www.psam.uk.com Terraplas in action
At least 99% of all Terraplas systems sold since they pioneered Turf Protection in 1991 are still in use today. No other manufacturer can match this proven longevity.
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Yaromenko concludes: “This year, we faced a challenge to stage a Depeche Mode concert one day and conduct a football match the next. The pitch sustained no damage due to the protective cover and following small treatment of the grass, no trace of the 12,000 people was noticed. Everybody was impressed by the condition of the turf after the concert.”
An army of Ukrainian fans danced relentlessly on the fi eld protected by Terraplas’ terratile and terratrak plus Turf Protection systems throughout the Depeche Mode concert. The stadium’s crew removed the concert setup that same evening and, at 21:00 hours the next day, FC Dynamo Kyiv hosted FC Zenith St. Petersburg in front of 28,300 fans (inset).
Turf Protection systems
terratile, like all Terraplas products, is manufactured from translucent virgin High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) that is very strong and allows suffi cient light to pass through to ensure continuous photosynthesis – a ‘must’ for the ultimate protection of the grass.
The system incorporates an integral anti-slip top surface with specially designed raised air holes that allow the turf to breathe but at the same time prevent liquids from penetrating to the turf below. The underside has strategically designed radiussed webbing for maximum strength and patented round feet that ‘lift’ the tile
slightly from the turf, thus minimising any ‘cutting’.
terratrak plus is the ultimate protection from heavy loads and has been specifi cally designed for use in stadiums and large arenas during concert load-in and load-out.
For years promoters have been looking for a product that would enable them to bring 150 tonne cranes, forklifts and trucks onto the stadium fi eld without causing signifi cant damage.
In the past they have used plywood or aluminium panels, with disastrous effect. Now Terraplas plc have
developed terratrak plus, which can be laid by hand and is manufactured from translucent virgin HDPE that allows grass to continue growing normally.
terratrak plus is bolted in panels of two during assembly, using bolt systems made from the same material as the camlocks. This allows for an area of 2.42m² (26ft²) to be covered for each panel laid by two people. Each panel is connected to its adjacent counterparts by means of very strong vertical locking cams manufactured from a special nylon, which is as strong as steel but does not bend or rust, and provides the strongest panel connection of any product.
Robert Else, Chairman of Terraplas plc, adds: “NSC Olimpiyskiy have been able to maximise the opportunities for return on their investment by hosting non-sporting and sporting events in quick succession, as was demonstrated earlier this year when they hosted two international matches and two high-profi le concerts, including Madonna, over a 14 day period. This is where Terraplas’ Turf Protection solutions come into their own, providing venues with signifi cant additional revenue streams through multi-usage and very little, if any, resultant turf damage.”
Moses Mabhida Stadium's terratile and terratrak plus system.
For further information on Terraplas, please email:
enquiries@terraplas.com or visit the website at:
www.terraplas.com
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