TLS - Turf Lighting Solutions

Lighting the Way!

Our series continues!
Get to know the people behind the Rhenac Group and the experience they bring to supporting clubs, venues and grounds teams.

👉 Introducing Tony Owen, Sales Manager at TLS x Rhenac

Bringing experience from groundskeeping, education and client management, Tony supports clubs across the UK and Ireland in his role as Sales Manager. He works closely with customers to provide tailored solutions, technical expertise and on-site support to optimise turf performance.

Outside of work, you’ll find him enjoying fishing, travelling or following football, rugby and cricket. This November, he'll represent Wales in sea surf fishing for the ninth time.

His personal motto:
"It always seems impossible until it's done.”

Say hi in the comments! 👋

According to the UEFA Sustainable Infrastructure Guidelines, sustainable stadium infrastructure includes the pitch as an integrated operational asset.

For natural turf, this means applying the right support in the right place, at the right time. Pitch care depends on energy, water, nutrition, machinery and recovery systems — all of which need to work together without compromising playing quality.

That is why, when we talk about LED, CLS LED and other technologies and resources, we should not only ask: How much energy does a system use? We should also ask: How effectively is that energy used?

☀️ August may feel early to think about grow lighting, but planning now can help ensure the right equipment is in place before the winter season begins.

🌥️ As natural light levels fall and temperatures drop, pitches may need additional light and heat to support recovery.

Now is the time to prepare before these challenges begin to affect pitch quality.

Our mobile lighting rigs are available in multiple sizes, helping teams match coverage to the specific needs of the pitch, with options suited to different budgets.

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Lighting the Way!

Our series continues! Get to know the people behind the Rhenac Group and the experience they bring to supporting clubs, venues and grounds teams.

👉 Introducing Max Drummond-Smillie, Sales Manager at TLS

As our newest member of the team, Max brings more than 10 years of experience across the amenity, horticulture and sports turf sectors. He works closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver practical solutions backed by industry expertise. Beyond his role at TLS, Max enjoys spending time outdoors with his dachshund Ernie, playing rugby for his local club and following Formula 1, with a particular passion for the McLaren team.

His personal motto:
"The harder I push, the more I find within myself."

Say hi in the comments! 👋

Today’s stadium environments are creating tougher growing conditions for natural and hybrid turf.

Higher stands, covered roofs and busier event calendars all help improve the venue experience.

But they can also reduce natural sunlight, restrict airflow and shorten the time available for turf recovery.

For grounds teams, the challenge is to manage plant biology inside the stadium, where light, temperature, airflow, humidity and recovery all interact.

That is why turf management is becoming more precise, more controlled and more data-informed.

Want to understand how this could work in your stadium? Send us a message.

After a major tournament, the spotlight often stays on the players, the results and the atmosphere.

But the pitch is also part of the story.

During a tournament, natural grass surfaces are exposed to far more than match play. Training sessions, media activity, rehearsals, ceremonies, operational movement and heavy footfall all place pressure on the surface.

At this level, pitch quality is part of tournament delivery, broadcast quality, player welfare and venue reputation. It also shows where expectations are moving.

Across FIFA and UEFA publications*, pitch quality is increasingly connected with measurement, sustainability, technology and wider stadium operations.

The same challenges appear repeatedly:
• more complex stadium design
• higher usage from sport and tournament operations
• climate pressure
• stronger sustainability expectations
• growing demand for data-led decision-making

For grounds teams, venue managers, consultants and technology partners, the direction is clear: natural grass needs smarter support systems to keep performing in these demanding environments.

Our role is to help venues respond with turf technology that supports natural grass in these changing conditions.

*Sources:
FIFA Natural Turf Guidelines, January 2023,
FIFA Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023–2027,
UEFA Pitch Quality Guidelines, 2025 Edition.

The pitch looks magnificent. 👌🏻

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡!
A few reminders before today’s home summer return against Castleford Tigers:
💦 Fans are welcome to bring one sealed bottle of water up to 500ml with them, we have refillable stations available to use.
🍔 No other food or drink is permitted to be brought into the stadium bowl, both can be purchased inside our stadium kiosks
🚗Onsite car parking is limited, we recommend Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, Leigh Town Hall and Pennington Flash car parks just a short walk from LSV
🚨Extra security checks will be in place, please arrive in plenty of time to accommodate this.

Enjoy the match! Good luck Leigh Leopards🏉

🌿 Disease prevention does not only start when symptoms appear. It can start earlier, by supporting the plant’s natural resilience.

Different wavelengths can influence plant response, stress tolerance and biological activity. When the spectrum is matched to turf condition, light can become part of a more proactive strategy.

A stronger plant is better prepared for pressure from wear, weather and disease.

Learn more about our UVC system: https://rhenacsportsled.com/uv-c-technology/

🏟️ Pitch quality is part of the business..

Sport events, concerts, community events and commercial bookings all rely on one thing: a pitch that can recover quickly and perform consistently.

When the pitch is reliable, venues gain more flexibility, fewer risks and stronger playing conditions. A resilient pitch protects venue availability.

When recovery slows down, the event calendar becomes harder to manage.

Have questions on pitch management on your stadium? Contact via Linkedin message.

Lighting the Way!
We’re starting our series to introduce the TLS x Rhenac Group team, their experience, and their role in supporting clubs, venues and grounds teams.

👉 Introducing Tim Engels, Sales Director at Rhenac

Bringing experience from consulting and diverse industries, Tim is essential in building strong customer relationships and helping clients select the ideal lighting solutions tailored for turf performance. Outside of work, you’ll find him playing field hockey, tennis and golf. He is a passionate sports fan who enjoys following sporting events of all kinds, both live and on TV.

His personal motto:
"There are no problems, only challenges."

Say hi in the comments! 👋