CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 14, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Two of the most-used athletic facilities at Coe College will soon receive significant surfacing upgrades, it was jointly announced by Coe College Director of Athletics John Chandler and FieldTurf Tarkett CEO John Gilman . The renovations include a new hardwood flooring 'Performance System' for Eby Fieldhouse; an all-weather 'FieldTurf' system for Clark Field; and a state-of the-art 'Le Monde' track system for one of the 'D' areas at the end of the field. All three surfacing systems are provided by FieldTurf Tarkett.
"We believe that these major enhancements demonstrate Coe's continuing commitment to provide top-quality facilities for its student athletes," commented Director of Athletics John Chandler. "The new FieldTurf will provide a greatly enhanced and durable football and soccer surface that will stand up in all kinds of weather. We are equally enthused about FieldTurf Tarkett's 'Performance System' which will serve basketball players, volleyball players, wrestlers and other Coe students, while giving it a professional look and feel. With the amount of engineering that went into FieldTurf Tarkett's 'Le Monde' track system, we are also very excited about having this new state-of-the-art surface in the 'D' area of Clark Field. These major improvements will provide great benefits to Kohawk student athletes for decades to come."
"The athletic surfaces at Coe College are a perfect example of what FieldTurf Tarkett provides to its clients," stated FieldTurf Tarkett CEO John Gilman . "With our growing track division, our prosperous hardwood flooring line, and our world-renowned turf systems, we have made it easier for our clients to find the highest quality sports surfacing products. As the industry's 'One Stop Shop', our focus is on providing the highest quality sports surfacing systems in the industry along with unmatched after sales service. Our clients can always depend on the highest level of service and professionalism from the FieldTurf Tarkett family."
Both indoor and outdoor athletic facilities are heavily utilized at Coe College. Approximately 40 percent of Coe College students participate in varsity athletics and more than 90 percent are involved in intramurals. The Eby gymnasium is constantly used to accommodate the school's athletic and recreational needs. The 'Performance System' developed by FieldTurf Tarkett provides excellent playing characteristics for any facility that requires a surface with superior shock absorption and consistent ball rebound. This high performance flooring system will be a welcomed change from Eby gymnasium's existing floor which dates back to the 1970s.
The 'Le Monde' track system selected by Coe College was designed by a remarkable team of engineers. This system delivers the perfect amount of energy restitution and energy absorption while providing a consistent response and a top layer that features an aggressive texture for unparalleled traction. Typically, the 'D' area where the 'Le Monde' product will be installed is used for events such as the high jump, the long jump and the pole vault. Having an extremely durable and athlete-friendly product in place will benefit Coe College athletics tremendously.
All of Coe College's athletic fields are in high demand during the fall and spring athletic seasons. As a result, Clark Field will be outfitted with the industry's premier turf system, FieldTurf Duraspine. This will be the ideal solution for Coe College and its athletes and it has proven to be the perfect solution for the New England Patriots along with numerous players and coaches from NCAA D-1 schools who have expressed their amazement with this system. The Duraspine monofilament fiber features a durable "spine" which runs vertically through the center of each fiber. The spine gives each fiber unmatched "memory" and thus resistance to matting. This system also enhances ball-roll properties, bio-mechanics and aesthetics while featuring FieldTurf's patented infill, a proven success in over 2000 installations worldwide.
FieldTurf Tarkett, head-quartered in North America, is the largest entity in the sports surfacing industry. As a division of Tarkett, the worldwide leader in commercial flooring with $2.5 billion in annual sales, FieldTurf Tarkett brings unprecedented financial, technical and manufacturing resources to sports surfacing clients around the globe. In addition to its world-renowned FieldTurf brand, FieldTurf Tarkett provides an equally impressive line that includes basketball, volleyball and gymnasium flooring, squash and racquetball courts, floor protection and covering systems, weight room flooring, indoor and outdoor running tracks, playground surfacing, and a complete range of tennis and golf surfaces. For more information, please visit www.fieldturftarkett.com