Football & Stadium Management:
August / September 2024 Contents
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The August / September 2024issue of FSM is out now!Click the cover
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Husqvarna And Liverpool Football Club Break New Ground With Unique Global Partnership
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HUSQVARNA has announced its new partnership with Liverpool Football Club, one of the most iconic football clubs in the world. As part of the multi‑year global agreement, Husqvarna will become the official groundskeeping partner of LFC, the first partnership of its kind for both parties.GroundsFest 2024: Thousands Expected As Visitor Registration Soars
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GroundsFest 2024 is set to become the largest and most dynamic event in the groundscare and landscaping industries, with thousands of visitors already signed up since registration went live. This overwhelming response proves that GroundsFest is the event the industry has been eagerly anticipating.PTSG On Song At New Performance Venue
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Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) has been contracted to deliver specialist fire solutions at the ABBA Arena in Stratford, East London.
Twickenham Stadium Announces Renovation Of Grand Slam Events Space
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Twickenham Stadium, the Home of England Rugby and one of London’s premier conference and event venues, is excited to announce a significant renovation of its iconic Grand Slam room.Hörmann OktaBlock Protects European Football Championship
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Hörmann have announced that they have deployed their OktaBlock mobile vehicle blockers at several venues across Germany playing host to the Euro 2024 European Football Championships. Oktablock was designed to provide hostile vehicle mitigation and protect pedestrians, and provides local authorities and event organisers with a flexible way to protect public spaces and secure major events.Tait Communications’ New TP2210 Is A Solid Investment For Business Communications
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Tait Communications, a leading provider of critical communications solutions for public safety, utilities and transportation industries, has announced the immediate availability of its TP2210 DMR Tier 2 portable radio for the EMEA region.SALTEX 2024 – Uniting the Industry, Powering Progress For The Grounds Care Industry
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SALTEX, the Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition, is gearing up for its 78th edition, under the theme of “Uniting the Industry, Powering Progress.” This year’s event is set to take place from 30th to 31st October at the NEC Birmingham, marking another milestone in the grounds care industry.
Oxford United New Stadium Moves A Step Closer
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Following requests from Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council for additional information and studies, Oxford United can confirm it now expects the planning application for its new stadium proposal to be considered in early 2025.Sustainable Stadium Management: Enhancing Efficiency And Reducing Carbon Footprint With MyTAG
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As custodians of large venues such as stadiums, sports facilities, and commercial buildings, it’s imperative to adopt strategies that save energy, reduce waste, and ensure the longevity and efficiency of these facilities. MyTAG emerges as a leading solution in this realm, offering innovative technologies that significantly contribute to sustainability goals.
The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2024 Results
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Specialist events and hospitality teams from over 50 football, rugby and cricket venues across the UK have joined together to recognise and celebrate their ‘off the pitch’ successes at The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2024.Harpa Concert Hall:
A Commitment To Safety With Hochiki Europe
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A spectacular addition to the Icelandic cultural landscape, the Harpa Reykjavík Concert Hall & Conference Centre opened its doors in May 2011, lauded as a landmark of contemporary architecture. This multipurpose venue seamlessly blends classical music, with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and The Icelandic Opera as residents, alongside conferences and exhibitions.
Stockport County FC Win Big On SISGrass Hybrid Surfaces
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After promotion to League 2, Stockport County decided to invest in a SISGrass hybrid surface, stitching into their existing profile. Prior to this, Edgeley Park had a commendable playing surface, but like most natural grass pitches, it could benefit from the increased stability and durability provided by a hybrid system, especially during the harsh winter months. This investment in the pitch is part of a broader, long‑term strategy to expand the stadium capacity by around 7,000 seats, preparing for their anticipated rise through the football tiers.Marking Out The Future With TinyLineMarker Robots From Origin Amenity Solutions
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Line marking, an essential aspect of maintaining pitches, sports fields, and courts, has seen remarkable advancements over the decades. Origin Amenity Solutions is at the forefront of this revolution, offering cutting-edge robotic line markers that offer a host of benefits and transform our approach to this age-old task.Avant Compact Loaders:
Powering Success For Whitby Town FC And JC Gardening
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In the coastal town of Whitby, Joe Cook wears many hats. Not only is he the Head Groundsman for Whitby Town FC, overseeing the maintenance of their pitch, but he also runs his own gardening business, JC Gardening. In both of his roles, one tool stands out as indispensable: the Avant compact loader.The Return Of EMEX For 2024
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Coming into 2024, the team felt it was important to take a step back and really understand what visitors see the event standing for. It became clear that there are three pillars that EMEX proudly stands by: solutions, innovation and implementation, and it is these attributes that set it apart from other events in the energy management space.
Game, Set And Match For Luceco At Bolton Arena!
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It was ‘Game, Set and Match’ for lighting specialist, Luceco when Bolton Arena Sports Village was looking to upgrade the 15-year-old lighting in its extensive Tennis Halls recently.New Ground Breaking Plant Based Cups From eGreen
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eGreen, a pioneer in the world of packaging and tableware is the first to bring cups made from 100% renewable resources to the UK market. Switching production from virgin fossil fuels to a bio‑based polypropylene, the new VeriGreen range is primarily sourced from recycled plant oil, used in the hospitality industry.TRILUX Illuminates Just GYM Fitness Clubs Across Poland With 24/7 Lighting Solutions
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TRILUX, a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions, has been selected by Just GYM, a prominent Polish fitness club chain, for its unique state‑of‑the‑art lighting. This partnership ensures optimal training conditions, energy efficiency, and a cohesive modern design, enhancing the overall ambience and functionality of the fitness clubs.Thorn Football Lighting Guide
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Due to football's popularity, the need for new and refurbished football facilities continues to grow. Whether you are the club owner, design engineer, installer or facilities manager, Thorn Lighting's technical guide for football lighting will help you in selecting the most appropriate lighting solution for your football facility, be it a UEFA league stadium or a small provincial pitch.Back Of The Net: Believ And Woodford Town FC Agree New Local Partnership
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National charge point operator, Believ, has taken its partnership with Redbridge Council to another league by announcing a new sponsorship deal with Woodford Town Football Club.Smart Solutions For Smarter Stadia
– Register Now For Smart Buildings Show 2024
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Smart Buildings Show 2024, the UK’s largest commercial smart buildings event will take place on 9th‑10th October at ExCeL London. The event is free to attend and registration is now open.
Going Green: Heart Of Midlothian F.C. Embraces The Dennis ES‑34R
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In the ever‑evolving landscape of sports turf management, combining sustainability and efficiency are becoming paramount for professionals like Colin Davie, Head Groundsman for Heart of Midlothian F.C. As such, n a recent move towards greener practices, Colin has invested in a Dennis ES‑34R rotary mower, heralding a new era in pitch maintenance for the club.
