Synthetic turf helps MLB to deliver
Since the American Major League Baseball organization targeted Europe as a key growth market, it knew upfront that the stakes would be high for any baseball game played on European soil. The London Olympic stadium was identified as being the perfect venue. The synthetic surface temporarily installed for the fantastic event delivered the finishing touch. […]
ESTC and STC join FIFA’s Technical Advisory Group
The EMEA Synthetic Turf Council (ESTC), Synthetic Turf Council (STC) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the ESTC and STC joining FIFA’s all-important Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The FIFA TAG reports directly to the International Football Association Board (IFAB). This board determines the Laws […]
Success The Stoop something every sport can build on
As the FIH Pro League double header between England and New Zealand deserved a venue that would do justice to the intentions of the games, the synthetic turf industry took on the challenge and delivered a quality, yet portable, surface. This enabled England Hockey to move the games to a bigger and even more high-profile […]
Infill Working Group makes progress on standard
The ESTC has made another step in paving the way for a European standard for infill material for 3G synthetic turf pitches. CEN TC217, WG6-TG1 has agreed to follow most of the working program of the ESTC Infill Working Group. Technical Committee 217 (‘Surfaces for Sports Areas’) focuses on the harmonisation of standards for sports […]
ESTC conference speakers conclude: STexit is not an option
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-jul44878′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] ESTC conference speakers conclude: STexit is not an option [/av_textblock] [av_image src=’https://www.estc.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/i-TD6z7HW-X3-1.jpg’ attachment=’10006′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ copyright=” animation=’no-animation’ av_uid=’av-jul44i2m’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-jul3sjsm’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] While much of the ESTC […]
ESTC welcomes three more new members
ESTC is delighted to announce the introduction of a further three members; CIRFS, Signgrass and Beens Grass Yarns. CIRFS (European man-made fibre association) is the trade association that represents the interests of the Chemical Fibres industry in Europe. It currently has 28 full members which represents around 80% of European production. CIRFS is responsible for; […]
ESTO changes name to ESTC
The European Synthetic Turf Organisation (ESTO) has changed its name to the EMEA Synthetic Turf Council (ESTC). On Monday night, ESTC Director General Stefan Diderich revealed the new name and logo at a networking cocktail reception that marked the start of AMI’s Grass Yarn and Tufters Forum in Vienna, Austria. Diderich was assisted by Dan […]