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Speizio Stowers named Business Director of Sporturf™

Dalton, GA December 1st  – Controlled Products Vice President of Sales and Marketing Kevin Barker is pleased to announce that Speizio Stowers has joined Controlled Products as Business Director for Sporturf™.  “Speizio’s leadership and management qualities are a welcome addition to the Sporturf™ team,” said Barker. Speizio is a seasoned sales executive that has a proven track record of building successful and accomplished teams. He has held senior roles with national branded companies and forged excellent relationships with customers across North America. Speizio’s passion for building and developing teams is a winning combination we are excited to have.

Barker went on to say “As a sales professional with over 25 years of sales and sales leadership experience Speizio will effectively lead his team with the discipline he brings to the table. His lifelong involvement in developing dealers and building relationships, will be key to building onto the success we have enjoyed with the growth of the Sporturf™ brand said Barker.

Speizio will be working managing and growing his team who will be directly involved with Dealers, Architects and End Users every day.  His experience in each of these channels is something that today’s market demands. Sporturf’s market position is immediately elevated by this appointment.

Speizio earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel. He is involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Atlanta Area Citadel Club, The Presidential Advisory Committee and a Lifetime Member of the Association of Citadel Men. He will reside in Georgia and be responsible for building all sales for Sporturf™.

About Controlled Products and Sporturf™:

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Controlled Products (www.cpturf.com) produces the highest quality synthetic turf in the industry for every possible application. Sustainability, innovation, research, the ability to customize deliverables and the use of advanced, state-of-the art technology are key priorities for the organization. Established in 1989, Controlled Products is an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 company. As a founding member of the Synthetic Turf Council (STC), and a STC Certified Manufacturer/Supplier, their expertise is unmatched in the industry. Their synthetic turf products are currently in use in thousands of athletic fields, playgrounds, landscape projects, golf courses and indoor sport facilities throughout the world.

 

Sporturf™ is leading the way in the synthetic turf industry with Game Ready, an entire new product line up that allows owners, coaches and players to focus  on the training, speed of the game and safety, all the things that matter. Game Ready is a no-nonsense product that was developed with all the performance characteristics players, coaches and owners demand. Game Ready is designed to provide facilities a premium and hassle free solution.  The product installs in days and has no infill requirements making the product sand and rubber free.

 

Controlled Products is the parent company of Sporturf™  (www.sporturf.com) which supplies large athletic facility customers and sells and installs athletic fields through preferred partners;  Synthetic Turf International™ (www.synthetic-turf.com),  whose network of distributors installs synthetic turf for golf, landscape, playground, pet turf and indoor sporting facilities;  GrassTex™ (www.grass-tex.com), which distributes products through retailers, carpet stores and rock yards; Purchase Green™ (www.purchasegreen.com ), is a national distribution franchises business that has over 30 offices in North America. CP Turf (www.cpturf.com) ), manufacturer of private label brands for dealers and resellers and Aqua-Fab, designer of custom logos and images for synthetic turf projects. To learn more, visit www.cpturf.com, call (800) 562-4492 or contact the company at Controlled Products, LLC, 200 Howell Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30721

Sporturf™ Partners With Major Arena Soccer League

Sporturf™ and Sporturf International are pleased to announce our newest partnership with the Major Arena Soccer League becoming  the official turf provider of the MASL. “We are thrilled to provide the MASL with most advanced indoor artificial turf system available. The indoor product FastGrass™ allows athletes to showcase their skills without worrying about the surface they are playing on” said Kevin Barker Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

The MASL wanted a quality product and brand that they knew would be durable and high quality, which is why they chose Sporturf™ and Sporturf International as their official provider. In fact, the MASL includes many fields that already have Sporturf™ FastGrass™ product on it, Including Milwaukee Wave, San Diego Sockers,  Ontario Fury, Mississauga MetroStars, Upcoming: Kansas City Comets, and Dallas Sidekicks.

According to Joshua Schaub, MASL Commissioner, “As the highest level of arena soccer in the world, the playing surface is vitally important to the very nature of our game. As the MASL continues to grow, we are excited to have Sporturf as our preferred partner.”

Sporturf International President agreed stating, “I’m very excited that Sporturf International has been selected as the official Turf supplier for the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) and that we are able to continue producing and installing great fields for the league’s teams and its subsidiaries. We are very much looking forward to a long and lasting partnership and we wish the league long lasting and continued success.”

The 2017-2018 MASL season marks the second for Joshua Schaub as Commissioner. Prior to his arrival to the MASL, Mr. Schaub was a minor league baseball team owner/CEO, a co-founder of Da Beauty League, an adjunct law school professor (sports law), and an Associate Scout for the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Major Arena Soccer League represents the highest level of professional arena soccer in the world. The MASL features teams across North America, with teams playing coast-to-coast in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The MASL is currently incorporated as a 501(c)6 not for profit corporation formed to promote the business and sport of arena soccer.

About Controlled Products and Sporturf™:

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Controlled Products (www.cpturf.com) produces the highest quality synthetic turf in the industry for every possible application. Sustainability, innovation, research, the ability to customize deliverables and the use of advanced, state-of-the art technology are key priorities for the organization. Established in 1989, Controlled Products is an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 company. As a founding member of the Synthetic Turf Council (STC), and a STC Certified Manufacturer/Supplier, their expertise is unmatched in the industry. Their synthetic turf products are currently in use in thousands of athletic fields, playgrounds, landscape projects, golf courses and indoor sport facilities throughout the world.

 

Sporturf™ is leading the way in the synthetic turf industry with Game Ready, an entirely new product line up that allows owners, coaches and players to focus  on the training, speed of the game and safety, all the things that matter. Game Ready is a no-nonsense product that was developed with all the performance characteristics players, coaches and owners demand. Game Ready is designed to provide facilities a premium and hassle free solution.  The product installs in days and has no infill requirements making the product sand and rubber free.

 

Controlled Products is the parent company of Sporturf™  (www.sporturf.com) which supplies large athletic facility customers and sells and installs athletic fields through preferred partners;  Synthetic Turf International™ (www.synthetic-turf.com),  whose network of distributors installs synthetic turf for golf, landscape, playground, pet turf and indoor sporting facilities;  GrassTex™ (www.grass-tex.com), which distributes products through retailers, carpet stores and rock yards; Grass Turf Mills (www.grassturfmills.com), manufacturer of private label brands for dealers and resellers and Aqua-Fab, designer of custom logos and images for synthetic turf projects. To learn more, visit www.cpturf.com, call (800) 562-4492 or contact the company at Controlled Products, LLC, 200 Howell Drive, Dalton, Georgia 30721

Sporturf™ Partnership with the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

Kevin Barker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, is pleased to announce that Sporturf™, the leading manufacturer of synthetic turf, has elected to renew its partnership and position as the exclusive provider for synthetic turf surfaces for the Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta.


“Continuing to be part of such a fantastic attraction is something we take a lot of pride in. The last four years have been very exciting, and we are blessed to continue our partnership with the College Football Hall of Fame. All parties involved have worked very hard to make sure fans get to experience the best in the industry” explains Barker. “We are looking forward to the next 4 years with the College Football Hall of Fame as millions of fans get to enjoy the state-of-the-art facility.”

The state of the art Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame facility features historic and contemporary artifacts, interactive multimedia displays, children’s activities, a theater featuring an originally produced 4K ultrahigh-definition film on the history and excitement of college football, meeting facilities, and special event spaces. The Hall includes a 45-yard replica football field where the Sporturf™ product and updated logo is featured.

“When deciding on turf for the indoor playing field at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, we were immediately impressed with the quality of the Sporturf product and service, their ISO certification and longevity in the business. We were not only seeking a turf solution, but a long-term partnership,” said Kimberly Beaudin, VP of Sales and Marketing for the Hall of Fame. “Four years later, we are proud to renew that partnership for an additional 5 years. Along with all the initial benefits, the enhanced agreement includes a new feature, the “Turf Tough” play of the week and an expanded relationship with Hall of Famers.”

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All-Star Team Grows; Matt Riggs named Business Director of Sporturf™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dalton, GA September 9th – Controlled Products Vice President of Sales and Marketing Kevin Barker is pleased to announce that Matt Riggs has joined Controlled Products as Business Director for Sporturf™.  “I am excited to have Matt join Controlled Products. He brings exceptional leadership, experience and market knowledge to our Sporturf™ team,”

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Sporturf™ completes Lassiter High School Artificial Turf Field with Lutzie 43

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dalton, GA August 14th – Controlled Products Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Kevin Barker, announced that Sporturf™ has just completed the new Lassiter High School Football Field installation.  “I am pleased to announce that Sporturf just completed the replacement of the Lassiter High field in Marietta, Georgia. The new Lutzie 43 Field is a symbol of excellence and dedication to which Lassiter and its athletes are committed. The school and Lutzie Foundation were able to partner together to fund the project and deliver a new state of the art Sporturf Powerhouse field”.

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All-Star Team Grows; Matt Riggs named Business Director of Sporturf™

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dalton, GA September 9th – Controlled Products Vice President of Sales and Marketing Kevin Barker is pleased to announce that Matt Riggs has joined Controlled Products as Business Director for Sporturf™.  “I am excited to have Matt join Controlled Products. He brings exceptional leadership, experience and market knowledge to our Sporturf™ team,”

Download the full press release here (PDF)

College Football Hall of Fame and Sporturf Announcement

College Football Hall of Fame and Sporturf Announcement

Sporturf™ becomes official turf supplier for College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience

Dalton, Georgia. August, 7th – Kevin Barker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, is pleased to announce that Sporturf™, the leading manufacturer of synthetic turf, is now the exclusive provider for synthetic turf surfaces for the new College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience opening August 23rd in downtown Atlanta.

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