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	FieldTurf - Artificial Turf Product & Patent Information - Leaders in Artificial Turf
		FieldTurf was the very first artificial surface to attain FIFA Recommended status due to its superior grass-like performance, which soccer players prefer.
		Over thirty companies in the artificial turf industry have gone bankrupt in recent years, leaving their customers with no protection and worthless warranties.
		Moveable and palletized turf systems have become viable options for multipurpose facilities/stadiums looking to expand their business without committing to a permanent synthetic surface.
	www.fieldturf.com /product/overview.cfm (3391 words)

	Backyard Putting Greens \| Artificial Turf \| Synthetic Golf Greens - IntelliTurf - Home
		IntelliTurf, Inc. is a construction and design firm that installs backyard putting greens and artificial turf surfaces for the golf and landscaping industries.
		IntelliTurf has completed putting greens and practice areas using artificial turf for residences, multi-family housing, corporate campuses, private clubs, and driving ranges.
		For synthetic turf, that all depends on the Yarn.
	www.intelliturf.com (415 words)

	Artificial Turf Installation Artificial Grass
		Artificial turf, artificial golf putting green grass turf, residential and commercial artificial turf installation
		Artificial grass turf and Artificial lawn turf for residential or commercial installation has made great strides.
		If you are ready to make your life easier with backyard artificial putting green turf, artificial golf turf, or an artificial turf lawn, we are ready to help.
	www.southwestgreens.com /artificial-turf.html (305 words)

	Turf wars heat up: grass vs. synthetic - The Boston Globe
		As Newton and Wellesley prepare to vote on proposals to install artificial turf on school fields, some opponents are adding global warming to their arsenal of arguments for sticking with grass.
		Needham, too, plans to convert several fields to artificial turf, but is relying on private donations for the project.
		Artificial turf is only "a little warmer than grass," countered Darren Gill, marketing director for FieldTurf, a manufacturer of artificial turf.
	www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2007/03/25/turf_wars_heat_up_grass_vs_synthetic (1014 words)

	Artificial turf including damping material - Patent 6753049
		The invention relates to an artificial turf with a backing and a large number of artificial grass blades which are fixed thereto, protrude substantially transversely thereof and are manufactured from plastic, and a fibrous, inherently damping material arranged between the artificial grass blades and connected to the backing or the blades.
		An artificial turf which is simple to manufacture and to lay is obtained when the fibrous, inherently damping material is arranged in the form of a large number of blades connected to the backing.
		According to the invention an artificial turf 33 is now proposed which likewise consists of a backing 34 and a large number of synthetic blades 35 fixed thereto, but wherein the damping material 36 is connected on the upper side to the rest of the turf 3.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /6753049.html (2415 words)

	Sporturf Synthetic Sport Turf Grass artificial turf, field turf, astro turf, synthetic turf Your Single Source for All ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Use of artificial turf by recreation departments "is just picking up in the South," said Darby McCamy, vice president of marketing for Sporturf, the Dalton firm providing the turf used at Shaw Park.
		But interest in artificial turf is growing here as recreation departments struggle to maintain heavily used athletic fields.
		Maintaining the turf at county athletic fields, particularly heavily used soccer fields, is an ongoing hassle.
	www.sporturf.com /sporturf-story.html (788 words)

	Method and machine for loosening artificial turf infills - Patent 6881001
		A method for loosening infill in artificial turf by penetrating the infill layer multiple times with one or more prongs attached to a rotating drum pushed or pulled across the artificial turf by way of a tractor or other powered device.
		The turf face is then infilled with a recycled ground rubber, virgin rubber, sand or a combination of particles to hold the turf in place.
		Instant gas or fluid, or a combination thereof, is inserted through prongs into the base of the artificial turf underneath the compacted particles at a psi sufficient to lift the particles up and away from the dense compacted base.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /6881001.html (1777 words)

	How artificial turf is made - Background, History, Raw materials, The manufacturing process of artificial turf, Quality ...
		Artificial turf is a surfacing material used to imitate grass.
		Artificial turf also found its way into the applications for which it was originally conceived, and artificial turf was installed at many inner-city playgrounds.
		Natural turf yields to the force of a blow, but an arm or leg driven along the unyielding surface of artificial turf is more likely to be injured.
	www.madehow.com /Volume-7/Artificial-Turf.html (2400 words)

	Artificial Turf Grass - Nylon Putting Green - Artificial Turf Facts
		Not all artificial turf grass is the same.
		There are many companies who claim to offer you the best artificial turf in the world while hiding behind an e-mail address or phone number.
		We will educate you on the types of artificial turf available while stating the pro's and cons of each.
	www.majesticturf.com /page3.html (704 words)

	Aldermen at odds over artificial turf - The Boston Globe
		The mayor's $4.5 million plan for installing 5 acres of artificial turf is running up against worries expressed by board members about the price tag and possible adverse environmental effects.
		Mayor David B. Cohen sponsored a proposal last year to underwrite the synthetic turf with Community Preservation Act funds, which are raised by a 1 percent surcharge on property taxes and supplemented with a state matching contribution.
		Alderman Kenneth Parker favors the artificial turf, and colleagues Mitchell Fischman and Christine Snow Samuelson are leaning in the same direction.
	www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2007/04/01/aldermen_at_odds_over_artificial_turf (503 words)

	The Effect of Artificial Surface
		The effect of natural grass vs artificial turf on batting performance has been debated since the ersatz material was first installed in the Astrodome in 1966.
		Proportion of increases on artificial turf in rates of actual batting average, rates of singles, doubles, triples and adjusted batting average for individual teams for all seasons, 1984-1994.
		Although artificial surface seems to have only a minor effect on batting average, there is a clear effect on the pattern of safe hits.
	mysite.verizon.net /brak2.0/turf.htm (1993 words)

	uefa.com
		UEFA is closely involved in the development of artificial turf for football matches – and its latest step is the issuing of an artificial turf manual.
		'Artificial Turf in UEFA Competitions', published in the form of a CD-Rom, is destined mainly for the football authorities, but also contains a general description of football-related and technical requirements as far as artificial turf is concerned.
		In the meantime, UEFA is looking for up to six professional clubs throughout Europe who would be willing to install an artificial turf in their stadium and play their domestic league matches on this turf for an entire season, with the consent of the national association and league concerned.
	www.uefa.com /news/newsId=38026,printer.htmx (860 words)

	Sports Venue Technology - Artificial Turf
		Artificial turf has gained widespread use as an alternative to grass sports surfaces.
		Portable artificial turf systems are often used on ice hockey rinks to make different sports available in the winter and summer.
		An Astroturf artificial turf was installed on the baseball infield in time for the 1966 opening.
	www.sportsvenue-technology.com /contractors/surfaces/artificial-turf.html (441 words)

	Clem's Baseball ~ Artificial Turf
		Fourteen stadiums used artificial turf on at least part of the field during some or all of the years that major league baseball was played in them, but no more than ten did so at any one time.
		For the six domed stadiums, grass was simply not a "viable option," but for the other seven open-air stadiums, the leading rationales for adopting artificial turf were ease of maintenance and the need for durability during those months when the field was subject to multi-sport use.
		Otherwise, the only areas not covered by artificial turf were the warning tracks and the small areas immediately adjacent to home plate and each base.
	www.andrewclem.com /Baseball/Turf.html (486 words)

	Marco Island Sun Times - Artificial turf could be ruled out
		As current forms of synthetic turf are relatively new and lacking in scientific data, the board requested a condition, directing city staff to study the turf for a period of three years.
		The board agreed to consider the question of artificial turf based on environmental rather than political or aesthetic criteria, agreeing that there are many different types of turf and they did not want to discuss the Ehlen landscaping specifically.
		She said, however, that landscapes with synthetic turf still require irrigation systems and water for the trees and shrubs needed to protect the area from heat.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=13834839&BRD=2256&PAG=461&dept_id=455823&rfi=6 (2085 words)

	Homestore.com: Lawn & Garden - Landscaping - Artificial Turf
		Getting approval to install artificial turf may take some persuasion, especially if you live in a neighborhood where covenants and associations govern this sort of thing.
		However, most artificial turf has to be installed over a hard surface, such as concrete.
		To round out the artificial groundcover arsenal, there are artificial landscape and playground mulches made from 100 percent recycled tires.
	homegarden.move.com /homegarden/Gardening/Features/Lawns/Turf.asp?poe=homestore (789 words)

	MMWD seeks artificial turf on ballfields
		Unlike old-fashioned Astroturf, the new artificial grass causes fewer turf burns when a fallen player skids on it, and because it doesn’t have seams, players are less likely to twist their ankles on it.
		The latest artificial turf consists of a deep-pile carpet laid on top of a rubber pad, but as with Astroturf –; underneath the pad there is concrete, making for a harder landing when a player falls on it instead of grass.
		Artificial turf has come a long way from the old school days of Astroturf.
	www.ptreyeslight.com /stories/sept19_02/turf_wars.html (1259 words)

	Welcome to The Turfgrass Producers International Web Site - Resources
		Artificial turf is being widely promoted with a large number of unsubstantiated claims by their manufacturers.
		Of greater concern are the questions that typically will not arise during the normal artificial turf sales presentation, in particular issues related to the health and safety of our children and the serious threats to our environment.
		The coaches noticed the surface of the synthetic turf was very hot—one of the coaches got blisters on the bottom of his feet through his tennis shoes.
	www.turfgrasssod.org /webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=130&z=36 (445 words)

	Artificial Turf News
		Also a factor in selecting artificial turf is the use, or more appropriately abuse, that the field we incur during the year.
		Artificial turf still leaves a bad taste in some peopleâs mouths, but that is probably based on experiences on inferior turf.
		But when you mention artificial turf to an athlete, the first thing they may think of is how it might injure them.
	www.artificialturf.org /index.cfm?newsID=997 (2279 words)

	Sports: Artificial turf taking root with high schools 10/24/06
		Artificial turf has been around for decades, but the early versions such as AstroTurf were more like carpet than grass.
		High schools see synthetic turf — used by colleges and pro teams, as well — as a way to get more use out of their fields at a time of heavy student participation in sports and the growing popularity of team sports such as soccer.
		The number of artificial turf fields installed at high schools in the United States by Montreal-based FieldTurf Inc. increased from 35 in 2002 to 133 in 2005.
	www.thekansan.com /stories/102406/sports_102406009.shtml (1847 words)

	Artificial Turf and Putting Green - The Largest Selection In Wholesale Synthetic Turf Products . .
		Turf Avenue was established to help you find the right company, product and price to match your needs and budget.
		Most synthetic turf companies lay a crush rock base that is 2 to 3 inches in depth for the necessary drainage.
		To help in you layout your turf we recommend you take some rope, garden hose, or even landscaping paint and shape it to the size of your desired turf area.
	www.turfavenue.com /Artificial_Turf.htm (734 words)

	Artificial Turf Information - Global Sports Systems
		As the sports world has learned, the current generation of artificial turf provides increased usage along with playing characteristics that more resemble natural grass.
		There are a number of resources available for artificial turf buyers to determine the best solution for their needs.
		The Xtreme Turf system consists of tested polyethylene fibres, high quality backing, which absorbs the coating application, and is filled with a mix of rubber only or rubber and sand.
	www.globalsportssystems.com /artificial_turf.htm (1212 words)

	North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!
		Towns and school systems throughout the nation are trading in their sod for artificial turf, saying it is far more durable, easier to maintain and a lot safer than the AstroTurf of years past that athletes loved to hate.
		The Synthetic Turf Council, an industry group based in Dalton, Ga., estimates that 800 artificial turf fields will be installed in the United States this year, up from about 600 last year and 400 the year before.
		Brad Park, sports turf education and research coordinator at the Center for Turfgrass Science at Rutgers University, said the heat generated by artificial turf during hot weather is one important concern.
	www.northjersey.com /page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkzJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2Njk3NTM5JnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg== (1479 words)

	ABQjournal: Artificial Turf Provides Lush Lawn Without Water
		Local companies that sell artificial grass are finding an increasing market for their product among homeowners who delight at the notion of doing their part to xeriscape and save water, while having a beautifully manicured lawn year round.
		Installing artificial turf, xeric though it may be, does not qualify you for a rebate under the city's xeriscape rebate incentive program.
		Any artificial turf used in the new landscape would not be factored into the equation; neither is artificial turf on the city's approved plants list— for obvious reasons.
	www.abqjournal.com /homes/garden/160097gardens04-10-04.htm (1673 words)

	Artificial Turf \| Synthetic Grass (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Players Turf is the industry leader in providing the highest quality, most authentic artificial turf and synthetic grass systems for golf greens, tees, fringes, and fairways, as well as a variety of other playing turf surfaces and fields.
		Players Turf uses specialized quartz that is manufactured at one mine in the country and only sold to Players Turf for use in synthetic turf.
		Players Turf is the industry leader in providing the highest quality, most authentic synthetic turf, artificial turf systems for golf greens, tees, artificial turf, fringes and fairways, as well as a variety of other playing surfaces.
	www.playersturf.com /turf.html (419 words)

	Standards for the Playing Quality of Artificial Turf for Association Football
		For ball rebound resilience and traction there was a reasonable comparability of the specified performance limits and the data for natural turf: the interquartile ranges were 31.7 to 44.4% for ball rebound resilience and 1.38 to 1.96 for traction.
		For natural turf pitches, almost 90% of deceleration values were in the range 0.45 to 1.5 m/s, but it was evident that values on artificial pitches, after the pile had been compacted by play, were not satisfying the threshold of 0.45 m/s.
		However, the values on the artificial pitches were comparable with those of safety tiles used as a playground surfacing.
	www.astm.org /DIGITAL_LIBRARY/STP/PAGES/STP25348S.htm (595 words)

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