Enhances Industry Leadership of Environmental Benefiting Products Which Reduce Water Usage Up to 70%, Require No Fertilizers or Pesticides, Provide Superior Drainage and Unmatched Durability With the Realistic Look and Feel of Natural Grass.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA (MAY 4, 2009) - Expanding its industry leading portfolio of environmental benefiting products, FieldTurf introduces two new synthetic turf lines which are 100% recyclable. FieldTurf APT™ (All Purpose Turf), ideal for pet owners, playgrounds or high traffic areas; and FieldTurf Lush™, a low-infill product specifically developed for applications around pools, rooftops and areas where lower infill is desired. Both products feature FieldTurf's new, proprietary Ecobac backing process which provides, and in many cases, exceed all of the benefits of traditional polyurethane backing systems while enabling the 100% recyclability.
"Almost 13,000 satisfied customers in high quality pet, residential, commercial, municipal and playground landscaping have come to know FieldTurf for our environmentally friendly products which reduce water usage up to 70%, require no fertilizers or pesticides, provide superior drainage and unmatched durability with the realistic look and feel of natural grass," stated Richard Spanjian, President and General Manager of FieldTurf's Greenscapes Division. "We weren't satisfied and pushed to achieve 100% recyclability. While these environmental aspects were our primary drivers, we also evolved our production capabilities resulting in tighter stitch formations which yielded fuller, more lush and even more realistic looking grass products. Field Turf APT™ and FieldTurf Lush™ are not only better for the environment, they're even better looking!"
FieldTurf APT™ (All Purpose Turf), available in two color options - all field green and a dual-color blend of field green/olive, is constructed of FieldTurf's proprietary Duraspine™ monofilament fiber which stands up to the most challenging of durability tests like pets, playgrounds and high-traffic areas. FieldTurf Lush™ is comprised of the dual-color blend of field green/olive Duraspine™ plus an olive "texturized" thatch layer which most closely simulates the look and feel of natural grass. This thatch layer reduces requirements for sand or sand/rubber mix infill between the blades, which makes this product ideal for applications around pools, rooftops and areas where lower infill is desired. Both FieldTurf APT™ and FieldTurf Lush™ are 100% poly-ethylene fiber construction, containing no nylon, and feature the proprietary Ecobac 100% polypropylene backing layer.
"By not using nylon fibers in our products, we can offer the most realistic feel in the marketplace. It's not scratchy like many competitors. Consumers sometimes have trouble telling the difference versus natural turf," added Mr. Spanjian. "Unlike competitive 'low-infill' offerings, our Ecobac is superior in structural stability and drainage. These are just the first two of several superior synthetic turf products to be introduced in the coming months. We are continually striving to improve our product benefits for our customers and distributors."
About FieldTurf:
FieldTurf offers industry leading engineering and manufacturing resources, unparalleled leasing and financing capabilities, and leads the synthetic turf industry with regard to setting higher environmental standards. FieldTurf is the global market leader in terms of synthetic sports fields with over 3,100 fields installed. Additionally, FieldTurf has attained over 12,000 satisfied customers in high quality pet, residential, commercial and municipal landscaping solutions, playground surfacing, and has a complete range of golf and tennis products. FieldTurf synthetic turf customers enjoy the benefits of significantly reduced water consumption, the elimination of fertilizer and pesticides, superior durability and drainage and a product that looks and feels real. The positive environmental impact of FieldTurf provides the added benefit of LEED building contributions, FieldTurf is part of Tarkett Sports, a Division of the Tarkett Group. Tarkett Sports is the largest entity in the sports and landscape surfacing industries. Included within Tarkett Sports portfolio is an impressive range of performance sports flooring products. This product range includes: synthetic and hardwood basketball; volleyball and gymnasium flooring; squash and racquetball courts; floor protection and covering systems; weight room flooring; and high performance indoor and outdoor running tracks, featuring Beynon track surfaces. All of Tarkett Sports surfaces are developed, produced and installed with a concentration on sustainability and a commitment to protecting the environment, providing additional LEED contribution opportunities for customers. The company calls this focus on sustainability and the environment 'Environmental Intelligence' and all company personnel strive to exemplify this philosophy in all aspects of the business.
