Pitch Management

10Jan2018

The story of RSE - RHENAC Stadium Grass Grow Lighting: innovation is key

The RSE - RHENAC Stadium Grass Grow Lighting system manages to align the technical advantages of LED technology with the essential requirements for healthy grass growth. Light plays a different role in every stage of the lifecycle, from germination to growing and maintaining the grass. Moreover, LED technology is known for consuming only a fraction of the energy conventional systems require when attributing to the grass growth. ESSMA interviewed Horst Theisen about the RSE-RHENAC Stadium Grass Grow Lighting system.

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01Dec2017

ESSMA welcomes Global Stadium Development as new Corporate Partner

ESSMA is pleased to announce Global Stadium Development as a new Corporate Partner. Global Stadium Development is a company specialised in innovative technical solutions for stadiums.

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29Nov2017

Meet the expert: Majella Smyth, Head Groundsman at Aviva Stadium

ESSMA interviewed Majella Smyth, who has been Head Groundsman at the AVIVA Stadium in Dublin for several years. He will participate in the ESSMA Summit 2018.

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27Nov2017

RSE - RHENAC Stadium Grass Grow Lighting solution showcased at 1. FC Köln

During the FSB trade show earlier this month in Cologne, RSE-RHENAC gave a dedicated delegation the chance to participate in an experience tour of FC Köln’s Franz-Kremer-Stadium where they showcased the RSE-RHENAC Stadium Grass Grow Lighting solution at Geissbockheim of 1. FC Köln.

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23Nov2017

Close-up: Tony Stones at Stade de France

Earlier this year, ESSMA interviewed Tony Stones, Head Groundsman at Stade de France. Together with three colleagues, he is in charge of the Stade de France pitch and the untroubled transition between football, rugby and non-pitch events.

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10Nov2017

ESSMA welcomes Novarea as new Corporate Partner

ESSMA is pleased to announce Novarea as new Corporate Partner. Novarea is an independent testing laboratory and engineering office specialised in landscaping, environmental studies related to soil and water and all sport surfaces, both indoor and outdoor.

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26Oct2017

Ask ESSMA case: FC Twente Electric Pitch Heating

Ask ESSMA, our Strategic Support service, has been created in order to further stimulate the use of the ESSMA network. Individual questions of ESSMA members regarding any aspect of stadium management will be transferred to our industry experts, resulting in an in-depth answer on your inquiry.

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16Oct2017

STRI Research Day 2017: the Highlights

The Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI), an ESSMA Stadium Partner, organised its annual research meeting on 20-21 September, at the STRI Headquarters in Bingley (United Kingdom). The event was open for all ESSMA members, with specific attention to our group of pitch professionals, including the Groundsmen of Twickenham Stoop and Leicester City FC, as well as Pitch Partners such as Tarkett Hybrid Grass and Campey-Imants.

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