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SYNLawn brings all manufacturing machinery under one roof

September 14, 2017By AT Staff

SYNLawn, an artificial grass manufacturer, merged all of its manufacturing machinery under one physical roof in Dalton, Ga. The approximately 375,000-square-foot manufacturing center, roughly the size of seven football fields, was completed in June. “It’s important to note that the new SYNLawn facility handles every aspect of artificial grass production,” said George Neagle, vp of aales & marketing, SYNLawn. “We... read more

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New model revealed of L.A. stadium for Chargers, Rams

August 25, 2017By AT Staff

Though neither team will see the new field until the 2020 NFL season, Chargers and Rams fans still have reason to get excited. Earlier this month, virtual models were unveiled of the new complex to be built in Inglewood, Calif. Some photos of the development/stadium Stan Kroenke is building in Inglewood for #Rams #Chargers (and lots of other stuff) pic.twitter.com/9QcNQk9K59 —... read more

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Historic Bowman Field hosts first MLB game

August 25, 2017By AT Staff

For the first time ever, a Major League matchup was played at historic Bowman Field. On Aug. 20, the Pittsburgh Pirates played the St. Louis Cardinals at the 91-year-old Minor League facility, BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, located in Williamsport, Pa. The Pirates pulled off the win in the final game in a four-game set. Leading up to the... read more

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Planet Turf hires new manager of operations

August 25, 2017By AT Staff

Planet Turf, a company specializing in turf and ornamental maintenance products and services, has hired Riley Connolly as manager of operations. Connolly joined the team on Aug. 15 2016 and will assume his position fully on Sept. 6. His responsibilities include managing office and warehouse staff, sales support, logistics, supply chain management, government contracting and overseeing accounts payable and receivable.... read more

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FMC selects new business director for FMC Global Specialty Solutions

August 25, 2017By AT Staff

FMC Corp. named Zack Zaki business director for FMC Global Specialty Solutions. Zaki assumes the role from Pramod Thota, who was recently named India country president and Agricultural Solutions business director for FMC. In this role, Zaki is responsible for managing all aspects of the business and will lead the GSS team. With a focus on growing the GSS business... read more

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