University of Missouri Selects FieldTurf for Faurot Field… Again

Columbia, MO, June 08, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The University of Missouri, one of the nation’s premiere college football programs, is continuing their longstanding relationship with FieldTurf as the Tigers have announced their decision to install FieldTurf Revolution at Faurot Field. The new field is currently under construction will be ready for the start of the 2012 season. The Tigers, who recently moved to the highly competitive Southeast Conference, have played on FieldTurf at Faurot Field since 2003.

FieldTurf Revolution is one of the most innovative products in the artificial turf industry. The FieldTurf Revolution fiber is a result of innovative science, engineering, and technology that will provide customers with a soft yet strong monofilament fiber that’s been designed for high durability and excellent longevity.

"We're pleased to feature the best artificial surface available, in FieldTurf," said Mizzou Head Football Coach Gary Pinkel. "We got great use out of our previous field, and are looking forward to trading up to the newest and best surface FieldTurf has to offer. It gives you the best of both worlds, in terms of being durable and playable if weather is a factor, yet it is very player friendly. We've had great success at The Zou on FieldTurf, and we will work to keep that home field advantage going in the future."

“Missouri football represents one of the most esteemed programs in Division-I college football, and FieldTurf is proud to continue our relationship with the school,” said FieldTurf President Eric Daliere. “FieldTurf Revolution will be a great fit for the team and the venue for many years to come.”

Since the installation of FieldTurf in 2003, the Tigers have gone an impressive 33-10 at Faurot Field. In its inaugural season on the turf, the team went a perfect 6-0, tying that same record of home wins in a regular season twice, and winning 24 of their last 29 games at home since entering the 2010 season. Missouri football has enjoyed tremendous success on FieldTurf and has truly captured a ‘home field’ advantage playing on it.

FieldTurf is clearly the surface of choice for top NCAA and NFL teams. The list of major universities who play their home games on FieldTurf includes Nebraska, Washington, Washington State, Oregon, Oregon State, West Virginia, Illinois, Illinois State, Missouri, Texas, Texas Tech, Iowa, Rutgers, Syracuse, Cincinnati and Louisville. In the NFL, the New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions all play their home games on FieldTurf.

About FieldTurf

FieldTurf offers industry-leading engineering and manufacturing resources and leads the synthetic turf industry with regard to setting higher environmental standards. FieldTurf is the global market leader in terms of synthetic sports fields with more than 7000 fields installed. Additionally, FieldTurf has attained more than 15,000 satisfied customers in high quality pet, residential, commercial and municipal landscaping solutions, playground surfacing and has a complete range of golf and tennis products. FieldTurf synthetic turf customers enjoy the benefits of significantly reduced water consumption, the elimination of fertilizer and pesticides, superior durability and drainage and a product that looks and feels real. The positive environmental impact of FieldTurf provides the added benefit of LEED building contributions.

FieldTurf is part of Tarkett Sports, a Division of the Tarkett Group. Tarkett Sports is the largest entity in the sports and landscape surfacing industries. Included within the Tarkett Sports portfolio is an impressive range of performance sports flooring products. This product range includes: synthetic and hardwood basketball; volleyball and gymnasium flooring; squash and racquetball courts; floor protection and covering systems; weight room flooring; and high performance indoor and outdoor running tracks, featuring Beynon and Atlas track surfaces. All Tarkett Sports surfaces are developed, produced and installed with a concentration on sustainability and a commitment to protecting the environment, providing additional LEED contribution opportunities for customers. The company calls this focus on sustainability and the environment ‘Environmental Intelligence’ and all company personnel strive to exemplify this philosophy in all aspects of the business.

For more information, please visit: http://www.fieldturf.com.