FC Basel finishes overhaul of stadium pitch
The stitching of the St. Jakob Park field of FC Basel heralds the final step in the overhaul of the…
New type of surface trialled by FIFA and UEFA
New type of surface trialled by FIFA and UEFA A new concept for stadium surfaces that was trialled by both…
New tests with chemical recycling
A Canada-based clean technology company claims to have successfully completed initial testing of synthetic turf as a feedstock for its…
UK Environmental Agency declares water “of national importance”
The first six months of this year were the driest since 1976. With water reserves declining, the UK Environmental Agency…
Groundskeeping or turf operative apprenticeship offered
Plumpton College in the UK has launched a level 2 groundskeeping or greenkeeping sports turf operative apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is…
Israeli organisations put heat on synthetic turf
Three environmental organisations have appealed to government ministries to work together to ban synthetic turf, rubber surfaces, and recycled car…
Confusion behind 1 metre shortfall of FC Volendam field
The KNVB has revoked the certificate for the new hybrid pitch of FC Volendam. A last-minute inspection concluded that the…
Belgotex in trouble
Belgian media report that the Belgian branch of Belgotex—the chemical, yarn, and carpet conglomerate which was recently awarded full ownership…
Greenkeeper
Introduction Become part of our dynamic team and support us as soon as possible in the Infrastructure department as Greenkeeper.You…
SIS Pitches invests in extra hybrid pitch stitching machines
SIS Pitches has invested in a fleet of 16 new hybrid pitch stitching machines. The new machines were designed and…
