Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 ESTO Members A-Z Guide

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2 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 3 Art final.pdf 1 01/10/15 12:24 Art final.pdf 1 01/10/15 12:24 Albergrass C/Conquistador, 27 SOCIAL MEDIA: 03450 - Banyeres de Mariola (Alicante) SPAIN T: +34966567153 E: [email protected] W: www.albergrass.es

ABOUT US: Albergrass is a manufacturer of artificial grass, specialized in high quality artificial grass for gardening and landscape.

Albergrass is a 100% Spanish-owned company which is young and experienced at the same time. Young because we innovative and use the latest technologies. Experienced because our management team offers the know-how of three generations of entrepreneurs in the textile sector.

Albergrass is the sector’s first company to be awarded the Spanish Certificate of Origin (OEC: Origen Español Certificado). This is your

C guarantee that Albergrass artificial grass is manufactured in Spain. To

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CM located in Spain. Albergrass has always been proud to manufacture in MY Banyeres de Mariola and our insistence on designing and manufacturing C CY in Spain have now been officially certified. A valuable guarantee of quality M CMY and service. ESSG (Event Stadium Suppliers Group), STMA (Sports Turf K Y Managers Association USA), STC (Synthetic Turf Council USA) and founding CM member of ESTO.

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KEY CONTACTS: Cristóbal Albero González Jorge Enrique Albero Managing Director Technical Director T: +34966567153 T: +34966567153

4 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 5 Bonar Yarns Caldrum Works SOCIAL MEDIA: St. Salvador Street Dundee DD3 7EU United Kingdom T: +44 1382 346 102 E: [email protected] W: www.bonaryarns.com

ABOUT US: The name Bonar Yarns has been synonymous with synthetic turf since the late 1970s, making innovative, ground breaking fibres that have transformed sport and landscape. They are also one of the oldest independent producers of synthetic yarns – founded on over a century of experience and expertise in the manufacture of fibres.

Today Bonar Yarns is a market leader in supplying high quality yarns to the world’s leading synthetic turf producers. At first glance Bonar Yarns appear to be a small detail in much larger projects and sports fields; however all are dependent on Bonar Yarns for durability, playability, skin friendliness and ball roll.

Bonar Yarns focusses on what it is good at - simply making the most advanced yarns for today’s market. With Bonar Yarns products tested and approved by independent FIFA and World Rugby test houses, they can be used in a variety of FIFA 1 and 2 star accredited sports pitches, as well as World Rugby and FIH approved pitches. BALANCING EXCELLENT RESILIENCE, Bonar Yarns is proud to be a founding member of ESTO. LASTING DURABILITY AND SKIN FRIENDLINESS - SO YOU CAN JUST ENJOY THE GAME

GREATNESS IS IN THE DETAIL KEY CONTACTS: Sarah Stevenson Davida Decorte WWW.BONARYARNS.COM Global Accounts Executive Product Development Manager T: +44 7801 137 701 T: +32 479 290 437

6 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 7 Envirostik Holdings (UK) Limited Airfield Industrial Estate Hixon Stafford ST18 0PF United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1889 271751 E: [email protected] W: www.envirostik.com

ABOUT US: Envirostik (Holdings) UK Limited, associated member of ESTO and SAPCA, are leaders in adhesives specially designed for artificial grass for sports applications, playgrounds and lawns. When Based in Stafford, UK, Envirostik formulate, manufacture and supply a full range of high performance adhesives, tapes and binders for all bonding applications related to artificial grass worldwide.

The full range of adhesives includes Multi Purpose Wet-Fix adhesive, specially designed for laying artificial grass even when it’s cold and wet Performance and Ultra-Fix formulated to perform to most stringent performance requirements; ideal for Rugby pitches.

Flexible and adaptable, Envirostik work with customers to provide products and services to suit their business needs, with that in mind, the Matters Company offer both Envirostik and own label adhesive manufacturing. Advanced Adhesive Systems for Sports and Leisure Surfaces

Call now: 01889 271751 KEY CONTACTS: Brian Spencer Bob Edge www.envirostik.com Technical Director Managing Director E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +44 7815 733 267 T: +44 7990 524 810

8 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 9 ENVOS s.r.o. Týnská ulička 607/5 110 00 Prague 1 Czech Republic T: +420 257 213 320 E: [email protected] W: www.envos.cz

ABOUT US: Envos is active mainly in sport pitch construction, with either natural grass or synthetic turf surface. We offer turnkey projects or partial supplies of sport constructions of various usages from recreational sport or professional level. Including irrigation systems, pitch heating and various drainage constructions. Natural grass is either seeded directly on the pitch or delivered in rolled sods from our plantation.

We have all machinery available in house for the sub-base constructions, surface levelling and installation works for natural grass and synthetic turf. We can prepare complete project documentation as well as the construction works or supervising including advisory support. The experience and knowledge within Envos, positions our company among the leaders in this segment on the European market. Another direction of our activities is road construction, where we specialize in reconstruction or new constructions of transportation constructions including underground utilities. We also offer engineering supervising and advice.

KEY CONTACTS: Michal Vokáč David Vokáč Owner Manager E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +420 602 201 203 T: +420 724 800 272

10 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 11 THE SOLUTION PROVIDER

CONTACT +31 683 571 015 In 2015 UBER, the worlds largest taxi company owns no vehicles, FACEBOOK the world’s “ “most popular media owner creates no content, ALIBABA the most valuable retailer has no inventory and AIRBNB the worlds largest accommodation providers owns no real estate.

The European Turf Group the assembler, designer and installer of worlds biggest single artificial turf project in 2015 has no manufacturing facilities.

The European Turf Group offers all inclusive conceptual solutions on football, tennis and hockey domes, hybrid turf, artificial turf, base and heating systems.

136.000 sqm World’s biggest installation in one project Baku European Games 2015. Installation in march-may 2015. The 136.000 sqm installation performed as a shooting range.

The European Turf Group is a full solution provider on new concepts, products and sports projects. It works on a Pan European and global scale responding to customer requests on landscape and sports artificial turf, on hybrid professional football & rugby installations, on football & hockey domes and on more complex supply and installation requests.

As probably the only assembly and production company with an independent sourcing strategy it can offer clients an unbiased and open approach on products and solutions in relation to needs / wants and available budgets. An approach to has led to the making of worlds biggest single project in 2015. European Turf Group Heistraat 60 SOCIAL MEDIA: 5554 ER +31 683 571 015 [email protected] ContactTHE SOLUTIONus for customer PROVIDER centric products andValkenswaard solutions Netherlands www.europeanturfgroup.com

T: 0031 6 83571015 CONTACT +31 683 571 015

E: [email protected] W: www.europeanturfgroup.com “ ABOUT US: In 2015 UBER, the worlds largest taxi company owns no vehicles, FACEBOOK the world’s The European Turf Group is a modern solution provider on sports and “most popular media owner creates no content, ALIBABA the most valuable retailer has no landscape installations. Providing a full port folio on landscape, sports inventory and AIRBNB the worlds largest accommodation providers owns no real estate. and golf turf and accessories such as base, infill and heating systems. It also offers complete installation and maintenance services packed in full The European Turf Group the assembler, designer and installer of worlds concepts such as modular soccer and hockey domes. biggest single artificial turf project in 2015 has no manufacturing facilities. A full service provider with an independent an customer centric approach.

The European Turf Group offers all inclusive conceptual solutions on football, tennis and hockey domes, hybrid turf, artificial turf, base and heating systems.

136.000 sqm World’s biggest installation in one project Baku European Games 2015. Installation in march-may 2015. The 136.000 sqm installation performed as a shooting range.

As probably the only assembly and production company with an independent sourcing strategy it can offer clients an unbiased and open approach on products and solutions in relation to needs / wants and available budgets. An approach to has led to the making of worlds biggest single project in 2015. KEY CONTACTS: +31 683 571 015 Arnoud Fiolet Contact us for customer centric products and solutions [email protected] www.europeanturfgroup.com Managing Partner E: [email protected] T: 0031 6 83571015

12 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 13 FieldTurf 1, Terasse Bellini SOCIAL MEDIA: La Tour Initiale 92919 Paris La Défense IDF France T: +33 1 41 20 40 40 W: www.fieldturf.eu

ABOUT US: FieldTurf is the artificial turf division of Tarkett Sports, part of the Tarkett Group based in Paris, France. Tarkett Group employs over 12,000 people around the world and has an annual turnover of €2.3 billion.

With more than 10,000 pitches around the world, FieldTurf is the leader of artificial turf systems for a wide variety of sports. FieldTurf invented and perfected long-pile, infilled artificial turf. We are the company that SYNTHETIC TURF changed the industry and ultimately became the global leader for outdoor sports solutions.

TECHNOLOGY Throughout the last two decades, FieldTurf has succeeded in delivering high-performance artificial turf systems which have been certified by many of the world’s leading sports federations. FieldTurf is recognized as one of the best and most reliable turf companies in the industry for football, rugby, hockey and more sports. Today, FieldTurf has partnerships with the World Rugby, FIFA, FIH, ITF, FFF and is member of ESTO.

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FieldTurf’s innovative solutions offer all-season and all-purpose solutions for any sports application.

KEY CONTACTS: Paul Fraser Marc Vercammen Marketing Director EMEA Vice-President Commercial Western E: [email protected] Europe & Africa E: [email protected]

14 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 15 Genan Birkenallee 80 United Kingdom D-16515 Oranienburg T: +44 788 4484 343 Germany E: [email protected] T: +49 3301 578-0 W: www.genan.eu E: [email protected] Don´t Scandinavia W: www.genan.eu T: +45 87 28 30 00 E: [email protected] compromise W: www.genan.eu ABOUT US: on quality Genan has existed since 1990 and is a global leader for the production of SBR rubber infill for artificial turf. This is manufactured at Genan’s 5 plants in Denmark, Germany and the USA.

Producing a clean, uniform product coupled with high capacity plants, full traceability and flexibility of product makes Genan an important partner Th e right properties for leading manufacturers of artificial turf. SBR rubber granulate is made from scrap tyres originally produced from are key to success the very best rubber available giving the finished product the same superior properties such as elasticity, weather resistance and good ageing properties.

Genan infill is renowned for being a very clean and consistent product being virtually dust free. The infill is thoroughly monitored and tested throughout the production process. SBR rubber for infi ll and shock pads Best environmental choice The cleanliness and consistency of the product coupled with low bulk • Extremely good elasticity, weather resistance and • Better environmental performance than EPDM or TPE ageing properties density makes Genan infill the perfect, cost-effective choice for achieving • Documented climate benefi ts the desired performance levels of any artificial turf installation. • Superior performance

Clean and cost-effi cient Works with all systems • Very clean and dust-free • Works with all artifi cial turf systems • Rigorous quality control • Supplier to all major players in the artifi cial turf market • Low bulk density / better cost-benefi t

Germany United Kingdom Scandinavia

Genan GmbH Genan Ltd. UK Genan A/S Birkenallee 80 +44 788 4484 343 Jegindoevej 16 D-16515 [email protected] DK-8800 Viborg KEY CONTACTS: Oranienburg www.genan.eu +45 87 28 30 00 Daniel Schockmann Barry Stocker Carsten Sigvert +49 3301 578-0 [email protected] Sales Director Central Europe Sales Director UK and Ireland Area Sales Manager, Scandinavia [email protected] www.genan.eu www.genan.de E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +49 3301 578-0 T: +44 788 4484 343 T: +45 21 76 85 80 M: +49-151 1083 2563

16 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 17 Greiner MULTIfoam GmbH Bärenstraße 2 4614 Marchtrenk Austria T: +43 (0) 7243 90 600 E: [email protected] W: www.greiner-multifoam.com

ABOUT US: Greiner MULTIfoam is regarded as one of Europe’s most successful producers of rebonded foams with over 25 years of experience. The basis of Greiner MULTIfoam rebonded foam products is unused trim foam material that arises during the production of polyurethane foam. These matchbase.pro® highly qualitative and sustainable products are found in the automotive, matchbase.pro® THE BEST FOR SPORTS THE BEST FOR SPORTS shoe, construction, furniture, and sports industries. – unique longitudinal and lateral slits – unique longitudinal and lateral slits Greiner MULTIfoam– operates perfect d4r productionainage due unitsto th ine hEuropeoles in andthe usesslits a – durable unter extreme conditions – perfect drainage due to the holes in the slits dense sales network that guarantees local support, short delivery time and – durable unter extreme conditions – easy installation in any weather condition – easy installation in any weather condition superior quality. – service and just in time delivery – service and just in time delivery

KEY CONTACTS: Tony Van Imschoot Marcus Ehrentreich Business Development Sport / Sales Managing Director E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: +32 (0) 476 65 53 59

18 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 19 JUTA A.S Juta a.s. – Jutagrass Production Unit 15 FIFA licensed producer of artiﬁcial turf Na Borkach 89 544 01 Dvur Kralove nad Labem Czech Republic T: +420 499 314 567 E: [email protected] W: www.jutagrass.com

ABOUT US: Jutagrass® is a registered trademark of Juta company engaged in manufacturing and sale of artificial grass. The Jutagrass® was founded in 2008. Since then it has become an important and respected player in the global arena of the artificial grass producers, with activities in 24 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and America.

A long-term experience with the extrusion process in Juta enables the unique and proven “under one roof concept”. Continuous modernization of technologies and research focused on new products are the basis for company development. The optimal use of investments helps to achieve the economic targets with the sales volume reaching 1.700.000 m2 in 2015.

Juta a.s. is a FIFA licensed company and a proud member of ESTO, SAPCA and Fedairsport. The quality of the fibers and the complete grass systems for sport, especially for the football, represent the main objectives and the long-term program for Juta production.

KEY CONTACTS: registered trademark of JUTA engaged in the manufacturing of artiﬁcial grass Jaroslav Buda Zuzana Adamkova www.jutagrass.com Managing director Executive assistant E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: +420 602 704 301 M: +420 601 359 618

20 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 21 LABOSPORT Technoparc du circuit des 24 SOCIAL MEDIA: Heures Chemin aux boeufs 72100 le Mans France T: +33 (0)2 43 47 08 40 E: [email protected] W: www.labosport.com

ABOUT US: Established in 1993, LABOSPORT is a major laboratory dedicated to sport surfaces and sport equipment. LABOSPORT has always been at the G R O U P forefront of the industry. We constantly innovate to improve the overall quality, safety and durability of sport surfaces and equipment. We have a strong multi-disciplinary team with expertise in chemistry, engineering, agronomy, sport performance and material science.

LABOSPORT support project from iconic stadia to community fields. We A WORLD LEADING INDEPENDENT understand the needs of players and what is required to produce a quality surface, through a down to earth approach. Our offices spread across the world to enable us to maintain customer proximity. LABORATORY We are passionate to do the best job possible and maintain a flexible approach at all times. Our success relies on our objectivity, our reputation and independence regarding manufacturers, sport federations or any FOR interested third party. SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT Our services: -Technical Consulting

Technical assisTance & consulTing - Testing & certification TesT & cerTificaTion - Audit & Diagnosis audiT & diagnosis - Education & Training testing educaTion & Training

KEY CONTACTS: Aurélien Le Blan Xavier Nicolau CEO Group Head of Sales & Marketing E: [email protected] E: [email protected] QualiTy – Professionalism - innovaTion www.labosPorT.com M: +33 (0)6 24 45 19 09 M: +33 (0)6 95 10 35 52

22 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 23 Mapei S.p.A. Via Cafiero, 22 20158 Milano Mapesoil Italy T: +39 02 37673.1 Solid bases E: [email protected] for big challenges. W: www.mapei.com

ABOUT US: Mapei Group, with 70 subsidiaries and 66 production facilities located in 31 countries in five continents, is the first global manufacturer of adhesives and complementary products for the laying of pavements and coatings, and is specialized in chemical waterproofing products, special mortar and concrete additives, products for restoration of historic buildings, special wall finishes. Since 50’s Mapei contributed with its products to realize indoor and outdoor sports facilities all around the world.

Mapei Stadium - Reggio Emilia, Italy Mapesoil, the best technology for installing grass pitches. .The sustainable and durable solution for building sub-bases of natural or hybrid grass sport surfaces. It can be easily applied on a wide range of soil types and allows the whole reuse of irrigation water. STABILIZING WITH Mapesoil 50 PREPARING AND APPLYING THE DRAINAGE MIX WITH Mapesoil VD

Product info KEY CONTACTS: Angelo Nobili Elisa Portigliatti Mapei is with you: take Resilient and Sport Division Sport Facilities Product Specialist /mapeispa a closer look at www.mapei.com ADHESIVES • SEALANTS • CHEMICAL PRODUCTS FOR BUILDING Corporate Product Manager E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +39 02 37673.1 T: +39 02 37673.1

24 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 25 PU Consulting Associates Denmead Cottage Long Cross Hill Arford Hampshire GU35 8BS United Kingdom T: +44 14 28 71 20 30 E: [email protected] W: www.puconsulting.co.uk

ABOUT US: Peter retired from Dow Chemical Co., Ltd., in January 2011, after completing 22 years in sales, marketing and new business development, and has set up PU Consulting Associates, specialising in general marketing, business and market development activities with particular reference to projects in synthetic turf and polyurethanes.

These projects include new business start-ups, involving detailed market analysis, segmentation and strategy development as well as product improvements and production plant upgrades. He also advises on troubleshooting issues relating to on-site failures with synthetic turf and synthetic PU sports and play surfaces.

He is currently Chairman of the Recycling Workgroup of ESTO, and is working on various synthetic turf projects, including the growing issue of recycling.

Additionally, Peter has worked in over 50 countries around the world and lived in Singapore, Switzerland and India. He currently resides in the UK.

KEY CONTACTS: Peter Mackey Principal Consultant E: [email protected] T: +44 77 87 15 86 86

26 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 27 Radici Pietro Industries & Brands S.p.A. Radici Pietro Industries & Brands S.p.A. Via Cavalier P. Radici, 19 24020 - Cazzano Sant’Andrea (BG)

Y Italy B G T: +39 035 724 242 U R E: [email protected]

Y R W: www.radici.it E K O C O O D H T OU ABOUT US: The artificial grass Sit-in SPORT is born from the perfect synergy between T R the different industrial realities of a big textile group (Miro Radici Family O P of Companies), since years involved in the textile world. RADICI PIETRO IS LT INDUSTRIES & BRANDS S.p.A. follows always a quality policy, environmental MU awareness, use of alternative energy for the productions, as attested by ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certifications. The high production standards has led D I R to certification of the artificial grass Sit-in SPORT by the most important R B E Y sport federations, both italian and foreign. C H C SO Nowadays Sit-in SPORT, the artificial grass of last generation, offers a wide range of high quality products: for each sport the surface is studied and realized to guarantee the best performance. Thanks to the experience in its own field, Sit-in SPORT invests significant resources to the research and the development of innovative surfaces for the

IS sport world, both professional and amateur, in order to guarantee high N reliability and performance for longtime. EN F T L O L G L A B E BAS

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RADICI PIETRO INDUSTRIES & BRANDS S.p.A. KEY CONTACTS: www.sit-insport.it Massimo Seghezzi www.radici.it Sit-in SPORT Division Sales Director Via Cav. Pietro Radici, 19 - 24026 Cazzano S. Andrea (BG) - Italy E: [email protected] Tel. +39 035 724242 - Fax +39 035 741549 T: +39 035 724 242

28 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 29 Recticel Flexible Foams Damstraat 2 SOCIAL MEDIA: 9230 Wetteren Belgium T: +32 9368 9211 E: [email protected] W: www.re-bounce.com PROTECTING

ABOUT US: re-bounce® by Recticel

re-bounce® is manufactured by Recticel, a worldwide manufacturer of polyurethane foam products. Recticel contributes to your everyday comfort with its products, which include foam for seating and mattresses, acoustic and thermal insulation materials, interiors for cars and an extensive range of foam products for industrial and domestic applications. Recticel takes its responsibilities towards the community seriously, emphasising quality, health and safety and environmental awareness.

Recticel’s high-end, tailor-made re-bounce® shock pads and underlays have been developed to provide the best possible solution for outdoor and indoor artificial sports surfaces.

For more information contact us on [email protected].

Shock pads tailored for player performance, comfort and safety

re-bounce® shock pads are specially tailored for different sports and always easy to install. Our specially designed high density foams guarantee each shock pad will last over the lifespan of several artificial turf carpets. Sport-functional properties are consistent over the whole pitch with efficient heating, if there is field heating, cooling in warm climates and perfect drainage.

A perfect match of performance and sustainability!

We will be at FSB Cologne from 27-30 October 2015. OUTDOOR - Indoor - Equipment Visit us in Hall 10.2, Booth C-051. KEY CONTACTS:

Recticel Flexible Foams Piet Tytgat [email protected] - www.re-bounce.com International Business Manager Sports & Flooring E: [email protected] T: +32 4755 50983 Ad_re-bounce_A4_2015_0907.indd 1 7/09/15 11:28

30 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 31 Re-Match Aps Hi Park 415 SOCIAL MEDIA: 7400 Herning Denmark T: +4577346734 W: www.re-match.dk

ABOUT US: We are a young and innovative company. We developed the World’s first facility for 100% recycling of artificial turf.

We offer sustainable end-of-life recycling based on circular economy principles. We turn waste into valuable clean products that replace or supplement virgin materials.

We turn rolled up worn out pitches into 99%+ clean sand, granulated

TECHNOLOGY rubber and plastics.

The First recycling facility established in Denmark in 2015; 8000 M2 facility capable of processing 150+ full size pitches/year.

We produce under EU/US patent, supported by proven equipment and our facility is based on a zero waste policy.

We want to insure that no more worn out turf waste fills up landfills, is CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROCESS CIRCULAR ECONOMY incinerated or is illegally dumped in, eventually also removing existing waste in the environment.

We help to protect the brand and image of the artificial turf industry.

We intend expanding our international presence with 10 new facilities over 5 years. IN DENMARK

KEY CONTACTS:

THE RE-MATCH FACILITY FACILITY THE RE-MATCH Andy Vels Jensen Dennis Andersen CEO Director, Business Development E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +4560138833 T: +4561204641

32 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 33 Saltex Oy Saltex Oy, Sahatie 1 SOCIAL MEDIA: www.saltex.fi FIN-62900 Alajärvi Finland T: +358 6 557 0700 E: [email protected] W: www.saltex.fi

ABOUT US: Saltex is the northernmost producer of artificial grass in the world, with its modern factory located in Finland. Saltex operates globally and has gained a vast experience operating in areas with challenging weather conditions. Saltex has subsidiaries in Sweden, Norway, Poland, Russia and The Netherlands.

Saltex has over 20 year experience in building and maintaining sport infrastructure. The company is committed to each project from start to finish including research & development, field design, manufacturing, installation, field testing, maintenance and after care.

Our product range includes artificial grass for sports and landscaping purposes, athletic track surfaces, air domes and playground safety surfaces.

Our artificial grass qualities have been tested according to different standards like the FIFA Quality Concept and many other international and national standards. Saltex has FIFA certified installations all over the world and is a FIFA Preferred Producer.

KEY CONTACTS: Anjo van der Wende Hannu Salmenautio Business Development Manager Sales Director E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +31 6 50 44 92 70 T: +358 6 557 0700

34 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 35 Schmitz Foam Products Produktieweg 6 6045 JC Roermond The Netherlands T: +31 475 270 370 E: [email protected] W: www.schmitzfoam.com

ABOUT US: Schmitz Foam Products is a leading international supplier of shock absorption and drainage products, which are manufactured under the ProPlay trademark. ProPlay products are applied in various markets worldwide such as sports and fall protection.

ProPlay-Sport is the perfect basis for a high-quality artificial grass construction. The characteristics of the ProPlay-Sport address the demands for various specific technical sport requirements.

The Best Shock Pad for Benefits: - Sustainable solution High Performance Synthetic Turf Fields - Excellent vertical and horizontal drainage - Long term stability - Resistance to wear - Playable in all weather conditions - Easy installation - 25 year guarantee - 100 years life expectancy - Lowest total cost of ownership

ProPlay-Sport meets the highest quality demands set by the professional sport associations such as FIFA, FIH, GAA, AFL and IRB. In comparison with other sport technical underlayers, ProPlay -Sport brings consistent results for vertical deformation and shock absorption for its complete lifecycle, regardless of the intensity of use. Therefore, ProPlay-Sport offers a unique solution for each sport and artificial turf system.

Visit our website for more info and latest projects

www.schmitzfoam.com KEY CONTACTS: Wiebe van Terwisga Rob Moors Managing Director Export Manager E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +31 6 54 21 66 64 T: +31 6 13 17 48 91 M: +31 475 370 270

36 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 37 Sport-Technik Bohemia Sokolovská 40, 186 00 PRAHA 8 Tel.: 222 317 885 • Mobile phone: 602 122 020 Sport-Technik Bohemia E-mail: [email protected] Sokolovská 40 TURNKEY SPORTS CONSTRUCTIONS www.sport-technik.cz 186 00 Prague 8 Czech Republic THE FESTIVE OPENING OF JULISKA PARK CULTURE Saturday 22. january 2011 T: +420 222 317 885 WITH THE STATUE OF JOSEF MASOPUST I made Masopust. And Dalí T: +420 602 122 020 Josef Masopust has the Gold Ball for One million Czech crowns, out of which the best footballer of Europe for 1962, the production costs will make seven E: [email protected] and he has golden legs. Sculptor Josef hundred. Without Milan Vopička, who has Nálepa (75), a graduate of an Academy scraped up the deposit somewhere, it would of Art, has immortalized in stone, clay, or be complicated. To let me know that I won´t W: www.sport-technik.cz bronze a whole crowd of Czech geniuses. do it for free. LN Originally, Masopust did not agree with LN Does it function at your work as in other the statue while alive until Milan Vodička, branches? Can some statues be made more a former hockey representative and one of easily and others in a more difficult way? the spiritual fathers of the idea about a statue That goes for us too, of course. ABOUT US: in front of Juliska Park persuaded him that LN Into which of the two categories does he had represented the generation of players Josef Masopust belong? in the 1950s and 1960s. How do you see this? Making this is more difficult for me. He In 2015 the company Sport-Technik Bohemia celebrates 25 years since Go on with you... Already in the ancient stands on one leg, has to have dynamics, the world the dasher who won the Olympic right inclination of the body to hit the ball well. Games gained I don´t know how many He has to look where he wants to send the ball its foundation in 1990. The whole company profits, first of all, from the women and pigs, but also the right to have to. He kicks with his left leg because he told a statue while alive. So why not come back to me at one of his visits to my studio that rivals this beautiful tradition? personality of its owner and general manager Milan Vopička, a former LN How much will the statue of Josef didn´t expect a shot with the left leg. It was Masopust cost? almost done already but he explained to me that the leg on which he stood was not bent at the successful sportsman and national representative. During the 25 years knee enough, and I had it even more inclined. It impressed me as dynamic but it still wasn´t 2. 2. 2011 what it should be and I had to remake it. of its existence, the company has successfully realized altogether 1, 600 They put Masopust on a hook. so-called “turn-key” constructions in these categories: football pitches, The festive opening of Juliska Park with the statue of Josef Masopust – the footballer of the century His statue of course, so that Pepík could stand well! All this had to be preceded by the following “I don´t wish to have a statue!” tennis courts, multipurpose playing fields, athletic stadiums, halls, winter of the Czech Republic – on May 31, 2012. conversation: “Pepa, it isn´t only your statue, this is also From the left: K. Poborský, V. Šmicer, M. Pelta – Chairman of the FA of the Czech Republic, J. Kodeš, Josef Nálepa – author of the statue, “Pepa,” Milan Vopička, one of the initiators a tribute to Pluskal, Novák, Schrojfa, to your Milan Vopička - author of the project, Josef Masopust, M. Kousalíková, A. Vondra – Minister od Defence, P. Voženílek – co-author, J. Hora of the work, brought up carefully to the guest whole football generation!” stadiums, plus maintenance and renovation. of honour. “What would you say to a statue?” “OK, I take it.” “I don´t want a statue!” Only after this approval could Nálepa COMPANY MANAGER MILAN VOPIČKA – THE PRINCIPAL INITIATOR AND ORGANIZER OF THE BRONZE “Come on, Pepa...” create his work. STATUE OF THE LEGENDARY FOOTBALLER JOSEF MASOPUST TO COMMEMORATE HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY, A prestigious assessment of a Czech company at the ESTO Congress in FROM THE SCULPTOR JOSEF NÁLEPA, A GRADUATE OF AN ACADEMY OF ART Istanbul on June 5 and 6, 2014. The COMMUNITY AWARD is the award for an ESTO member as a company that in the period of two previous years realized the best project regarding the support of development of football in Europe.

The winner was our company Sport-Technik Bohemia, a member of ESTO and the Association of Synthetic Turf Football Pitch Manufacturers in the Czech Republic, headed by Mr. Milan Vopička, General Manager and President. The Association received this award for its outstanding November 22, 2010, the first meeting of J. Masopust, Gradual modelling M. Vopička and P. Voženílek, May 31, 2012, M. Vopička and sculptor J. Nálepa in his studio of the statue moving the ball The model in the studio the principal authors of the project the statue after unveiling initiative in implementing a pitch with synthetic turf according to the project VICTOR, for football youth aged 6 to 12 years in a modern hall of the training centre for football youth in the town of České Budějovice. This pitch with the top synthetic turf LANO PROFOOT MXSi20 60 with the FIFA** certification serves not only for training purposes but it is also directly lined for matches of the youngest numbered 4+1, 5+1, and 7+1.

“As for me, it´s an evaluation of my lifelong work because I have been devoting myself to sports constructions since 1960 already. I´m very The principal initiators of the project with the model The sculpture studio of Josef Nálepa – Milan Vopička, of Josef Masopust, the football legend of the century Ambassador Hotel – the presentation of the bust by M. Vopička author of the statue, and the principal initiator and organizer much pleased that we have managed to go through in the competition of th – from the right: M. Vopička and P. Voženílek in J. Nálepa´s studio to J. Masopust for his 80 birthday on February 7, 2011 of the project – in January 2011 projects of big European countries. This fact has made me very happy now when I´m 72 years old,” says Milan Vopička.

KEY CONTACTS: Milan Vopička Michal Bohdanecký The three participants after the festive A festive photo of the “Hollywood park” with casts of the feet of the most famous Czechoslovak M. Vopička congratulates J. Masopust on his 80th birthday unveiling of the statue and Juliska Park footballers, after the unveiling of J. Masopust´s statue, holder of the 1962 Gold Ball together with sculptor J. Nálepa, author of the statue General Manager and President Building Contractor E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +420 602 20 20 20 T: +420 602 286 214

38 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 39 TenCate Grass G. van der Muelenweg 2 7443 RE Nijverdal The Netherlands T: +31 (0) 548 633 944 TENCATE TOTAL SOLUTIONS SYSTEM E: [email protected] The best components for the best playing surface W: www.tencategrass.com

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40 Ultimate Synthetic Turf Guide 2015-16 41 Total Refining & Chemicals Rue de l’Industrie 52 SOCIAL MEDIA: 1040 Brussels Belgium T: +32 (0) 64 51 47 03 E: [email protected] W: www.totalrefiningchemicals.com YARN CHEMISTRY ABOUT US: Energy is vital to economic development and improved standards of IS OUR FIELD living. Wherever it is available, energy is helping to drive progress, but sustainability requires changes in the way that it is used and managed.

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Refining & Chemicals is the major production hub, covering refining, petrochemicals and specialty chemicals. We offer broad expertise and long-established know-how in both refining and petrochemicals, including polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene resins. Safety is always the number one priority as operators and engineers run and optimize the individual units in the complex production chain.

Our market focus and continuous proprietary technology development allows us to differentiate ourselves via tailor made solutions that meet and exceed the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow. For the artificial turf market in particular, we developed exclusive Lumicene metallocene polyethylene resins that provide grass yarns with unrivaled durability, resilience, and temperature resistance, for longer lasting pitches in all climates.

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ABOUT US: Tessiture Pietro Radici (TPR) is the founding company of today’s RadiciGroup. Through its commitment and determination, the Group has become an international industrial enterprise that has progressively diversified into sectors such as chemicals, plastics, synthetic fibres and textile machinery.

At the beginning of the 1990s, TPR started to manufacture and sell artificial grass yarn under the Radigreen® brand name. TPR is dedicated to the continuous pursuit of the highest quality standards in the industry.

At TPR we build our products and services portfolio, always keeping an attentive eye on our customers’ needs and striving to understand and fulfil their requests and wishes.

Matching environmental awareness with innovation is what has made us stand out from the crowd. We develop tailor made products thanks to the flexibility of our manufacturing process, through small lot production and multipurpose production lines.

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Our passion is people’s comfort. With that in mind, we are eager to provide professional systems for protecting and comforting people with specific indoor and outdoor sport activities.

The ProGame Artificial Turf Shock Pad system evolved through 30 years of cooperation with pioneers from the synthetic turf industry to maximize safety and comfort. The Layer system is lightweight, easy and fast to install and meets the requirements of the international standards in various sports.

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