Control the Game Desso Grassmaster

PRODUCT INFO Control the game Desso GrassMaster

“Desso GrassMaster is a system that strengthens the grass and protects the roots. In all aspects, it meets the high expectations of our players” John Beattie, Stadium Manager Emirates Stadium (Arsenal FC)

The hybrid grass system enables a technically perfect pitch in all circumstances. With Desso GrassMaster you always have a stable and durable field, regardless of stadium lay-out or weather conditions. Hence hybrid grass fits perfectly for stadiums (single and multi sports), training centres, tournaments and multi-functional venues.

Combining nature and technology ■ 100 % natural pitch reinforced by ■ 20 million artificial fibres • designed & produced inhouse • injected by computer controlled machines • 20 cm deep, in a grid of 2x2 cm • 43000 km of artificial fibres • natural roots intertwine with artificial fibres

Benefits of a hybrid grass system ■ Same playing characteristics of a perfect natural grass pitch Mbombela Stadium – South Africa 2010 ■ Increased durability: up to 3 – 4 times more playing hours compared to standard natural grass pitch ■ Tackles all weather conditions ■ No loss of face for the club: always a green and even field without mud pools or divots ■ Easy maintenance: no need for returfing, less repair time ■ Smart investment: durable, long term solution ■ Ideal for the modern sports venue: fits a tight schedule of different sports (matches and training sessions) and events, all on the same pitch ■ Optimal drainage

Desso Sports Systems Desso Sports Systems 9 Hitching Court, Abingdon Business Park Robert Ramlotstraat 89 OX14 IRB Abingdon – UK B - 9200 Dendermonde T: +44 (0) 1235 55 71 05 T: +32 (0) 52 262 411 F: +44 (0) 1235 53 05 97 F: +32 (0) 52 214 865

www.dessosports.com [email protected] Lambeau Field – Green Bay Packers

What about the budget? Higher initial investment – better and faster return on investment Comparison cost per playing hour Yearly maintenance, Type of playing Investment full time Annual Cost per surface (10 years) groundsman cost playing hour (stadium and / or and material / training grounds) products incl. at maximum use Match pitch     Emirates Stadium – Arsenal FC Match / training     pitch Desso GrassMaster stadium / training     pitch Desso artificial     grass pitch

 minimum investment  higher investment 

Some references: Forsyth Barr Stadium - 2011 Rugby World Cup

■ Kharkiv & Shakhtar Donetsk / Ukraine, Euro 2012 ■ Forsyth Barr Stadium / New-Zealand, 2011 Rugby World Cup ■ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium / Port Elisabeth 2011 ■ Wembley Stadium / National Team of UK 2010 ■ 2 stadiums in 2010 FIFA World CupTM in South Africa ■ Central City Stadium / National Team of Kazakhstan 2010 ■ Lambeau Field / Green Bay Packers 2007 ■ Emirates Stadium / Arsenal FC 2006 Mbombela Stadium – Metro FM Music Awards ■ City of Manchester Stadium / Manchester City FC 2003 ■ White Hart Lane Stadium / Tottenham Hotspur 2002 ■ Invesco Field at Mile High / Denver Broncos 2001 ■ Anfield Stadium / Liverpool FC 2001