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Posted December 21, 2011 in News by pr-team

Fibrelastic, the surface of choice for Danish national stadium

Fibrelastic-based products from Mansfield Sand Company have been used in the recent pitch renovation at The Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.  Home to FC Copenhagen and the Danish National Team, Parken Stadium also hosts a variety of events from rock and pop concerts, to speedway and dance raves.  To withstand the multitude of events scheduled for 2012, Head Groundsman Chris Hague decided he needed a new pitch.

After researching many options he decided to go with specialist turf installation company, InTurf.  The whole project was a huge logistical operation which saw Fibrelastic turf being custom grown in the UK by Mansfield Sand, specifically for The Parken Stadium, before being shipped to Copenhagen in 30 articulated lorry loads for InTurf to install at the stadium.

Fibrelastic was the perfect choice for the stadium as the innovative dual-fibre reinforced sand-dominant rootzone provides an extra degree of in-built surface resilience.  It also reduces the risk of long-term stress injuries, so protecting players as well.  InTurf had an extremely tight schedule but succeeded in replacing the pitch in just a few weeks.  Within ten days of installation there were three training matches and three full fixtures, including an international game against Norway, which Denmark won 2-0 – sometimes actions speak louder than words!

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Posted December 12, 2011 in News by pr-team

Chelsea FC training ground is pitch perfect

The future’s bright, the future’s green

Chelsea Football Club opened its state-of-the-art training facility in Cobham in 2003.  Eight years later, and the £40 million, 152-acre facility is the largest and most advanced in Europe.  It remains the envy of the industry and continues its commitment to remaining the most modern and cutting edge training site in the football world.

Jason Griffin - Head Groundsman at Chelsea FC

Despite being only 30 minutes away from London by train, the facility is located on a green field site.  As such, during the initial pitch construction archaeologists had to survey the site before work could commence and Chelsea FC had to adhere to strict building regulations.  Despite its size and the changes made, the site has retained its green credentials with woodland and a river surrounding most of the ground.  Each player also bought a tree, which was then planted near the headquarters on its official opening.

“The aesthetics of the site have always been important, not only to be in keeping with the surrounding area but also to reflect the high standards and professionalism of the Club,” explains Jason Griffin, Head Groundsman at Chelsea Football Club.  “It also provides a benchmark of quality, to which we all strive, and that mirrors the standard of the training facility itself.”

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Posted December 1, 2011 in News by pr-team

Mansfield Sand scoop two prestigious awards at Chad Business Awards

Mansfield Sand Company Ltd is celebrating after scooping both the Manufacturing and Business of the Year Award at the prestigious Chad Business Awards.

Jon Boulton (left) accepting the Manufacturing Award

The Award Ceremony, held at the John Fretwell Centre in Sookholme, Mansfield, was organised in association with Specsavers, Sutton, to recognise excellence in business across the Chad newspaper circulation area. The evening began with a champagne reception, followed by a four course meal and the eagerly awaited awards ceremony, which was presented by Tracy Powell, Editor of the Chad newspaper and Gary Blurton, Advertising Director.

Mansfield Sand beat off tough competition to be awarded the Manufacturing Company of the Year Award, presented by Steve Armitage of Natwest, and the overall Business of the Year Award, presented by Phil Staynor of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce. The Mansfield-based company, which has been quarrying in Mansfield for over one hundred years, specialises in developing high quality unique sand-based products and surfaces for a variety of landscape and sporting uses including Premiership and Championship football stadiums, equestrian ménages; golf courses; and rugby stadiums.

Jon Boulton (left) accepting the Chad Business of the Year Award

“We are absolutely thrilled to receive these awards. They are testament to the hard work and dedication the whole team, as well as our local suppliers, have put in over the past twelve months, which has helped to make the company a market leader”, explains Jon Boulton, Managing Director of Mansfield Sand Company Ltd.

“It has been a testing year for many businesses in the local area as the economic climate has and continues to affect the spending of consumers and companies alike. However we have continued to invest money in our manufacturing facilities to secure the future of the company and employment in Mansfield for many years to come,” continues Jon.

 

“We are confident that next year will be just as successful and everyone at Mansfield Sand is very much looking forward to the challenges which lie ahead!”