tree shelter technology and is a confirmation of Tubex’s position of product leadership and innovation.
 

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Product Selector tool launched

10 October 2012

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex launch their "Product Selector"  which is a web-based application tool that will guide you through choosing the right products for your specific requirements.

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Tubex Online Shop Launched

10 October 2012

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex has launched an online shop to enable customers to purchase directly from the website. The core stock range of Tubex and Acorn Planting products will be available to purchase and includes tree shelters, mesh tree guards, weed fabrics, rabbit guards, spirals, mulch mats, anchor pegs and many more accessories.

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Tubex exhibits at APF 2012

26 September 2012

Forestry | Landscaping

This year’s APF exhibition saw Tubex, in the eye-catching ‘tepee’ tent, show the combined shelter and mesh range offering for plant establishment. Customers joined in the free raffle to win caps, umbrellas and jackets and visitors to the stand were able to see our ‘next stage’ in researching biodegradable shelters.

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New 2012/13 Forestry & Landscaping Brochure launched

14 September 2012

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex are pleased to release their new Forestry and Landscaping product range brochure for the 2012/13 season.

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Tubex are ready for the tree planting season

6 September 2012

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex have ramped up production in preparation for the planting season! So, order your Tubex tree shelters, shrub shelters, mesh tree guards, spiral guards, tree wraps, stakes and canes and  mulch mats either direct from Tubex or via our network of Official stockists.

 

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Fiberweb launches new brand identity

22 May 2012

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Fiberweb launches new brand identity reflecting focus on specialist materials.

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Improfort – 20 years of working with Tubex

21 March 2012

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

2012 is an important year as Tubex and Spanish partner Improfort, SL celebrate 20 years of working together.

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Tubex reunion at Fiberweb Geo GmbH in Germany

20 February 2012

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

9 – 10 February 2012. Meeting for the first time in Leipzig of the Tubex partners in Germany, who - despite the cold temperatures this time of year - were given a warm welcome by the Fiberweb Gmbh Managing Director Claudia Oppermann-Mey together with her team.

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New forestry video “Small plants, strong roots

8 February 2012

Forestry | Landscaping

Launch of forestry video “Small plants, strong roots”. Using Tubex treeshelters allows for the planting of smaller trees which are cheaper and easier to source, and ultimately lead to trees with stronger roots.

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Tubex featured in Ekonomija magazine, Croatia

19 December 2011

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex was recently featured in the agriculture section of the Croatian magazine, Ekonomija. The article is in the form of an interview with Davor Lerinc, director of Izis, the Tubex distribuitor in Croatia.

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Tubex exhibited at IndAgra, Romania

27 October 2011

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Between 19 – 23 October, Tubex took part in the 16th edition of IndAgra, Romania's international agricultural equipment, animal breeding and food industry trade show.

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MikroSera appointed as Tubex distributor in Turkey

3 August 2011

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex has appointed a new distributor. Tubex is sold in over 40 Countries, and is proud to annouce the inclusion of Turkey.

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Tubex and Acorn exhibited at Royal Welsh

29 July 2011

Forestry

Tubex and Acorn products were showcased together for the first time at the recent Royal Welsh Show held in Builth Welss from 18th - 21st July.

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Tubex to exhibit at Royal Welsh Show

14 July 2011

Forestry | Landscaping

Tubex and Acorn have created a perception that their product ranges are competing, but in truth they’re complementary.

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Tubex sponsor Excellence in Forestry Award

10 July 2011

Forestry

The very best in woodlands and forestry practices were celebrated at the RFS Excellence in Forestry Awards. Tubex sponsored the RFS Silviculture Award.

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Tubex acquired by Fiberweb Geosynthetics

19 May 2011

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

ACQUISITION OF TUBEX PROVIDES FIBERWEB GEOSYNTHETICS WITH GROWTH AND EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES IN TREE PROTECTION

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2011 Irish Forestry Woodland & Bio Energy Show

16 May 2011

Forestry

The new Irish Forestry, Woodland, and Bio-energy Show held at Birr Castle, Co Offaly attracted over 5000 visitors. Tubex was represented by our Irish Distributor Seán Lenihan of Kestrel Forestry Consultants.

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Treeshelters versus Fencing - Tubex ad campaign

18 April 2011

Forestry

Tubex launched this season with a series of three striking adverts, using extreme imagery and challenging headlines to grab the attention of the reader.

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Tubex showcases its most popular European shelter

17 April 2011

Forestry

Shot in the forest of Baden Baden, Germany, the Tubex video provides a new medium with which to showcase Tubex treeshelters.

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Green by Colour, Green by Nature

16 April 2011

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

A recent independent study has found that Tubex shelters are more than just green in colour. The Life Cycle Assessment established that Tubex shelters have a net beneficial impact upon the environment.

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Maerdy – Making a difference

10 March 2011

Forestry

Tubex Ltd supported Communities First and BTCV's contribution to Environment Day by supplying treeshelters for their Ash and Hazel saplings.

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Tubex Collection & Recycling success

25 February 2011

Forestry | Landscaping

Launched summer 2010, the Tubex Collection & Recycling scheme proved to be the simple solution it promised for UPM Tilhill.

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Tubex invests in the US

1 February 2011

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex Ltd announces the establishment of Tubex USA and the acquisition of the Treessentials business.

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Bio-hybrid - innovation by Tubex

12 October 2010

Forestry | Landscaping

Bio-hybrid is more sustainable, more degradable and more proven. Containing a minimum 30% starch polymer, Bio-hybrid uses less of the planet’s finite petrochemical resources. A market leading, more sustainable alternative with 3 years of field trials...

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New life for old tubes

1 October 2010

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex is proud to announce their new Collection and Recycling Scheme. The approach is designed to be a convenient way for all Tubex customers to dispose of used, or non-reusable shelters in a responsible manner...

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Tubex Exhibits at APF

30 September 2010

Forestry

Tubex successfully exhibited at APF 2010, the Uk’s largest forestry exhibition, held at Cannock Chase from 23rd to the 25th September, and welcomed a record number of visitors over the three days.

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France Vs Germany Tubex Match Day

18 August 2010

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Gwyn Everett, Tubex’ Transport Manager and Luis Rego, Tubex’ Export Manager, organised the friendly 8-a-side match as a fun day for Tubex employees and their families.

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The Rising Price of Plastic

29 July 2010

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex breaks the myth of price correlation between crude oil and tree shelter raw materials.

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Tubex Exhibits at Interforst, Munich

20 July 2010

Forestry

Tubex hosted a successful event with customers and forestry experts during this years InterForst, 2010. Tubex also exhibited at the exhibition, held in Munich from 14th - 18th July.

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Tubex bids farewell to Supervisor Brian Emm

30 June 2010

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

After fourteen and half years of service, Brian Emm, one of Tubex; Supervisors, is retiring from the company.

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Tubex Satisfaction Survey

23 February 2010

Forestry | Landscaping

As a part of tubex rebranding process we are intending to improve our product and service offering for 2010/2011. A crucial part of this process is to obtain as much customer feedback as possible.

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New UK Business Development Manager

19 February 2010

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex is happy to announce the apppointment of a new Buiness Development Manager in the Uk.

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Raymond Butt – a lifetime of achievement

20 December 2009

Forestry | Landscaping

Raymond began representing Tubex in the North of England and Scotland at the age of 66, and it is with sadness that we say a fond farewell to 'our man in the north'.

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Minister Visits Tubex

1 October 2009

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Welsh Assembly Government Minister Jane Davidson visited Tubex to discuss environmental issues following Tubex' recent RCT Environmental Business of the Year Award.

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New brand is exhibiting success

23 January 2012

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Over the week of July 20th to 26th, the Tubex sales/marketing/exhibitions team, fitted in two exhibitions; Fruit Focus in Kent and CLA Gamefair at Belvoir Castle near Grantham.

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CEO Visits New Premises

31 July 2009

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

CEO Nigel Skinner visits new premises for ESB Sarl following a successful year in France.

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Tubex Receives ProAct Funding

26 July 2009

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex is proud to announce that is has been accepted onto the Welsh Assembly’s flagship ‘ProAct’ Scheme.

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Tubex: Advancing growth

1 July 2009

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Refreshed. Revitalised. Rebranded. Tubex looks to the future with modernised brand and new website.

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Tubex is Cynon Valley's Environmental Business of the Year

3 October 2009

Forestry | Viticulture | Landscaping | Fruit

Tubex has won Environmental Business of the Year at the prestigious Rhondda Cynon Taf Business Club Gala Dinner Awards.

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