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Suståne make GroundsFest debut

August 14, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Suståne make GroundsFest debut: World leaders in organic and natural-base plant nutrition products, Suståne, will be making their GroundsFest debut at the 2025 event – hosted at Stoneleigh Park on the 9th and 10th September. Whether you’re a landscaper, greenkeeper, agronomist or sports turf manager, a stop at stand 44 will be a must to […]

SIS Pitches Acquires Both DrainTalent and HeatTalent

August 13, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

SIS Pitches Acquires Both DrainTalent and HeatTalent: Global leader in sports surfaces SIS Pitches has acquired a majority stake in DrainTalent, a Netherlands-based business specialising in circular soil management systems, and HeatTalent, an innovative and sustainable, electric undersoil heating. This latest acquisition cements SIS Pitches’ position as the most comprehensive provider of pitch construction […]

Suståne make GroundsFest debut

August 14, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

SIS Pitches Acquires Both DrainTalent and HeatTalent

August 13, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Suståne make GroundsFest debut

August 14, 2025/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Suståne make GroundsFest debut: World leaders in organic and natural-base plant nutrition products, Suståne, will be making their GroundsFest debut at the 2025 event – hosted at Stoneleigh Park on the 9^th and 10^th September. Whether you’re a landscaper, greenkeeper, agronomist or sports turf manager, a stop at stand 44 will be a must to discover more about products from their professional range including Suståne 4-6-4 Granular and Suståne 1-1-1 Soil ReGen^®.

Suståne 4-6-4 is a specific, all-purpose, organic turf establishment and soil amendment fertiliser ideal for pre-planting, seeding or turf installation projects. Supplying naturally chelated nutrients, carbon, humus and a diverse range of beneficial microbes, together with slow-release sources of nitrogen, Suståne 4-6-4 is an easy-to-spread homogenous granule that delivers consistent and productive growth. Professional landscapers have turned to Suståne 4-6-4 for use on high maintenance turf and other landscaped environments.

Suståne make GroundsFest debut

Another product of note is Suståne 1-1-1 Soil ReGen^®. Soil ReGen^® is a structural conditioner that amends the soil to reduce compaction and increase water, air and nutrient filtration rates. Proven to improve permeability and establishment of seedlings in existing soils, ReGen^® also comes into its own during construction and reclamation projects, to supply organic-rich nutrients to disturbed or depleted ground. It is also a useful tool in the armoury of landscapers and grounds professionals if periods of wet weather are on the cards.

Suståne 4-6-4 and Soil ReGen^®are two of a wide portfolio of nutritional products designed to suit all green industry applications – thoroughly tested in the field and backed by the most comprehensive research programme of any brand in the marketplace. To find out about how Suståne can support your grow-in’s, renovations or in-season maintenance and recovery, be sure to speak with the technical team, on hand in the indoor exhibition area across the two days.

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SIS Pitches Acquires Both DrainTalent and HeatTalent

August 13, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

SIS Pitches Acquires Both DrainTalent and HeatTalent: Global leader in sports surfaces SIS Pitches has acquired a majority stake in DrainTalent, a Netherlands-based business specialising in circular soil management systems, and HeatTalent, an innovative and sustainable, electric undersoil heating.

This latest acquisition cements SIS Pitches’ position as the most comprehensive provider of pitch construction and maintenance by incorporating two further sub-surface technology systems at the cutting-edge of soil science within their already comprehensive range of add-on systems.

SIS Pitches Acquires Both DrainTalent and HeatTalent

DrainTalent’s patented, flagship product – which shares the same name as the company – is a unique, sustainable soil management system that regulates moisture levels in soil by extracting water from the top layer and reintroducing it from below. This keeps grass healthier and improves recovery after use, resulting in less fixture cancellations.

Using the system’s sensors and climate information provided in the company’s app, grounds teams can manage their playing surface conditions remotely via a connected device. Working this way, a sports club can drastically reduce its water consumption while also promoting natural grass growth. With installations at both amateur and elite-level, DrainTalent has been proven effective across the most challenging playing conditions, guaranteeing optimal conditions all year round.

The acquisition also includes HeatTalent, pioneers of innovative electrical undersoil heating systems, some of which are already being used within the Eredivisie, having been installed at FC Utrecht. One of HeatTalent’s lead technologies include grid heating, a wired, uninsulated stainless-steel grid that heats the soil at much quicker speeds using low voltage and high frequency current pulses.

SIS Pitches’ acquisitions come off the back of impressive organic growth in recent years, with revenue up by 30% over 2024/25. In response, the company has opened new offices in the USA, Saudi Arabia, Georgia and Poland to meet the needs of its growing client base.

The acquisitions are also the latest step in an ongoing growth strategy, which seeks to invest in forward-thinking businesses that add a competitive edge to its existing portfolio. DrainTalent was a natural choice in this respect, with the company boasting its own Research and Innovation Centre. This facility – located next to the manufacturing site – is used to validate product performance, with all trials audited by a local independent consultancy.

George Mullan, Executive Chairman of SIS Pitches, said: “DrainTalent has an exciting range of products that complement what we do as a business, backed by data and the latest industry insights. It’s a company that aligns with our vision to deliver exceptional sports surfaces at every level of competition across the world. These acquisitions are an important step for our long-term growth, adding an extra dimension of performance for both new and existing customers.”

Ivo Lamot, CEO of SIS Pitches, added: “These acquisitions mark an exciting step forward. For existing clients, we’re unlocking enhanced pitch longevity, reducing water usage and maintenance costs, ensuring greater year-round playability. Similarly, DrainTalent clients will now have access to premium surface technology and a seamless end-to-end service through SIS. This combined offering is unmatched in the market.”

Arno Reimert, Managing Director at DrainTalent believes the investment from SIS will be key to the system’s long-term success: “Our shareholders and management see great potential in cooperation with the SIS team to grow global sales and development of the DrainTalent company and its products. With SIS’s proven installation expertise and global reach, we’re now positioned to deliver even greater value – from sustainability gains and lower lifetime costs to a seamless experience for facility owners and grounds teams. It’s a powerful combination that takes our system to the next level.”

Recognising the product’s success and brand visibility, DrainTalent will continue to operate under its current name, as an affiliated company within SIS Pitches.

For more information about DrainTalent, please visit: draintalent.com

To find out more about HeatTalent, go to: heattalent.com

For more details about SIS Pitches, visit: sispitches.com

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Suståne make GroundsFest debut

SIS Pitches Acquires Both DrainTalent and HeatTalent

Suståne make GroundsFest debut

SIS Pitches Acquires Both DrainTalent and HeatTalent

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Suståne make GroundsFest debut

SIS Pitches Acquires Both DrainTalent and HeatTalent

SIS Pitches Acquires Both DrainTalent and HeatTalent: Global leader in sports surfaces SIS Pitches has acquired a majority stake in DrainTalent, a Netherlands-based business specialising in circular soil management systems, and HeatTalent, an innovative and sustainable, electric undersoil heating.

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