Construction is underway at Alcoa High School to install a Shaw Sports Turf field. The project on the Knoxville, Tenn. school also includes several renovations to the existing stadium complex. “Football is an important part of this community,” said Alcoa’s football coach, Gary Rankin. “Our biggest challenge is being landlocked and not having room for additional field facilities. Adding the Shaw... read more
Greatmats, an online dealer of specialty flooring, introduced an artificial turf tile for indoor athletics. The tiles are interlocking puzzle pieces with a dense EVA foam backing that provides cushion. Artificial turf tiles, with a cushioned surface for fatigue and impact relief, are designed for heavy traffic in homes or commercial facilities. A tile measures 18.5 cubic-inches and are a quarter-inch thick.... read more
Kiefer USA and UBU Sports will transform Olivet Nazarene University’s football and soccer stadium in Bourbonnais, Ill. Ward field is also the summer training camp for the Chicago Bears. The UBU Sports Speed S5-M synthetic turf system will be installed by Kiefer USA. The ONU Tigers are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and compete... read more
Turface Athletics released two new online brochures that showcase its lines of infield conditioners and mound products. The brochures, available to download for free, also include educational information and updated product information. The first brochure features information on the Pro League lineup of infield conditioners, highlighted by the newest color of conditioner, Champion Brown. It also includes information about the company’s improved manufacturing process and... read more
Over the last eight years, synthetic turf manufacturer and FIFA preferred producer Act Global has installed 100 FIFA Certified pitches to six continents. The company certified its 100th pitch in early 2014 at Kuala Lumpur Football Association in Malaysia, the same year the business celebrated its 10th anniversary. Certified pitches are based on the FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf, which provides guidelines for artificial turf.... read more
