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STC annual membership meeting set for Oct. 18-20   7 Jul, 2010

More than 200 representatives from about 110 builders, installers, testing labs, licensed professionals, maintenance companies, manufacturers, suppliers and services companies will be present. More>>

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So, you think you have it tough when it comes to field and lawn care maintenance   8 Jun, 2010

Imagine managing a prime location that hosts everything from family picnics to outdoor festivals, from social gatherings to political demonstrations, from traditional sporting events to unlimited recreational activities. Welcome to The National Mall.More>>

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Artificial turf makes modest inroad into World Cup soccer   8 Jun, 2010

Soccer is played by tens of millions of participants of all ages on pitches in every country, making the sport the largest market for artificial turf, a market that could explode with its acceptance on the global stage.More>>

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Studies support suitability of synthetic turf for soccer pitches   7 Jun, 2010

One research project looked at injury rates and the other on playing characteristics and the results of both compared favorably to natural grass playing surfaces.More>>

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Toronto's BMO Field gets a Kentucky bluegrass facelift   10 May, 2010

Zander Sod has provided the sod for the 21,800-seat stadium at the Exhibition Place, which features a SubAir System: drainage, vacuum, blowing and heating system installed under the turf.More>>

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Educating the public: It's all in the delivery   9 Dec, 2009

There's no denying that water conservation is an important issue, especially in those regions of the country where annual rainfall is minimal and/or water is a precious commodity.More>>

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A look back at the STC's 6th year   8 Dec, 2009

On Oct. 1, the Synthetic Turf Council celebrated its sixth birthday and closed the books on another memorable and productive year, despite the many challenges created by the recession.More>>

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Green, Green Grass of Home – But Where’s Home?   10 Nov, 2009

Mystery behind the soldier caring for his “home turf” is finally solved.More>>

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Turfgrass: Smell the difference it makes   12 Oct, 2009

Research is showing that certain scents, such as freshly mowed grass, offset the consequences of stress on nerve cells.More>>

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International demand for synthetic is growing   4 Sep, 2009

There are now more than 15,000 synthetic turf football fields, over 1,000 hockey fields, 200 rugby fields and 5,000 tennis courts totalling over 3.2 billion sq. ft. of synthetic turf in Europe.More>>