The Benchmark Synthetic Turf Manufacturer
The BenchmarkSynthetic TurfManufacturerThe BenchmarkSynthetic TurfManufacturerwww.grassman.com.auGrass Manufacturers Pty Ltd ACN 051 627 902Unit 8.1 Port Air Industrial Estate,1A Hale Street, Botany NSW 2019 AustraliaTel 61 2 9316 7244 Fax 61 2 9316 7266Email: matilda@grassman.com.auProudly 100% Australianwww.grassman.com.au
Grassman is a world leader in the production of the highest quality syntheticgrass surfaces for sports, leisure and commerical purposeslandscapeGrassman manufacture a widevariety of landscaping and generalpurpose synthetic turf products.With water restrictions widespreadfor garden use, more and morepeople are seeking the practical,and aesthetic qualities thatsynthetic offers.In many major urban areas, wateringyour garden will be simply notallowed under the next level ofrestrictions in Australia and manyplaces worldwide.We have long pile rich luxuriantturf that has the look and feel ofhigh quality natural grass.For more robust areas where thereis high traffic, we can offer a rangeof shorter pile products.Whenever you need turf aroundthe house, in the garden, there isa grass to suit your budget orcolour scheme.BeforeAfterhistory of innovationA history ofinnovationsince 1978Grassman has been a leader inthe production and design of artificialgrass surfaces for over 30 years.Started by industry pioneer,Gary Waterford in 1978,Grassman’s first product lineswere cricket wickets inconjunction with Ampol Australia.Tennis courts followed, and soonGrassman was producing a full rangeof sports and landscape products.Seeing the need for heavilyused multi-sports facilities,Grassman went onto developspecialist materials for Hockey,Rugby and Football.These have been exportedaround the world and nowGrassman products are soldin over 35 countries.Grassman has established aworldwide reputation for productexcellence and innovation. Overhalf the annual production lineis exported.Grassman is today the largest fullyintegrated producer of syntheticgrass in Australia, with factories inMelbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.With a keen eye for innovation,Grassman was the firstmanufacturer to raise tram linesfor tennis courts, creating thepatented synthetic red clay courts- Classic Clay .Grassman also led thedevelopment of dry Hockey fieldsand was the first to promote PEPnon-burn yarn for sports fields.Today the history of innovationcontinues with DUCC , a uniqueunderlay that allows water to bechannelled away into a catchmentdrain. Used under sports fields,it not only reduces the cost ofground preparation, but alsoeffectively turns your sports fieldinto a water catchment device.Grassman’s head office is inBotany and the company is stillled by its founder, Gary Waterford.
Grassman is a world leader in the production of the highest quality syntheticgrass surfaces for sports, leisure and commerical purposesongoing developmentGrassman is a dedicatedmanufacturer of synthetic grassand will continue to developthrough professional researchand testing of raw materials andsynthetic grass products.To achieve the precise type,mix and balance of raw materialsfor our synthetic surfaces, wecontinually trial new materialsand assess results - which is ourongoing guarantee of manufacturingthe ‘best of the best’ grasses.Conversely, we frequently provideour products to external expertsfor testing under the most stringentconditions to increase learning andgain more information on productperformance under various stresses.Our products have been testedby a number of high-tech andacademic institutions includingthe University of Calgary, theUniversities of New South Wales,Toowoomba, Wollongong andBrisbane, the Centre for SportsTechnology in London, Labosportin France and The Australian WoolTesting Association.These materials and end producttesting activities are reinforced bythe fact that our suppliers, selectedfor their excellence, all have theirown research, development andtesting programmes.The constant search forimprovement and developmenthas over the years contributed toGrassman being considered theindustry benchmark. Numerousfirsts and patent applications havebeen achieved and the innovationcontinues. A number of excitingindustry revelations are currentlyunder testing.Our in-house yarn extrusion allowsus to trial and develop ideas andleading edge technology theproprietary benefit of intellectualproperty and the ability tocustomize to achieve specificcustomer needs. We also haveallegiances with some of the worldslargest yarn producers allowing usaccess to a total range of syntheticyarns available on the market.We manufacture usingpolypropylene, polyethylene,polyamide, co-polymers,monofilaments, multi strand colourmonofilaments, combinations andour own Grassman proprietaryPEPTM. All yarns feature a highlysophisticated process of pigment,maximum UV inhibitor and colourfastness unsurpassed in theindustry. The impressive durabilityand resistance to weathering andabrasion make the yarns equal toanything available worldwide.“An unwaveringpursuit ofproductexcellence ”We have our own in-houselaboratory and testing equipmentaimed at constant qualitymonitoring and controls of ouryarns and finished products.Unlike many of our competitors,our facilities have been purposedesigned and built to take plasticraw material pellets at one end andthen through complete integrationproduce finished synthetic grassat the other end. Our capacityallows us sufficient machine powerto produce over 5 million squaremetres of synthetic grass annually.Grassman has been a leader inthe development of hockeymaterials for over 20 years.It was the first manufacturerto produce a field for SydneyOlympic Park and has producedand installed over 30 fieldsin Australia.It developed the first dry field andhas been a key developer of thePEP non-burn dry field materialthrough its ability to R&D the rawmaterial input.Over the past 20 years Grassmanhas exported to many countriesand was instrumental in producingover 70 multi-sports fields in China.Grassman manufactures wet, sandfilled and revolutionary “waterless”hockey surfaces for schoos, clubsand professional play.Our tufting capacity offers allmachine gauges and stitch ratevariances and vast volume. Ourdevelopment achievement allowsus to tuft synthetic grass with pileheights up to 100mm, the longestavailable.Our finishing plants are purposebuilt for synthetic grass andongoing development allows usto achieve maximum tuft lock anddurability required for some contactsport fields and uses such as horseracing turf.hockeyOur new DUCC underlay hasreduced ground preparation costsconsiderably, expanding theopportunity for clubs to upgradetheir playing surfaces.All Grassman’s hockeysurfaces are FIH approved.This constantsearch forimprovementhas, over theyears led toa numberof patentsbeing heldH2O4D Hockey Grass- wet pitchUltra Glide- “waterless” pitchTru Play- sandfilled pitchFEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE HOCKEYINTERNATIONAL HOCKEY FEDERATION
Grassman is a world leader in the production of the highest quality syntheticgrass surfaces for sports, leisure and commerical purposesmulti-sporttennispossible to provide a simplesolution or formula that will satisfyevery situation. Each facility mustbe carefully planned according tospecific demands and priorities.At Grassman we can manufactureand advise on the most suitablesurfacing solution for your MSS.The advice is based on manyyears of experience. We aim toprovide the most ideal surface forthe sports utilizing this field andoffering the playing qualities andexperience that users require,whilst at the same time providinga safe and durable environment.Grassman’s multi-sports havebeen exported around the worldwith over 30 going to China alone.Multi-sports surfaces [MSS] andMulti-Use Game Areas [MUGA]offer a cost-effective solution forschools, colleges, Councils andother facilities with a wide rangeof sporting demands. Whilsta multi-sports area offers theperfect option to play most sportsfor many players, it must berecognised that there will almostalways be a need to compromise,primarily in terms of dimensionsof the play areas as well as theperformance of the playing surface.There are differing requirementsfor the playing surfaces for varioussports and many different needsfor individual facilities. It is notOur product suggestion for yourMSS is to surface with either sandfilled or sand dressed syntheticturf using a shockpad if the sportwill allow for its use. The latestthird generation long pile rubberinfilled turfs are excellent forsoccer and football, but are notsuitable for hockey and sportsreliant on ball bounces. It mustbe determined which sportsthe facility will provide for, thestandards of playing performancerequired, the prioritising ofindividual sport usage taking intoaccount the feasible balance ofthe sports to be played upon them.Grassman has been the leaderin the design and manufacturerof synthetic grass tennis courtsurfaces over thirty years.The areas are generally used forsports such as hockey, minkey,tennis, netball, basketball,baseball, five-aside football,football, soccer, five-asidesoccer, futsal, athletics, volleyball,lacrosse, American football aswell as training areas for activitiessuch as athletics, rugby union andrugby league.International Tennis Players thathave installed Grassman courts intheir homes include Lleyton Hewittand Serena Williams.Tennis court surfaces representthe majority of our production andthe development and ongoinginnovation remains our focus.Today with operations in MelbourneSydney and Brisbane, Grassmanis considered the market leaderwith products for schools, clubs,councils, governments, privatehomes and promotional use - bothindoor and outdoor.The products have been tested anddeveloped to produce correctbounce and speed that players prefer.Year long high performanceWith Grassman’s tennis courtsurfaces you get a quality productthat is built to last and designed toperform at the highest level.All products come with in builttram lines. And we offer the longestwarranty available.New Release Gum TreeTM 2Our Gum TreeTM 2 Yarn is the latestinnovation in Lead and Heavy MetalFree Environmentally Friendly Yarnsand has the look of natural grass.The dense colourant reduces glareand the lines are integrated duringmanufacture and stay true for life.The vertical pile gives superiortraction with true shot responseand even ball speed and bounce.The advantages of installingGrassman courts are clear.You get easier installation andlow maintenance. Our tuft lockbacking system allows the installerto perform cross joins for baseand service lines as well as lengthjoins without risk of fraying ormovement.Grassman’s FocusGrassman are known worldwidefor the largest, most innovativeand specialised range of synthetictennis court surfaces.Surfaces are available in green,terracotta, blue or two-tonecoloured courts. A vast choice ofcolours is available on order at asmall surcharge.CLASSIC CLAY – Worldacknowledged patented simulated“waterless” clay tennis surface –see following detailed pagesCLASSIC GAME 19 – Latest worldrelease innovation is used in themanufacture of this Premium 19mmsand-filled tennis surface for clubor tournament useWIMBLEDON ACE - Excellent19mm sand-filled tennis surfaceperfect for club level useTOURNAMENT – Low profile KDK(non directional) 15mm sanddressed surface for medium to fastpaced player preferencePRO FLIGHT 16 – 16mm sanddressed super weight tennissurface. Ideal for green sand topdressingCLASSIC XT 10 – Latest innovation10mm sand-dressed tennis surfacefor the professional playerADVANTAGE PRO – Low profile12mm sand-dressed court offeringpositive player gripEUROCLAY – “Waterless” claycoloured tennis courtALSO OUR GRASSMAN TRIEDAND PROVEN FAVOURITES:CLUB 40, TOPFLIGHT 19, TENNISTEN 19 AND COMPETITOR 19mm sand-filled courts to suitevery budget
Grassman is a world leader in the production of the highest quality syntheticgrass surfaces for sports, leisure and commerical purposescricketOur ‘Gum Tree Green’ looksnatural and comes with thehighest UV stabilization available,the denser colourants reduceglare permanently.Grassman has made thousandsof cricket wickets for over 30 yearsand exported them around the world.You will find them in all statesof Australia, as well as NewZealand, South Africa, Hong Kong,Singapore and the U.K.Their long wearing qualities are abenchmark for the industry, withmany pitches still in use after tenyears or more.We have a product suitable forevery grade of cricket and ourspecial laying method ensures aneven bounce at each end. Thisconsistency of bounce increasesthe safety level for batsmen, at alllevels of the game.Cricket is probably the toughesttest of any synthetic grass surface.Most of the play is concentratedover very a small area of the surface.Indoor CricketColour consistencyIndoor suitabilityWith Indoor Cricket Pitch, IndoorCricket Pitch Heavy and IndoorCricket Surround we have the perfectsurface for all cricketing needs.The colour remains consistentacross the entire surface and isUV treated and fade resistant.When installed indoors, the courthas good sound absorptionbenefits. This not only creates amore peaceful environment, but isparticularly attractive for coachingas instructions can be heard easily.Our tuft lock backing systemensures the pitch will not wrinkle,fray or lose pile.These products are made from thestrongest yarn extruded by state ofthe art technology.The surface cut is level andsmooth (No J cutting) ensuring trueball response.The primary and secondary backingsare of woven polypropylene meshand styrene rubber latex.The thick, strong 7mm core wallsin rolls decrease risk of damage inhandling and delivery.The tuft lock backing system issaturated with rubber latex.This gives our products extrastrength and durability.Every metre is quality controlledand calibrated. They leave ourfactory pre-shrunk to full 3.72,2.75 & 1.86 metre widths to enableinstallers to lay pitch without anyin-fills and are delivered on site inpurpose made protective bags.No wonder then that we use ourtoughest products, our stiffestyarns and the best backingprocess to give a surface thatis as tough as steel.A range of products exist to suityour budget.the original patentedHappy neighboursThis is the best synthetic clay courtin the world. That’s how professionaltennis players describe it.It has the look, feel and play of clay withits controlled slide and low ball bounce.Compared to real clay, there is afraction of the maintenance cost,and none of the dirt and grime.Huge water savingsTraditional red clay courts requirewatering. Not so with ClassicClay . It is a true waterless surface.“Grassman is a great Australianproduct and a wonderful Australiancompany”.Greg ChappellWith water restrictions in placearound Australia, Classic Clay represents the best solution forthose who want traditional claysurface, but have little or no water.Classic Clay does not suffer frostheave. And there is less down timein wet conditions as it dries faster.Classic Clay courts are thefastest drying courts in the market.Play in most cases resumesimmediately after a rain shower.Increased club membershipInstalling Classic Clay courtsat clubs attracts new members.Both Bendigo and Bairnsdale inVictoria had considerable increasesin club membership after installingClassic Clay .The mineral in-fill is a consistentsized sand and is large enough soit will not become airborne.This eliminates dust anddiscolouration of shoes, clothesand club or home amenities.Neighbours of many clubs havewelcomed the installation ofClassic Clay as there is virtuallyno dust and dirt being blown fromcourts in windy conditions.Permaline raised linesThe Classic Clay systemincorporates the Permaline patented raised lines. Thewhite court lines are raised(approximately 2mm) above thebinder surface to act as a levellingguide for the mineral in-fill andremain visible when groomed.In-built lines are comprised of thesame material as the binder layer,providing a consistent ball bouncewith no skidding’ experienced withline tapes and other systems.Player developmentEurope has a high penetration ofclay courts and as such playersare comfortable with a variety ofsurfaces and playing styles. Onecan argue this exposure enhancesoverall skill levels. Classic Clay isa perfect surface in regions wheretraditional clay courts are not asprevalent to initiate children andjuniors to international standards.Classic Clay courts can beinstalled on a number of basesbut all must comply with specificstructural tolerance guidelinesencompassing drainage, subsurfacecompaction and stability.Owners supportEach Classic Clay system comeswith a leather bound owner’s manualwith maintenance instructions,warranty details, a history of thedevelopment company and a hostof interesting reading.With a dedicated website there isinternational feedback and supportfor Classic Clay .
Grassman is a world leader in the production of the highest quality syntheticgrass surfaces for sports, leisure and commerical purposesclassic clayducc draining underlayDUCC - Drainage and cushion comfortunderlay patented and proven systemDUCC was originally innovatedand developed by Grassmanfor our premium Classic Claytennis surface, to offer theultimate drainage whilst offeringa softer comfort playing surface.Its unique characteristics haveproven DUCC to be the idealunder-base for all synthetic turfsporting surfaces.DUCC can be installed overall styles of sub-base under yoursynthetic playing surface andassists the quick evacuation ofwater through and off the surface,allowing play during light rainand soon after a heavy downpour.TESTIMONIAL - DANIEL VANPOUCKE - TENNIS DIRECTOR, KA’NAAPALI ALII, MAUI, HAWAIIBecause of its unique drainageand water-proofing ability, DUCCis able to be laid over a flat playingsurface with zero fall if required,alleviating the need for expensivebase-works, whilst offeringconsiderable benefits.ducc forcontaminated soilsDUCC was trialed at severalSydney schools that hadcontaminated sports fields. Dueto so much asbestos, lead paint,and heavy metals in our buildingproducts at the time when theseschools were constructed, andthe common practice of buryingbuilding waste, thesecontaminants are now makingtheir way up to the surface,through a process calledHydrolysis. DUCC successfullyencapsulated the grounds andeliminated the movement ofwater through the ground bytrapping it with the DUCC anddirecting the water into drains,making the sports fields a safeplaying area for the children.Benefits “We have had soft courts before but this product beats them all for solid footing, sliding capabilities,aestetitics and a true bounce of the ball. The response from our owners and guests at the LHE hasbeen outstanding. They especially like the soft feel of the surface. One of the factors the worried uswas how the heavy rains would affect the courts. We have just experienced a heavy rainfall of 15inches in a twelve hour period and it turns out the downfall was just a great clen and the court isnow fresh and new in appearance and ready to play. We apploud you for the professional jobClassic Clay did in the construction of these courts and look forward to many years of enjoyabletennis play on this surface”Reduced underlay joins and seamsRecycled materialsCost savingWater collectionDUCC is a waterproof material thatdue to its properties allows directionof water flow through the play surfaceand into the DUCC to be channelleddirectly to drains or collected insubterranean tanks.Comfort and player safety“When passion,experience & innovationwork togetherexpect only the best”DUCC offers the player a cushionsurface, acts as a shock absorberand greatly reduces injury.DUCC is the result of cleverengineering by Grassman“reducing theneed forextensivegroundpreparation.”
tennis, netball, basketball, baseball, fi ve-aside football, football, soccer, fi ve-aside soccer, futsal, athletics, volleyball, lacrosse, American football as well as training areas for activities such as athletics, rugby union and rugby league. Grassman is a world leader in the production of the highest quality synthetic
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This turf is just what the name defines, it is a fake grass made up of synthetic fibers made to look like real turf. The most common place to find artificial turf is on sports fields. Many sport complexes are turning to artificial turf where real turf was commonly or the only choice to use. Artificial turf came into the industry in the 1960's .
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