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The AstroTurf Nerd – Fiber vs. Infill
Introducing the AstroTurf Nerd, Todd DeWolfe DeWolfe began in the synthetic turf industry in 1999. He’s been involved in nearly 300 turf projects. He’s in charge of research and product development for AstroTurf. He’s inspired to improve the surface that unites towns...
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Five Minutes With Jim Savoca
Jim, tell us about your current position with AstroTurf. Hello, I’m Jim Savoca. I am the national sales manager for AstroTurf. I've been in the business for 41 years, and with AstroTurf for probably north of 30 of those. That’s awesome. Tell us about what the turf...
read moreWashington Huskies Ready to Go All Out with New AstroTurf Installation at Husky Stadium
Seattle, Washington – After a shortened four-game run in 2020, the Huskies are ready to reveal what they are capable of with a full 12-game season and a brand-new AstroTurf® home field. The University of Washington chose to install the most popular turf system...
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The College of New Jersey Ups Their Field Hockey Game with New AstroTurf
Ewing, NJ – The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Lacrosse and Field Hockey teams are now playing on one of the most advanced field hockey surfaces in the world. Manufactured by AstroTurf®, the leading innovator in synthetic turf products, Poligras Platinum is a high-tech,...
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Purdue Football Will Be Getting Game Ready on AstroTurf
West Lafayette, Indiana – Purdue University has chosen the inventor and leading innovator of artificial turf for their football practice field at the Bimel Outdoor Practice Complex, providing the players with a world-class athletic turf for the 2021 training season....
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Chicago Fire FC Announces New Partnership with AstroTurf
Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has entered a multi-year partnership with AstroTurf, a leader in synthetic turf. AstroTurf becomes the Official Synthetic Turf Field Building Partner and the preferred vendor for all future synthetic turf projects. ...
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AstroTurf Corporation and El Espartano Announce Partnership in South America
Buenos Aires, Argentina – AstroTurf®, the inventor and leading innovator of artificial turf is pleased to announce a new partnership with El Espartano. The company, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, will manufacture and sell AstroTurf® systems in certain regions of...
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McNeese State Football Stadium Installs New Premium AstroTurf® Playing Surface
Lake Charles, Louisiana – In record time, McNeese State University installed premium AstroTurf® Rhino Blend 46 synthetic sports turf on the field at Cowboy Stadium after two devastating hurricanes in 43 days and the global pandemic put a halt to the 2020 football...
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Hockey plays its part in Tokyo 2020 sustainability drive
March 12, 2021 - As you would expect from one of the biggest sporting spectacles on earth, the Olympic Games has an impact not just on sport but also on society and the environment. For Tokyo 2020, the theme of sustainability has been central to the planning of the...
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March 21st Proclaimed AstroTurf Day
Dalton, GA –– March 21, 2021 has been officially named AstroTurf Day in Dalton, Georgia, home to AstroTurf’s manufacturing facility since 1968. The Mayor of Dalton, David Pennington, made the proclamation to mark the 55th anniversary of the first major league game...
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Southern Virginia University Installs New AstroTurf Field
Buena Vista, VA – While the competitive season for college athletics was on hold this past fall due to the ongoing pandemic, Southern Virginia University moved forward with the installation of a high-tech new turf system at its Knight Stadium. Manufactured by...
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AstroTurf Corporation Announces Wes Allen as Regional Sales Manager
Dalton, GA – AstroTurf®, the inventor and leading innovator of synthetic turf, welcomes back Wes Allen as a Regional Sales Manager for Florida. Allen previously held this post in 2017 and 2018. Before joining AstroTurf® originally in 2017, Allen was on the other side...
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The AstroTurf Corporation Launches Interactive Virtual Campus to Showcase Products
Dalton, GA – Pushing the boundaries of performance and durability for the artificial turf market for over 55 years, AstroTurf Corporation has now set a new industry standard for digital marketing with the launch of the AstroTurf University Virtual Campus. This...
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Five Minutes With Rich Jordan
Rich, you have been in the business of synthetic turf for a long time, tell us about your journey to AstroTurf. Well, I've been in the sports industry, really my entire career. Going back to 1987. I worked with the Detroit Pistons in the Palace of Auburn Hills...
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Edna Karr Gets a Major Upgrade with High-Performance AstroTurf Field and Rekortan Track
New Orleans, LA – Louisiana sports construction specialists and certified AstroTurf distributor T3 Global Projects recently completed the installation of the new synthetic sports turf and track for Edna Karr High School. The Algiers’ high school regularly makes...
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Gabriel Schray Named Marketing Specialist for AstroTurf Corporation
Dalton, GA – AstroTurf®, the inventor and leading innovator of synthetic turf, announces Gabriel Schray as a new Marketing Specialist for the company. Gabriel comes to AstroTurf Corporation after a very successful stint as a Media Production Specialist at Adrian...
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The AstroTurf Corporation 2020 Year in Review
Dalton, GA – The years come and go so quickly. If you aren’t careful, it’s easy to let them go by without enjoying all the good things that happened during any given calendar year. We don’t want that to happen to us. So, we hope that you will take a moment to reflect...
read moreAstroTurf Corporation Names Chris Stephens Marketing Communications Manager
Dalton, GA – AstroTurf®, the inventor and leading innovator of synthetic turf, announces Chris Stephens as its new Communications Manager. Chris was promoted from his previous role with the CAD department at AstroTurf®. In that capacity, he was responsible for...
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