AstroTurf unveiled its new 3D DECADE warranty program with its first ever 10 year warranty plan. The coverage will be available on all AstroTurf playing surfaces which meet the specified 3D DECADE criteria. “We are very excited to bring this level of customer assurance to the market,” said Bryan Peeples, president of AstroTurf. “The 3D DECADE initiative represents the utmost... read more
The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) will host its second “Whistle-stop” seminar on Monday, October 7, during its annual Fall Membership Meeting and 10th Anniversary Celebration in Orlando, Fla. at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. The theme for this pre-conference seminar is synthetic grass for landscape and recreation use. From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the three-hour seminar will feature presentations... read more
Turface Athletics is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year by giving away 2 tons of product and $250 to buy field maintenance supplies. The “Watch and Win” promotion offers sports field managers, coaches and field volunteers a chance to win simply by watching one of the company’s online educational videos. The company will choose one winning viewer each quarter. Mike... read more
Act Global Sports has launched a new web site to reflect the multiple segments it now serves within the synthetic turf market. The company was founded on sports turf, however it recently added product lines for landscaping, aviation and landfill uses. Its corporate branding will reflect the Act Global brand. “Our innovation strategy starts with key concepts of synthetic turf... read more
FMC Professional Solutions, a business unit of FMC Corp., has received registration from the State of Hawaii for the sale and use of Dismiss turf herbicide, Dismiss South herbicide and Blindside herbicide. All three can be used on bermudagrass and other warm-season turfgrasses. Dismiss herbicide controls yellow nutsedge and green kyllinga in as little as 24 to 48 hours in... read more
