August 13, 2009 - FieldTurf continues to lead the way towards true innovation and complete quality control. The company that invented new generation infilled synthetic turf has began the coating of all its turf products in-house to further add to the high level of quality that has become synonymous with FieldTurf. FieldTurf's new coating line is fully operational and the company remains the only North American turf manufacturer that is 100% vertically integrated.
"This is a proud moment in the history of FieldTurf and a major step forward for the industry," stated FieldTurf CEO Joe Fields. "We continue to set the bar and invest in our quality control to ensure the highest of production standards. This internal commitment allows our customers to continuously benefit from the most durable and highest quality products in the industry. Nothing is left to third parties and nothing is left to chance. Our innovative coating line further solidifies our global market leadership position in sports surfaces."
"Whether the customer is a high school or a major league team, every field that is put into production benefits from our full QC inspections right on through to post-installation," said Michael MacNeil, SVP Operations for FieldTurf. "With the new coating line, FieldTurf continues to ensure it is the leader in the industry in quality product and innovation."
FieldTurf's manufacturing plant has an annual production capacity that exceeds the worldwide demand for artificial turf many times over. The new coating line that is at the heart of the Calhoun manufacturing plant allows FieldTurf to continue investing in quality and durability.
Since the very beginning, FieldTurf has invested in ultimate customer protection by owning and operating its own manufacturing facility, focusing on the extensive testing of its product components before and after production, the proper training and certification of its installation crews, backing its fields with an industry-best third party insured warranty, and ensuring the implementation of the most dedicated and resourceful customer service team in the industry.
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 3000 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 the 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 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.
