GRASSMASTER & WHITE HORSE CONTRACTORS ANNOUNCE HYBRID GRASS PARTNERSHIP

GRASSMASTER & WHITE HORSE CONTRACTORS ANNOUNCE HYBRID GRASS PARTNERSHIP

Grassmaster solutions (GMS), the pioneers of hybrid grass, is pleased to announce a new partnership with leading natural turf pitch construction specialists White Horse Contractors. This partnership offers a truly turn-key solution to the UK market with the ability to meet the needs of the most complex and elite level sports infrastructure projects. 

"This new partnership is an exciting moment for our hybrid business, said Ian Tittershill, Senior Vice-President International - General Manager Grassmaster Solutions. “Our companies share similar values based on internal expertise, attention to quality and service to customers. We are convinced that White Horse contractors has a bright future in the development of high-end hybrid pitches in England and Wales. Together we will support Groundsmen, Club and Stadium Managers to get the best possible pitch every day, for every training session and every game.”

Part of Tarkett Sports, GMS has completed more than 850 installations over the past 30 years. Based in Oss,Netherlands and suppliers of both Grassmaster and Playmaster, both solutions which are utilised by the biggest and best clubs in the world. Focused on an unwavering commitment to quality and the only company who controls the entire value chain start to finish, including fiber production, assembly, and installation and recycling at the end of life. GMS is the leading provider of hybrid grass globally, with pitches installed in over 30 countries.

“Following White Horse Contractors’ substantial growth over the past year, we are thrilled to be partnering with hybrid turf pioneers GrassMaster,” said White Horse Group Director Jason Douglass “Already working to great success with Tarkett Sports in the external sports facilities sector, our unique combination of expertise and technology introduces a powerful new hybrid pitch proposition to sports clubs and stadia.”
 

Since their founding over 30 years ago, GMS has proudly provided the stage for some of the greatest moments in sport. GMS were the trusted solution for:
 

  • Euro 2004 – Portugal
  • FIFA World cup 2010 – South Africa
  • Rugby world cup 2011 – New Zealand
  • Olympic games 2012 – London
  • Euro 2012 Poland-Ukraine
  • FIFA World cup 2014 – Brazil
  • Olympic games 2016 - Brazil
  • Rugby world cup 2015 – England
  • Euro 2016 – France
  • FIFA World cup 2018 – Russia
  • Euro 2020 – Pan Europe
     

Founded in 1957, White Horse Contractors is a leading provider of specialist construction services to the sports sector. The company joined The Slatter Group in March 2019 who have existing partnerships with the Tarkett Sports family and over the past seven years have successfully delivered 100’s of projects for clients through their proven ‘one-team’ approach.
 

ABOUT GRASSMASTER

Pioneer in hybrid pitches since 1989, GrassMaster, previously known as Desso GrassMaster, was developed to reinforce the durability and lifespan of natural grass pitches for sports such as football, rugby and American football. Over time, GrassMaster, now a part of the Tarkett Sports family, has become the world’s leading innovative hybrid grass technology with more than 800 references worldwide.