Updated FIFA Test Manuals now available
The new document has been drafted in close cooperation with the FIFA Technical Advisory Group (TAG) a group that consists…
Husqvarna launches hybrid dethatcher
Husqvarna has launched another tool to be used in combination with their hybrid tool carrier. The dethatcher has been specifically…
SIS Pitches invests in tufting equipment
SIS Pitches will double the capacity of its site in Maryport, Cumbria, following the investment in two more tufting machines.…
Synthomer sells latex operations to Matco NV
Synthomer PLC has sold its latex compounding operations to Belgian company Matco NV. The company produced latex-based compounds and curing…
Mineral-filled solution approved for main fields
The Council that oversees the quality of sports infrastructure in the Netherlands has approved mineral-filled synthetic turf for football for…
The power and pitfalls of dashboards
Erwin Beltman was the head groundsman for stadium De Kuip in the Netherlands between 2013 and 2022. In that period,…
Sport Group sold to KPS Capital Partners
Sport Group, which includes brands like Polytan, Astroturf, SYNLawn, LigaTurf, Poligras, Rekortan and Laykold, has been acquired by KPS Capital…
Alternative polymers: what are they and are they any good?
The word “plastic” is increasingly being seen as a dirty word, the epitome of environmentally unfriendly, and planet Earth’s enemy…
NSW government seeks feedback on draft guidelines
The New South Wales Government in Australia is seeking community feedback on newly released draft guidelines for the use of…
FIFA allocates USD 2.25 billion to develop football (infrastructure)
FIFA has given the green light to investments totalling USD 2.25 billion to further develop football between 2023 and 2026.…