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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


Evenly infilling of artificial turf systems

The absolute evenly infilling of modern artificial turf systems with sand, rubber and other infilling material is a highly demanding task which only can be achieved with an adequate solution such as the new SandMatic B2005 from SMG. Read more


Back in production

Sekisui Alveo is back in production after having been unavailable since a fire damaged the factory in 2016. The product is now in serial production and available for immediate delivery. Read more


Spreading the Christmas spirit

All around the world sports and play are important in peoples lives. Next to the health and lifestyle benefits, it unites people. Schmitz encourages communities to provide safe play for everyone. Read more


Ideal conditions at the new FC Bayern Campus

Talented junior players and the women´s teams of FC Bayern Munich have been training at the new FC Bayern Campus on Ingolstädter Straße since 1 August. Polytan was in on the action as the fitter of choice. Read more


Challenging project in Hong Kong

Schmitz Foam Products B.V. is an international supplier of shock absorbing and drainage products for artificial turf grounds. Recently, the company finished an extremely challenging project in Hong Kong. Read more


New cooling system for stadium in Madagascar

FieldTurf installed the Optimum CoolPlay system in the historical Barikadimy Stadium in Madagascar. The new system provides perfect and save conditions for the players even in hot climates. Read more


Synthetic turf pitches for FIFA Goal Project in Mauritania

FieldTurf installed new synthetic turf pitches at the Mauritania Football Center as part of a FIFA Development Project. The national players of Mauritania now enjoy perfect training conditions. Read more


Environmental Facility Certification to 18 Facilities

Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA), the professional association for 2.600 men and women who manage sports fields worldwide, recognizes 18 facilities with the Environmental Facility Certification. Read more


Recycled rubber infill causes a low level of concern

The European Chemicals Agency has evaluated the risk of substances in recycled rubber that is used on artificial sports pitches. Based on the evidence, ECHA has concluded that the concerns are very low. Read more


Shock pads for enduring excellence

Sekisui Alveo AG says that artificial turf football fields based on a shock-absorbing layer continue to meet stringent FIFA quality standards after ten years of use. This was proven by a practical study completed earlier this year. Read more


Sports turf: Three technologies in use

The spreading of hybrid installations on sports venues and trainings grounds is increasing, whilst synthetic pitches have undergone further development, but classic natural sports turf still remains an important option. Read more


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