TOTAL SPORTS SURFACE SOLUTIONS

SIS Pitches manufactures and installs sports surface solutions, pitch, courts and track construction and maintenance services. A single source for the entire project.

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ABOUT SIS PITCHES

Helping customers in grassroots sport, education, commerce and professional sports clubs, our growth journey has quickly taken us global.

We help sport venues of all sizes and from our offices around the world. These include in the UK, Ireland, Turkey, Netherlands and Dubai. We’re on a mission to power more play.

OUR STORY

Powered by a passion for continuous improvement, we lead the field by delivering the complete sports surface offer.

Evolution of SIS Pitches

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Founded

SIS Pitches UK was founded in Spalding, Lincolnshire, in 2001. In 2005, SIS Ireland was established following the purchase of our manufacturing facility, which has been operating since 1966.

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Expansion

SIS International was formed in 2010, Middle East & Eastern Europe in 2011, Angola in 2015, SIS Grass in 2016, Georgia in 2022, Poland and Saudi Arabia in 2023, and India and the USA in 2025–a legacy of global expansion.

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Manufacturing

Following a fire at our HQ in 2017, Glasson House re-opened in 2018. In 2019, SIS Pitches became the first UK business to manufacture sports grass using PU. Following a further £500,000 investment to the machinery in 2023, our facility becomes the UK's most advanced with over £2,500,000 invested since 2019.

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Innovation

SIS Air first installed in 2015 at Luzhniki for the Word Cup Final. SIS Grass Hybrid was introduced to the market in 2016. In 2023 the first biodegradable hybrid grass, BioGrass was installed at AS Monaco.

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BCorp Certified

After commencing registration in 2020, SIS Pitches achieved certification in 2022, becoming the first and only sports surface company to be BCorp.

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World Cup Success

In 2018, SIS Pitches constructed six of the twelve FIFA World Cup stadiums, including the final Luzhniki, with SIS Grass Hybrid on all pitches. In 2022, SIS Pitches constructed 30 natural pitches for the FIFA World Cup and 6 SIS Grass Hybrid stadium pitches. In 2023, SIS Pitches stitched the Stade de France for the Rugby World Cup Final.

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Grassroots

For 20 years, we've supported grassroots sports by helping clubs improve their playing surfaces. SIS Pitches have been part of many sporting provision programmes, where we've built high-performance football and rugby facilities nationwide as part of the Football Foundation and RFU framework.

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Growing Headcount

SIS Pitches currently employs over 500 people worldwide, reflecting a 20% increase in headcount in 2024.

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Success at tournaments

In 2023, 60% of the matches in the Asian AFC Cup in Qatar were played on SIS Grass Hybrid pitches. Additionally, SIS Pitches constructed 11 pitches for the U-21 Euros in Georgia and stitched three pitches for the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

WORLDWIDE SPORTS SURFACES

Our brand family

The surface is just the start. Our business is formed of three categories that allow us to be a single source for your entire sports surface project. The sports surface, innovative systems, everything that surrounds them and even the ongoing maintenance. We do it all.

Our Mindset

Our brand purpose is 'Pursuing the possible. Powering more play'. Our teams always seek to improve, innovate and embody an entrepreneurial outlook. The power of sport is vital for the health and well-being of society, whether watching or playing. If more people can access sport, the world will be a better place. Improved mental health, distracting from anti-social influence, promoting confidence and a better zest for life. We're aware of the role we play in that, how our surfaces can allow much more game time and it a responsibility we take very seriously. Our brand values below, further demonstrate how we think and act.

GOOD INTENTIONS, GREAT EXPECTATIONS

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

FANATICAL ABOUT SPORT

WE GO THE DISTANCE

WE WEAR PURPLE

Purple unites us. To us, it portrays inclusion, belonging and equality across our group. A diverse team, united by the belief that we can come together to surpass our expectations and impact communities.

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Sustainability

As the first and only B Corp in our industry, sustainability and the impact we have on the world around us is of paramount importance.

INNOVATION

We were born out of innovation, and it continues to drive our growth to this day. We're always looking for the next breakthrough.

INNOVATION IN OUR DNA

We change the market by being brave enough to try new ideas before anyone else. Our business was born out of innovation and it continues to be the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to innovation ensures that our customers get the most advanced, custom-fit surface, along with access to the very best raw materials and game-changing technology.

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We have five prestigious University partners in Europe and the United States of America. Our work is meticulously backed by trials and academic research.

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Working with the world's leading sports labs to push our products and materials to their limits and ensure they meet and surpass all industry standards.

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Our internal team of engineers, testing managers and sustainability experts continuously pursue improvements in our products, services and our own machinery.

Pursuing the possible.

Our brand purpose propels us every day. Summarised, it captures our passion for continuous improvement, our pursuit of even greater performance and our drive to ensure our customers can stage more sporting action on the very finest surfaces.

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Certified B Corporation

We provide sport surfaces across the globe which deliver significant benefits for society through increased participation in sport for all age groups.

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Take a look at some of our recent case studies, and how we've helped our customers.

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