Updates

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.

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.

The SGL Sydney showcase took place on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 September 2023 at the brand-new Allianz Stadium and the historic Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, Australia. 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.

The SGL Masterclass is our customer-only event hosted at inspiring locations every year. The 2023 Masterclass edition took place on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 March 2023, in Munich and Augsburg, where we visited impressive venues. We look back on a successful event and can’t wait for the next Masterclass.

Director of Fields and Grounds Dan Farnes: expert in maintaining an award winning playing surface at America First Field.