Gensler, a design firm, was selected by Texas Tech University as the designer and architect for the Sports Performance Facility and Jones Stadium south end zone project. The Sports Performance Facility will contain a 200-meter, banked track and an artificial turf field which will be used by the football team as well as other Texas Tech student-athletes. The Jones Stadium renovation will... read more
Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, received some renovations during the off-season. Among the changes was adding a two-tier bar near the right field and the removal and addition of seats in different sections. Athletic Turf was given the chance to tour the facilities on the afternoon before a home game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Media: Athletic Turf Staff read more
As a part of its âHealthy Turf. Healthy Kids.â initiative, Project EverGreen has designated May 17-23 as National âHealthy Turf. Healthy Kids.â Awareness Week. The mission is to raise awareness of the program and spotlight its efforts to provide safe recreational and playing fields for U.S. children. âHealthy Turf. Healthy Kids.â is Project EverGreenâs nationwide initiative to renovate and revitalize parks and... read more
Sports Field Holdings, based in Pawnee, Ill., has signed two contracts for a combined value of $1.7 million with Dean College in Franklin, Mass., and St. Joseph by the Sea School in Staten Island, N.Y. Sports Field Holdings will refurbish the schools’ athletic facilities with the company’s Replicated Grass turf, which mimics the high blade density of natural grass. “We’re... read more
Reinders held its 22nd Green Industry Conference, Celebrating Our Past with Our Eyes on the Future, March 11-12 at the Waukesha Expo Center in suburban Milwaukee, Wis. Reinders began to celebrate its 150th anniversary by hanging banners in the show hall depicting significant events in the companyâs history. Each morning began with a video presentation (left) which showed how the... read more
