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The management of the stadium field of Club de Futbol Monterrey lies in the capable hands of Carlos Castillo and his colleague Mayra Silva. With the help of state-of-the-art LED grass growth technology and smart data monitoring tools, they consistently deliver a flawless playing field each week, setting the standard for the modern grounds manager.

SGL's first employee, Frank van Beusekom, now Managing Director, tells us about his 20 years with the company.

The SGL Villarreal showcase took place on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 September 2023 at Estadi de la Cerámica, in Vila-real, Spain. It was a great get-together attended by international groundsmen who learned about and shared thoughts on LED technology and sustainable grass disease management through presentations and networking.

Xavi Tordera shares with us his magical moments as head groundsman of FC Barcelona, his eventful start at SGL and his desire to help others create beautiful pitches.

Benito Mateo, also known as ‘el gurú del césped’, manages the stadium field where Real Mallorca plays its home games. In this article, Benito shares more about his responsibilities as head groundsman for the club, the challenges he faces on the sunny island, and the role of LED grass growth technology.