SISIS Showcases Complete Turf Care Solutions at GroundsFest 2025

SISIS marked a highly successful presence at GroundsFest 2025, making a strong impact on outdoor stand OSA170. As one of the UK’s leading names in turf preparation and maintenance equipment, SISIS demonstrated the breadth of its range, providing solutions for every stage of turf care.

With a growing audience and dynamic format, GroundsFest has cemented its reputation as one of the UK’s premier events for grounds care professionals. Held on the 9th and 10th of September at Stoneleigh Park, the event brought together turf experts from the sports, education and amenity sectors. Adding to the atmosphere, GroundsFest featured thrilling lawn mower racing and a vibrant music festival, creating a unique experience for visitors.

SISIS took full advantage of the outdoor space, displaying an extensive selection of pedestrian and tractor-mounted machinery. The stand was busy throughout both days, with visitors eager to see the products in action and discuss pitch maintenance solutions directly with the SISIS team.

Equipment highlights included:

• Rotorake TM1000 and Veemo HD – heavy-duty scarifiers for fast, effective thatch removal.
• Javelin Aer-Aid – precision aeration with targeted air injection for healthier turf.
• Quadraplay 1.8m system – a versatile, multi-functional maintenance unit for sports pitches.
• Variseeder, Maxislit, Multitiner and Flexibrush – proven solutions for seeding, slitting, aeration and brushing.
• Rotorake 600HD and Syn-Pro range – trusted by professionals for cricket, golf and synthetic surface maintenance.

In addition to machinery, SISIS also displayed a comprehensive range of hand tools and pitch care accessories, including the Trulute, Combirake, drag mats and the complete Bray tool range — underlining SISIS’ ability to support every turf preparation and maintenance task.

SISIS was proud to support GroundsFest’s expanding educational programme. Ewen Wilson, UK Sales Manager for SISIS/Howardson Group, delivered an engaging seminar in the Bowls Theatre titled “Aeration: The Art of Annoyance and Excellence”. His session provided practical insights into aeration techniques essential for fine turf and bowling green maintenance, highlighting their long-term impact on turf health and playability.

“One of the strengths of GroundsFest is that it brings together professionals from across sport, education and amenity,” said Darren McMahon, Head of Marketing at Howardson Group. “For us, it was the ideal platform to demonstrate that SISIS offers dependable solutions for all aspects of turf care — from aeration and scarification through to seeding, brushing and surface management.”

“Visitors to our stand were clear about what they wanted — practical, reliable machinery that makes a real difference on the ground,” he continued. “The positive response confirms SISIS’ reputation as a trusted partner in turf preparation and maintenance.”

Now in its third year, GroundsFest is rapidly becoming a key date in the turf care calendar. Its unique mix of education, live demonstrations and community spirit aligns perfectly with SISIS’ role as a reliable, long-term partner for turf managers across all sectors.

“GroundsFest 2025 was an outstanding event for us,” added Megan Oliver, Managing Director of the Howardson Group. “We had the opportunity to connect with groundskeepers, turf managers and future industry talent, sharing how the Dennis and SISIS brands can support their work. The enthusiasm around our equipment and the quality of conversations were second to none.”

SISIS thanks everyone who attended a workshop, visited the stand or engaged with the team during GroundsFest 2025. Your feedback and passion for turf care continue to drive our commitment to reliability, service and complete turf care solutions.