Keith Kent, head groundskeeper at England’s Twickenham Stadium, works to help all 2,000 rugby clubs look their best. Rugby may seem like a tough game, but the people involved in the game pride themselves on being gracious and respectful. Take, for example, Keith Kent, head groundsman at Twickenham Stadium. He’s a gentleman for sure, and also a man who takes... read more
Byrne & Jones Sports is finishing its busiest summer ever for track and field installations with more than $14 million in projects nationally. The company–which installs artificial and natural turf fields, track and field surfaces, and tennis courts— anticipates completing more than 30 projects nationally for colleges, high schools and other institutions including 22 athletic surfaces in St. Louis totaling... read more
Profile Products recently completed the final phase of a year-long upgrade to processing equipment at its Blue Mountain, Miss., manufacturing facility. This major investment allows the company continued expansion of production capacity and flexibility in its product mix, further enhancing its leadership position in the sports turf, golf and agriculture markets. The company, which manufactures a comprehensive line of ceramic... read more
Hellas Sports Construction has been awarded its second contract with Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. In 2011, the company installed a new synthetic turf field at Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart Stadium, thanks to a generous donation from Robert and Annette Marquardt. The latest project entails installation of 22,000 square feet of Matrix Turf for the expansion of the Weber... read more
The Houston Texans installed Brock PowerBase underneath its new synthetic turf practice field to help maximize the safety and performance of team members. The Brock PowerBase shock pad and drainage layer has been proven to reduce G-max, the peak force of impact, which may decrease the risk and severity of concussions and other injuries, according to Brock International. “With escalating... read more
