The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) will host its second āWhistle-stopā seminar on Monday, October 7, during its annual Fall Membership Meeting and 10th Anniversary Celebration in Orlando, Fla. at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.Ā 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 siteĀ 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. āOur 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
Polytex USA has introduced its new star-shaped artificial turf monofilament yarn that is optimized for abrasion resistance and offers an extra wide blade design. The new star shape maintains its durability with a thickness of 315 Microns while enhancing the yarns aesthetic properties with extra wide blades for a more natural look and better coverage of infill, the company said.... read more
Know of an amazing synthetic turf field, playground, park or installation in your community? Then check out the Synthetic Turf Councilās (STC’s) annual Search for the Real Field of Dreams, which recognizes the power that synthetic turf has to transform communities and schools, and keep their youth active, healthy and fit. This national contest is open to schools (K12 and... read more
