Detroit Lions Invest in New FieldTurf at Ford Field
Detroit, MI, January 31, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Detroit Lions have announced that the FieldTurf surface at Ford Field is being upgraded with a new FieldTurf Classic HD surface. The new surface will replace the original FieldTurf which was installed in 2002, the inaugural season at Ford Field.
The installation, which begins today, is scheduled to be completed by late February.
“Over the past 11 seasons, FieldTurf has provided us with a reliable and player-friendly surface to prepare and play,” said Detroit Lions Team President Tom Lewand. “We’re very excited to have FieldTurf upgrade their original surface at Ford Field and look forward to having one of the best and most durable NFL playing fields for years to come.”
“FieldTurf is thrilled to continue our long-standing relationship with the Detroit Lions,” said FieldTurf President Eric Daliere. “We are delighted by the tremendous confidence the entire organization has shown in our company and we are pleased that the Lions are as excited as we are to have FieldTurf Classic HD installed at Ford Field.”
The Lions are one of seven NFL teams to play their home games on FieldTurf, a group that includes the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks. More NFL teams play on FieldTurf than any other synthetic surface. In total, 22 of the NFL’s 32 teams have chosen FieldTurf for their stadiums and/or practices facilities.
FieldTurf emerged as the leader among all artificial turf brands for the 10th consecutive year in the 2010 National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Playing Surfaces Opinion Survey – a survey conducted by the NFLPA ranking the league’s 31 stadium fields. Three out of the league’s top four artificial surfaces were FieldTurf fields.
In addition to NFL fields, more than 100 major NCAA universities have FieldTurf in their stadiums, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Oregon, Rutgers, Missouri, Washington, Louisville, West Virginia and Fresno State.
FieldTurf is the result of years of research - evident in the patented FieldTurf infill mix of silica sand and cryogenic rubber and patented layering process that delivers a system which emulates natural grass. Additional benefits are found in improved player safety and reduced maintenance costs.
About The Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL), and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit. The team located to Detroit in 1934 and are the National Football League's fifth oldest franchise. The Detroit Lions most recently made the NFL playoffs in 2011, when they finished with a 10-6 record. In addition to professional football, the Detroit Lions have a very visible and active community relations role in the Detroit area. With a focus on health and wellness and community revitalization, the Lions have contributed $6.2 million through philanthropic efforts since 1991. For more information visit www.Detroitlions.com.
About FieldTurf
FieldTurf is the inventor and world leader in infilled artificial turf with over 4,500 installations in North America. In the NFL, 22 of 32 teams have selected FieldTurf for their game and / or practice facilities. Current NFL teams playing on FieldTurf include; Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis, New England, New York (Jets / Giants), and Seattle. For ten consecutive years, FieldTurf has emerged as the leader among all artificial turf brands in the biennial NFL Players Playing Surfaces Opinion Survey. In the NCAA, such powerhouse football programs as Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Missouri play on FieldTurf.
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.
The installation, which begins today, is scheduled to be completed by late February.
“Over the past 11 seasons, FieldTurf has provided us with a reliable and player-friendly surface to prepare and play,” said Detroit Lions Team President Tom Lewand. “We’re very excited to have FieldTurf upgrade their original surface at Ford Field and look forward to having one of the best and most durable NFL playing fields for years to come.”
“FieldTurf is thrilled to continue our long-standing relationship with the Detroit Lions,” said FieldTurf President Eric Daliere. “We are delighted by the tremendous confidence the entire organization has shown in our company and we are pleased that the Lions are as excited as we are to have FieldTurf Classic HD installed at Ford Field.”
The Lions are one of seven NFL teams to play their home games on FieldTurf, a group that includes the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks. More NFL teams play on FieldTurf than any other synthetic surface. In total, 22 of the NFL’s 32 teams have chosen FieldTurf for their stadiums and/or practices facilities.
FieldTurf emerged as the leader among all artificial turf brands for the 10th consecutive year in the 2010 National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Playing Surfaces Opinion Survey – a survey conducted by the NFLPA ranking the league’s 31 stadium fields. Three out of the league’s top four artificial surfaces were FieldTurf fields.
In addition to NFL fields, more than 100 major NCAA universities have FieldTurf in their stadiums, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Oregon, Rutgers, Missouri, Washington, Louisville, West Virginia and Fresno State.
FieldTurf is the result of years of research - evident in the patented FieldTurf infill mix of silica sand and cryogenic rubber and patented layering process that delivers a system which emulates natural grass. Additional benefits are found in improved player safety and reduced maintenance costs.
About The Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL), and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit. The team located to Detroit in 1934 and are the National Football League's fifth oldest franchise. The Detroit Lions most recently made the NFL playoffs in 2011, when they finished with a 10-6 record. In addition to professional football, the Detroit Lions have a very visible and active community relations role in the Detroit area. With a focus on health and wellness and community revitalization, the Lions have contributed $6.2 million through philanthropic efforts since 1991. For more information visit www.Detroitlions.com.
About FieldTurf
FieldTurf is the inventor and world leader in infilled artificial turf with over 4,500 installations in North America. In the NFL, 22 of 32 teams have selected FieldTurf for their game and / or practice facilities. Current NFL teams playing on FieldTurf include; Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis, New England, New York (Jets / Giants), and Seattle. For ten consecutive years, FieldTurf has emerged as the leader among all artificial turf brands in the biennial NFL Players Playing Surfaces Opinion Survey. In the NCAA, such powerhouse football programs as Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Missouri play on FieldTurf.
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.
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www.fieldturf.com
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