Testimonials 2017

Paris Saint-Germain

Darren Rodman — 2017-09-11T09:05:55.3786619Z

Paris Saint-Germain

Jonathan Calderwood is head groundsman at Paris Saint-Germain, including their training centre at Camp des Loges and the Parc des Princes stadium. A former double-winner of the Premier League Groundsman of the Year Award, Jonathan was recruited from Aston Villa FC in 2013, and is widely regarded as one of the leading groundsmen worldwide.

"I started trialling Pitchmark products early in 2016 after a recommendation from PitchWorks, one of Pitchmark’s dealers who I have a close relationship with.

Whilst trialling their products EURO 2016 came around, and UEFA supplied us with an Eco Club marker and Ecoline+ paint for use at the Parc des Princes for tournament games. The paint and markers performed very well throughout the competition, giving incredible results in a tricky schedule.

Jonathan Calderwood marking the Parc des Princes pitch prior to a EURO 2016 game.

I was so impressed that we now use Pitchmark products at both the Parc des Princes and the Camp des Loges training facility, and I couldn’t be happier.

I find the Direct and Ecoline+ ready-to-use paints extremely bright, durable and very quick drying, so I never have to worry about the weather, irrigation or paint tracking across the pitch. We actually save time marking out now too and I don’t have to think about it, which allows me to focus my attention elsewhere.

One of PSG's Classic markers on a pitch at the Camp des Loges training facility.

Now that I’m able to achieve better results whilst using less paint than before, I am even starting to see new grass growth on the line – something which we struggled with before.

The Classic and Eco Club markers are clearly very well made, and I can trust that they’ll work when I need them without worrying.

The Parc des Princes pitch looking spectacular ahead of a UEFA Champions League game.

I’d have no problem recommending Pitchmark to other turf professionals. Their knowledge is second to none and the service and assistance I receive is outstanding."

- Jonathan Calderwood, Head Groundsman, Paris Saint-Germain Football Club

Clifton College

Darren Rodman — 2017-04-13T09:30:03.5256803Z

Clifton College

"I have started using Pitchmark’s paints over the last year I have been extremely impressed with them all. I have members of staff asking how the lines are so bright! I am also very impressed with the high level of customer service you receive from all the staff. This is easily the best paint supplier in the country! If you want my advice……..start using Pitchmark’s paints!"

Rugby pitch marked out with Ecoline+ paint at Clifton College, Bristol.

"I have used Pitchmark’s LineFix system on our main cricket square and it works really well. The fixings are really easy to install and well made with lots of different colours. Like all good ideas it’s really simple and well made! I am going to install a lot more over the next year to make my life much easier."

- Andy Matthews, Grounds Manager, Clifton College.

Swindon Town FC

Darren Rodman — 2017-08-31T11:24:18.0984565Z

Swindon Town FC

"I have been using Pitchmark products for two seasons now and have been really impressed with everything. The paint is bright and durable and the customer service has been excellent."

The pitch at the County Ground marked out with a Classic and Extreme.

"Last year we purchased an Eco Club V2 marker and Ecoline Plus paint for the training ground and the results were brilliant. The machine was easy to use and maintain and the brightness and drying time of the paint was fantastic. We had no ghosting issues at all after mowing or play."

"We have been that impressed with the spray setup that we will be using it this season in the stadium when weather conditions are tough and we need the paint to dry quicker than usual. "

- Marcus Cassidy, Head Groundsman, Swindon Town Football Club

SGS College

Darren Rodman — 2017-04-13T09:17:56.0466892Z

SGS College

Nigel Hornsby is Head of Estates (South) at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS). SGS is a highly-rated FE college in Bristol and Stroud with a reputation for world class sports facilities. The college was used by the men’s Georgian rugby team as their training base ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2015, and had the highest-rated pitch test rating amongst all 28 training venues.

“In 2014 I was in the market for line marking paint our artificial 3g pitches that would be both cost effective, durable and long lasting. Ideally I needed a product that would remain intact with good visibility for up to 16 weeks of heavy use.

The main football pitch at SGS College, Filton WISE campus in Bristol.

Pitchmark were invited in to demonstrate their products, alongside those from the other leading brands. We found Pitchmark to be a company who went the extra mile working with us to help us achieve our goals. Through trial and research my preferred colour options were white for rugby union, red for rugby league and blue for football - all standard colours. However, I wanted black for American football which works very well under floodlights, but it seemed to be a non-standard colour. Pitchmark were able to source this for me in ready-to-use form which proved to be very successful. The leaf coverage, line density and brightness with all paints (including grass paints) is very pleasing.

SGS is a very busy college with our own sports academies, major stakeholder users and national bodies using our facilities regularly, which means that the profile and expectation of our surfaces is very high. Having so many sports to cater for on our synthetic pitches does create problems for us but we have developed a marking regime that works well for us.

White line painted with Ecoline+ at SGS College, Filton WISE Campus.

Pitchmark’s AGP has proven invaluable to us, allowing many sports to be played using multiple colours, and the durability is fantastic. We now mark every 4 to 6 months - rather than 6 weeks - giving our users unbroken use of the facilities which also helps with revenue stream.

We use Pitchmark’s Ecoline+ on our natural grass pitches, which we find it to be a very bright and durable paint. It also dries quickly and give us long lasting lines.

I am happy to endorse Pitchmark paints.”

Prestige Grounds

Darren Rodman — 2017-08-31T12:51:00.0056258Z

Prestige Grounds

"Since switching to Pitchmark, the improvements in my business have been extraordinary. The ability to turn up to any site and instantly start marking has seen my productivity double. In addition, the paint is very bright and durable, enabling me to mark out at least every two weeks. "

"I cannot put into words the value of having a supplier like Pitchmark supporting me growing my business; they’re the groundsman’s choice for a reason!”"

- Bradley Milburn-Anderson, Company Director, Prestige Grounds

Ardingly College

Darren Rodman — 2017-04-13T09:29:25.8563246Z

Ardingly College

“Customer service is crucial in any of my purchasing. Pitchmark’s assistance before and after I became a customer has been excellent. One of their reps, Olly (Boys), comes to see me and the team, and we chat through how the paint and machine are performing and my general feedback. It’s something that was being overlooked with a previous supplier - good, friendly customer service.”

“I like the marking machine. It’s very simple and easy to operate and has a nice user-friendly feel to it.”

Birds-eye view of the grounds and facilities at Ardingly College.

“The no mixing is very convenient. My guys don’t have to spend down-time mixing and getting messy. The product quality and finish is consistent as it’s the same every time you mark. It allows us to spend more time on other tasks to raise the standards further.”

“Sometimes, the paint can be too good. We swap some football fields to rugby every January and I could still see the old lines weeks after!”

- Ian Card, Head of Grounds and Security, Ardingly College.

Cascade Wellness and Lifestyle Resort

Darren Rodman — 2017-04-13T09:29:43.4735459Z

Cascade Wellness and Lifestyle Resort

“Everything a football team needs is provided by the Cascade Performance Football Academy - headed by Sven-Göran Eriksson, in a privileged location on the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic ocean at Lagos, Algarve, Portugal. Everything my 'green team' needs, to mark 2.5 ha of grass, is now provided by Pitchmark."

Football pitch at the Cascade Resort in Lagos, Portugal, marked out with Extreme paint.

"I am incredibly impressed with Pitchmark´s Extreme line marking paint, the brightness is amazing, but especially the longevity and resistance to heavy rain and cuttings. I have also been able to reduce the budget because now I use less paint to mark the 2 football pitches. I do recommend this excellent product."

- Ana Oliveira, Greenkeeper and Agronomic Engineer, Cascade Resort

Bristol Rovers

Darren Rodman — 2017-04-13T09:28:55.5081747Z

Bristol Rovers

“The Extreme line marking paint Pitchmark supplies to Bristol Rovers FC is a great product. It is thick, mixes well and flows through the Eco Club line marker easily without blocking up. It leaves a nice bright line which lasts a long time, and it also works very well in wet weather."

Football pitch at the Memorial Stadium being marked out with Clubline paint and a Classic-100.

- Eric Kingscott, Head Groundsman, Bristol Rovers FC