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Ligue Nationale de Volleyball
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Testing, certifications and consultancy of sports surfaces

ALL SPORTS, ALL SURFACES

Labosport is the preeminent global leader in the field of testing, certification and consultancy of sport surfaces. For over three decades, our company has spearheaded the development of cutting-edge test methods to ensure the quality of sports surfaces and has provided expert guidance for the design and construction of world-class sports facilities. Regardless of the sport or surface, Labosport is the unparalleled brand you can rely on for results.

The Pursuit of Excellence

In our relentless pursuit of excellence and our commitment to pushing the boundaries, Labosport proudly assumes the role of an industry leader, constantly innovating to create solutions that challenge the limits of what we can achieve. Our dedication to research, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable practices has propelled us to become the undisputed titan in the sports surfaces sector.

At Labosport, we cover a wide spectrum of services. We engage in extensive product research and development, focusing on innovations. Our expertise extends to encompass design, planning, and comprehensive project management, ensuring that every step is flawlessly executed. We meticulously inspect construction quality, including the evaluation of subbase surface modulus.

Our commitment to standards is unwavering, reflected in our rigorous testing and certification processes that adhere to both national and international benchmarks. Through cutting-edge tools such as ScorePlay and advanced soil analysis, we enable the ongoing monitoring and diagnosis of performance. In addition, we offer specialized failure analysis services, often serving as expert witnesses when required. We’re equally attentive to the environment, conducting end-of-life condition surveys that contribute to sustainable practices.

Central to our ethos is the dissemination of knowledge, and this is exemplified through our comprehensive training and education initiatives. Ultimately, Labosport’s ascent is a result of our multifaceted involvement in various aspects, all converging to redefine industry norms and open up new realms of possibility.

Labosport Global News

FIFA’s Mickael Bennetti Explores the Importance and Impact of Standards and Quality Assurance Programs

Mickael Benetti is the FIFA Quality Programme Manager for Playing Surfaces - Football Technology & Innovation. He discusses why standardisation has become so important, what influences the standardisation process and how standardisation influences the game of football. In 1904, the Fédération internationale de football association (French for 'International Association Football Federation) or FIFA, as it is commonly referred to, was established as the international governing body for football, futsal and beach soccer. FIFA’s role was to oversee international competitions between eight different European countries. Today it has a membership of over 211 national associations. These 211 national associations each also...

Certania Becomes New Shareholder for Labosport Group

CERTANIA has taken the position of the new majority shareholder for the LABOSPORT GROUP, completing the transaction on the 27 July, 2023. CERTANIA is a dynamic holding company that oversees an entrepreneurial group of specialized entities focusing on testing, certification, and consultancy services. These companies operate in various industrial sectors, but all share a focus on health and sustainability. Strong synergies between the Labosport Group and CERTANIA will create exciting prospects for fruitful collaborations. To learn more about CERTANIA and its operations, please visit their website here. The Labosport Group brands, culture and contact persons will remain unchanged, and Labosport’s mission will remain focused...

A FIFAResearch Institute

Labosport’s core contribution as a FIFA Research Institute is its ability to accelerate numerous projects to better understand playing surfaces (natural and synthetic), and to translate that knowledge into new test methods and standards. Labosport have worked closely with FIFA since the inception of the Quality Programme for Football Turf in 2001. Throughout this time, Labosport have tested products and field installations around the world, and their research and innovation has helped to bring new test methods and standards to the FIFA Quality Programme.

Education & Training

Testing & Certification

Technical Consultancy

Key Products

and Services

A comprehensive offer for all sports surfaces.

  • Site Testing
  • Certifications
  • New Construction
  • Redesign
  • Product Testing
  • Turf Management
  • Synthetic, Hybrid or Natural Turf

  • Maintenance
  • Feasibility
  • Planning
  • Testing Equipment
  • Expert Witness
  • Turf, Soil, Sand or Rootzone Testing

30 Year

Anniversary

In January 2023, Labosport celebrated its 30th anniversary in Paris. From the first laboratory in France in 1993, under management of founder/director Dominique Boisnard, to a world-renown brand with subsidiaries around the world, Labosport has never lost sight of its values, roots, or passion for innovation.

In 100countries

Labosport is now delivering projects in approximately 100 countries around the world. We have a passionate team of multi-disciplinary engineers and scientists, and we are proud of our unrivalled track record of delivering new technologies and services for our customers. Our brands include the European Turfgrass Laboratories (ETL), the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI), PSD Agronomy, Labosol (Analyses Agronomiques), Thomas Turf Services and TGMS Sports Surface Consultants. We also work in close partnership with a multitude of companies and organisations to ensure the best outcomes and experiences for our clients. We are proud that a high number of our staff are bilingual or multilinugual.

A Brief History of Labosport

This video shares insights from some of Labosport's key staff, including: David Rigby, Laboratory Director, UK; Roberto Armeni, Managing Director Italia; Olivier Ducrocq, Managing Director Asia Pacific; David James, Managing Director, Labosport UK; Keith McAuliffe, Managing Director, Australia; Dominique Boisnard, Founder of Labosport Group; Pascal Marmey, Managing Director Labosport France & Labosol; and former staff member Alastair Cox, Visiting Professor, Sports Surface Innovation. This video was produced by Lisa Marie Bruce and Tony Ainsworth as part of Labosport's 30th Anniversary. The full video is available upon request.