Groundskeeping Journal Issue 19 2023 | Page 56

GROUNDSFEST SHOW PREVIEW

OAS will be making their mark at GroundsFest 2023

rigin Amenity Solutions ( OAS ) will be exhibiting

O at the first ever GroundsFest with two stands . Their new branded trailer can be found in the outdoor arena on stand 250 , whilst their indoor presence on stand 20 in hall 1 will be highlighting the wealth and breadth of the Origin Amenity Solutions brand .

In an exciting strategic development for OAS , the company will be launching their new Line Marking division at GroundsFest . With an enhanced team of line marking specialists , they are positioned to provide the most comprehensive line marking product and support offering in the UK . The team will be on site with a range of line marking machines , from pedestrian spray markers to the latest technology in GPS guided robot line markers ; alongside its industry-leading line marking IMPACT ready to use paint range .
Well known for their commitment to educating the industry , Chemicals & Digital Technical Manager Peter Corbett will be presenting at 2pm on day 1 in Theatre 2 about the changing face of Chemicals and the effect this will have on the industry . Whilst OAS Research & Development Director Geoff Fenn will discuss Microdochium Disease management and winter fertiliser recovery in Theatre 1 on day 2 at 11am .
Continuing on the education theme , OAS will be working with Grounds Training to support them with their line marking interactive training sessions . Grounds Training deliver independently accredited training courses across the UK . OAS will be supplying line marking machinery , paint , and accessories for participants to ‘ have a go ’ at their training sessions with an Introduction to Sports Line Marking ( Winter Games ) on day 1 and an Introduction to Sports Line Marking ( Athletics ) on day 2 .
The company has announced it will have a number of special show offers , as well as a competition to give away a free iGO Premier pedestrian line marker and two 10 litre drums of IMPACT paint – a fantastic prize and one that is sure to keep the stands busy .
OAS Portfolio Director Jayne Leyland comments , “ It ’ s a really exciting time for OAS . The transformation within the business following the merging of four individual brands has been fantastic to see . Behind the scenes we are making a lot of strategic changes which will bring significant benefits to our
In an exciting strategic development for OAS , the company will be launching their new Line Marking division at GroundsFest .
customers . The launch of a dedicated line marking division is hugely exciting . We will have the largest choice of line marking equipment , paints and accessories and the biggest sales and support team in the UK . I am incredibly proud to be able to offer this service to the industry .” www . originamenity . com
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