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STC provides technical guidelines for synthetic turf systems

December 11, 2012By Terrie Ward

With the publication of its technical gudelines, the Synthetic Turf Council has provided objective measures that make it possible to better understand the professional guidelines and test protocols, the selection use and maintenance of synthetic turf systems and the crumb rubber infill used in synthetic turf fields. Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance: These guidelines encourage periodic and voluntary maintenance that... read more

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Exmark, Toro donate to Gage County United Way

November 21, 2012By AT Staff

Exmark is making a record donation to the Gage County United Way’s 2013 annual campaign. The $66,519.49 donation is a combination of pledges by Exmark employees and a donation by Exmark and the Toro Giving Program. According to Emily Shockley at the Gage County United Way, Exmark is a strong supporter of the United Way fundraising effort for 2013, as... read more

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FMC names 5 winners in ‘Friday Night Lights’ contest

November 15, 2012By AT Staff

For five high schools throughout the southern United States, there’s one less thing to worry about before playoffs: fire ants. That’s because each school won 10 bags of Talstar XTRA granular insecticide featuring Verge technology, a new product from FMC Professional Solutions that offers fast elimination of fire ant mounds as well as season-long protection. Winning the contest were: Suwannee... read more

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Riggs joins ProGrass

November 7, 2012By AT Staff

Matthew Riggs joins ProGrass, LLC as the Southeastern US sales manager. “Matt has been a big part in the growth of the synthetic turf industry over the past years and he is well respected by his peers throughout the industry,” says Robert Thomas, president of ProGrass. “Matt is a great fit for our sales staff, and we will do everything necessary to... read more

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STC holds membership meeting in Dallas

October 29, 2012By Terrie Ward

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) held its Annual Membership Meeting in Dallas from Oct. 2-4. Participants included 200 representatives from 123 member companies, including builders, landscape architects, testing labs, maintenance providers, manufacturers, suppliers, installation contractors, infill material suppliers and other specialty service companies. The national non-profit association’s meeting included a robust educational program, with an expert panel of speakers from... read more

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