Synthetic Turf Newsletter

April 30, 2007, Jupiter, FL – Synthetic Turf International (“STI”), a global synthetic turf supplier and installer of premium synthetic putting greens and related synthetic surfaces, recently facilitated the completion of the Miller Lite Party Deck for the Minnesota Vikings. The project is located at the Vikings’ indoor stadium, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Planning and research for the project began last summer. Construction began in early January at the conclusion of the Vikings 2006-2007 season and involved the demolition of four private box suites located on the main concourse in the stadium’s north end zone. Research for the project led Vikings Marketing Partnership Coordinator Nathan Fix to STI who facilitated a similar Miller Lite Party Deck for the Carolina Panthers. With a maximum occupancy capacity of 80 people, the Party Deck requires a surface able to withstand heavy foot traffic with little maintenance. STI’s NP45 turf fits the bill. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, NP45 can be installed over any sub surface. The nylon turf is a non-cross stitched version of STI’s exclusive NP50® putting surface, making it an economical choice for the Viking’s Miller Lite Party Deck. Installation of the turf, field markings and inlaid multi-color Miller Lite logo was performed by Dale Pantelakis of St. George, Utah-based Sport Designs. Pantelakis is well-known throughout the country for both installation of customized synthetic inserts and painting of team logos for indoor and outdoor sporting nationwide.

“The project turned out better than I expected. I am absolutely thrilled with the final product,” states Nathan Fix. “This is a really cool endeavor. The Miller Light Party Deck creates a connection between the Vikings brand and Miller Brewing. They are a great organization and are extremely supportive of the team. This is certainly an alliance we’re proud of.”

The Vikings relationship with Miller will encompass multiple marketing platforms via promotions, enhancing the Viking’s football experience for fans and legal drinking age consumers. A kick off party was held April 2, 2007, for the Minnesota Twins home opener. Representatives from Minneapolis’ four major metropolitan Miller distributors were on hand for the festivities.

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, STI is the industry leader, supplying synthetic putting greens and related synthetic surfaces to country clubs, public and private golf clubs, teaching facilities and short game academies. The company holds longstanding endorsement relationships with David Leadbetter and Jim McLean, two of the golf industry’s best known and most sought after instructors. STI also supplies synthetic surfaces for other sports, such as football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, lawn bowling, bocce and other sports utilizing play fields.

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 sales inquires contact Synthetic Turf International at 800-405-7455. For media inquires please contact Bobbie DuBose at 561-746-6077. Visit the website at www.synthetic-turf.com.