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ENDURING LINES
Supaturf South Africa was delighted to be involved in the 85th Comrades Marathon, the world’s oldest and most gruelling ultra-distance race, which took place on the May 21, 2010.
The annual event, which is run over an 89km (59 mile) course from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, regularly attracts 20,000 runners..
Supaturf’s Stadia Colours were chosen for the on-field branding on the course and at the finish line.
The Supaturf colours were very impressive and the sponsors of the race were delighted with the result,” said Russell Gibbens, Managing Director of Supaturf South Africa.
SUPPORT CONTINUES FOLLOWING WORLD CUP
Although the dust has settled over the Football World Cup and the excitement is over for another four years, Vitax Supaturf is continuing to support and supply their enthusiastic customers in South Africa.
Working with distributor, Supaturf South Africa, Vitax Supaturf supplied both TXE line marking machines and SupaStadia Eco, the top-of-the range concentrated line marking paint, to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, which hosted the quarter finals and the 3rd place play-off final, the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria and the Free State Stadium at Bloemfontein.
Russel Gibbens, head of Supaturf South Africa, said that Supaturf equipment was also used in eleven of the World Cup practise venues. With the South African rugby season now in full swing both he and his colleagues are working at full stretch to fulfil demands for Supaturf products from both larger, prestigious stadiums and smaller, local venues.
“Our aim is to provide a superior standard of service for everyone, from the smallest school to the largest stadium,” he said.
“For us the World Cup has been the start of a close and enduring relationship with South African groundsmen and that relationship will continue in and out of the media spotlight.”
Supaturf South Africa Open Days
Supaturf South Africa held two successful Open Days for its customers in association with Reapers (Pty) Ltd, its distributor for Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg.
The Johannesburg Open Day was held on 20 April 2010 at the Municipal Cricket Ground at Brakpan, located in the Ekhuruleni Metropolitan Area to the east of Johannesburg. The Pietermaritzburg Open Day was held at Grace College in Hilton.
The open days provided an opportunity for both current and prospective customers to learn about the technology of turf marking and the composition of line marking liquids.
Russell Gibbens, Managing Director of Supaturf South Africa, was on hand to show customers how to use Supaturf products to mark accurate and superior lines. He also outlined the problems, such as potential damage to the turf surface, which can occur if inferior products are used in Supaturf machines.. "Our customers welcomed the opportunity to learn more about line marking and to gain useful practical tips," said Russell.
Building on the success of these events, Supaturf South Africa plans to make Open Days a regular feature nationwide. Details of its next Open Day will be published on this website.
Supaturf Demonstration Video
The Supaturf TXE line marking machine and SupastadiaEco line marking liquid were put through their paces recently at Molineux, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
The demonstration showed the simplicity of use and quality of the TXE and the brilliance of the lines created by the revolutionary SupastadiaEco liquid, which can be diluted up to 1:20.
SUPATURF ADDS NEW DISTRIBUTORS TO ITS SOUTH AFRICA NETWORK
Supaturf South Africa is pleased to advise that effective from 1st March 2010, Reapers has been appointed to Supaturf's national network of distributors.
Reapers, with its offices in Pietermaritzburg and in Gauteng is a well-established very reputable distributor of agricultural machinery, and has been successfully selling SUPATURF line marking liquids and machines for over 15 years.
Reapers will be covering the areas of Pietermaritzburg, Gauteng and Mpumalanga using its extensive sales network, VIEW HERE.
Russell Gibbens, of Supaturf South Africa, “I am delighted with these new appointments, with their valued experience and expertise, they will provide an excellent sales and after sales service for SUPATURF Products”
Vitax Supaturf Sponsors Top Institute of Groundsmanship Award
Vitax Supaturf was the proud sponsor of a top award at the first Institute of Groundsmanship Industry Awards held at the Emirates Stadium, London on 15th October 2009.
Over 300 attendees from throughout the UK attended the prestigious Oscar- style event at the Arsenal Football Club to recognise the work of groundsmen across all sports from grass roots level to professional stadia.
Vitax Supaturf was the sponsor of the highly prized “Public Sector Sports Ground of the Year” category’. The independent panel of judges awarded the prize to Dean Ray of Cramlington Learning Village and Sporting Club, Northumberland.
Mike King, Vitax Supaturf Sales Manager said: “It is a great achievement for this excellent, dual-use sports facility to have won the award ahead of stiff competition and is thoroughly deserved.”
The event included an after dinner speech from Martin Bayfield, former England International Rugby Player.
For more information visit www.iog.org/exhibitions-conference.asp
LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
Vitax Limited, based in the United Kingdom, is the official holder of the registered trademark SUPATURF.
Vitax had a longstanding arrangement with Dura Paints CC in South Africa, under which Dura imported the Supaturf TXE and TLS line marking machines and manufactured, under licence, the Supaturf range of line marking liquids.
In July, 2008 Dura unilaterally severed its relationship with Vitax and stopped ordering TXE and TLS markers, spares and accessories. However, Dura continued to use the trademarks SUPATURF, SUPASTADIA and STADIA to market its own line marking liquids. Vitax has now secured from Dura Paints CC a legally binding undertaking to cease to use any Vitax trademark, including SUPATURF, SUPASTADIA and STADIA and not to ‘pass-off’ any Vitax products.
The official importer and distributor in South Africa of genuine SUPATURF products is now Supaturf South Africa CC, with its head office in Durban.
Supaturf South Africa CC is pleased to announce that the ever popular and reliable TXE and TLS ranges of line marking machines, together with spares and accessories, are now fully available in South Africa.
Also available from Supaturf South Africa CC are the genuine SUPATURF line marking liquids – SUPASTADIA AND STADIA. These are now imported directly from Vitax in the United Kingdom to ensure the highest quality. The liquids are now bottled in new 12.5 litre size containers which feature new labelling.
Supaturf South Africa launched
Supaturf Products Limited UK is pleased to announce that Supaturf South Africa is appointed its exclusive supplier and distributor in South Africa of its award winning range of line marking systems and liquids.
For over 25 years Supaturf has been the leading force in line marking in South Africa with its tried and tested brands of Supastadia and Stadia liquids and its proven and established Supaturf TXE and TLS line marking equipment.
The proven Supaturf TXE and TLS line marking machines are the result of years of development and use in the field and come fully assembled in the box. A comprehensive range of accessories is available, together with a guaranteed warranty, personal customer service and a commitment to training and maintenance.
Visit the Supaturf South Africa contact us page for details of your dedicated local distributor.