ABOUT ESTC

VISION

ESTC seeks to engage with all stakeholders in the synthetic turf industry, including members, end-users, sports governing bodies and legislators. The strategy of ESTC is based on, and driven by, the four pillars of Advocacy, Knowledge, Marketing and Networking. As a high-tech, innovative industry, we are moving towards circularity and, as we develop this circular strategy, we consider sustainability implications across the entire synthetic turf supply chain.

MISSION

ESTC is the industry association for the synthetic turf industry and has the purpose to serve as the forum to promote, develop, grow and advocate for the synthetic turf industry by means of close collaboration with members, end-users, sports governing bodies and legislators.

ESTC PILLARS

The strategy of ESTC can best be captured in our 4-pillar model, consisting of Advocacy, Marketing, Education and Networking. Each pillar has a pillar leader.

Advocacy – Frenk Stoop (Polytex)
Marketing – Paul Fraser (Tarkett Sports)
Knowledge – Eric O’Donnell (Sports Labs)
Networking – Luca Girelli (Trocellen)

At the centre of everything we do as an Organisation, is our vision to build a circular model. We will develop our circular strategy taking into account sourcing of raw materials, regeneration, and responsible end-of-life processing to close the loop in our supply chains. The principal aims are to reduce waste and pollution, maintain use of products and materials, reduce CO₂ levels and regenerate systems. ESTC is focused on working with members according to a circular economy model.

NETWORKING

ESTC membership facilitates access to the most prominent organisations and individuals in the turf industry in Europe, and indeed globally. An ideal opportunity to exchange knowledge and expertise and share in finding solutions with peers who are facing similar challenges. Working in partnership with peers and focus groups, ESTC can offer the opportunity to allow members to play a significant role in determining positive change in the industry and forming new strategic roadmaps for the future of the synthetic turf industry.

TASK FORCES

Task Forces have a specific task and role within the ESTC organisation and will typically therefore have a defined lifespan. Task Forces will be created by the technical committee, following discussion topics being generated in the Interest Groups. Members of these Task Forces will be selected by the Technical Committee and the Interest Groups according to the subject matter. The ESTC Board will thereafter recommend on the creation of Task Forces on specific, proposed topics.

INTEREST GROUPS

Interest Groups are forums to share ideas, raise specific issues and suggest proposals for work items. Interest Groups are permanent groups and are open to all ESTC members. Each Interest Group has a Chair and a (technical) Representative in the Technical Committee. The purpose of the Interest Groups is to ensure that all areas of the ESTC membership are represented. These discussion forums will generate subjects to be proposed to the Technical Committee and a decision will be made on whether to create a Task Force on the subject.