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!
