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Barenbrug supplier of grass in Beijing Olympics Stadium

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Beijing, China
July 7, 2008

Barenbrug China will deliver the seed for the pitch of the Olympic Stadium in Beijing - Bird's Nest. The grass is currently undergoing cultivation in China and will be laid as turf in the stadium the day after the opening ceremony.

Chinese officials sought contact with Barenbrug China as early as 2004. Testing of various mixtures resulted in a choice for the Barenbrug mixture as the best turf. While the specifications of the mixture remain a secret, it can be revealed that Kentucky blue grasses of Barenbrug are well represented. The exclusive agreement was concluded between Barenbrug China and the Chinese National Sports Group. Barenbrug grass also forms the playing surface of the other four Olympic stadiums (Shenyang, Tianjin, Shanghai and Qinghuangdao).

Athletics and football

Sown somewhere in the city in August 2007, the pitch of the main stadium in Beijing will accommodate athletics competitions and the football finals for both men and women during the Olympic Games. The stadium - also called 'the Bird's Nest' - was built specially for the Olympic Games and can hold 90,000 spectators.
The opening ceremony is planned for 8 August, at 8 minutes past 8 p.m., Chinese time. At that time there will be no grass in the stadium, as the turf will be laid the day after the opening ceremony. Athletics competitions start a week later. The football finals are on 23 and 24 August.

Worldwide presence

The Royal Barenbrug Group is a globally operating grass seed company with its head offices in the Netherlands. With experience stretching back over 100 years, Barenbrug has developed a strong international reputation based on innovation, quality, marketing and partnership.

Core activities of Barenbrug, which is still an independent family-owned business, are plant breeding, grass seed production and the global marketing of grass seed. Barenbrug products are used in diverse markets and applications, such as golf, football, public greenery or gardens, as well as for green fodder cultivation in livestock farming.

Research & development

Research & development in the main climatic regions of the world form the foundation of the unique quality products produced by Barenbrug. With an annual turnover of 150 million euro, Barenbrug is among the global leaders in grass seed. The Royal Barenbrug Group has 20 offices in 12 countries on five continents. Barenbrug

 

 

 

 

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