Campey Turf Care Systems specialise in sports turf maintenance and renovation equipment and are constantly pioneering new methods to improve existing practices. Among the more well-known tackle is the Imants Shockwave for aeration and the Koro Field Top Maker which has established itself as the ultimate in radical and effective pitch renovation.

Yet, there is a less well known and equally innovative piece of machinery; the Koro Top Drain – a machine which combines the functions of several machines into one.

This unique multifunctional machine trenches, removes spoil, injects sand and re-compacts all in one operation. It has been designed for working on sports fields and golf course fairways.  

The Top Drain offers a number of significant benefits including; material and labour savings, faster processing times and less surface contamination than conventional methods. The sand grid created by the Koro Top Drain also complements existing drainage systems.

This is an ideal scenario for a contractor as it reduces the number of men required to complete a task and yet gets the job done in less time – all essential factors when putting forward a cost effective sports turf maintenance or renovation proposal.

Richard Sharrock project manager for contractors Danvic Turf Care LTD, a family run business, based in Longridge, near Preston, Lancashire. “We purchased a Koro Top Drain from Campey Turf Care Systems 18 months ago and it has been used to improve surface drainage on pitches at Sunderland training academy, Euxton Villa Football stadium, Shrewsbury rugby reserve pitch and several of the sports fields at Harrow school.”

He continues “All of these venues have reported back that since we used the Top Drain, no matches have been lost due to poor drainage. This is despite other clubs and schools in the area reporting cancelled or postponed fixtures.  The Top Drain is a worthy investment.”