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Pitchmark in Qatar

October 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Darren Rodman

Pitchmark in Qatar: In just under six weeks, Gareth Southgate and his Three Lions will head to Qatar for their next landmark competition, but preparations at their training camp at the Al-Wakrah Sports Complex started much sooner with Pitchmark shining brightest in the Middle East. Since Pitchmark’s inception in 2010, the Bristol-based company have supplied […]

GroundsFest is coming

October 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

GroundsFest is coming: A new and exciting event featuring outdoor demonstrations, indoor zones, free education, interactive workstations, machinery workshops, a wellbeing hub, a live music festival plus much more, is set to be the annual must-attend event for grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, local authorities, estate managers and contractors. GroundsFest will be held at Stoneleigh Park, […]

Pitchmark in Qatar

October 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Darren Rodman

GroundsFest is coming

October 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

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Pitchmark in Qatar

October 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Darren Rodman

Pitchmark in Qatar: In just under six weeks, Gareth Southgate and his Three Lions will head to Qatar for their next landmark competition, but preparations at their training camp at the Al-Wakrah Sports Complex started much sooner with Pitchmark shining brightest in the Middle East.

Since Pitchmark’s inception in 2010, the Bristol-based company have supplied line marking paints, equipment, and machinery to top international stadia like Wembley Stadium and international sporting events. In 2019, Pitchmark was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade after demonstrating an exceptional growth record and success overseas – and the past twelve months have been no different.

Pitchmark in Qatar

Pitchmark’s Managing Director Tim Rodman and Group Sales Manager Oliver Boys have built strong relationships throughout the Middle East over the past few years, and their recent trip to Qatar focused on tailor-made training and education sessions to suit the unique conditions. Hand-built to the highest standards and proudly bearing the Made in Britain mark, Pitchmark’s Classic transfer wheel marker and the innovative three-wheeled Hybrid spray marker were on display at Stadium 974, Khalifa International Stadium and Lusail Stadium, as well as the LineFix System.

Using semi-permanent ground sockets that remain installed in the pitch, LineFix is a unique system developed by the Pitchmark R&D team that has benefitted customers at grassroots and professional stadia by not only increasing accuracy but simplifying the re-marking process. This will allow the grounds staff in Qatar to string out completely accurately every time.

As well as line marking, LineFix can also be used for pattern lines when cutting a pitch. With the different colours of sockets, the grounds staff in Qatar will be able to distinguish which sockets are installed for pitch markings from those installed for pattern lines. As goal-line technology advances, LineFix’s accuracy and straightness, combined with millimetre-accurate line width, are essential to match officials when determining whether a ball has crossed the goal line. The precise mowing lines also contribute to improving the new semi-automated offside technology.

As part of Pitchmark’s recent visit, the pair also provided grounds staff with free legionnaire hats and water bottles to help them cope with the weather-intensive conditions in Qatar, as well as line marking handbooks for precise pitch measurements.

If you would like to learn more about Pitchmark and its products, you can visit their exclusive UK distributor Turfix at Stand E125 between 2 – 3 November at the NEC, Birmingham for SALTEX 2022.

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GroundsFest is coming

October 10, 2022/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

GroundsFest is coming: A new and exciting event featuring outdoor demonstrations, indoor zones, free education, interactive workstations, machinery workshops, a wellbeing hub, a live music festival plus much more, is set to be the annual must-attend event for grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, local authorities, estate managers and contractors.

GroundsFest will be held at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on 20 and 21 September 2023.

GroundsFest is coming

GroundsFest’s main features include:

Outdoor demonstrations – visitors will get to see machinery in action on large outdoor areas.

Indoor zones – a wide variety of exhibitor stands, dedicated sector areas, catering outlets and seminar theatres.

Live interactive stations – a chance to find out the latest trial data on pesticides, fertilisers, bio-stimulants and many more.

Machinery workshops – learn how to maintain and get the very best out of a wide range of machinery and equipment.

Educational seminars – free educational seminars delivered by top speakers and industry experts.

Wellbeing hub – designed to provide information, advice, and guidance about emotional and mental wellbeing.

Festival – after an action-packed day, unwind and continue networking with live music, delicious street food, and fun, skill-based activities.

The event has been created based on extensive research and independent surveys over the past six years. The results show that September is the most favoured time of year and that a mix of both indoor space and outdoor demonstrations is the preferred format.

From an exhibitor point of view, GroundsFest is extremely cost-effective in comparison to other events which opens the doors for a much wider range of companies.

GroundsFest is brought to you by award-winning event specialists that have worked in the groundscare industry for over two decades.

For more information, please visit www.groundsfest.com

You can also follow GroundsFest on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @GroundsFest for much more news, reviews and insightful views.

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Pitchmark in Qatar

GroundsFest is coming

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Pitchmark in Qatar

Pitchmark in Qatar: In just under six weeks, Gareth Southgate and his Three Lions will head to Qatar for their next landmark competition, but preparations at their training camp at the Al-Wakrah Sports Complex started much sooner with Pitchmark shining brightest in the Middle East.

GroundsFest is coming

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