Replay Maintenance Invests in Redexim Machines for Grassroots Pitch Renovation
The pitches at St Giles Park in Nottingham came out of a long wet season into an extremely dry summer. Earlier seeding had not taken and the pitches were bare. Replay Maintenance brought them back with a programme of aeration and overseeding. Its new natural turf division now does this grassroots pitch renovation work with two Redexim machines: a Verti-Drain® 7416 and an Overseeder 3D 1575.
Bare pitches at St Giles Park
Ben Sadler is Natural Turf Manager at Replay Maintenance.
“The pitches at St Giles Park were extremely bare after a long wet season followed by an extremely dry summer, where previous seeding hadn’t established particularly well,” said Ben. “We inspected the pitch, recommended a programme of treatments and carried out the work. The customer says that the improvement has been outstanding, and that they been left with a great covering of lush grass. It’s great to see customers noticing the difference. That’s what it’s all about at the end of the day.”
Why the Verti-Drain came first
Ben has used Redexim machines on golf courses and as a sports turf contractor. When Replay Maintenance started its natural turf division, he knew which aerator he wanted.
“We’d used the Verti-Drain previously and were very impressed,” he said. “It’s a strong, robust machine and we knew it would work well on the contracting sites we look after. When we launched our natural turf division, it was always this machine we had in mind because we already knew the quality and reliability of it.”
He says that reliability played a major role in the purchase.
“I’ve used the machines before in previous roles and always found them to be reliable and capable of producing excellent results. That experience gave us confidence when investing in equipment for Replay Maintenance.”
Deep aeration on every type of sports turf
The Verti-Drain 7416 is now a fixed part of the division’s renovation programme.
“It’s quick and easy to set up, can work to a good depth and leaves very little surface disruption,” said Ben. “It’s suitable across all sports turf and with different tine options it’s incredibly versatile.”
Overseeding that keeps the pitch in play
The Overseeder 3D 1575 handles the seeding.
“We’ve used it extensively on grassroots sites and it’s very easy to set up for the seed rate you require,” Ben explained. “Because it’s a disc seeder, there’s very little disruption to the playing surface, so pitches can be used again straight away. It leaves a really neat finish, and we’ve already seen some very good results from the seed establishment.”
Next: cricket outfields, rugby pitches and golf courses
Replay Maintenance wants to grow the natural turf division and work for a wider range of sports facilities.
“Our aim is to keep growing and continue supporting clubs, particularly those benefiting from the Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund,” said Ben. “At the same time, we’re looking to expand further into cricket outfields, rugby pitches and golf courses. Whatever the sport, we want to help clubs improve and maintain high-quality natural turf surfaces.”
About Replay Maintenance
Replay Maintenance is a leading provider of specialist maintenance services for synthetic and natural sports surfaces across the UK. Established in 2003, the company works with schools, clubs, local authorities and professional sporting organisations to maximise the performance, safety and longevity of their facilities.
Operating nationwide, Replay Maintenance combines industry expertise with specialist machinery and proven maintenance techniques to deliver consistently high standards across a wide range of sports surfaces. From routine maintenance and deep cleaning to renovations and specialist treatments, the team provides tailored solutions designed around each facility, helping grounds teams and facility managers maintain high-quality playing surfaces throughout the year.