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Synthetic Turf International Receives Certification Synthetic Turf Council

SSTI Receives STC Certification as a System Builder

August 25, 2009, Jupiter, Florida - Synthetic Turf International (“STI”) today announced that the company has achieved Synthetic Turf Council ("STC") Certification as a Systems Builder. The certification qualifies STI as a Systems Builder for two years. STI may then apply for re-certification for another two-year period.

The STC Certification Program was established to give end users and customers confidence that the STC Certified company will deliver its synthetic turf products and/or services that meet or exceed the STC’s minimum quality guidelines. In addition, that its employees and representatives will conduct themselves in accordance with the STC’s code of professional and ethical conduct. STI President William Campbell commented, “As a leader in the synthetic turf industry, the STC Certification is just another step in our evolution. This showcases our commitment to our customers and to our best practices methodology of doing business.” He continued, “Excellence is the goal in every aspect of our business."

Founded in 2003, the STC is a non-profit association dedicated to serving as a resource for trustworthy information about synthetic turf. The STC objective is to encourage, promote and facilitate better understanding among all parties involved in the manufacture, selection, delivery and use of today's synthetic turf systems. STC makes it a point to dispense information that is neutral, objective and validated by independent, current and credible research. For more information on the Synthetic Turf Council please contact (678) 385-6720. Visit their website at www.syntheticturfcouncil.org.

Founded in 1995, Synthetic Turf International is a pivotal member of a consortium which equals the world’s largest supplier of premium synthetic surfaces for commercial and residential applications, including decorative and functional lawn and landscape. Headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, STI offers public and private consumers worldwide a full compliment of synthetic surface solutions.

STI synthetic putting greens are the choice of amateurs and touring and teaching professionals alike. STI golf turfs include fringe grasses, E-Z Tee® tee-lines, short game target greens, chipping greens and other related synthetic golf surfaces. STI is endorsed by 2008 Masters Winner Trevor Immelman, and David Leadbetter, one of the industry’s most respected instructors.

For sporting applications STI offers premium synthetic surfaces for youth, scholastic, collegiate and recreation league sports. STI’s synthetic surfaces are utilized for both indoor and outdoor play fields. STI Game Courts are another proven solution for hard surface court sports including tennis, basketball, volleyball and badminton.

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 STI website at www.synthetic-turf.com.