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ASM Global looks to Honeycomb to boost sustainability
18 August 2022
ASM GLOBAL LOOKS TO HONEYCOMB TO BOOST SUSTAINABILITY
ASM Global is partnering with consultant Honeycomb Strategies to boost sustainability initiatives across its venue portfolio.
Plymouth Argyle strike deal for new training complex
16 August 2022
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE STRIKE DEAL FOR NEW TRAINING COMPLEX
Plymouth Argyle FC have reached a deal to acquire a parcel of land in the city to develop and build a brand-new training facility.
New arena on the cards for Glasgow Rocks basketball club
16 August 2022
NEW ARENA ON THE CARDS FOR GLASGOW ROCKS BASKETBALL CLUB
Glasgow Rocks basketball team could soon have a new home after ownership of the club changed hands.
Oak View Group snaps up Spectrum
15 August 2022
OAK VIEW GROUP SNAPS UP SPECTRUM
Oak View Group has acquired Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Event Services to grow its OVG Hospitality division.
Northwestern hires Legends to boost revenues
15 August 2022
NORTHWESTERN HIRES LEGENDS TO BOOST REVENUES
Northwestern University Athletics has teamed up with Legends to enhance the fan experience at Wildcats’ sporting events and help with the redesign of Ryan Field.
Manchester City unveil Etihad Stadium’s revamped concourse
12 August 2022
MANCHESTER CITY UNVEIL ETIHAD STADIUM’S REVAMPED CONCOURSE
Manchester City has opened a redesigned concourse area in the South Stand of the Etihad Stadium as part of its ongoing commitment to enhance the matchday experience for fans.
First terracing installed at Everton Stadium
11 August 2022
FIRST TERRACING INSTALLED AT EVERTON STADIUM
The first concrete terracing unit has been installed at the new Everton Stadium - one year after work began on site.
Cincinnati Bengals’ home renamed Paycor Stadium
10 August 2022
CINCINNATI BENGALS’ HOME RENAMED PAYCOR STADIUM
The home of the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals will be known as Paycor Stadium after a naming rights deal was struck.
Jump Studios completes new UBS Arena interior
9 August 2022
JUMP STUDIOS COMPLETES NEW UBS ARENA INTERIOR
London-based architecture and interiors practice, Jump Studios, along with its parent company, Populous, has designed the interior of the new $1.1 billion UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York.
World class athletics back at London Stadium in 2023
9 August 2022
WORLD CLASS ATHLETICS BACK AT LONDON STADIUM IN 2023
UK Athletics has confirmed World Class athletics will return to the London Stadium for the first time in four years for the London Diamond League next July.
Boise State details $300m athletics village masterplan
9 August 2022
BOISE STATE DETAILS $300M ATHLETICS VILLAGE MASTERPLAN
Boise State Athletics is set to spend $300 million on its Athletics Master Village project, including upgrades to the north end zone of Albertsons Stadium and renovations to ExtraMile Arena.
El Monumental redevelopment forges ahead
8 August 2022
EL MONUMENTAL REDEVELOPMENT FORGES AHEAD
Good progress is being made on the revamp of River Plate’s El Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Coventry Building Society Arena pitch unplayable
8 August 2022
COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY ARENA PITCH UNPLAYABLE
Coventry City were forced to postpone Sunday’s EFL Championship game against Rotherham United because of an unsafe pitch.
Qualcomm teams up with Manchester United
8 August 2022
QUALCOMM TEAMS UP WITH MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester United has announced a multi-year global strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, which will lead to improved mobile connectivity at Old Trafford.
Manchester City eye Etihad Stadium expansion
5 August 2022
MANCHESTER CITY EYE ETIHAD STADIUM EXPANSION
Manchester City are looking to increase capacity at the Etihad Stadium by expanding the North Stand.
Fulham FC signs Sodexo Live!
4 August 2022
FULHAM FC SIGNS SODEXO LIVE!
Sodexo Live! has won an 11-year contract as venue partner for Fulham Football Club (FFC) on its new Fulham Pier development, starting in July 2022.
Tap & Go at King Power Stadium marks European first
4 August 2022
TAP & GO AT KING POWER STADIUM MARKS EUROPEAN FIRST
Leicester City’s King Power Stadium has become the first stadium in Europe to introduce a frictionless food and drink customer experience system for fans.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium lined up for men’s Hockey World Cup
4 August 2022
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM LINED UP FOR MEN’S HOCKEY WORLD CUP
The finals of the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s Hockey World Cup will be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if a bid to host the tournament in England and Wales is successful.
Everton raising the bar in hospitality at new stadium
3 August 2022
EVERTON RAISING THE BAR IN HOSPITALITY AT NEW STADIUM
Everton FC is set to introduce a ‘revolutionary re-set of traditional football hospitality’ at its new Everton Stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool.
Gather & Gather extends F&B deal with Charlton Athletic
3 August 2022
GATHER & GATHER EXTENDS F&B DEAL WITH CHARLTON ATHLETIC
Gather & Gather, part of catering and hospitality company CH&CO, has extended its partnership with Charlton Athletic Football club as the exclusive caterer for The Valley stadium and Sparrows Lane training ground with a new a five-year deal.
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PSAM editor John Sheehan caught up with Yves De Cocker, Managing Director of PitchTecConcept, who explains how his company bridges the gap between sports organisations and the technology used in the playing surface industry.

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Yves 20+ years industry leading experience in the evolution of hybrid grass, trends he has noticed and some of the notable projects he has been involved with

The key reasons for Yves launching PitchTecConcept

Common mistakes often made with playing surface management

The steps he offers as a bridge between the industry and the end user

Advice to clubs looking to maximise their event calendars without compromising on the performance of their playing surface