Football & Stadium Management:
October / November 2024 Contents
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The October / November 2024issue of FSM is out now!Click the cover
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PTSG Displays Specialist Skills At Celtic Park
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Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG), via component company Pendrich, has completed another specialist services project at Celtic Park, home to Celtic Football Club.
Detailed Planning Application For Luton Town’s Power Court Submitted
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Luton Town Football Club’s development company, 2020 Developments, has formally submitted a detailed application for a new 25,000‑capacity stadium at its Power Court site in the heart of Luton town centre.Redexim Revolutionise Hybrid Renovations With Launch Of Scarivator
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Redexim are pleased to announce the launch of the Scarivator – a new tool, ideal for contractors, that promises to revolutionise the maintenance of hybrid sports pitches. Recognising the increasing popularity of hybrid systems, the Scarivator has been specifically developed to remove unwanted rootzone material, loosen soil and ensure a smooth, level surface without damaging the synthetic fibres.DrainTalent Return To SALTEX With The Solution For Strong, Sustainable Sports Fields – Stand F107
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Following their announcement of an exclusive UK partnership with Hewitt Sportsturf, DrainTalent return to SALTEX to showcase their sustainable, circular soil management system. The team will be on hand on stand F107 to discuss the benefits of balancing moisture content and how their award‑winning system can contribute to high quality surfaces, capable of hosting more play with fewer cancellations.GKB To Showcase Solutions For All Surfaces And Seasons At SALTEX, Stand H053
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Whether aeration, overseeding or topdressing of natural surfaces is on the agenda, or routine brushing or more intensive renovations of synthetic surfaces is required, visitors to SALTEX are guaranteed to find robust and reliable solutions on the GKB Machines stand, H053, this October.INFINICUT® To Make Impressive Return To SALTEX, Stand E065
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DEWALT INFINICUT® are set to make an impressive return to SALTEX this October with a showcase of their latest innovations. Long time exhibitors at the show, INFINICUT® will for the first time be joined by their parent company, DEWALT, who will be bringing an exciting range of complementary outdoor and power equipment to stand E065.Zero‑Turns To Make Star Turn As Kubota Return To SALTEX, Stand C070
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A stop by the Kubota stand is always a must for visitors to SALTEX, and this year should be no different, with a vast array of industry‑leading compact tractors, RTV’s and mowing solutions taking centre stage on stand C070. A particular highlight promises to be the expanded Kubota zero‑turn range, with the new Z4‑541 on show in the UK for the very first time.Premium Lighting For Premier League Football: Zumtobel Illuminates Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre
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The Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre in Enfield, North London, is one of the premier training grounds in the world. It boasts state‑of‑the‑art facilities catering to every aspect of player training and development, from physical conditioning to mental coaching. The facility also serves as a hub for social and educational programs, enriching the lives of thousands within the local community.Defending The Den, Advanced Fire System Safeguards Millwall FC Stadium
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The Den, home to Millwall Football Club, has been enhanced with an upgraded fire safety system courtesy of Trustee Fire & Security Ltd's installation of Advanced panels, providing thorough protection and reassurance for fans, staff, and players.Mitigating Assessed Fire Safety Risks At Sporting Venues
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John Davidson, the National Security Inspectorate’s Approval Schemes Manager, highlights the critical responsibilities associated with fire risk assessments at sports venues and describes these assessments’ potential impact on a venue’s continued operational integrity.Dennis Mowers Partners With Edgbaston Stadium
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Dennis Mowers is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Edgbaston Stadium and Warwickshire County Cricket Club, aiming to become the most sustainable cricket ground in the country by having a fully electric range of mowers and enhancing education and support for local grassroots cricket clubs.Uniting The Industry, Powering Progress
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This year’s show, taking place from 30th to 31st October at the NEC Birmingham, marks another significant milestone in the grounds care industry. |
SALTEX, the Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition, is gearing up for its 78th edition under the theme of “Uniting the Industry, Powering Progress.”
A Grass For All Seasons – Understanding Tetraploid Technology
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A new generation of amenity tetraploid perennial ryegrasses offer unparalleled qualities for sports pitches and playing fields, with proven benefits in addition to wear tolerance such as cold temperature growth, fast recovery, high root mass and superior stress tolerance. If you have not yet discovered tetraploids, how and why are they so exceptional?Origin Amenity Solutions Launches Weather Station For Turf Management Professionals
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Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is proud to announce the launch of the OAS Weather Station, offering reliable weather data on‑the‑go for turf professionals.DLF Supports The Scale And Scope Of Top‑Level Sport At Cranleigh School
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While the challenges of managing the multi‑sport surfaces at Cranleigh School may be akin to those faced by most in the education sector, here they’re on a mammoth scale! With 248 acres of sports pitches, grounds and gardens to keep in quality condition year‑round, the priorities when it comes to seed selection is reliability, versatility and tolerance for wear and tear. This, according to Deputy Grounds Manager Andy Burke, they’re achieving with mixtures from across the DLF and Johnsons Sports Seed ranges.Air And Water Services – The Complete Package
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Football stadiums provide a lot of air and water compliance issues to consider. Buying air and water services as a package can be time and cost effective, as Gary Nicholls, MD of ductwork hygiene and legionella risk experts Swiftclean, explains.
Hawks Help To Keep Seats Clean For Oxford United Fans
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After the pigeon population exploded at Oxford United Football Club the management knew they had to take action. The solution is flying Harris hawks to scare and unsettle the pigeons and it’s proving a huge success.Navigating Legal Complexities:
Pitfalls And Protections In Football Sponsorships
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Sponsorship deals are a precious commodity for football clubs as they can boost their revenue and allow the club to associate itself with reputable corporate brands. |
By Marco Difato, corporate solicitor at specialist in sports law firm SO Legal.Facilities Managers, Property Directors And Mechanical Engineers In Attendance At Smart Buildings Show 2024
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It’s not long now until the doors open to Smart Buildings Show 2024. The UK’s largest commercial smart buildings event will take place on 9th‑10th October 2024 at ExCeL London and is FREE to attend. As the show has grown it has attracted a diverse range of professionals involved in the built environment, including engineers, energy and facility managers, architects, property directors and CEOs.
Monty Miracle Returns To SALTEX With Global Presence
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The exterior cleaning product made its debut at last year’s event and returns with a much larger presence, having set the wheels in motion to launch to consumers and tradespeople across the Atlantic in the coming months. This expansion is made possible thanks to a new partnership with US company AquaTerra. |
Monty Miracle is returning to SALTEX after securing US distribution at the 2023 show.Introducing TMX550 – Work Smarter Everywhere, Every Time
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If you’re familiar with TAIT AXIOM Mobiles, the new TMX550 offers more of what you know, with some useful new options. Both devices feature dual SIM slots, to connect to two cellular networks for greater coverage or redundancy and can provide a mobile WiFi hotspot for smart devices working in and around the vehicle.Join Us At EMEX 2024, The Energy Management And Net Zero Exhibition At London’s ExCeL On 20th & 21st November 2024!
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This year sees even more solutions‑focused content for visitors to get involved with. BSI Group are offering free, 30‑minute CPD‑accredited training sessions throughout both days of the show: Introduction to Energy Management ISO 50001, Introduction to Environmental Management ISO 14001 and Introduction to Net Zero.
GKB Fleet Tackles Multi‑Use Maintenance At Leigh Sports Village
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With up to eight different teams sharing the facilities at Leigh Sports Village, it’s no surprise that Head Groundsman Keith Porter and his team are kept busy when it comes to the maintenance of such a high‑wear site! Thankfully they’ve got the assistance of a fleet of equipment from GKB Machines, which keep both the natural and artificial surfaces looking and playing at their best.Paris 2024 Olympic Games | LMR, Your Team’s Key Player
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The much‑anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics has been a great success! As a leading global manufacturer of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) solutions, Tait Communications emphasises the importance of reliable critical communications technologies that ensure events of this scale are executed seamlessly with first‑place outcomes. Among these technologies, two‑way radios play a pivotal and indispensable role in maintaining communication across this multi‑site, multifaceted event.
