Gladiators lead the way in stadium safety

By David Watters

Matlock Town

Matlock Town are leading the way in spectator safety after becoming one of the first football clubs in the country to have branded anti-slip surfaces installed in their stadium.

The innovative new product installed at the Evo-Stik NPL Premier club is manufactured by Macclesfield-based company Spheres & Plastics Ltd. They say it is now attracting interest from a clutch of Premier League and Football League clubs.

Phil Longhorn from Spheres & Plastics Ltd said: "By installing our branded anti-slip surfaces in their stadium, Matlock Town have realised the opportunity to generate income from previously cost incurring space.

“Thanks to the foresight and positive commercial approach of the club's chairman Tom Wright, who has championed the concept, our product has attracted the attention of many other clubs.

“We have had enquiries from a number - including a couple from the Premiership - and we will be installing at a prominent Championship stadium very soon.”

The Gladiators chairman is delighted with results after agreeing to have the anti-slip surfaces installed.

He said: “I think the branded steps look great in The Twigg Stand. We’ve had many repeat orders and I only wish we could offer more steps because we’ve nearly sold out of them.”

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