TriActive Offers Eco-Friendly Fitness
Throughout the nation, TriActive fitness zones, walking trails, outdoor gyms and other exercise areas provide high-quality, durable outdoor exercise products are installed at parks, schools, university campuses, organizations, communities, hospitals, recreational areas, corporations, hotels and even cruise ships.
True Fitness Restructures, Consolidates
TRUE Fitness, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium fitness products, announced a plan to restructure and consolidate its plant operations.
Playworld Systems Names COO
Playworld Systems Inc. announced that Steven Malriat has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. For the past three years Mr. Malriat held the position of Chief Financial Officer within the company.
Clorox Offers Weapon Against MRSA
While MRSA has been an issue in healthcare settings for years, CA-MRSA outbreaks in the community have been on the rise, with the greatest risk in community settings such as fitness clubs, in sports teams, at schools and daycare centers.
Experts Assert Synthetic Turf Safety
GeneralSports Venue LLC (GSV), exclusive U.S. licensee of AstroTurf branded products, in collaboration with a panel of highly respected toxicologists, epidemiologists and chemical fiber engineers from across the country, presented scientific data and test results that confirm the safety of synthetic sports turf.
Green Plants Web Site Opens
The international educational campaign, Green Plants for Green Buildings (GPGB) issued an announcement today that the e-commerce 'Products' portion of their Web site is operational and ready to fulfill orders for marketing pieces focusing on the essential benefits of interior plants.
Surface Turns Parking to Playground
The David C. Hayes Sport Court Recreation Area is now in full play at the Irvin Deutscher Family YMCA in Pleasant Hill, Calif. Visit any day or evening and you'll see a court filled with engaged and very spirited youth and teens involved in healthy and wholesome activities that range from volleyball, basketball and the very popular pickleball.
Standard Golf Offers Marking System
With the introduction of the EasyMark System, Standard Golf Company brings ease and flexibility to placing a flagstick virtually anywhere on a golf course without having to a cut a cup hole.
Architect, KaBoom Work on "Free Play"
Architect David Rockwell of Rockwell Group and KaBOOM!, a national not-for-profit dedicated to bringing play back into the lives of children, announced a partnership to develop and implement a new generation of play spaces across the United States, based on the play value concepts of Imagination Playground (www.imaginationplayground.org), the Rockwell Group’s design for a playground in lower Manhattan.
Kwik-Covers Opens West Coast Warehouse
Kwik-Covers announced the opening of their west coast warehouse.
EZ Dock Launches Next-Generation Lift
Just launched in time for summer, EZ Dock introduced the patent pending EZ Port MAX. “The all new EZ Port MAX is the next generation in personal watercraft lifts from the leader in PWC lifts, EZ Dock” said Dan Guthrie, president of EZ Dock.
Paramount Introduces New Trainer
Paramount Fitness Corp., a world leader in advanced performance commercial fitness equipment, introduced the versatile new dual weight stack Paramount PFT-200A Functional Trainer for fitness training, sports-specific conditioning and rehabilitation.
Big Ass Fans Offers New Solution
The new Pivot from Big Ass Fans is a functional, flexible solution for mezzanines, narrow aisle ways, around ceiling obstructions and in confined workspaces.
Lincoln Recognizes Regional Managers
Lincoln Equipment Inc. of Concord, Calif., has recognized two of their regional sales managers for their length of service to the company.
'Topping Off' Ceremony at Richmond Oval
Cannon Design, an internationally recognized design firm, recently participated in the “topping off” ceremony for the Richmond Oval, signature venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler.
Exterra Rider Sweeper Minimizes Dust
The enclosed-cab Exterra rider sweeper from Advance features an integrated dust-suppression system that minimizes dust at the side brooms to create an extra-wide, 77-inch, dust-controlled sweeping path.
Kompan Chosen to Build Kansas Playground
On the evening of May 4, 2007, the 1,500 citizens of Greensburg, Kan., spent a night in fear as they listened to the howling winds of an F-5 twister tear through their town. Several people were killed during this tragic event and roughly ninety-five percent of the entire town was leveled leaving nearly all of the town’s residents homeless.
Platime Introduces Little Footprints
Attracting the entire family has never been so easy and affordable. PLAYTIME introduces Little Footprints, a concept that delivers the benefits of a soft sculpted foam play area to small shopping centers around the world.
Treehouse Enhances Waterpark
Continuing to build upon SCS Interactive’s long-standing relationship with Great Wolf Resorts Inc., SCS Interactive has provided a dramatic iconic attraction for Great Wolf Resort’s newest resort waterpark in Grand Mound, Wash.
S.R. Smith Promotes Two Employees
S.R. Smith has promoted Patrick Smith and Jason Weisenfluh to regional sales directors for the eastern and western United States, respectively.
Sportwall Strengthens Sales Force
Sportwall International Inc. announced the
appointment of Michael Severance and Stephen Landis as its newest Territory Sales
Managers in the Eastern Seaboard.
Kubota Encourages Safety
While focusing on tractor and equipment safety is a year-round priority, Kubota Tractor Corporation is tapping into the National Safety Council’s (NSC) annual celebration of National Safety Month in June to bring added attention to tractor and equipment safety.
XerGames a Hit in Utica Schools
XerGames Technology Inc. announced
the sale of three more Sportwall exergame systems to the Utica City School District. The District installed systems in five schools in December 2007 and has now provided three more of its schools with these versatile multi-station systems that allow one instructor to work with up to 32 participants, individually or in teams.
Pool and Spa Adhesive Offers Flexibility
Pool and Spa Adhesive from Extreme Adhesives, Inc. the manufacturer and distributor of high performance product assembly adhesives worldwide, is gaining a broad fan base for its ease of application, flexibility and convenience.
Connor Sport Court at NCAA Volleyball
When the NCAA's National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championships got under way at the University of California, Irvine, on May 1-3, they were be played on high performance Response indoor flooring surfaces provided by Connor Sport Court International.
Church Adds Gym Space with Taraflex
Members of the Bent Tree Bible Fellowship Church are not the only ones reaping the benefit of their high-performance sports floor. The brand-new 16,000-square-foot gym and multipurpose space welcomes members of the community for volleyball tournaments and recreational and league basketball games and practices.
Cannon Appoints Coyle to Associate
Cannon Design, a nationally ranked architectural, engineering and planning firm, announced that Joseph Lee Coyle, AIA, LEED AP, has been appointed to the position of Associate Principal.
Cranston Rewarded for Green Playground
BigToys Inc., locally represented by J.P. LaRue, Inc. since 1991, recently presented the City of Cranston and Mayor Michael Napolitano the 2007 National Green Playground Award, which is the commercial playground industry’s only award for excellence in environmental design.
Older Adults, Teens Jump into Fitness
Members of Beaver County YMCA in New Brighton, Pa., are engaging in a new, less intimidating way to exercise thanks to the ‘Just for You’ program geared specifically toward fitness novices. This unique fitness space designed with Life Fitness Circuit Series equipment is in high demand as the number of “Just for You” classes at this 10,000-plus member facility quadrupled in a single month.
Taraflex Makes International Appearances
International and national standards-setting sports associations and organizations designate Gerflor’s Taraflex Sports Flooring as the preferred surface for their prestigious tournaments. Taraflex floors are the official courts for high-profile tennis, volleyball, team handball, basketball, floorball, table tennis and badminton events worldwide.
Landscape Structures Offers Greener Play
Landscape Structures Inc., a manufacturer of playground equipment for elementary schools and city parks, announced that it has entered into
a partnership with American Forests, the nation’s oldest nonprofit citizens’ conservation
organization, to actively offset the carbon dioxide produced in the manufacturing of each of its playsystems.
Green Initiative Delivers for Playworld
As a recently certified ISO 14001 company, Playworld Systems Inc. has demonstrated measurable results against its commitment to eliminating waste and redefining its operation in order to become more enviromentally responsible.
Pilates Company Solves Space Challenges
Balanced Body demonstrated how studios and clubs can provide full-body Pilates workouts in as little as 200 square feet of space.
Body Bar Director Completes Challenge
Body Bar Systems Inc., a premier fitness company specializing in products and educational tools for fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, announced that its managing director has completed his three-month commitment to increase his fitness and decrease his body fat percentage, focusing on a sensible diet and using Body Bar Systems’ products.
Portable Soccer Goal Safe and Convenient
IGoal, the new, innovative and portable inflatable goal system sweeping the European soccer landscape, has begun winning the hearts of coaches and players throughout the United States and Canada according to Hans Bos, President of Igoal USA and Canada.
Voice of Play Initiative Wins Award
The International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) has been honored for its work on behalf of children and playtime. IPEMA’s Voice of Play initiative received the Joe L. Frost Play Advocacy Award, a national award given to organizations that display excellence in promoting the benefits and importance of play.
YMCAs Improve Productivity with Kronos
From cities to suburbs, YMCAs serve more than 20.2 million people across the country each year from 2,663 U.S. locations. Controlling overtime, handling complex shift differentials and tackling multiple jobs across geographically dispersed sites are all challenges that the non-profit giant faces every day. Increasingly, metro-area YMCAs are turning to Kronos to effectively combat these issues, and continue to serve their publics as efficiently as possible.
Staging Concept Adds NCAA Seating
Thanks to a new NCAA-approved seating configuration with custom seating riser installations from Staging Concepts Inc., thousands of additional fans were able to attend the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
ShoreMaster Introduces Dock Warranty
Waterfront equipment manufacturer ShoreMaster will offer the marina industry’s first “maintenance-free” warranty on a commercial dock system. Under this new warranty, ShoreMaster guarantees that the manufacturer’s patented Rixo floating concrete docks’ post-tensioned connection systems will require no maintenance for five years.
GameTime Promotes Reforestation Effort
GameTime understands the importance of trees to our environment. Trees absorb carbon dioxide through the process of photosynthesis and put oxygen back into our environment. Did you know that a single tree, in a lifespan of 70-100 years, will absorb approximately 1.3 tons of carbon dioxide?
S.R. Smith Adds to Sales Team
Bryan Rott and Hilary Winfield are the most recent additions to the S.R. Smith sales and marketing team. Rott has been hired as the Northwest regional sales representative and Winfield as the channel marketing manager.
GameTime Aids Reforestation Effort
GameTime understands the importance of trees to our environment. Trees absorb carbon dioxide through the process of photosynthesis and put oxygen back into our environment. Did you know that a single tree, in a lifespan of 70 to 100 years, will absorb approximately 1.3 tons of carbon dioxide?
New Lockers Ideal for Wet Applications
Penco Products, Inc., a perennial leader in the steel locker and shelving industries, has introduced a new line of high density polyethylene (HDPE) solid plastic lockers for use in wet area, recreational, outdoor, medical and educational applications.
WaterRower Launches Green Initiative
WaterRower US, a New England-based designer and manufacturer of patented commercial and residential fitness rowers, announced the launch of “Lean, Green, and Made In America,” a pilot program to promote its American-made products while improving the health and conservation efforts of its employees and retail partners.
Polar, NESTA Offer Training Cert
Polar, a leader in heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment technology, announced a partnership with the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), to create an enhanced personal training certification, integrating cardiovascular education and heart rate monitor technology into NESTA’s Personal Fitness Trainer 2.0 certification program.
New Orleans Gets Evos Playsystem
The first custom Evos playsystem opened in February to much fanfare. The yellow Evos, with ball connectors resembling basketballs, was the first playstructure installed as part of the LeBron James Family Foundation initiative to build innovative and safe playgrounds.
MYE Adds Wireless Receiver to Cardio
MYE Entertainment introduced the new integrated MYE Wireless Receiver option for Star Trac E Series cardio equipment.
VersaFit Log Offers Strength Training
For athletes and trainers looking for a new, challenging way to strength-train, Power Systems introduces the VersaFit Log, a weighted bag with multiple handles and straps for incorporating into training exercises.
New Ball Provides Massage Effect
With hundreds of nodules covering its surface, the new Therapy VersaBall from Power Systems gives a therapeutic massage-like effect when performing various exercises.
Landscape Structures Brings Gym Outside
Landscape Structures Inc. introduced the HealthBeat Outdoor Fitness System. HealthBeat uses the latest exercise methodologies to provide a tailored workout for teens and adults of all fitness levels.
Ecore Publishes PlayGuard LEED Guide
ECORE International, the manufacturer of PlayGuard playground safety surfacing, has introduced a new guide that explains how PlayGuard can contribute to obtaining Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits, a design guideline and certification tool for architects and designers seeking to develop high-performance, sustainable buildings.
Community on Track with Coach Carter
Community takes first place in this innovative audio rig built by Massachusetts based Balanced Input. The brainchild of B.I. owner, Mark Waker and Phillips Academy Andover AV Director, Michael Crouse, the cart, used for Track and Field events features four R.5 all-weather loudspeakers in two vertical lines.
Tool Crib Keeps Track of Equipment
The Penco Smart Tool Crib system permits authorized employees to log into the system using their existing ID cards and to select specific tools or equipment from compartments identified on a flat panel monitor.
La Mirada Makes a Splash
Splash! at La Mirada Regional Aquatic Center in Los Angeles, Calif., features an exciting Caribbean pirate adventure from Whitewater West Industries creating family fun and fitness for participants of all ages.
Boundless Playgrounds Announces CEO
Frederick A. Leone, a seasoned corporate executive with a wealth of experience in finance, law and community outreach was recently named Boundless Playgrounds’ Chief Executive Officer, announced Steve Shaw, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Hydro Systems Launches Cleaning Solution
Hydro Systems Co., a manufacturer of proportioning, dosing and dispensing systems for concentrated chemicals, and an industry leader in automatic/touch-free cleaning systems for daily cleaning applications, has recently announced the launch of the ICS 8900, the latest in its line of mobile integrated cleaning systems and the best-in-class solution for touch-free restroom cleaning.
Smoky Mountain Complex Goes Full Court
Before opening the Smoky Mountain Sports Complex in Elizabethton, Tenn., owner Fred Gause knew there was a need for a large-scale, professionally equipped and operated basketball facility in the region.
Bobcat Introduces New Compact Tractors
Bobcat Company, a leader in compact equipment for the past 50 years, introduces a new line of compact tractors. These tractors are designed to help farmers, ranchers, commercial landscapers, groundskeepers, homeowners with acreage and other users tackle a variety of tasks.
Landscape Structures Names President
Landscape Structures Inc., a leading global commercial playground manufacturer, located in Delano, Minn., has named Pat Faust new president of the company. Faust succeeds previous president and co-founder Barb King, who passed away March 4, 2008, from cancer.
Astroturf Selected by U.S. Communities
GeneralSports Venue (GSV), the exclusive U.S. licensee of the AstroTurf brand, has been awarded the Synthetic Turf & Other Athletic Surfaces contract by U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance.
Community Adds to iBOX Family
Community Professional Loudspeakers has introduced the newest addition to its
acclaimed iBOX line of professional installation loudspeakers.
Playworld Awards Grant to School Dist.
Playworld Systems Inc. announced the recipient of the first ever NEOS Grant program. The recipient, Scottsdale Public School District in Arizona, will receive a new NEOS, bringing electronic gaming to their outdoor playspace.
Fitness Anywhere Unveils Anchor Solution
Fitness Anywhere Inc., the company responsible for pioneering Suspension Training and establishing it as one of the most practical and effective functional fitness methods available, has unveiled a line of versatile anchoring solutions for its popular line of TRX Suspension Trainer products.
PoolOptix Enters Field Testing Phase
PoolOptix, the world’s first surveillance security system for swimming pool environments, has begun field testing and is set for release in mid-2008.
Doing Things Right an EcoPlay Tradition
Furthering a commitment to environmental stewardship, Safeplay Systems has replaced its traditional in-print paper catalog in favor of a more environmentally-friendly online catalog.
Neely Joins Community as Development Mgr
Community Professional Loudspeakers has announced the appointment of Ron Neely to the position of Development Manager.
Making the Shade Partnership Expands
Making the Shade expanded to Bacon County, marking another benchmark for the successful partnerships formed with Georgia Forestry Commission, Milliken & Company and local schools.
No Fault, Lebron James Build Rec Outlet
No Fault, a longstanding Louisiana-based sport and safety surfacing company, began installing its signature poured in place playground surface, No Fault Safety Surface, for the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) at the St. Bernard Center in the 7th Ward of New Orleans.
Smoky Mountain Complex Goes Full Court
Before opening the Smoky Mountain Sports Complex in Elizabethton, Tenn., owner Fred Gause knew there was a need for a large-scale, professionally equipped and operated basketball facility in the region.
Apollo Sunguard Receives AAD Award
Apollo Sunguard has been awarded the prestigious Gold Triangle Award from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The Academy bestows the Gold Triangle Award to recognize and honor outstanding sun safety products and commitment to sun safety.
Crunch Takes TRX Trainer to Masses
Fitness Anywhere Inc., pioneers of Suspension Training, have collaborated with group exercise innovators at Crunch to deliver BodyWeb - their latest attraction for members seeking fun, new, challenging workout routines that will keep them coming back for more.
Dartmouth Kicks Off New Soccer Field
Hanover, New Hampshire's Dartmouth College recently gained a new addition to its sprawling sports facilities with the completion of a new competition soccer field in the Chase Athletic Field complex. The 1,600-seat venue is outfitted with an audio system designed by Cavanaugh Tocci Associates (CTA) and installed by Burlington, Vermont-based Advance System Design (ASD).
CHG Offers Antimicrobial Ice Scoop
Recent publicized reports have documented that improper hand washing, food handling and equipment maintenance are to blame for high levels of coliform bacteria in ice served in restaurants and cafeterias—in some cases, toilet water was even found to be significantly cleaner.
Wago Assists in Managing Energy Costs
WAGO Corp.’s new, 750-493 3-Phase Power Measurement Module integrates comprehensive monitoring of a power supply network with the connectivity of an I/O system.
Body Bar Systems Director to Get Fit
Body Bar Systems Inc., a premier fitness company specializing in products and educational tools for fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, announced that its managing director has made a three-month commitment to increase his fitness and decrease his body fat percentage, focusing on a sensible diet and using Body Bar Systems’ products.
Signature, ESI Announce Alliance
Signature Control Systems Inc. announced
that the company has entered into a strategic alliance with ESI – Environmental Sensors Inc. (ESI) of Canada to develop various proprietary sensor probe technologies for the global Golf, Sports Turf and Commercial Turf markets.
New Parks & Rec Software Introduced
SportsMan SQL combines leading-edge technology with years of customer-driven enhancements. In response to customer demand, Peak is proud to introduce SportsMan SQL, the industry standard for the Parks and Recreation industry.
Quabaug Introduces Rubber Tiles
Quabaug Corp. of North Brookfield, Mass., has announced the introduction of QuaBoing Resilient Rubber Tiles.
Penn State Selects Gameday Grass
GeneralSports Venue, exclusive U.S. licensee of AstroTurf-branded products, announced the completion of three new innovative GameDay Grass 3D synthetic turf playing fields at Penn State University.
Onset Paper Looks at Green Roofs
Onset Computer Corp., the “HOBO” data logger company, announced a free, white paper titled, "Monitoring Green Roof Performance with Weather Stations."
Legend Fitness to Sponsor THSCA
Legend Fitness announced the company’s first-ever sponsorship of the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA), headquartered in San Marcos, Texas. Legend Fitness has joined the prominent Coaches Association as a “Silver Sponsor” for the 2008-2009 school year.
Profile Golf Helps Manage Bicarbonates
Profile Golf has introduced ProPlus Aqua-pHix, a proprietary blend of chelated, buffered acid with a pH < 1.0 which is designed to effectively manage hard water and highly alkaline soil. Research proves that Aqua-pHix is safe for people, equipment and turf, and it is more effective and more economical than any other spray acidifier available.
PoolOptix Hires Three Team Members
PoolOptix, a division of S.R. Smith, has expanded by hiring Robert Hawkins, Scot Newport and Jason Weisenfluh.
UC Berkeley Gets Innovative Field
Walker Parking Consultants, a recognized leader in parking structure design and consulting, together with Overaa Construction, announced the completion of the Underhill Parking Facility and Playing Field at the University of California, Berkeley.
Sport Court Built on New Dehli Rooftop
At the American Embassy School in New Dehli, the administrators had a problem: how to provide a safe place for students to conduct athletic activities. They found the solution in Connor Sport Court International’s (CSCI) Sport Court Power Game sport surfacing by installing it on the roof of the school.
Nike, ECORE Partner to Reuse Shoes
ECORE International has built a thriving business developing innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle rubber. So when the opportunity presented itself to work with the Nike Corp. through its Nike Grind recycling program, the company leapt in with both feet! The Nike Grind program is a unique combination of recycling, innovation, sports and community give-back.
KKE's Burt Becomes Licensed Architect
KKE Architects’ designer Nathan Burt passed all nine divisions of the Architect Registration Examination. The exam assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills and abilities to provide various services required in the practice of architecture.
L&M Adds Director of Marketing
As the new Director of Marketing and Sales Support, Peter Wagner will bring nearly a decade of experience in the polished concrete industry to Omaha, Nebraska-based L&M Construction Chemicals (L&M).
Arrowhead Adventure Golf to Open
Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) completed installation of Arrowhead Adventure Golf, an 18-hole, adventure-style miniature golf course, at Indian Trails Campground in
Pardeeville, Wis., in June 2007, according to Ron Romens, president of Commercial Recreation Specialists. CRS provided site assessment, design and installation services, utilizing their specialized miniature golf
installation team.
