Underhill International’s new M-180S sports field sprinkler offers a range of new features, including a 177 foot radius and integral electric valve-in-head. The M-180S is designed for use on natural and synthetic turf fields and installs out of the area of play for greater safety and easier maintenance. The M-180S is the newest addition to Underhill’s expanding line of Mirage long-throw sprinklers,... read more
The Association of Major League Baseball Groundskeepers will induct Pete Flynn of the New York Mets and the late Pasquale ‘Pat’ Santarone, formerly of the Baltimore Orioles, to its Hall of Fame. They were honored Jan.11 at Coors Field in Denver, home to the Colorado Rockies. Flynn began his career as an “Original Met” working on the field during the team’s inaugural... read more
Profile Products’ technical development manager, Dr. Michael D. Robeson, PE, CPESC, CPSWQ, received his doctoral degree in hydraulics from Colorado State University. “We strive to be an industry leader at everything we do at Profile Products,” says Marc S. Theisen, M.Sc., CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI, Profile Products vice president of business development and engineered products. “This designation brings Michael the most esteemed... read more
Shaw Sports Turf has introduced a new synthetic turf system, Legion Spike Zone. The system features a patented manufacturing process which runs three fiber types through one needle as the field is being tufted. Legion Spike Zone, a hybrid product, features a combination of monofilament fibers, slit film fibers and a Spike Zone thatch layer. Shaw’s HP+ monofilament fiber is made... read more
Anne Footle was appointed to marketing and membership manager for Turfgrass Producers International (TPI). “Anne is a highly self-motivated individual, who has broad experience in marketing and project management, is an effective communicator, a strategic thinker and has partnership development skills,” says TPI Executive Director Melanie Stanton. “She has applied her knowledge and experience in multiple industries, including businesses and associations... read more
