Campey Turf Care Systems recognised as ‘global star’
6th October 2024
Campey Turf Care Systems has been announced as a finalist in the ‘global star’ category in the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Excellence Awards.
As an integral part of the Greater Manchester business community, the Chamber launched these awards to recognise the contribution and success of member organisations across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester.
The GMCC Excellence Awards showcase and celebrate business achievements and resilience, highlighting businesses, leaders and teams who have demonstrated success within their industries and communities in Greater Manchester.
Campey’s place as a finalist was secured due to its history, progress, and innovation in the global turf market, the organisers said.
Untapped market need
Campey Turf Care Systems was established in 1986 by Richard Campey and has been providing sports turf professionals with industry-defining machinery for 38 years.
Richard Campey detected an untapped market need and realised that a specialist supplier of high-quality, purpose-built equipment could enable turf managers to meet the increased demands placed on modern sports turf surfaces, the team explained.
From FIFA World Cups to Wimbledon, and Salford City FC to Manchester United, there is rarely a tournament or event played on turf that has not been prepared using a Campey machine.
What initially started out as a business offering sports turf maintenance work within the North West of the United Kingdom has now grown to be one of the UK’s biggest independent distributors, the team said.
Machinery is available from 54 dealers throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA. Campey continues to strengthen its international presence by establishing Campey Australia and new dealer networks around the world.
Invested in education
Irrespective of the region, Campey Turf Care Systems is not just about providing industry-leading machinery, they said. The company is equally invested in education.
It has conducted numerous European roadshows and demo days worldwide, offering country-specific training to esteemed professionals and volunteers, thereby consistently elevating the standard of play.
Campey added that its machinery, combined with education and customer service, is what has led to the exponential and continued growth of a family business from Macclesfield, which is now the number one supplier and manufacturer of specialised sports turf equipment in the world.
The winners of the GMCC Excellence Awards 2024 will be announced on 11th October at Manchester’s Albert Hall.
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