2007
Desso announces CARPETECTURE a creative reference system to unleash design potential
One of Europe's leading carpet manufacturers, Desso, has announced the adoption of a new carpet design: CARPETECTURE®. A process that enables architects and interior designers to identify which carpet designs will best support the emotive qualities of the rest of the architectural experience. Read more
Russian youth now plays football on Desso artificial grass
Desso supplies more than 60,000 m² of artificial grass for a UEFA project. Read more
Desso signals ambition with Van Trimpont appointment
European carpet manufacturing giant, Desso, announces the appointment of high-profile textiles boss, Pierre van Trimpont, as director and its chief operations officer in an ambitious move which is certain to make rival businesses take notice. Read more
Wonderful wools from Desso
The Desso carpet collection enhances an extensive range of redesigned wool carpets. Made from 100% wool, the Samora, Sabana and Glentwist collections feature new organic, natural colourways that will complement both traditional and contemporary living. Read more
RSC Anderlecht selects high tech pitch for Constant vanden Stockstadium
From next season, newly crowned Belgian national champions RSC Anderlecht will be playing on a very special grass pitch. Natural grass turf reinforced with 20 million artificial grass fibres, the so-called Desso GrassMaster system will be installed in their Constant vanden Stockstadium. Read more
Desso operating independently again
As of the 2nd of April the connection between Desso and the Armstrong Group has ended. In its place, a majority shareholding in the Company and its Desso subsidiaries has been acquired by NPM Capital N.V., a highly respected investment firm noted for giving the companies in which it has holdings the freedom to operate independently. Read more
UEFA Champions League winners Liverpool FC play on DD GrassMaster in home stadium
Liverpool FC's victory against AC milan in the 50th European Champion Clubs' Cup final was historic. For several years already, the Champions League winners are playing on a GrassMaster pitch in their home base: Anfield Stadium. Read more
European artificial turf becomes popular with American sports clubs
The NFL's Green Bay Packers have recently signed a contract with Desso for the installation of a DD GrassMaster pitch in their stadium. The patented system from Desso DLW Sports Systems is a combination of natural and artificial turf. "For the stadium, we needed the best possible field, and this system has already proven itself on our training field," explains Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Green Bay Packers. Read more
Real Madrid closes major deal with Desso DLW for brand new training centre
It's two years since Real Madrid left Ciudad Deportiva, the training complex where the players of Madrid's top team had been refining their skills for more than 40 years. Today, the team trains at a brand new training complex, equipped with Desso Sports Systems artificial grass pitches. Read more
