ORADELL, N.J., July 9, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- One of the first schools in the U.S. to install FieldTurf on campus and the first school to go with FieldTurf in the Northeast has opted to resurface its field with the latest and greatest version of the world's most trusted turf system after 10 years of continuous use on its first field. The new field will feature FieldTurf's industry-best polyethylene monofilament fibers along with inlaid game lines and markings -- something Bergen's first field did not have. This will eliminate the need for painting the field.
The technology behind FieldTurf has changed quite a bit since Bergen purchased their first FieldTurf field in 1998. The monofilament fibers are a big upgrade to the older slit-film technology. The installation methods, maintenance techniques, and ability to inlay field markings have contributed to FieldTurf's innovative and customer-oriented reputation in the industry.
After numerous high school games, many state championships and non-sporting events, the older slit-film FieldTurf system that Bergen purchased in 1998 lasted 10 years and did not lose any performance characteristics along the way -- a true testament to the system's durability and a sign of how the new and improved field will exceed expectations.
"We were very satisfied with our first FieldTurf system and we are looking forward to using their new and improved product," said Bergen Catholic President Brother Murphy. "It is an environmentally safe product that allows us to save drastically on water, and eliminates the use of chemicals that are needed on natural grass fields. FieldTurf obviously spends a lot of time on R&D as their newest product that will be installed on our field is expected to last even longer than the previous field which we had. We are also pleased with the attention that FieldTurf pays to concerns of the customer. They worked with us in a real partnership to complete this project to everyone's satisfaction."
"It is extremely gratifying for us to be able to work with Bergen Catholic again after they put their faith in our product during our early years, said FieldTurf Tarkett CEO Joe Fields. "We manufacture and install safe and environmentally beneficial fields to all of our clients. Bergen will notice the advancements we have made to our FieldTurf system and they can look forward to many more years of hosting important events without having to worry about wear and tear and loss of performance. We are proud that Bergen Catholic continues to be a big FieldTurf supporter."
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