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Former Groundsman Praises Playability of SISGrass

March 13, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

Former Hull City groundsman Craig Backhouse believes more football clubs should join the SISGrass revolution. Backhouse, who now works as an Installation Supervisor at SIS Pitches, worked at Hull City for nine years, two of which he spent working with a SISGrass pitch installed by SIS Pitches. He now travels the world to help install […]

Fleet Line Markers Preview New Machine

March 13, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

On Wednesday 8Th March 2017 line marking specialist, Fleet Line Markers Ltd previewed its latest innovation in line marking technology. The company invited a select number of representatives from industry leading publications to spend some time at Fleet, getting a tour of the premises and being introduced to a ground-breaking new GPS line marking system, […]

Former Groundsman Praises Playability of SISGrass

March 13, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

Fleet Line Markers Preview New Machine

March 13, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

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Former Groundsman Praises Playability of SISGrass

March 13, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

Former Hull City groundsman Craig Backhouse believes more football clubs should join the SISGrass revolution.

Backhouse, who now works as an Installation Supervisor at SIS Pitches, worked at Hull City for nine years, two of which he spent working with a SISGrass pitch installed by SIS Pitches.

He now travels the world to help install the product in his new role, and has carried out work in the Middle East, Germany, Greece, Turkey as well as a number of projects in the UK.

Having worked on a quick-fire SISGrass installation at Derby County’s iPro Stadium and witnessed AFC Bournemouth becoming the first Premier League club to have a new SISGrass hybrid pitch installed, Backhouse believes more football clubs should follow suit.

“The playability of SISGrass pitches is fantastic, the quality can make a groundsmans’ life so much easier and obviously I have worked on both sides,” said Backhouse.

“It is very important that our team are made up of groundsmen who understand both the grass and also what football clubs want.

“The feedback that we have had from players and clubs across the UK and also abroad has been incredible. It is an important part of the job to ensure that players enjoy playing on the surface.

“Of course, the pitch has to be maintained but my advice to football clubs would be to have SISGrass installed, it is one of the best playing surfaces in the world.

“The yarn and polypropylene fibres that we use stand up in the grass and as a result the ball moves faster across the surface. This means that the chances of playing more free-flowing football are increased greatly.”

Having spent a number of years working for a football club, Backhouse has only been at SIS Pitches for a little over six months. However, he has already seen a rapid rise in the company.

SIS Pitches have landed a number of prestigious projects across the country but have also confirmed deals to design, construct and maintain four pitches for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, including the Luzhniki Stadium, which will host the final.

“SIS Pitches and in particular SISGrass will continue to grow from strength to strength, it is incredible what has been achieved in the last six months alone.

“There is so much variety to the work we do and to be able to travel around building pitches and dealing with different groundsmen every day is fantastic.

“The team we have is excellent, everyone has a great spirit about them but also a determination to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service.”

Fleet Line Markers Preview New Machine

March 13, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

The MAQA line marking machine (release date TBC) is the new era in line marking, using GPS technology to save both labour and time. This innovative line marking technology has had numerous IP rights registered and granted. The MAQA line marking system can reduce the time it takes to initial mark by 3/4. Mike Lewis of Highground Maintenance has said “I can initial mark a full sized football pitch in 20 minutes, on my own. The results have left us speechless!”. The MAQA has a free life time guarantee and also free life time software updates!

The attendees had a tour of Fleet Line Markers head office, based in Malvern, Worcestershire. Then the group all actively took part in a demo at the Malvern Rugby Club. Line marking has never been so easy, with novis line markers producing an excellent first line attempt. The MAQA line marking machine handles circles in a way never seen before, producing exciting results with ease. A thoroughly good day was had by all!

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