Serbian FA replaces pitches at eight pro clubs
The Serbian FA (FFS) has started a major project to replace the pitches in eight stadiums in eight different Serbian…
FFF renews agreement with surface supplier
The French Football Federation has renewed its agreement with Tarkett Sports for an additional four years to remain its official…
Success for dry turf requires different mindset
The decision by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to postpone the introduction of dry turf at top level for the…
Capital boost for SMG
Belgian investment company Gimv has taken a majority stake in SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau. The move should help SMG to realise its…
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…
Call for research proposals
North American synthetic turf producer FieldTurf has announced a call for research proposals aimed at enhancing athlete performance and safety…
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…
Croatian Government invests in surfaces
The Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sports has set aside EUR 15 million for, amongst others, 84 infrastructure projects including…
FFF produces flyer on synthetic turf and organic infills
The French Football Federation (FFF), together with the Federal Commission for Sports Grounds and Facilities (CFTIS) and the industry, has…
Updated FIFA Test Manuals now available
The new documents have been drafted in close cooperation with the FIFA Technical Advisory Group (TAG) a group that consists…