A
family-run business based in Bristol, UK, Pitchmark has been innovative in
raising the standard of line marking since the company’s inception in 2010.
As
expansion continues, they have made a number of new appointments and
developments to consolidate the increasing demand for their range of high
quality line marking paints, machines and accessories for all types of sport
and sports surfaces.
Pitchmark
products are used in over thirty countries worldwide and were supplied to every
stadium at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil in 2014 and UEFA Euro 2016 in France.
As part of
the planning for the future, Darren Rodman (Marketing Manager), Tim Rodman
(General Manager) and Jon Griffiths (Production Manager) have now become
shareholders and directors of Pitchmark, working alongside existing directors
Mark and Sue Rodman.
The team
has also been joined by Dave Blanchard who will be known to many in the
industry and also represents Pitchmark’s ambition to grow the brand, while
aiming to improve the quality of working life for ground staff.
“We are
always working tirelessly on research and development,” says Mark Rodman “and
it’s all about regularly coming up with exciting and innovative ideas. That,
and understanding what groundsmen want is what keeps us ahead.”
The
company has taken on five new staff in the six months to April this year,
including a new Warehouse Manager who has been recruited to help improve
processes and procedures as the business continues to grow. “These recent
changes are very exciting and will allow us to secure our place at the
forefront of the industry for many years to come.” Mark added.
Success
has been recognised as well with Pitchmark recently winning Business Exporter
of the Year for the South West in the regional FSB small business awards. The
company is also shortlisted for the Bristol Post Business Awards in the Small
Business of the Year category, whilst Tim Rodman has also been shortlisted in
the awards for Young Business Person of the Year and was named recently on
Insider Media’s ’42 under 42’ list for the South West.
As a proud
British manufacturer, this year Pitchmark joined the ‘Made in Britain campaign
and in future will be using the distinctive logo on products and packaging. All
of which is aimed at improving the standard of line marking internationally.
