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The continuous ProPlay loop of giving foam a purpose

ProPlay shock pads distinguish themselves in many ways, but one aspect that truly makes ProPlay, a product from Schmitz foam products, stand out is its respect for the environment. as it is made from redundant foams. Read more


World record: New track at the Stade Louis II in Monaco

The track of the Stade Louis II in the Principality of Monaco, inaugurated in 1985, needed to be completely renewed in 2020. Conica AG from Schaffhausen (Switzerland) received the order for this. Read more


The Greenest Stadium in the World

The Estadio Vallehermoso in the heart of Madrid is the greenest stadium in the world. In addition to the green lawn and the green club building, Conica AG has now installed a light green running track. Read more


Rubber granulate at the Pan American Games in Lima

For 17 days this summer, Peru is hosting the Pan American Games 2019. Genan supplied shock-absorbing rubber granulate for some of the pitches, where athletes are now competing for medals. Read more


Another round for shock pad at soccer field replacement

After eight years, the turf of a soccer field in IJburg (The Netherlands) had to be replaced. The ProPlay® shock pad underneath, which has been installed in 2010, was still fully functional. Read more


Special: SPORTS PITCHES AND TRACKS online

As an attachment to the English special publication SPORTS VENUES 2018/19, the international yearbook of sports venues, Stadiaworld releases the special SPORTS PITCHES AND TRACKS. Read it online now! Read more


Floor coverings in favourite club colours

The football World Championships are in full swing. Now there are floor coverings for clubs and real fans from Melos, perfectly shaped in colour and function. And even with logos, for those who want it. Read more


SPORTS VENUES 2018/19 to be published in July

The international yearbook SPORTS VENUES 2018/19 by STADIAWORLD will be published in July 2018. The English publication offers the most important topics concerning stadiums, arenas and sports facilities. Read more


Optimal preparation with professional training diagnostics

In August the sprinter Amelie-Sophie Lederer will compete for the DVV at the World Athletics Championships. She prepares herself with The Polytan SmarTracks data collection system from Polytan. Read more


Protection against concussions at playgrounds

A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests concussions are on the rise among children. A Synthetic turf, combined with a ProPlay drainage pad by Schmitz Foam Products can prevent that. Read more


Innovative solution for multi-use fields

A multi-use field was completed last January by Polytan, partner of Schmitz Foam, in Centennial Park Sydney. A synthetic turf system and drainage pad was applied. The field is an innovative solution to give different sports teams the opportunity to play in the same area. Read more


Flooring company received honorary mention

On Recycling Day on 12 May in Stockholm, Bergo Flooring received the Recycling Companies Honorable Mention for the development and release of multifunctional floor tiles made of 100 percent recycled material, named ECO-Series, handed over by Crown Princess Victoria. Read more


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