SPRINTURF launched its cool fiber technology, which reduces its artificial turf field temperatures by up to 20 percent. This proprietary reflective technology is integrated into the field and reflects solar heat to keep the turf fibers cool. The company manufactures 100 percent of its products in-house and in the U.S. “Objects on the ground absorb heat from the sun and... read more
Target Technologies International Inc. (TTII), headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, is re-entering the athletic turf industry as a supplier of ambient crumb rubber throughout North America. “At the successful conclusion of a 3 year sales commitment with a major crumb vendor, we are looking forward to once again becoming a solid supplier in this market,” said John Giraud, TTII’s managing director . “As... read more
Nufarm released its Anuew Turf Growth Regulator for cool- and warm-season ornamental lawns, golf courses and athletic turf. Prohexadione calcium is the active ingredient in Anuew. “We’re excited to be able to bring this unique new turf management tool to the industry,” said Richard Fletcher, technical services manager for Nufarm Turf and Ornamentals. “Anuew is only available from Nufarm for the... read more
Precision Laboratories, a leading provider of specialized chemistries for plants, seeds, soil and water, released its newest soil infiltration surfactant, Alypso. The product is designed help golf course superintendents and sports turf managers overcome the challenge of moving water into aggressive turf types. Alypso is a naturally derived surfactant that speeds up the infiltration of irrigation through thatch and... read more
Sacramento State, once the national epicenter for the sport of track and field, is reestablishing itself as a go-to venue for track and field championships by installing a new state-of-the-art track: Mondo‘s new Super X 720 track. The university will be among the first in the world with the innovative new surface, which is manufactured by the contract flooring company.... read more
