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   IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Photo courtesy of Amy Fouty MSU sports turf manager discusses Spartan Stadium renovation
Michigan State University’s Amy Fouty gives an insider’s look at the new natural turf field and why it’s the safer bet for student-athletes.
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Hellas makes third expansion at Alabama factory
The expansion is the third at the factory in three years and will add 30 jobs and $2.6 million in new equipment. Read on for more about the company and how it’s growing.
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Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opens first location in Virginia
The Sterling, Va., location opened on June 1 and serves a variety of green industry professionals, including irrigation and landscaping contractors, golf course superintendents and sports field managers.
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CPS Distributors adds Denver branch
The new South Denver location is equipped with two training rooms and over 13,000 sq. ft. of showroom and warehouse space. Learn more about the offerings at the new branch.
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John Marler (Photo courtesy of AEG) AEG's VP of energy and environment joins GSA board of directors
“I am honored to represent AEG, a founding partner of the Green Sports Alliance (GSA), as a member of the board to further GSA’s mission of leveraging the power of sports to protect the environment,” said John Marler. Learn more about Marler and his new role on the Board.
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STMA launches fourth annual "Stars and Stripes" competition
Sports turf managers can submit their most unique Fourth of July field art designs and beauty shots of their work and enter to win a ticket to the 2020 STMA conference in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Act Global and Nolan Ryan-led RS3 form new partnership
The turf manufacturer is teaming up with the MLB Hall of Famer to promote the future of baseball turf technology and player safety. Find out more about the collaboration.
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   ASSOCIATIONS' PRESS BOX
PGMS certification recognized by VA Dept. of Education
The Certified Ground Technician certification is now available to qualifying Virginia high school students. Its recognition by the state encourages more students to pursue green industry employment opportunities by testing skills necessary for the field of grounds maintenance.
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PGMS School of Grounds Management returns to GIE+EXPO
The conference will include 14 education sessions and plenty of opportunities for networking. Here’s how you can learn more about the event and register.
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STMA hosts summer webinar series on pesticides
Travis Gannon, Ph.D., associate professor at North Carolina State University, will present three webinars on pesticide exposure on athletic fields. Find out the webinar topics and how you can register to attend.
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   PRODUCT NEWS
Photo courtesy of STRI Group) STRI Group launches TurfSync performance tracker
The tracker’s easy-to-use online interface allows ground staff, coaches, management and venue operators to view all aspects of the match-day playing surface and training facilities. Learn more about the product.
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