Boughton leads the way in groundskeeping excellence through British Sugar TOPSOIL partnership
Boughton, a cornerstone of the UK grounds professionals sector, is proud to announce a transformative partnership with British Sugar TOPSOIL. From the end of 2024, Boughton will exclusively manage the sales and marketing operations for the British Sugar TOPSOIL range, bringing enhanced expertise and an expanded product offering to groundskeepers nationwide.
With decades of experience and a diverse portfolio of high-quality soil solutions, Boughton can deliver unparalleled value to the grounds professionals community. Whether it’s their premium cricket loams, turf dressings and rootzones, or specialist sands, Boughton’s extensive range is tailored to meet the evolving needs of professionals maintaining sports pitches and courses, green spaces, and landscapes.
This collaboration sees the seamless integration of British Sugar TOPSOIL’s nutrient-rich products with Boughton’s extensive expertise and production capabilities. British Sugar TOPSOIL’s materials, derived from arable soils processed at factories across the UK, are renowned for their high-quality, BS3882:2015-compliant consistency. Now, under Boughton’s trusted leadership, these products will be complemented by Boughton’s proven product portfolio, unrivalled network and customer support tools.
This partnership is poised to elevate grounds professionals standards across the UK by combining improved product access and distribution, tailored solutions, and enhanced advice and support. Boughton’s robust supply chain ensures faster, more reliable delivery, keeping maintenance schedules on track. Its bespoke blending expertise, paired with British Sugar TOPSOIL’s reliable base materials, offers groundskeepers and groundsman unparalleled versatility for every project.
Furthermore, Boughton’s experienced team, supported by the British Sugar TOPSOIL sales team, which is now in-house at Boughton, provides practical, industry-leading advice for a wide range of applications. United by shared values, both companies are committed to sustainability, with Boughton focusing on natural soils and sustainable practices, and British Sugar TOPSOIL emphasising resource efficiency. This synergy means that, together, they are dedicated to delivering solutions that support the long-term health and vitality of the UK’s green spaces and sports facilities.
Matthew Ayres, Group Managing Director of The Bennie Group, highlighted the partnership’s potential: “Boughton is thrilled to integrate British Sugar TOPSOIL into our offering. By combining our extensive product range with British Sugar TOPSOIL’s proven consistency, we’re setting new benchmarks for grounds professionals’ quality and service, and providing a dedicated focus on soil.”
Nick Haines, Head of Commercial Operations at British Sugar, echoed this sentiment: “This partnership ensures the continuity of British Sugar TOPSOIL’s exceptional products, whilst enhancing customer service through Boughton’s expertise and distribution network.”
Supporting groundskeepers across the UK
With this new chapter, Boughton solidifies its position as a trusted partner for the grounds professionals sector. From cricket pitches to public parks, grounds professionals can rely on Boughton’s expanded product range and support to meet the challenges of maintaining high-performing, sustainable spaces. The more streamlined, efficient service and vast portfolio afforded by this game-changing partnership ensures that Boughton and British Sugar TOPSOIL are even more adept at helping solve customers’ problems and better respond to demand.
To find out more about Boughton’s complete offering for the amenity, landscape and construction industries, please visit www.boughton.co.uk. Further details regarding British Sugar TOPSOIL can be found at www.bstopsoil.co.uk









