Oregon State University Selects FieldTurf for New Track & Field Complex
FieldTurf field for new complex marks 4th FieldTurf surface on campus; Beaver athletics receives yet another state-of-the-art upgrade
Corvallis, OR, July 15, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Oregon State Beavers have selected FieldTurf for the playing field area as part of their new track and field complex that is currently under construction. The FieldTurf surface will mainly serve the Beaver track and soccer teams in addition to other sports. This marks the fourth FieldTurf surface on campus, making the world’s most innovative turf manufacturer the clear-cut #1 choice for Beaver athletics. Construction is expected to be completed by the spring of 2012.
The long-standing relationship between OSU and FieldTurf made the decision to select the FieldTurf product an easy one.
“We have had FieldTurf in our facilities since 2001 and feel it is an incredible surface that allows our athletes to perform at the highest levels,” said OSU Associate Athletic Director John Cheney. “The level of professionalism shown to us by FieldTurf and the service we continue to receive is truly first-class.”
“The OSU Beavers are one of our longest-standing clients and we could not be happier that they continue to trust in our product and our company,” said FieldTurf President Eric Daliere. “We look forward to providing our innovative turf system as part of their impressive new track and field complex.”
Reser Stadium, Goss Stadium at Coleman Field, and the Truax Center are the other facilities on the OSU campus that have FieldTurf fields. There are over 15 FieldTurf fields currently in use throughout the PAC-12 conference in addition to well over 100 installations at the NCAA D-1 level.
About FieldTurf
FieldTurf offers industry-leading engineering and manufacturing resources and leads the synthetic turf industry with regard to setting higher environmental standards. FieldTurf is the global market leader in terms of synthetic sports fields with more than 7000 fields installed. Additionally, FieldTurf has attained more than 15,000 satisfied customers in high quality pet, residential, commercial and municipal landscaping solutions, playground surfacing and has a complete range of golf and tennis products. FieldTurf synthetic turf customers enjoy the benefits of significantly reduced water consumption, the elimination of fertilizer and pesticides, superior durability and drainage and a product that looks and feels real. The positive environmental impact of FieldTurf provides the added benefit of LEED building contributions.
FieldTurf is part of Tarkett Sports, a Division of the Tarkett Group. Tarkett Sports is the largest entity in the sports and landscape surfacing industries. Included within the Tarkett Sports portfolio is an impressive range of performance sports flooring products. This product range includes: synthetic and hardwood basketball; volleyball and gymnasium flooring; squash and racquetball courts; floor protection and covering systems; weight room flooring; and high performance indoor and outdoor running tracks, featuring Beynon and Atlas track surfaces. All Tarkett Sports surfaces are developed, produced and installed with a concentration on sustainability and a commitment to protecting the environment, providing additional LEED contribution opportunities for customers. The company calls this focus on sustainability and the environment ‘Environmental Intelligence’ and all company personnel strive to exemplify this philosophy in all aspects of the business.
For more information, please visit: www.fieldturf.com
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The long-standing relationship between OSU and FieldTurf made the decision to select the FieldTurf product an easy one.
“We have had FieldTurf in our facilities since 2001 and feel it is an incredible surface that allows our athletes to perform at the highest levels,” said OSU Associate Athletic Director John Cheney. “The level of professionalism shown to us by FieldTurf and the service we continue to receive is truly first-class.”
“The OSU Beavers are one of our longest-standing clients and we could not be happier that they continue to trust in our product and our company,” said FieldTurf President Eric Daliere. “We look forward to providing our innovative turf system as part of their impressive new track and field complex.”
Reser Stadium, Goss Stadium at Coleman Field, and the Truax Center are the other facilities on the OSU campus that have FieldTurf fields. There are over 15 FieldTurf fields currently in use throughout the PAC-12 conference in addition to well over 100 installations at the NCAA D-1 level.
About FieldTurf
FieldTurf offers industry-leading engineering and manufacturing resources and leads the synthetic turf industry with regard to setting higher environmental standards. FieldTurf is the global market leader in terms of synthetic sports fields with more than 7000 fields installed. Additionally, FieldTurf has attained more than 15,000 satisfied customers in high quality pet, residential, commercial and municipal landscaping solutions, playground surfacing and has a complete range of golf and tennis products. FieldTurf synthetic turf customers enjoy the benefits of significantly reduced water consumption, the elimination of fertilizer and pesticides, superior durability and drainage and a product that looks and feels real. The positive environmental impact of FieldTurf provides the added benefit of LEED building contributions.
FieldTurf is part of Tarkett Sports, a Division of the Tarkett Group. Tarkett Sports is the largest entity in the sports and landscape surfacing industries. Included within the Tarkett Sports portfolio is an impressive range of performance sports flooring products. This product range includes: synthetic and hardwood basketball; volleyball and gymnasium flooring; squash and racquetball courts; floor protection and covering systems; weight room flooring; and high performance indoor and outdoor running tracks, featuring Beynon and Atlas track surfaces. All Tarkett Sports surfaces are developed, produced and installed with a concentration on sustainability and a commitment to protecting the environment, providing additional LEED contribution opportunities for customers. The company calls this focus on sustainability and the environment ‘Environmental Intelligence’ and all company personnel strive to exemplify this philosophy in all aspects of the business.
For more information, please visit: www.fieldturf.com
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