The April / Mary 2024

issue of FSM is out now!

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ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live experiences, has been appointed to operate Utilita Arena Sheffield.

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Users of synthetic turf are being encouraged to show a much greater commitment to ongoing maintenance requirements to enable both the sports and landscaping sectors to mitigate concerns about microplastic contamination, according to ESTC (EMEA Synthetic Turf Council).

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Three formulations of Suståne Natural Fertilizer have been credited with their role in the ongoing success of the maintenance operation at Watford Football Club. Forming the base of the nutritional programme at both the Vicarage Road stadium and the club’s London Colney training ground, a combination of Bolster Granular 4‑4‑4+3Fe, 1‑1‑1 Soil ReGen® and Suståne 4‑6‑4 have delivered consistent results to the satisfaction of the club and grounds team alike!

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Packaging innovators eGreen International and their CEO, Caroline Wiggins, have won the ‘Eco‑Friendly Packaging CEO of the Year’ award presented by SME News.

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Conventional workspaces use many different technologies to manage their locations, their devices and their services.

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Stadium Experience has kick‑started 2024 with 5 new clubs joining the not‑for‑profit association.

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As part of a major drive to catch cancers earlier when they are easier to treat, P‑Wave has partnered with the NHS on a cancer awareness campaign to encourage men to consult their GPs if they saw blood in their urine.

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“RheinRiff,” recognised as the world's largest indoor surfing facility, has unveiled its innovative lighting system, marking a significant milestone in creating a truly immersive experience for visitors. Partnering with leading lighting providers Oktalite and TRILUX, RheinRiff has transformed its space into a multifunctional venue where lighting seamlessly adapts to various usage scenarios, thanks to the cutting-edge LiveLink Retail lighting management system.

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Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) has been contracted to deliver specialist Fire Solutions at one of the country’s most famous racecourses.

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Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) has completed a specialist electrical services contract at one of the world’s most historic golf courses.

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Ashton Gate, home of Bristol City Football and Bristol Bears, has appointed Veolia as the stadium’s new recycling and waste contractor. The one‑year contract will see Veolia manage all waste stream collections for Ashton Gate Stadium, Robins High Performance Centre and Bristol Bears High Performance Centre.

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Barnet FC have announced plans to leave The Hive and build a new stadium and bring Barnet FC back to Barnet, thus ending what chairman Tony Kleanthous has described as a “ten-year exile in Harrow”.

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It’s been an exciting two years for Dale Gregory since he joined Coventry City Football Club as their new Head of Grounds & Facilities. Not only has he overseen the significant expansion of the club’s Sky Blue Lodge Training Ground and Alan Higgs Academy Site, but investment has also resulted in the purchase of first‑class equipment to maintain it! Among his new fleet are a trio of INFINICUT® SM34 Rotary mowers and another three FL34 cylinders, helping to deliver year‑round presentation and outstanding quality of cut.

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History was made for the grounds management industry recently, when for the first time in Football, an all‑female grounds team prepared the pitch at the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal vs Tottenham in the Barclays Women’s Super League.

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At the heart of any football stadium lies the pitch, vital for the game's aesthetics and performance. Maintaining pristine playing surfaces can prove challenging, particularly when faced with a major threat such as Gray Leaf Spot (GLS). This fungal disease, caused by the pathogen Pyricularia grisea, presents a serious challenge for turf managers.

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Oxford United Football Club has announced plans to build the first stadium in the country powered solely by electricity to create a sustainable new home.

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Prepare to be surprised by how much InstallerSHOW has to offer those managing large event venues and arenas.

If you’re responsible for meeting energy targets and reducing energy expenditure for your organisation, there is so much waiting for you at InstallerSHOW, taking place at NEC Birmingham from 25^th‑27^th June.

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Altro products have delivered a high‑performance finish in the new changing areas, showers and physiotherapy suite at Sheffield’s Olympic Legacy Park Stadium.

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MyTAG an innovation solutions company, at the forefront of transparent innovation in stadium and event arena management, grounded in three core values: transparency, reliability, and being 100% paperless. Our hub of 22 solutions streamline operations, enhance safety, and improve the overall experience for operators and visitors in large venues.

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Reckitt Pro Solutions were proud to be the official hygiene partner for the 2024 Manchester Cleaning Show.

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Sports fans around the globe are becoming ever more conscious of the impact they – and the clubs they follow – are making on the environment. With this in mind, many forward‑thinking clubs are exploring the ways they can make their stadia and the overall fan experience much more sustainable.

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J Premier Pitch from Johnsons Sports Seed has been described as a ‘game‑changer’ for Northampton Saints Rugby Club, delivering outstanding resilience, wear‑tolerance and overall turf quality at both the stadium and new high performance training centre.

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