News - Athletic Turf

Minnesota Park and Sports Turf Managers reveal 2015 Field of the Year

April 12, 2016By AT Staff

The University of St. Thomas’ North Athletic Field and Koch Diamond were recognized as the Minnesota Park and Sports Turf Managers Association (MPSTMA) 2015 Field of the Year, a press release reports. The annual award, sponsored by Turfco Manufacturing, recognizes a Minnesota athletic facility for outstanding maintenance, aesthetics and overall playing conditions. “It’s pretty busy from when the snow’s gone... read more

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Nearly invisible netting to protect fans at 10 MLB stadiums

April 11, 2016By AT Staff

Beginning this year, more Major League Baseball fans seated close to the action will be protected by screens thanks to barely visible systems developed and installed by Promats Athletics, a new release from the company reported. This new system uses netting manufactured by NET Systems and is made with Black Dyneema material. Promats Athletics’ new netting will protect fans in... read more

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PrimeraTurf adds Primera distributor

April 6, 2016By AT Staff

PrimeraTurf added Superior Angran as an owner-distributor. Headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Superior Angran is a distributor of specialty turf and ornamental products serving the Caribbean specialties market since 1977. Superior Angran is also the Caribbean’s leading pest control distributor, the company said. “With the addition of Superior Angran to Primera, we continue to gain momentum in the industry and increase... read more

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MLB and Scotts announce partnership to renovate U.S. baseball fields

March 31, 2016By AT Staff

Over the next three years ballparks around the country will receive renovations thanks to Major League Baseball and The Scotts Co. MLB announced Tuesday, according to the Associated Press, that it will work with The Scotts Co. to find fields that require renovations. Upgrades to these fields will include the planting of new turf, replacing fences and the addition of scoreboards and dugouts. Individual MLB teams... read more

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Planet Turf partners with United Turf Alliance

March 23, 2016By AT Staff

Planet Turf, a company specializing in professional turfgrass maintenance products, has joined United Turf Alliance (UTA) in an ownership position. Planet Turf has been an independent dealer partner of UTA products for four years. The company distributes products to turf professionals in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, as well as internationally. “Planet Turf strengthens the alliance and our position in the northwestern... read more

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