ProGrass and Act Global have consolidated product brands to be named “Xtreme Turf.” The companies have been partners for more than four years, but maintained independent product brands until now. “We want buyers to immediately recognize that when selecting ProGrass, Act Global and Xtreme Turf, they are getting the best on the market,” says Robert Thomas, president of ProGrass. “Our customers have... read more
During the Synthetic Turf Council’s (STC) Annual Membership Meeting in San Antonio Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, the association presented its new board of directors elected by the members. Robert Thomas, president of ProGrass LLC, is chairman of the 220-member organization’s board. “The STC relies on its board and many committee volunteers to create and help implement action initiatives for each of the... read more
Nonprofit organization Life Remodeled broke ground on construction of a new football field for Detroit’s Cody High School on July 11. The Detroit Lions will donate goal posts as part of a plan by Life Remodeled to renovate the school and its surrounding neighborhood this summer. The Cody Comets’ former field sat on the same location as the new field until 2006 when vandalism and lack... read more
Matthew Riggs joins ProGrass, LLC as the Southeastern US sales manager. “Matt has been a big part in the growth of the synthetic turf industry over the past years and he is well respected by his peers throughout the industry,” says Robert Thomas, president of ProGrass. “Matt is a great fit for our sales staff, and we will do everything necessary to... read more
