Synthetic Turf Newsletter

April 21, 2007, Jupiter, FL——Synthetic Turf International (STI), a global synthetic turf supplier and installer of premium synthetic putting greens and related synthetic surfaces, today announced the recent renovation of the C.B. Smith Park playground in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The project is the first of many playground renovations STI is slated to perform for Fort Lauderdale-based Recreation Design and Construction, Inc., a design-build firm specializing in recreational and public facilities. The projects will be completed on behalf of Broward County’s Parks and Recreation Division.

The renovation of the 1,950 square foot playground was completed utilizing STI’s distinctive SoftLawn® St. Augustine XP synthetic turf solution. SoftLawn® is a natural-looking, lifelike synthetic turf used in lawn, play area and playground applications. To meet current safety and accessibility standards, a two-inch layer of rubber padding was incorporated into the playground surface to provide a fall zone under and around the new playground equipment. Used in tandem, these materials have been found to provide greater cushioning in the event of a fall, and meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) playground regulations. Additionally, materials used in SoftLawn® are environmentally responsible in application and disposability. Virtually maintenance-free, SoftLawn® requires no irrigation or chemical treatment, thereby reducing maintenance costs and pesticide-contact and ground water contamination concerns.

Commenting on the project Synthetic Turf International President William Campbell states, “The synthetic turf industry is experiencing a surge in the use of synthetic turf for playgrounds and recreation areas. There isn’t a safer play surface available. Synthetic turf’s safety features, durability and low-maintenance make it desirable for these settings.”

Located at 900 North Flamingo Road in Pembroke Pines, Florida, C.B. Smith Park is a diverse 320-acre park offering an extensive range of facilities including waterslides, swimming pools, basketball, volleyball, tennis and racquetball courts, batting cages, jogging paths, picnic areas, camping facilities, miniature golf and a driving range.

Founded in 1995, with international headquarters in Jupiter, Florida, STI is recognized as the leading supplier/installer of residential or backyard synthetic putting greens. STI projects range from condominiums and townhouses to single family homes and even large residential estates. The company supplies a host of golf-specific synthetic turf solutions to country clubs, golf clubs, teaching facilities and short game academies. STI is endorsed by David Leadbetter and Jim McLean, two of the industry’s most respected instructors. STI provides synthetic surfaces for recreation and sports, including professional, amateur and youth football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, lawn bowling, bocce and other sports.

STI distributor partners are situated throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the West Indies, Germany, France, Spain, England and South Africa. STI welcomes distributor inquiries. For more information on Synthetic Turf International, contact Synthetic Turf International at 800-405-7455, www.synthetic-turf.com or Bobbie DuBose at 561-746-6077.