Synthetic Turf Council

Welcome to the Synthetic Turf Council! We are thrilled to introduce our newest full members:

Fairway Turf & Artificial Grass LLC - Landscape and Recreation Installer
Paradise Greens - Landscape and Recreation Installer
Superior Turf Supply - Component Manufacturer & Supplier

The STC proudly represents a wide array of synthetic turf businesses, including builders and installers, landscape architects and civil engineers, material manufacturers and suppliers, and specialty service companies. Together, we are dedicated to inspiring and connecting healthier communities through innovative synthetic turf spaces. As the only trade association that leads, educates, and advocates for the synthetic turf industry, the STC is committed to supporting our members and promoting the growth and success of our field.

Learn more about our membership categories and the benefits of joining at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/membership

Synthetic Turf Council is excited to announce two new presentation formats at the 2024 STC Annual Conference: poster sessions and rapid podiums! Participants create posters and/or a rapid succession of presentations to summarize a project, case study or body of research focused on a range of specialty topics.

Poster sessions remain prominently displayed throughout the conference. Rapid podium sessions are concise presentations up to 10 minutes per selected speaker and take place during the general session.

The deadline to submit an abstract is Monday, August 5, 2024. Learn more at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/Call_for_Abstracts.

Welcome to the Synthetic Turf Council! We are proud to announce our newest full members:

Synlawn Chicago - Landscape and Recreation Installer
SYNLawn Idaho - Landscape and Recreation Installer
Turf Etc. DBA SYNLawn Kansas City - Landscape and Recreation Installer

STC represents synthetic turf businesses, including builders and installers, landscape architects and civil engineers, material manufacturers and suppliers and specialty service companies – working together to inspire and connect healthier communities through synthetic turf spaces. The is the only trade association leads, educates and advocates for the industry. Learn more about membership categories and benefits at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/page/membership.

Welcome to the Synthetic Turf Council! We are proud to announce our newest full members:

Forever Green Artificial Grass LLC - Landscape and Recreation Installer
SYNLawn El Paso - Landscape and Recreation Installer
TurfScapes of New Mexico LLC - Landscape and Recreation Installer

The STC represents a diverse range of synthetic turf businesses, including builders and installers, landscape architects and civil engineers, material manufacturers and suppliers, and specialty service companies. Together, we strive to inspire and connect healthier communities through innovative synthetic turf spaces. As the sole trade association dedicated to the synthetic turf industry, the STC leads, educates, and advocates on behalf of its members. Learn more about membership categories and benefits at www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/membership.

Give a warm welcome to the newest full members of the Synthetic Turf Council!

SYNLawn Texas - Landscape and Recreation Installer
Joseph Anthony Landscape - Builder & Installer - Sports Fields, Sub-Base
AirField Systems, LLC. - Component/Material Manufacturer & Supplier

STC represents synthetic turf businesses, including builders and installers, landscape architects and civil engineers, material manufacturers and suppliers and specialty service companies – working together to inspire and connect healthier communities through synthetic turf spaces. The is the only trade association leads, educates and advocates for the industry. Learn more about membership categories and benefits at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/member_benefits.

2025 advertising space is available! 📰 Introducing the new technical guidelines from the Synthetic Turf Council which will be distributed electronically to thousands of industry professionals throughout the year. Showcase your company products and services in our guidelines by placing an ad with STC today!

The deadline to advertise in our new Suggested Guidelines for the Essential Elements of Synthetic Turf Systems is July 31st. Learn more at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/page/advertise.

Ready to take your synthetic turf career to new heights? The CSTI certification program is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the landscape synthetic turf industry. Don't wait any longer – apply today or by no later than June 17, 2024. Start your application at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/mpage/application.

Visit our NEW annual conference website to register for the 2024 STC Annual Conference, October 28-30 in Phoenix, Arizona! With a shared vision of sustainability, we will reorient our toughest challenges into our greatest opportunities. Early bird rates end August 31, 2024.

This year's theme is Trade Winds: Navigating Market Shifts. Join us as we navigate changing market trends, disruptions and shifts within the synthetic turf industry. Register today at https://web.cvent.com/event/e9cca4c5-55b3-474c-918b-752c9e0aa944/summary.

Hiring in a candidate driven market is tough. As an employer, it can be difficult to find the right talent. The STC Career Center is the best source to look for highly-qualified professionals in your industry, making sure that you're spending your recruiting dollars on the right resources.

With the Career Center's pay-per-use Bank, you'll be able to search through anonymous resumes before you pay anything. Browse and contact candidates for free. Pay only when the candidate accepts your invite. Start searching resumes now at https://syntheticturfcouncil.careerwebsite.com/employer/resumes/results/.

Elevate your synthetic turf career to new heights by earning your Certified Synthetic Turf Installer (CSTI) credential! Show your clientele your enhanced business professionalism, show the industry that you promote installation best practices, and show the world that you promote industry advocacy. Applications open June 1-17. Learn more at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/mpage/application.

Give a warm welcome to the newest full members of the !

Specialty Turf Supply- Builder & Installer - Sports Fields, Sub-Base
SPRINTURF - Builder & Installer - Sports Fields, Sub-Base
William Barnet and Son, LLC - Component/Material Manufacturer & Supplier

STC represents synthetic turf businesses, including builders and installers, landscape architects and civil engineers, material manufacturers and suppliers and specialty service companies – working together to inspire and connect healthier communities through synthetic turf spaces. The is the only trade association leads, educates and advocates for the industry. Learn more about membership categories and benefits at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/membership.

Showcase your successes by nominating an individual, company or project for the 2024 STC Awards! This is your chance to be recognized by the industry for your outstanding achievements. STC members receive one (1) complimentary nomination, so be sure to take advantage of the opportunity. Don't delay - the nominations deadline is May 31, 2024! Learn more at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/awards-2024.

Welcome to the ! We are proud to announce our newest full members:

Southwest Greens of Florida- Landscape & Recreation Installer
Techmer PM - Component/Material Manufacturer & Supplier
Services - Testing Lab, Services & Equipment

STC represents synthetic turf businesses, including builders and installers, landscape architects and civil engineers, material manufacturers and suppliers and specialty service companies – working together to inspire and connect healthier communities through synthetic turf spaces. The is the only trade association leads, educates and advocates for the industry. Learn more about membership categories and benefits at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/page/membership.

Showcase your successes by nominating an individual, company or project for the 2024 STC Awards. 🏆Don't delay - the nominations deadline is May 30, 2024!

📢 ATTN: STC Members - Use promo code STCMBR24 during checkout to receive one (1) complimentary nomination.

https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/page/awards-2024

Welcome to the ! We are proud to announce our newest full members:

Blanco's Turf - Landscape & Recreation Installer
PolyQuest, Inc. - Component/Material Manufacturer & Supplier

STC represents synthetic turf businesses, including builders and installers, landscape architects and civil engineers, material manufacturers and suppliers and specialty service companies – working together to inspire and connect healthier communities through synthetic turf spaces. The is the only trade association leads, educates and advocates for the industry. Learn more about membership categories and benefits at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/page/membership.

It's that time of year again! Installers are readying themselves for the busy season. What better way to prepare than by earning your CSTI certification? Differentiate yourself and show your customers that you're committed to installation excellence! Enhance business professionalism, promote installation best practices, and support industry advocacy. Applications open through April 15, 2024. Apply today at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/mpage/application.

Welcome to the ! We are proud to announce our newest full members:

Vandewiele - Component/Material Manufacturer & Supplier
Vision Sports Design - Independent Professional & Consultant

STC represents synthetic turf businesses, including builders and installers, landscape architects and civil engineers, material manufacturers and suppliers and specialty service companies – working together to inspire and connect healthier communities through synthetic turf spaces. The is the only trade association leads, educates and advocates for the industry. Learn more about membership categories and benefits at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/page/membership.

The congratulates the newest credential holders!

John Behrends, CSTI – Goat Turf
Cesar Carlos, CSTI – C & C TURF
Catalin Chiticaru, CSTI – Smart Synthetic Turf
Kasey Chumbley, CSTI – Goat Turf
Tristan Farris, CSTI – Goat Turf
Justin France, CSTI – Goat Turf
Jose Gomez, CSTI – Synlawn Chicago
Hayden King, CSTI - Synthetic Turf Solutions of Minnesota
Josh Kinsey, CSTI – XGrass
Joseph Kulczyckyj, CSTI – All Season Services LLC
Kristoff Malcolm, CSTI – Turf in Caicos
Nick Perea, CSTI – SYNLawn Colorado
Aaron Taylor, CSTI – Goat Turf

The CSTI credential signifies a dedicated professional with comprehensive knowledge in installing synthetic turf for landscape and recreation systems. Applications reopen on April 1, 2024. Start your CSTI journey today at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/CSTI.

The is proud to welcome our NEW Full Member:

Palziv North America - Component/Material Manufacturer & Supplier

Are you interested in becoming an member? Learn more about membership categories and benefits at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/membership.

We are excited to share with you the latest edition of the STC Guidelines for the Essential Elements of Synthetic Turf Systems, curated to provide reliable guidance on the essential elements for creating an unbiased specification for synthetic turf systems.

Thanks to new advertising support, the 2024 edition is available FREE to download at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/page/guidelines.

Share this post with your colleagues, encouraging them to take advantage of this valuable resource!

Join STC today and tap into a community of industry knowledge and resources. Connect with synthetic turf professionals, forge valuable partnerships, and expand your network with the brightest minds in the industry. Learn more at: https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/page/join-stc

🐶 NY state's first Central Bark doggy daycare opens in Henrietta, featuring an outdoor area covered with artificial turf designed for dogs. According to the franchise owner, the synthetic turf allows dogs to play and "never get dirty." Read the full story: http://tinyurl.com/46d28zwr

💡 Want to know more about the benefits of ? Learn more at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/page/why-turf

Join us in Phoenix, AZ on October 28-30, 2024. Our theme, "Trade Winds: Navigating Market Shifts," explores how to navigate the changing trends, disruptions and shifts within the synthetic turf industry. Be a part of the discussion! Speakers get recognition as a thought leader, visibility in conference materials, and discounted member registration. Submit your proposal at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/page/Call_for_Presenters.

Turf holds a communal power through its multi-use opportunity, use in the rain or shine, reliability, and increased access for all communities year-round. Read more: http://tinyurl.com/4npt85z3

Applications for the credential are now open, February 1-15, 2024! It's time to differentiate yourself as a synthetic turf professional and expert. Start your application today at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/mpage/application.

The congratulates the new credential holders in 2023:

Morgan Abrigo - Goat Turf LLC
Tyler Burnett - Goat Turf LLC
Bernardo Davids - EZ Turf The Woodlands
Guy Harper - Southern Turf Contractors
Josh Jackson - Goat Turf LLC
Theo Lankford - Turfnoggin
Kent McMillin - Grass 365 Nashville
Paul Perez - Santa Ana Unified School District
Adam Welch - ForeverLawn of Tampa Bay

The CSTI credential signifies a dedicated professional with comprehensive knowledge in installing synthetic turf for and recreation systems. Applications reopen on February 1, 2024. Start your CSTI journey today at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/mpage/CSTI.

The is proud to welcome our NEW Full Members:

Novograss- Regional Builder & Installer
EZ Turf The Woodlands - Regional Builder & Installer
Boston Turf LLC - Regional Builder & Installer

Interested in becoming an STC member? Learn more about membership categories and benefits at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/membership.

That's a wrap! Thank you to the 181 attendees from 102 companies at the for three days of networking, education and leadership for the synthetic turf industry. We are excited to announce the 2023-2024 STC Executive Board Officers: Chairman Mike Gentile, Vice Chairman Matt Ross, Treasurer Shannan Powell, Secretary Thomas Shay, PE, MBA Shay, Director at Large Matt Riggs, and Immediate Past Chairman Shaun Garrity, CPSI. During the conference, we also recognized outgoing Board members Thomas Boehme, Holli Durchik, Mark Klementti, and Laith Ross -- Thank you all for your dedicated service to the industry! Read the full press release here: https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/news/655810/Synthetic-Turf-Council-STC-Announces-2023-2024-Board-of-Directors.htm

The is proud to welcome our NEW Full Members:

AstroTurf Great Lakes Great Lakes - Regional Builder & Installer
Southern Turf Supply - Regional Builder & Installer
Yardex Artificial Grass - Synthetic Turf Manufacturer

Interested in becoming an STC member? Learn more about membership categories and benefits at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/membership.

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