James Mathewson, Head Groundsperson at Colliers Park National Football Development Centre in Wrexham, has discovered a game-changing solution in the Syn-Pro by SISIS Osca 3 for their synthetic pitch maintenance.
Bringing extensive experience from renowned clubs such as Arsenal FC and West Ham United FC, as well as the Honourable Artillery Company, James has been at Colliers Park for the past 18 months. The center, dedicated to football development, features a full-sized synthetic pitch crucial for training and matches. Before James’ tenure, the maintenance of the 3G pitch was outsourced, resulting in significant monthly costs.
James highlights the transformative impact of introducing the Osca 3 to their synthetic maintenance strategy. “We identified the Osca as a power brush that could reduce the de-compaction for us, keep the rubber crumb distributed, and keep the pitch in a good overall condition.”
The Syn-Pro by SISIS Osca 3 is a tractor-mounted powered oscillating brush with a 1.9-meter working width, effective on synthetic turf with sand or rubber infill. The oscillating brushes stand the carpet fibers up and redistribute the infill evenly, minimizing surface compaction, enhancing performance, and preventing pile damage caused by reduced infill levels.
A key advantage is the flexibility the Osca 3 provides. “We no longer have the monthly expenditure of bringing the contractor in. We invested in the machine, but it is already starting to pay itself back now, and we are getting a better pitch for it. With the Osca, we can now fit in the maintenance work around bookings and weather conditions, whereas before, when we used a contractor, we would need to take the pitch out of action for a whole day,” says James.
The Osca’s oscillating brush, a unique feature, plays a crucial role. “The oscillating brush gives us the decompaction and redistribution, but the stiff brush keeps it nice and clean and smooth, and re-levels everything off.”
In addition to the machine’s performance, James praises the excellent customer service from Syn-Pro by SISIS. “The service from SISIS is excellent. Ben Lloyd (Field Support & Sales) comes in and is always on the phone if I need him throughout the year.”
With the Syn-Pro Osca 3, James and Colliers Park have not only achieved significant cost savings but have also elevated the quality of their synthetic pitch maintenance. The machine’s innovative design and dedicated support from Syn-Pro by SISIS have made it an indispensable tool for ensuring optimal playing conditions.
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