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GroundsFest 2026 Opens Visitor Registration

May 19, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

GroundsFest 2026 Opens Visitor Registration Visitor registration for GroundsFest 2026 is now officially open, as the industry prepares for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting edition of the event to date. Returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 16 and 17 September 2026, GroundsFest has firmly established itself as the industry’s most anticipated […]

SIS Pitches Unveils Bio-X

May 18, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

SIS Pitches Unveils Bio-X™ A new high-performance, 100% biodegradable fiber has been launched to help better manage end-of-life solutions for hybrid sports pitches. Bio-X™ is a revolutionary hybrid fiber introduced by international sports surface specialist SIS Pitches to deliver true circularity for forward-thinking clubs and venues. Its unique formulation blends different state-of-the-art core components derived […]

GroundsFest 2026 Opens Visitor Registration

May 19, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

SIS Pitches Unveils Bio-X

May 18, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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GroundsFest 2026 Opens Visitor Registration

May 19, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

GroundsFest 2026 Opens Visitor Registration

Visitor registration for GroundsFest 2026 is now officially open, as the industry prepares for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting edition of the event to date.

GroundsFest 2026 Opens Visitor Registration

Returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 16 and 17 September 2026, GroundsFest has firmly established itself as the industry’s most anticipated event thanks to its unique combination of live demonstrations, hands-on experiences, entertainment, free education and community atmosphere.

Unlike traditional exhibitions, GroundsFest gives visitors the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest machinery and tools, allowing them to test equipment, compare products side-by-side and see everything working in real conditions.

With more exhibitors than ever before, including many companies increasing the size of their stands for 2026, GroundsFest will once again provide visitors with access to the latest innovations, expert advice, live demonstrations and hands-on experiences from across the grounds management, landscaping and amenity sectors.

One of the major highlights for 2026 will be the dedicated Landscape Zone, delivered in partnership with British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). The area will feature exhibitors, demonstrations, educational content and networking opportunities specifically tailored to landscaping professionals, designers, architects and contractors.

The hugely popular lawn mower racing feature will also return after drawing huge crowds at GroundsFest last year. Sponsored by Kramp UK, the action-packed races are expected to once again bring plenty of excitement and entertainment to the showground.

Adding even more energy to the event will be the return of Machinery Nation Live, which will once again showcase impressive machinery demonstrations and live-action entertainment throughout the event.

GroundsFest’s live music festival will also return with live music, street food and after-hours entertainment helping to create an event experience unlike anything else in the industry. The festival will begin from 4pm on the first day of the show, giving visitors and exhibitors even more opportunity to network, socialise and enjoy the unique GroundsFest atmosphere.

To accommodate the increasing number of visitors attending the event each year, free coach transfers will be available between Leamington Spa train station and Stoneleigh Park across both days of the show. Coaches will run regularly throughout the event, making travel to and from GroundsFest easier and more convenient for visitors.

GroundsFest Event Director Christopher Bassett said:

“GroundsFest has always been about creating an event that the industry genuinely wants to attend, and a huge part of that is giving visitors the chance to get hands-on with equipment and experience products properly. That’s exactly what GroundsFest delivers. The show offers a completely different experience to a traditional exhibition.

“Every year we continue to see more and more visitors attending the event, which is why we’re pleased to be offering free coach transfers from Leamington Spa station to make travelling to the show even easier.

“We can’t wait to bring the industry together again in September.”

Visitor registration for GroundsFest 2026 is free and now open.

To register and find out more, visit www.groundsfest.com

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SIS Pitches Unveils Bio-X

May 18, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

SIS Pitches Unveils Bio-X™

A new high-performance, 100% biodegradable fiber has been launched to help better manage end-of-life solutions for hybrid sports pitches.

SIS Pitches Unveils Bio-X™

Bio-X™ is a revolutionary hybrid fiber introduced by international sports surface specialist SIS Pitches to deliver true circularity for forward-thinking clubs and venues. Its unique formulation blends different state-of-the-art core components derived from natural sources to create a fiber with the strength, durability and flexibility needed to reinforce high-impact sports pitches, while also being designed to biodegrade through industrial decomposition at the end of its natural life.

The formulation of Bio-X™ has a patent pending and results from the trial of over 80 formulations across seven different countries. The result is a fiber engineered to meet the demands of world class sport, including professional soccer, football, golf, tennis and cricket. Like conventional fossil-based polymers such as polyethylene and polypropylene-based hybrid fibres, Bio-X™ is designed to offer a durable playing surface that recovers quickly from intensive use. The fiber also ensures consistent performance for play but with the standout benefit of being biodegradable.

Each time a hybrid sports pitch is replaced, several tonnes of plastic fiber are removed from the surface – material that is costly, difficult to process and recycle and often ends up in landfill, where it can remain for decades. SIS Pitches’ Bio‑X™ Fiber tackles this problem head‑on by giving forward‑thinking clubs and venues a 100% biodegradable alternative that is fully traceable from manufacture to disposal.

Engineered to behave like traditional thermoplastics and certified for industrial composting, Bio-X™ offers a seamless transition to sustainable hybrid pitch, with no persistent microplastics remaining after disposal. This is a key advantage for clubs and venues subject to increasingly strict ESG reporting and compliance.

Bio-X™ is made using a proprietary blend of ingredients derived from corn and sugarcane plant sugars, as well as bacteria, which are converted into high-performance biopolymers, all of which meet the world’s most stringent safety standards, including FDA Food Contact approval. Pigmentation, UV stability and ease of processing are enhanced through the addition of a unique biodegradable masterbatch, which is added to the formulation prior to extrusion through specialised machinery.

Crucially for clubs and facility owners, Bio-X™ integrates seamlessly into existing hybrid installation processes, with no extra specialist equipment required. The same applies to ongoing pitch maintenance, which can also be carried out with no change to the established routines applied to polyethylene or polypropylene-based hybrid pitches.

To validate the product, Bio-X™ has undergone rigorous independent testing by specialist labs which confirmed comparable strength and stability over an extended period to the standard, non-biodegradable polyethylene fibres currently used within the sports turf market. The new state-of-the-art fibre also has TÜV AUSTRIA OK Biobased certification to independently verify that the product is bio-based, while TÜV AUSTRIA OK Compost INDUSTRIAL certification is pending and will verify that the product is has been tested to achieve 99.9% degradation through composting within 12 weeks.

Bio-X fibers can be processed with green waste – without the need to separate – via industrial composting, which is widely available in most major cities and towns. This means Bio-X™ can lower pitch disposal costs at the time of replacement while providing a more convenient and more sustainable end-of-life option.

Ivo Lamot, CEO at SIS Pitches said: “Environmental sustainability has been central to many of the commitments we make as a business, from reducing our factories’ energy consumption to recycling replacement pitches. We’re acutely aware of the role we can play in reducing the impact sport can have on the natural environment too, which is where Bio-X™ can really make a significant impact.

“This latest innovation gives forward-thinking clubs and facility owners a truly circular alternative to conventional hybrid fibres, which have been considered the only viable option since the technology became a standard for clubs and venues.

“We’ve been meticulous in ensuring Bio-X™ is derived from the optimum blend of natural products yet require no change to standard installation or maintenance best practice. In introducing Bio-X™, we’re showing how even elite level sport can be played to the highest standard, but on a surface that leaves no persistent microplastics or forever chemicals at the end of its natural life.”

Bio-X™ is currently installed at multiple sporting venues around the world including the San Francisco 49ers training facility and global consultancy STRI’s testing facility in Bingley, West Yorkshire.

For more information on SIS Pitches, visit www.sispitches.com/bio-x

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