Alex Talton, CEO of Intelligent Play (one of the 2020 STMA Innovative Award winners), speaks with Athletic Turf‘s Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones about how his company has created the “world’s smartest sports field.” Watch the video above to see how the system operates. Video shot and filmed in West Palm Beach, Fla., at the 2020 STMA Conference and Exhibition. RELATED FieldTurf,... read more
Project EverGreen, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA), the City of West Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department and local volunteers teamed up on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Howard Park in West Palm Beach, Fla., to give the 13-acre park’s softball field a makeover. The field needed a renovation to keep it a vibrant part of the community. The field... read more
The sports and entertainment industry is significantly impacted by trends, which can influence consumer spending and other factors. Harnessing the power of trends is vital to staying on the cutting edge of the sports and entertainment landscape. The 2020 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition will highlight what these trends are and how they can impact technology, human... read more
Doosan Bobcat announced the acquisition of the assets of Bob-Cat Mowers and the Steiner and Ryan brands of ground care equipment from Schiller Grounds Care. “As a pillar of our growth strategy, this acquisition will complement our existing business and expand our footprint to additional, growing industries,” said Scott Park, president and CEO of Doosan Bobcat. “These successful brands bring market... read more
For Hoar Construction, the process of installing a new turf field as part of the $40 million Rocket City Trash Pandas‘ new ballpark construction project for Toyota Field in Madison, Ala., was an unknown challenge. It was Hoar Construction’s first sports turf installation and one that required installing 102,000 square feet of Tifway 419 bermudagrass. “Building a field is a... read more
