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STC hosts pre-conference seminar

April 18, 2013By

The Synthetic Turf Council’s (STC) spring membership meeting attracted 177 members and guests from 102 companies in the synthetic turf industry, including builders, landscape architects, testing labs, maintenance providers, manufacturers, suppliers, installation contractors, infill material suppliers and other specialty service companies. STC Chairman John Baize, ACT Global Sports, led the two-day meeting, which featured two engaging keynote speakers: economist Brian... read more

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Turface Athletics launches ‘Watch and Win’

March 29, 2013By

Turface Athletics launched a new expanded online video library at Turface.com. The free online video library boasts more than a dozen video segments intended to educate sports field managers at any level of play on the latest maintenance and renovation techniques for ball fields and sports turf. The free video library expansion is one of several initiatives planned from Turface... read more

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TPI Midwinter Conference is Texas-size success

March 5, 2013By

An historic tour of San Antonio included a stop at the Alamo. The Roundtable Forum provided members the opportunity to address important issues. Enjoying the opportunity to be photographed with a Texas Longhorn.PHOTO CREDITS: Jim Novak Turfgrass producers from around the world gathered in Texas at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter for the 2013 Midwinter Conference of Turfgrass Producers International... read more

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2013 STMA Conference deemed success

February 7, 2013By

The Sports Turf Managers Association’s (STMA’s) 24th Annual Conference and Exhibition was held Jan. 15-18 in Daytona Beach, and featured a number of milestones for the association, including a significant increase in the number of educational sessions offered, as well as the wider implementation of new Web-based offerings and a nearly sold-out trade show. Approximately 981 sports turf managers converged... read more

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Experience TPI

February 7, 2013By

A new video produced by Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) features unscripted and candid testimonials from its members. As TPI’s public relations manager, I can confirm that hearing members comment in their own words why they enjoy being a TPI member and participating in TPI events is much more persuasive than a scripted narrative with bells and whistles. It’s evident throughout... read more

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