Labosport

Labosport, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Germany, is the world's leading independent sport surfaces and sports equipment testing laboratory. With its slogan "The world's leading independent sport surfaces and sports equipment testing laboratory," Labosport is the largest company dedicated to providing testing, certification, consultancy, and education services to the sport industry. The company, with 150 employees, is renowned for its relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to pushing the boundaries in the sports industry. Labosport offers a wide spectrum of services supporting the lifecycle of sport surfaces, including product research and development, feasibility studies, design, construction quality evaluation, ongoing performance monitoring, renovation advice, and end-of-life disposal. Notably, Labosport is a FIFA Research Institute and has been closely collaborating with FIFA since the establishment of the Quality Programme for Football Turf in 2001. Labosport's involvement in the development of the Natural Playing Surfaces (NPS) Quality Programme, as well as other FIFA Quality Programmes, demonstrates its technical expertise and industry leadership. As a FIFA Research Institute, Labosport focuses on delivering research projects to deepen the understanding of playing surfaces, both natural and synthetic, and translating this expertise into innovative test methods and standards. With its strong industry presence and expertise, Labosport stands out as a key player in the sports industry, driving innovation and setting high standards for sport surfaces.