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…
GKB introduces Combislitter
GKB has launched a machine that will level and repair playing damage and aerate the top layer at the same…
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.…
Polymer – the building block of turf
One of the questions I get asked most frequently is “what polymer should I use to make synthetic turf” and…
What is left following the ban on polymeric infill?
The European Commission has spoken. From September 2031, onwards it will no longer allow the placing of polymeric infills like…
Preventative microplastics removal
Environmental pollution from yarn wear is becoming an agenda item around the world. The biggest concern is the fields already…
European standard levels playing field for shock absorbing layers
Open-cell or closed cell prefabricated shockpads, either from virgin or recycled materials, in-situ shockpads or e-layers are all expected to…