TAG: Illinois

Brock International files patent infringement lawsuit against NexxField

July 18, 2016By

Brock International filed a lawsuit asserting six United States Patents on turf underlayment systems against Nexxfield based on Nexxfield’s NexxPAD shock pad for artificial turf, Brock said in a recent press release. Brock has commercialized the patents in its Performance Base F Series, PowerBase Pro and PowerBase YSR products. A United States Patent gives its owner the right to prevent... read more

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Chicago Cubs Groundskeeper Loves a Good Challenge

May 20, 2016By
Photo: AT staff

The sun is certainly shining in Wrigleyville. After all, the Chicago Cubs have the best record in baseball. For Chicago Cubs Head Groundskeeper Justin Spillman, he’s not only excited about the fast start for the home team, but also the home field. With a mild winter in Chicago this year, the turf woke up nicely. Two years ago they had... read more

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A Viking’s voyage: Flexibility is key for Minnesota team’s turf manager

December 16, 2015By
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Flexibility has become second nature to the Minnesota Vikings Head Sports Turf Manager Grant Davisson. Between sharing a home stadium and maintaining the franchise’s three separate facilities in Minnesota’s extreme seasonal weather, Davisson’s days are never identical. Davisson started working for the Vikings in 2000 as a crewmember and was offered a full-time position as the turf assistant in 2004.... read more

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Scotts restores damaged football field

October 27, 2015By

After a chemical mishap destroyed their home field, the senior football players for the Green Wave of St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin, Ill., were forced to play the last month and a half of their final season on the road. Fortunately, Scotts Miracle-Gro stepped in to ensure the underclassmen don’t face the same fate. As part of... read more

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Advanced Turf Solutions and Agro-Logics combine

October 22, 2015By

Advanced Turf Solutions has announced in a news release that Agro-Logics will become Advanced Turf Solutions. The combined organization will offer a portfolio of turfgrass, ornamental and aquatic products to the golf, lawn care and athletic field markets. “Agro-Logics and Advanced Turf Solutions have enjoyed working together with mutual suppliers for many years. Uniting these two brands will be beneficial... read more

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