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New synthetic turf innovation produces best-performing pitches to date


SIS Pitches evolves its market-leading synthetic pitch range to deliver outstanding performance, durability and resilience


One of the world’s leading turf manufacturers has enhanced its diverse product range, following a £1.8m investment in a new factory and technology. Industry-leading SIS Pitches, based in


Cumbria, has developed its products to extend the life of its 3G pitches and improve overall player experience. The improvements could see pitches last


up to 10 years – two years more than the industry standard. Exclusively available from SIS Pitches, the


SISTurf Xtreme and SISTurf Xtreme Ultra products features a new premium yarn. The yarn is made in the UK with specially


developed polymer to create a natural look and feel. The new technology makes the product more resilient, improves performance and increases durability. Both products use SISGrade infill made


from Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). It is both fire resistant and odourless, making it ideal for indoor use. The product is highly resistant to ageing, weathering and UV. It also conforms to the strictest REACH and EN safety standards. SISTurf Xtreme and SISTurf


Xtreme Ultra also feature a SISBond polyurethane premium backing which


has been specially engineered to provide a much stronger and durable backing than other systems. It is primarily used for elite performance, providing enhanced fibre retention and improved moisture-resistance. SIS Pitches is a full-service provider in


specialist sports pitches and landscaping grass. Last year, they designed, constructed and installed SISGrass hybrid pitches at six 2018 World Cup venues, including the Luzhniki Stadium pitch for the opening match and the final. Luke Edwards, SIS Pitches technical


director, said: “We have evolved our product range and are excited to offer our best- performing yarn to date. “Both SISTurf Xtreme and SISTurf


Xtreme Ultra include our premium infill and backing systems, and deliver outstanding performance, durability and resilience. “Our synthetic pitches are being used all


around the world in a variety of sports and we are vey proud to be able to make these


products available to our customers.” Last month, SIS Pitches reaffirmed its


commitment to UK manufacturing when it announced its new turf production facility in Maryport. The new factory, which covers an area of more than 2,100 square metres, is one of the most technologically-advanced production facilities in Europe, designed to deliver high quality, long-lasting synthetic surfaces. The factory utilises the latest technology


in thermal insulation, LED lighting, laser-fire detection and advanced cladding systems, while the new backing plant will be the most advanced turf backing system in the UK. George Mullan, SIS Pitches owner and


CEO said: “Our new state-of-the-art factory features world-leading turf production technology and provides us with the platform to increase our production volumes. “We can produce pitches six times faster


than before which equates to more than six million square metres of turf every year. “At SIS Pitches, we are always looking at ways to stay one step ahead and these recent improvements in innovation and technology reaffirm our position as the market leader in the manufacturing of synthetic turf.”


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