Sports surfaces firm completes MBO with £6.5m backing

Replay Maintenance, a specialist in synthetic sports surface maintenance, has entered a new chapter as its management team takes the reins in a buyout.

Spearheaded by managing director Nick Harris, the buyout marks a step forward for the company, which has become a trusted name in maintaining athletics tracks, 3G pitches, and tennis courts across the UK.

Supported by a £6.5m investment from YFM Equity Partners, the new ownership aims to expand Replay’s reach and build on its reputation in the sports industry.

The team plans to drive further growth by building upon Replay’s existing client base and expanding into new market areas.

Based in Long Bennington, Nottinghamshire, the team supports clients across the UK, including universities, schools, leisure centres and county football associations.

The company’s expertise has also led to its involvement in preparing facilities for major international events, including the 2012 Olympics and the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2022.

Harris said: “With YFM’s support, we are now primed to continue our scale-up – leveraging our long-standing reputation for service delivery and expertise to open up opportunities with new clients and boost our offering for our existing clients. The YFM team will help to steer our progress, offering expert commercial insight every step of the way.”

Stephen Murray, investment director at YFM, said: “Replay has already nurtured a really strong position as a go-to provider of synthetic sports surface services in the UK. The business is a major player in the market, and with YFM’s backing and Nick’s leadership, it can now capitalise further on its reputation – achieving its growth
ambitions faster.”