Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. company, announced its global sales full line of quality turf equipment increased 13.7 percent in 2013. This marks the second straight year the company saw double-digit sales growth. In addition to global sales, 68 percent of Jacobsen’s North American sales territories saw year-over-year sales growth. Jacobsen said the increase is partly the result of significant investments... read more
AstroTurf announced a partnership agreement with the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC). AstroTurf will become the new official synthetic turf provider of “The Kansas Conference.” “We are delighted to be teaming up with AstroTurf,” said Dr. Scott Crawford, commissioner of the KCAC. “They are an organization with a tremendous history and a continuing commitment to innovation for the betterment of athletic competition.... read more
On the verge of celebrating its 100th anniversary, The Toro Co. launched a Legacy Grant Program and Annual Product Donation Program. The Legacy Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations in their efforts to beautify and preserve outdoor environments and enhance green spaces at home, work and play. Grants also will be made to organizations whose projects encourage and educate the public about the... read more
Turface Athletics has culminated a trio of promotions as part of its 50th anniversary, celebrated throughout 2013. The “Watch & Win,” “My Turface Story” and “50 Field Days” promotions were in celebration of Turface Athletics’ history of grassroots engagement with sports field groundskeepers. “We had a lot of fun in 2013 celebrating 50 years in the sports field industry, in large... read more
With the new year comes much attention to the number one resolution – get in shape and lose weight. Many fitness and wellness facilities are selecting synthetic grass for their weight training and workout rooms because of its resilience, durability, sound absorbing qualities and good looks. “While synthetic turf is typically identified with athletic fields or landscaping, many health clubs, wellness... read more
