Hellas Sports Construction has been awarded its second contract with Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. In 2011, the company installed a new synthetic turf field at Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart Stadium, thanks to a generous donation from Robert and Annette Marquardt. The latest project entails installation of 22,000 square feet of Matrix Turf for the expansion of the Weber... read more
From October 7-9, the Synthetic Turf Council (STC) will be holding its Fall Membership Meeting in Orlando, Fla. at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. This year marks the 10th Anniversary for the national non-profit trade association representing the synthetic turf industry. The event will attract more than 200 industry leaders including manufacturers, suppliers, installers, landscape architects and engineers, testing labs,... 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
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
With over a thousand synthetic turf fields being installed each year in the United States, it is essential that field owners understand the basic maintenance guidelines that should be followed in order to maximize the investment and benefits of a synthetic turf surface. Through a combination of regular maintenance and performance testing, a synthetic turf field will provide many years... read more
