THE SOURCE FOR SPORTS TURF NEWS - February 2016

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Follow us at @Athletic_Turf Like us on Facebook Follow our RSS Feed LM Direct! Golfdom Insider [Features] [News] [Products/Services] [Industry] [Turf Use]     [Baseball/Softball]     [Football/Soccer]     [Landscape]     [Parks/Recreation] [Video] [Archives]    IN THE SPOTLIGHT NFL supports safer artificial turf to address concussion crisis Teams such as the New England Patriots, Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals are implementing safer turf into their practice facilities. See how Brock International is stepping up to improve the safety of these fields. [read more] Nearly invisible netting to protect fans at 10 MLB stadiums Beginning this year, more Major League Baseball fans seated close to the action will be protected by screens thanks to barely visible systems developed and installed by Promats Athletics. Find out more about this protective netting and where you can (or can’t) see it this season. [read more] Digital lawn imaging technology makes debut at SF Giants' home opener The Giants logo, prominently displayed in centerfield, is a first for the MLB franchise and a first for New Ground Technology. Learn how this 160-foot image was made. [read more] Hellas Construction: Taking sports construction into the green By Grant Gannon Started exclusively as a construction company, Hellas has grown into a one-stop shop when it comes to sports construction. Get an insider's look at what this eco-friendly company has to offer. [read more]    ASSOCIATIONS' PRESS BOX Minnesota Park and Sports Turf Managers reveal 2015 Field of the Year The University of St. Thomas’ North Athletic Field and Koch Diamond were recognized as the Minnesota Park and Sports Turf Managers Association (MPSTMA) 2015 Field of the Year. See what made these athletic facilities stand out. [read more] Turfgrass producers from around the world gather for TPI event By Jim Novak More than 600 attendees representing more than 100 turfgrass farms converged in Houston for a few days of educational training, networking and exhibitor demonstrations at TPI’s 2016 International Education Conference & Field Day. Check out a recap of this year's event. [read more]    PLAYING THE FIELD MLB, Scotts partner to renovate U.S. baseball fields Over the next three years ballparks around the country will receive renovations thanks to Major League Baseball and The Scotts Co. Read on to learn what the proposed renovations will include. [read more]    INDUSTRY NEWS PrimeraTurf adds Primera distributor PrimeraTurf added Superior Angran as an owner-distributor. Headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Superior Angran is a distributor of specialty turf and ornamental products serving the Caribbean specialties market since 1977. [read more] Planet Turf partners with United Turf Alliance Planet Turf, a company that distributes products to turf professionals in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and internationally, has joined United Turf Alliance in an ownership position. [read more]

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