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R.E.D Primary Care Package
26 May 2010 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
For customers who have the grounds staff on site to perform the day-to-day requirements of maintaining their synthetic sports surface, Technical Surfaces recommends investing in some dedicated in-house machinery, such as our R.E.D Primary Care Package.
Synthetics bounce back from the winter blues
14 May 2010 -
Synthetics -
Gregg Doggett
The long, hard winter has caused headaches for many turf managers, struggling to keep playing surfaces looking good or preparing for summer sports as low temperatures delay grass growth.
Education is Key
13 May 2010 -
Synthetics -
Tina Ribbans
Synthetic Surfaces were originally sold as maintenance free but time has shown this is sadly not the case with many synthetic pitches ageing prematurely.
Notts Sport Synthetic Pitches get Thumbs up from former Leicester City Stars
12 May 2010 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
Leicester City legends Steve Walsh and Muzzy Izzet have given their personal seal of approval to two artificial pitch facilities designed by leading synthetic surfacing provider Notts Sport.
RAF delighted with new multi-use 3G pitch
31 Mar 2010 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
The service men and women at RAF Odiham in Hampshire are benefiting from a brand new 3G pitch after their existing weathered sand based pitch was taken up and re-surfaced by local sports ground firm Kestrel Contractors LTD.
NFL panel finds some injuries more common on artificial turf
23 Mar 2010 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
An NFL panel found that certain serious knee and ankle injuries happen more often in games played on the most popular brand of artificial turf than on grass.
Blocked pores - a mid-life crisis?
22 Mar 2010 -
Synthetics -
Colin Mumford
- Issue 29 - Feb / Mar 2010
Is yours clogged up? Is its performance lacklustre? Do you wish it was as good as it used to be? Dr Colin Mumford explains how a visit from a specialist can give your artificial pitch a new lease of life, help it achieve the performance you used to have, and make it last longer
Technical Surfaces Launches ECO//Drive Initiative
20 Mar 2010 -
Synthetics -
Tina Ribbans
Every company strives for efficiency and Technical Surfaces, the UK’s leading synthetic surface specialists is no different; however the company does not do this at any price.
Can you afford not to maintain your synthetic sports surface?
15 Mar 2010 -
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
3 Mar 2010 -
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
31 Oct 2009 -
Synthetics -
Press Release
State-of-the-art football facilities for Lynnsport
27 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
27 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
25 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?
23 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
17 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
4 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
17 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
7 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
10 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.
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