Helping Turf Recover: SISIS Returns to GroundsFest 2026 with Practical Advice and Proven Solutions
Following one of the hottest and driest Julys on record, according to provisional Met Office figures, grounds staff and greenkeepers across the UK have faced one of the most challenging growing seasons in recent memory. Prolonged dry weather, rising temperatures and increasingly unpredictable conditions have tested even the most experienced turf professionals, placing greater emphasis than ever on maintaining healthy, resilient playing surfaces capable of withstanding stress, recovering from wear and delivering consistent performance.
These challenges will provide the backdrop to SISIS' return to
GroundsFest 2026, where visitors to
Stand OSA170 will discover a comprehensive range of tractor-mounted equipment, pedestrian machinery, hand tools and synthetic turf maintenance solutions, supported by the practical experience and technical knowledge that help grounds professionals achieve the best possible results.
For decades, SISIS has worked alongside grounds teams responsible for football, rugby, cricket, golf, bowls, education and amenity turf. That experience has shown that successful turf management is rarely about a single operation or one piece of equipment. Instead, it comes from selecting the right maintenance practice, carrying it out at the right time and ensuring equipment is correctly set up to deliver the best possible outcome.
Reflecting this approach, the SISIS range provides dependable solutions for every stage of turf preparation and maintenance. Visitors to GroundsFest will be able to discuss scarification, aeration, overseeding, brushing, top dressing, surface preparation and ongoing turf maintenance with the experienced SISIS team, while exploring tractor-mounted equipment including the
Veemo, Litamina 1500,
Triplay, Maxislit,
Multitiner, Powaspred,
Rotorake TM1000, Quadraplay and
Variseeder, alongside the pedestrian
Dart, Autoslit and
RR Mk5.
Darren McMahon, Head of Marketing at Howardson Group, believes GroundsFest provides the ideal opportunity to share practical experience with turf professionals.
"This season has reminded everyone in the industry that there is no substitute for strong, healthy turf," he said. "The weather may be beyond our control, but how and when we prepare and maintain playing surfaces isn't. Every venue is different, particularly after a season like this. Understanding when conditions are right to carry out maintenance, how to approach each operation and how to get the very best from your equipment often has just as much impact as the machinery itself. Those are exactly the conversations we'll be having with visitors throughout GroundsFest."
Built in Britain, SISIS machinery has earned a reputation for exceptional durability, dependable performance and long service life. Many SISIS machines remain in regular use decades after they were first purchased, reflecting the quality, serviceability and long-term value that continue to define the brand.
Alongside its natural turf expertise, SISIS also supports facilities responsible for synthetic sports surfaces through the Syn-Pro range. Visitors can discuss specialist maintenance techniques and equipment including the
Osca 3, TIF with
Flexicomb and Straight Brush,
SSS1000 and SVR 1500, all designed to maintain surface performance, cleanliness and longevity with the same dependable support and practical advice that define the SISIS brand.
The weather may be unpredictable. Dependable equipment and experienced advice shouldn't be.
Visit the SISIS team on Stand OSA170 at GroundsFest 2026 to discuss your maintenance challenges and discover practical solutions for every stage of turf preparation and maintenance.
