ESSMA

28May2018

The new stadium of FC Lugano as part of Lugano's new sports and events centre

The PSE-project (Polo sportivo e degli eventi di Cornaredo) was announced by the municipality of Lugano at the end of 2017. It includes a new stadium for FC Lugano, sports facilities, office spaces, a building for the city’s administrative services and a new football pitch with a surrounding athletics track. It will be constructed on the current site of the Cornaredo Stadium, a multi-purpose stadium which houses FC Lugano.

Development & ConstructionESSMAMember news

17May2018

SportsInnovation 2018: how technology is changing the football industry

The two-day event by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with DFL, Deutsche Fußball Liga, brought together over 900 participants from 21 countries interested in sports technology. Among exhibitors were ESSMA’s Corporate Partners, Musco Lighting and AwareManager and all DFL subsidiaries.

ESSMAFacility & OperationsFan Experience & HospitalitySafety & Security

11May2018

The challenges and possibilities of the multifunctional Amsterdam ArenA pitch

Paal Baas and Arjan Knottnerus shared insights related to multifunctionality at the Amsterdam ArenA, their hybrid Lay&Play solution, challenges and their protocol when hosting events on the pitch.

ESSMAPitch Management

07May2018

The Swedish Connected League Project between Allsvenskan and Superettan

Mats Enquist, General Secretary of the Swedish Football League, presented the Swedish Connected League Project during the ESSMA Summit. He explained more about the system that they are developing to compete in Europe and to build a better identity.

ESSMAFacility & OperationsFan Experience & Hospitality

07May2018

Sustainability at Lord’s Cricket Ground

Sustainability Manager Russell Seymour talked about how Lord Cricket Ground’s sustainability efforts have been received by the public, their waste management policy and the sustainable approach of the venue’s redevelopment plan during our SMART & Sustainability Workshop at Amsterdam ArenA.

ESSMASustainability & Smart

04May2018

Data tracking at the Amsterdam ArenA: every week a perfect pitch

Arthur Berends, Company Director De Enk Groen & Golf and together with the Amsterdam ArenA grounds team responsible for the pitch, shared insights related to data tracking and their pitch dashboard during our Pitch Management Workshop.

ESSMAPitch Management

03May2018

Smart energy management at stadiums

One of the topics of the SMART & Sustainability Workshop focused on smart energy management. Delegates learned more about the cases of Emirates Stadium and Amsterdam ArenA and their approach towards sustainability.

ESSMASustainability & Smart

27Apr2018

How weather impacts the pitch and how to deal with it

Weather plays a significant role on the development and quality of the pitch. Even though weather factors cannot be prevented, they can be foreseen and measures can be taken to protect and provide a high-quality pitch. During the ESSMA Pitch Management Workshop several groundsmen shared their insights related to weather management.

ESSMAPitch Management