FIFA and WHO launch global concussion awareness campaign
FIFA, together with the World Health Organization, has launched a campaign to draw attention to concussions. While data shows that…
Merger positions re-bounce® as shock pad for the future
For many years, re-bounce® shock pads were the secret ingredient that remained largely hidden underneath some of the best performing…
Retirement of Jan Heuvelmans marks the end of an era
He held it off for a long time, but now that he is certain that his “Refoam” panels are in…
European standard levels playing field for shock absorbing layers
Open-cell or closed cell prefabricated shockpads, either from virgin or recycled materials, in-situ shockpads or e-layers are all expected to…
Shockpad verification mandatory
The upcoming FIFA manuals for quality synthetic turf football surfaces will stipulate that it will have to be verified whether…
Schmitz Foam expansion project approved
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Grisham Stadium is future-proof
The new synthetic turf surface of Carrollton High School’s Grisham Stadium in Georgia, the US, uses a blend of components…
Synthetic turf components exempt from VAT
A change in the Tax Code will exempt Uzbek football clubs, the national FA and the league from paying VAT…
What an LCA Tool for outdoor sports surfaces could look like
Environmental cost indicators are commonly used in many engineering sectors, yet they are fairly new to the market for outdoor…
European standard to determine shockpad and e-layer quality
The European Standards Committee (CEN) has harmonised the way performance and durability for shockpads and e-layers throughout Europe should be…