Applied Market Information, Ltd. (AMI) has named Phil Stricklen, Ph.D., director of research and development for Shaw Industries’ turf brands, the recipient of a major award. Stricklen received the award for his contribution to the development of synthetic turf testing standards which are used throughout the industry, according to a press release. His contributions include Synthetic Turf Task group chairman... read more
Cool Planet joined the Triangle Chemical Co. of Macon, Ga., in a distribution agreement for Cool Terra Engineered Biocarbon. Triangle will distribute Cool Terra in the agricultural and turf and ornamental markets across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States. “Triangle is a well-managed, success driven retailer that is ideally positioned to serve its Mid-Atlantic and Southeast growers and customers,” says... read more
The National Intercollegiate Athletic Association (NAIA) has selected AstroTurf as the official synthetic turf of the NAIA. Dan Harris, a member of the NAIA Hall-of-Fame for his service as athletic director at Baker University, will act as liaison between the two organizations. Harris has served as a sales consultant to AstroTurf since 2013. “AstroTurf is an innovative company that has... read more
By: Melanie Stanton, executive director of Turfgrass Producers International. For many years, sports turf managers, field architects, and community leaders didn’t have much choice about the field surface they used. There were different varieties of grass available, but the primary focus was maintaining the field to maximize playability and player safety. The introduction of artificial turf in 1964, the recent... read more
The Ohio Sports Turf Managers Association (OSTMA) will host a spring field day March 23 at Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio. The event will provide an in-depth look at the tools and practices used at all levels to create safe, playable baseball fields. Some of the sports turf industry’s most respected professionals will share their insights with attendees regarding everything... read more
