News - Athletic Turf

STMA launches the Institute of SportsField Management

January 25, 2019By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) launched The Institute of SportsField Management (The Institute), a central hub promoting field safety and the sports turf profession. A collection of resources covering all aspects of operations is available to match the growing responsibilities of STMA members. From technical resources covering natural turfgrass and synthetic surfaces to professional development and management resources, The... read more

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Precision Laboratories releases new product for maintaining infield skins

January 25, 2019By AT Staff

Precision Laboratories launched In-Flow, a product designed to help sports turf managers maintain infield skins. In-Flow is a granular soil conditioner and surfactant that helps maintain the moisture levels of infield skins. In-Flow influences water’s ability to flow into and throughout the profile of infield skins to find the desired balance between water retention and movement. “We’re very excited to... read more

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Project EverGreen, STMA team up for Arizona park renovation

January 25, 2019By AT Staff

Project EverGreen — the nonprofit that revitalizes community recreational spaces — will be taking on a renovation project at Lindo Park in South Phoenix, Ariz., to give the 22-acre park a ballpark. Project EverGreen along with partner the Sports Turf Managers Association, will spend three days prepping the field for the ballpark renovation. Volunteers including sports field managers, lawn care... read more

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Pittsburgh-based private equity firm acquires Profile Products

January 25, 2019By AT Staff

Incline Equity Partners, a Pittsburgh-based lower middle-market private equity firm, acquired Profile Products. The new owners will work together with Profile’s current leadership team to develop markets and identify areas of growth. “We are extremely excited to begin our new partnership with Incline Equity Partners,” said Jim Tanner, president and CEO of Profile Products. “Incline has the experience, knowledge and... read more

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Aqua-Aid Solutions, SeeGrow team up to provide new growing systems

January 18, 2019By AT Staff

Aqua-Aid Solutions is partnering with SeeGrow to offer the U.S. Turfgrass markets mobile, all-season growing systems. The SeeGrow Lighting Systems utilize LED technology along with a CO2 process to create a healthy microclimate for turfgrass systems. “Our exposure to this technology was actually six years ago while visiting Tony Stones at Wembley Stadium. The visual effect of the SeeGrow technology on... read more

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