Stade de France installs Tarkett’s grass pitch technology
February 16, 2016 - United States Of America
Tarkett Sports, a global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions for sports surfaces, has installed Desso GrassMaster, its popular natural reinforced grass pitch technology, at the Stade de France stadium in Paris.
The Desso system allows for top-level games and events as the pitch recovers fast because of the reinforced root zone. As Stade de France is used by both the French National Football team and the French Rugby Union, the pitch will immediately serve a dual purpose.
To be aptly prepared, Stade de France selected Desso GrassMaster to reinforce their natural grass pitch. The newest installation will be used as the pitch for the EURO 2016 finals.
The Desso pitch is a 100 per cent natural grass pitch reinforced by 20 million artificial fibres. Desso GrassMaster is the preferred playing surface in the Premier League, NFL, football, and rugby world cups and other important competitions. Many players are already familiar with the system. More than 70 per cent of the UK Premier League Clubs play on a Desso GrassMaster pitch, according to a press release.
Alexandra Boutelier, general director of Stade de France said, “Stade de France hosts outstanding sportive events. Each year, the France national rugby union team and France national football team come to play international matches and major national football and rugby finals. Hosting these exceptional games, Stade de France wanted to endow a comparable playground with best international references, allowing athletes to perform in the best conditions they deserve.”
Eric Daliere, president of Tarkett Sports said, “Being selected to equip Stade de France’s playing surface is both a great honour and a major milestone for Tarkett Sports. The use of our Desso GrassMaster technology for such a prestigious sporting venue affirms our position as a premier supplier for sport surfaces.” (GK)
The Desso system allows for top-level games and events as the pitch recovers fast because of the reinforced root zone. As Stade de France is used by both the French National Football team and the French Rugby Union, the pitch will immediately serve a dual purpose.
To be aptly prepared, Stade de France selected Desso GrassMaster to reinforce their natural grass pitch. The newest installation will be used as the pitch for the EURO 2016 finals.
The Desso pitch is a 100 per cent natural grass pitch reinforced by 20 million artificial fibres. Desso GrassMaster is the preferred playing surface in the Premier League, NFL, football, and rugby world cups and other important competitions. Many players are already familiar with the system. More than 70 per cent of the UK Premier League Clubs play on a Desso GrassMaster pitch, according to a press release.
Alexandra Boutelier, general director of Stade de France said, “Stade de France hosts outstanding sportive events. Each year, the France national rugby union team and France national football team come to play international matches and major national football and rugby finals. Hosting these exceptional games, Stade de France wanted to endow a comparable playground with best international references, allowing athletes to perform in the best conditions they deserve.”
Eric Daliere, president of Tarkett Sports said, “Being selected to equip Stade de France’s playing surface is both a great honour and a major milestone for Tarkett Sports. The use of our Desso GrassMaster technology for such a prestigious sporting venue affirms our position as a premier supplier for sport surfaces.” (GK)