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Jerry Wihlborg, stadium manager of Malmö FF, shares insights into his role at the club, how he balances sustainability with profitability, his decision for LED grow lighting technology, and how to create the right formula to win prizes.

NK Osijek's brand-new Opus Arena is home to Croatia's best football pitch, thanks to the dedication of Head Groundsman Branimir Bucek and his team. Their innovative approach, including LED grow lights and sustainable practices, earned them the top pitch award in the 2022/23 season despite challenging conditions.

We had the pleasure of speaking to Aaron Tong, Head Groundsman at Hull City AFC, about their recent transition to LED grow lighting technology, sustainability goals and last but not least, why it's never dull at Hull.

In this article our focus is on Sporting Gijón, an ambitious club in the northern region of Spain, Asturias, and its recently appointed Grounds Manager: Eva Sánchez-Céspedes. We had the opportunity to ask her about how she got into the turf industry, what moved the club to purchase LED units and how she feels about data and reporting on her work.

Longtime colleagues Matthieu van Borkulo and Jan Dijkhuizen of AZ Alkmaar place trust in their own abilities, experiences and research. They share insights into their journey and explain how LED and UVC technology have helped them.