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Can you afford not to maintain your synthetic sports surface?
1 day ago -
Synthetics -
Technical Surfaces
As our economy struggles to recover from the Recession, and the realities of the ‘credit crunch’ impact more and more on our everyday lives, we all look for ways to cut costs. But with each cost-cutting measure, we run the risk of creating a false economy, sacrificing other – equally important – considerations for the sake of saving a few pounds.
Get Your Synthetic Sports Surface Ready for Summer Now
2 weeks ago -
Synthetics -
Tina Ribbans
The summer Revite® programme from Technical Surfaces has gained in popularity over recent years, with many customers realising the benefits of introducing an annual or bi-annual Revite® to complement their existing maintenance programme.
Maintenance is the Key
31st Oct 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
State-of-the-art football facilities for Lynnsport
27th Oct 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
Three new state-of-the-art FIFA-approved third generation synthetic pitches are now available for the local community at Lynnsport, Kings Lynn following the completion of a £307,000 project by Buckinghamshire based sportsground contractors Agripower Contractors.
A brush with reality
27th Oct 2009 -
Synthetics -
Editor
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009
Technical Surfaces have commissioned the world’s first study to assess the effects of brushing on the wear of synthetic sport carpet systems. The research was led by Dr Paul Fleming of Loughborough University at the Sports Technology Institute.
Goal post testing service
25th Sep 2009 -
Synthetics -
Colin Mumford
The artificial sports surface maintenance specialists Sweepfast Ltd are now offering a cost effective testing service for goal posts on artificial sports surfaces.
Artificial turf comes of age?
23rd Sep 2009 -
Synthetics -
Andy Carter
- Issue 26 - Aug / Sep 2009 - 1 comment
Artificial turf has become firmly entrenched in the fabric of sports development around the globe - not an inconsiderable achievement for a product that this year celebrates only its 45th birthday. We talk to Andy Carter of Notts Sports about its history and the future
School Celebrates LANO Pitch
17th Sep 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
Students often dread the start of the new academic year and who can blame them? Long lie-ins and lazy sunny days are replaced by early starts and homework. However, the students of Sir Bernard Lovell School in Bristol have an alternative reason to look forward to going back, for they now have first call on their brand new full size artificial pitch.
Bolton Wanderers Get Technical
4th Sep 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
Technical Surfaces is continuing to work in consultation with Richard Norton, Grounds Manager at Bolton Wanderers FC, to implement the best maintenance practices on the Desso Challenger Pro 250 pitch at the club’s new academy training ground in nearby Lostock.
Technical Surfaces’ on Top of the World after Three Peaks Challenge
17th Aug 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
Technical Surfaces would like to offer their congratulations to team Peaked Too Soon for successfully completing the Three Peaks Challenge on 11th-12th July, and in the process, raising over £2,000 in funds for the charity Action Medical Research.
Synthetic Turf ... Low Maintenance, Not No Maintenance
7th Aug 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
While synthetic turf is proving an excellent low wear, low maintenance asset at many golf clubs, ranges and teaching academies, as well as for golfers wanting to practise their game at home, the material cannot be simply installed and forgotten, warns Warren Bailey of specialist supplier and installer, Southwest Greens UK.
Making the transition
10th Jul 2009 -
Synthetics -
Colin Mumford
- Issue 25 - Jun / Jul 2009 - 1 comment
Having worked the majority of his sports surface management life on natural turf, Dr Colin Mumford started the gradual transition from working with real grass to artificial grass last year in New Zealand, where he worked for the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute. Colin has now completed the transformation, and is working full time with artificial sports surfaces for Sweepfast Ltd. Here, Colin gives his initial impressions on the artificial side of life.
Inverness athletics track upgrade begins today
29th Jun 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
facility scheduled to reopen in six weeks after £130,000 facelift
Synthetic Maintenance Specialist Launches New Corporate Look
2nd May 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
As part of an ongoing strategy of expansion, Technical Surfaces has launched its new corporate identity, complete with new logo, new brochures, and new website.
SportsSURF workshop opens up debate on synthetic surfaces maintenance
1st Apr 2009 -
Synthetics -
Laurence Gale MSc
Along with 40 plus other delegates and 8 speakers I attended the latest SportSURF workshop focusing on current developments and maintenance issues regarding the provision for artificial playing surfaces.
Artificial Surfaces for Rugby
1st Mar 2009 -
Synthetics -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 22 - Dec / Jan 2009 - 2 comments
The new breed of professional rugby player is a fitter and stronger animal. Subsequently, the game is played at a much faster pace making it more exciting to watch. With this professionalism came better pitch standards, at elite level, and the need for increased training facilities to take the pressure off of the pitch.
Notts Sport Offers free condition checks for Multi Sports Facilities
8th Feb 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
Sports providers can benefit from a free condition check for their synthetic turf facilities carried out by leading specialist Notts Sport.
Breathing new life into old grounds
26th Dec 2008 -
Synthetics -
Amy Taylor
Notts Sport’s Multi-Use Games Areas can transform an existing asphalt, concrete or stone area – and inject new life into club and community sports.
Don’t forget your lines
11th Dec 2008 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
Health and safety is crucial to the overall well-being of a synthetic sports surface. It is also something that, if left unchecked, can be jeopardised by a number of seemingly innocuous slip and trip hazards, causing accidents that may lead to facility closures, loss of revenue and the dreaded personal injury lawsuit.
Technical Surfaces shine under the FIFA (2) star!
20th Nov 2008 -
Synthetics -
Chris Bassett
Synthetic pitch maintenance specialists Technical Surfaces have secured a major industry coup, winning the maintenance contract for the FIFA 2* approved artificial Ligaturf pitch at Welsh Premier League club The New Saints FC.
