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Fresno State University Teams Up with AstroTurf
Fresno, CA – Fresno State has selected AstroTurf® to be the synthetic turf provider for Jim Sweeney Field at Bulldog Stadium. By choosing AstroTurf®, Fresno State has teamed up with a hometown turf partner as AstroTurf Corporation’s west coast operations are located in Fresno, CA. This relationship will result in AstroTurf® providing FSU with the most technologically advanced synthetic turf system available.
The field itself is AstroTurf’s most popular stadium turf due to its combination of long-lasting performance and game day good looks. The RootZone 3D3 system results in minimal infill splash and better shock absorbency, while improving safety, playability and durability. Also included in the system is Trionic®, AstroTurf’s patented new wonder-fiber. Trionic® is a blend of polyethylene and nylon fibers that is quickly revolutionizing the synthetic turf industry.
This premium is system will be topped off with a hybrid Hemp EPDM and Zeolite infill that reduces field temperatures substantially. The cutting edge, cooler system was the right choice to combat the extreme and punishing heat of the Fresno Valley.
“We put a lot of thought into what we wanted out of our new field at Bulldog Stadium,” said Terry Tumey, Fresno State Athletic Director. “We looked at every aspect of what was needed out of a new surface from a standpoint of performance, safety, aesthetics, and durability. AstroTurf checked all of the boxes for us and we are confident that we made the right choice for our student-athletes and our program.”
AstroTurf’s sales team has established some incredible momentum in the Fresno Valley, converting customers to innovative, industry-leading technology that meets their needs with unsurpassed value. The new field at Fresno State will serve as a crown jewel in AstroTurf’s own backyard for their west coast regional office. Installation of the field will be handled by authorized AstroTurf distributor, Valley Precision Grading of Rancho Cordova, California.
“We are so honored that Fresno State chose AstroTurf over all of the other turf companies that they considered, as well as over their current turf provider,” said Dominick Berarducci, AstroTurf Regional Sales Manager. “They were very decisive about everything they wanted and we are excited that we could meet their needs with our top-of-the-line synthetic turf system. This field is truly going to be a thing of beauty.”
AstroTurf Sales Manager Cameron Worrell added, “For me, this installation is very special. Being a former player for Fresno State, I have many great memories of playing in Bulldog stadium. To be involved in improving the playing surface for this program that I love really means a lot to me.”
The Bulldogs will begin this season trying to continue the tremendous success of the previous two years. Head Coach Jeff Tedford is entering his third season as coach of the Bulldogs with a 22-6 record and back to back Mountain West conference championships. The home opener for Fresno State will be on September 7th against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
About AstroTurf®: For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf® has redefined the way the game is played. The brand offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit AstroTurf’s website at www.astroturf.com.
Stevenson School Continues Momentum with AstroTurf
Pebble Beach, CA- There is a lot of excitement happening across the street from the Stevenson School as the U.S. Open Championships are in full swing at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Some will say there is just as much excitement on the Stevenson side of the street as the school continues athletic facility upgrades with yet another AstroTurf® premium playing surface.
Last year, AstroTurf® installed a top of the line field for Stevenson’s Soccer and Lacrosse programs and they are continuing that momentum with the installation of a new synthetic turf football field and the resurfacing of the surrounding running track.
The field itself is AstroTurf’s most popular stadium turf due to its combination of long-lasting performance and game day good looks. The RootZone 3D3 system results in minimal infill splash and better shock absorbency, while improving safety, playability and durability. Also included in the system is Trionic®, AstroTurf’s patented new wonder-fiber. Trionic® is a blend of polyethylene and nylon fibers that is quickly revolutionizing the synthetic turf industry.
Also included in the system is a Brock Powerbase YSR shock pad. The pad provides impact absorption characteristics that reduce the risk of concussions, while also retaining firmness for ball response, running, and limiting risk of lower extremity injuries. The system will also feature the first installation of BrockFILL® in an AstroTurf system on the west coast. BrockFILL® is the latest and greatest alternative infill in the synthetic turf industry. The unique properties of wood make BrockFILL significantly cooler than crumb rubber, even without irrigation. The particles are naturally hydrophilic, so they absorb rainwater and condensation to their core. The moisture is slowly released from the particles for extended cooling. Installation of the new field will be performed by AstroTurf® distributor Valley Precision Grading of Rancho Cordova, CA.
AstroTurf Regional Sales Manager, Dominick Berarducci stated, “This field will raise the bar for performance, safety, playability and durability of synthetic turf fields in Central California. This is a complete turf system that is high performing from top to bottom, side to side.”
The Stevenson School is named for legendary author Robert Louis Stevenson who penned such great works as Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide. Many of the buildings, the school newspaper, and sports teams are named after places or themes from Robert Louis Stevenson’s works and life.
About AstroTurf®
For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf® has redefined the way the game is played. The brand offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit AstroTurf’s website at www.astroturf.com.
AstroTurf Welcomes Industry Veteran Jamie Holbert to Operations Team
Dalton, GA– AstroTurf Corporation, the inventor and leading innovator of synthetic turf, announces Jamie Holbert as the Manager of Strategic Sourcing for the company. She will be responsible for overseeing AstroTurf purchasing of infills and negotiating pricing and agreements.
Jamie comes to AstroTurf after seven successful years in the industry where she served in many operational roles. As a Purchasing Specialist and a Logistics Analysts she became adept at negotiating supply agreements, providing accurate forecasts, and finding significant cost savings.
Commenting on the addition of Jamie Holbert to the AstroTurf team, Philip Snider, AstroTurf COO said, “We are thrilled to have someone with the experience and capabilities of Jamie in this important role with our company. We know that she will make an immediate impact for us and serve as a great liaison with our vendors.”
“I have been involved as a Purchasing Specialist in over 2,500 fields in my career,” said Jamie Holbert. “I am so excited to be a part of the AstroTurf team and am looking forward to building on that number significantly.”
Jamie studied Business & Office Technology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College and lives in Calhoun, GA with her three children.
About AstroTurf: For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf® has redefined the way the game is played. The brand offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit AstroTurf’s newly redesigned website at www.astroturf.com.
