Simpson College Goes First Class with FieldTurf Revolution and Beynon Surfaces

Hunt Valley, MD, June 25, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Simpson College has decided to upgrade the surfaces at Bill Buxton Stadium with a FieldTurf Revolution artificial turf field and a BSS 1000 running track from Beynon Sports Surfacing. With the addition of these two innovative athletic surfaces, the school has made a strong statement about the importance of providing its athletes with the very best in athletic surfaces. FieldTurf and Beynon are sister companies under the Tarkett Sports umbrella and are world renowned for providing the very best in customer care and manufacturing products that deliver superior long-term value.

The decision to install FieldTurf Revolution stems from the innovative fiber technology that is deemed to be the best in the industry. Revolution’s fibers are longer-lasting, provide superior durability, and have proven safety characteristics that are crucial for athletes. The field maintains a perfect resemblance to grass, which ultimately improves on-field performance and satisfaction from its users. Following suit behind major universities such as the University of Iowa, Simpson College is committed towards achieving excellence in athletics by having the very best in surfacing technology for their athletes.

Like the University of Virginia and the University of Iowa has already done, Simpson College decided to install the BSS 1000 10mm based on its longstanding track record for excellence and quality. The BSS 1000 is a proven system for both training and competing. In addition, its bio-engineered force reduction layer integrates very fine SBR rubber with environmentally-friendly polyurethane to create an impermeable shock absorbing cushion.

Simpson College will now have the benefit of playing and training on the most innovative artificial turf system in the world as well as competing on one of the highest performing running surfaces.

Simpson College also has the benefit of knowing that FieldTurf and Beynon are part of Tarkett Sports, a Division of the Tarkett Group. The result is a global firm with unmatched financial strength and a dedication to innovation, customer service, and excellence. Through this partnership, clients receive unprecedented service, quality, and support as well as the financial backing to stand behind the company’s high quality products.

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