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ALS Contract Services joins J. Mallinson (Ormskirk) Ltd
J. Mallinson is extremely delighted to announce that following a period of extensive searching for a specialist strategic business partner, they have purchased ALS Contract Services from Agrovista, a leading supplier of agronomy advice, seed, crop protection products and precision farming services for an undisclosed fee. The acquisition will protect the long-term future of ALS and the business will provide a workforce of 35 in construction and sports pitch management across the new structure.

The acquisition will offer great benefits to clients of both companies providing more extensive geographic coverage, a greater depth of resources and also complimentary sports pitch construction and turf management services. This new structure will provide a single point of contact and turnkey solution for companies looking to commission the services of contractors that provide a range of sports pitch construction and turfing solutions.
J Mallinson (Ormskirk) Ltd is a company based in the Northwest of England applying over 45 years' experience to provide the best in sports field construction. Over the years the company has produced highly regarded sports fields for football, cricket, horse racing, golf, and other facilities.
A principle to J Mallinson's relative success has been the ability to merge a hard-working team of skilled workers with quality materials and the knowledge in installing a pitch of the highest quality. Tailored to the customers circumstances, they aim to produce the best sports turf construction possible, well equipped to cope with the everyday demands of a modern playing field.
ALS Contracts are a sports turf contractor that have provided professional grounds maintenance services for over 30 years. Their focus is on large scale pesticide spraying, end of season renovation, aeration of sports turf and drainage works. The highly experienced and trained staff provide work to the highest of standards in line with the expectations of their clients and club members. Providing a fast, safe, and efficient service.
Anthony Shingler, Operations Manager at ALS Contracts said "Having ALS contracting services joining J Mallinsons (Ormskirk) Ltd, offers our clients confidence in our experience and expertise along with further demonstrating our position in the market and offering us valuable resources, based at their offices in Telford, Shropshire.