GreenFields USA‘s MX 3-STAR turf system will be installed at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, AMB Sports & Entertainment and GreenFields USA recently announced in a news release. Set to open in 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be a multi-purpose venue and home to the Atlanta Falcons and the city’s new Major League Soccer team, Atlanta United. “Our goal is for every feature... read more
“Three federal agencies are teaming up to investigate the safety of crumb rubber artificial turf used in playing fields and playgrounds all across the country,” NBC News recently reported. read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) hosted its 27th annual Conference & Exhibition Jan. 19-22 in San Diego, with more than 600 exhibitors and 1,200 attendees from a record of 48 states and 13 countries, including Australia, China, Italy, Peru and Scotland. The four-day event was highlighted by the Seminar on Wheels Tour at various professional, collegiate and youth sports complexes in... read more
Underhill International has released Easy Out, a spray sprinkler removal tool that requires no digging. The tool fits all major brands and simplifies removal of 2-inch to 12-inch spray heads for repairs or modifications, the company announced in a news release. Easy Out can be used to replace a broken sprinkler, add a fitting to increase height, cap off unwanted heads or convert heads... read more
Act Global has introduced Xtreme Grass hybrid turf, its latest reinforced natural turf system. The system will reinforce full field installations or high wear zones, such as football goal mouths or center field. It can be used for football, rugby, soccer, baseball, golf and other sports to enhance the aesthetics and durability of the natural turf, the company says... read more
