http://www.greenfields.eu/ en http://www.greenfields.eu/fileadmin/exxtra/images/rss_icon.gif http://www.greenfields.eu/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:44:00 -0500 http://www.greenfields.eu/nc/en/sports-news/article/-d8b111e5b8/ Mumbai - GreenFields as a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, has been nominated to install 2 synthetic turf systems as part of the FIFA project “Win in India, with India” which is about to be launched. Deepak Khanolkar, Manager of GreenFields India, is very excited: “FIFA has proven worldwide that the power of football is really strong and wants a playing quality at all levels worldwide. No matter where you play it should be the same level everywhere. So, in India we will have the same high quality as anywhere else in the world. We truly believe that the implementation of synthetic turf pitches will boost the development of football in India. And we are really proud to be part of that... ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:33:00 -0500 http://www.greenfields.eu/nc/en/sports-news/article/-2b5f30a18c/ GreenFields handed over the pitch to the National Sports Commission as part of FIFA’s contribution to the development of football in Nigeria.The director general of the NSC, Chief Patrick Ekeji, who represented the Chairman of NSC and Minister for Sports, Engr. Sani Ndanusa at the handing over, said the pitch was Nigeria’s FIFA legacy. Ekeji admitted that the world soccer governing body was almost withdrawing the project following seeming problem in securing venue to construct the pitch on. Aside the FIFA’s Goal Project, which is in the second phase, the provision of two other artificial turfs in Abuja and Lagos was said to be part... ]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:39:00 -0500 http://www.greenfields.eu/nc/en/sports-news/article/green-fields-by-greenfields/ With a tradition of commitment to the design and development of sustainable synthetic turf systems, GreenFields launches the next generation of synthetic turf which is 100% recyclable - Green Generation Turf. GreenFields is known for its innovative mindset and pioneering spirit. With a tradition of commitment to the design and development of sustainable synthetic turf systems, GreenFields launches the next generation of synthetic turf which is 100% recyclable - Green Generation Turf. Sustainability does not only mean reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources, carbon dioxide emissions, as well as waste and wastewater. For GreenFields it is a drive to be more efficient – from product... ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:07:00 -0500 http://www.greenfields.eu/nc/en/sports-news/article/hockey-pitch-for-monkton-prep-school/ After 15 years of waiting, approval for a first class hockey facility was finally granted at Monkton Prep School in Bath. This facility, comprising of over 9000m2 of synthetic turf, was completed in 16 weeks with Greenfields HT LSR 18 ND product and has been tested to FIH accreditation. Monkton Prep School has produced some outstanding hockey players in the past 75 years. But, when they had to stop playing hockey on their grass pitch in 1995, home games as well as training sessions had to be played at external locations. This situation caused a great deal of logistical and performance issues and Monkton Prep... ]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:41:00 -0500 http://www.greenfields.eu/nc/en/sports-news/article/fifa-preferred-producer/ As one of the first producers in the synthetic turf industry, GreenFields has been awarded the FIFA Preferred Producer status.This acknowledges the sustained efforts of GreenFields to offer the game and the football players the best playing conditions worldwide. The FIFA quality concept for synthetic football turf was developed to standardize the quality of football pitches and to guarantee the safety of football players. As a worldwide producer of high quality synthetic turf systems, GreenFields has been at the forefront of the research, development and innovation. FIFA Preferred Producer Every FIFA Preferred... ]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:19:00 -0400 http://www.greenfields.eu/nc/en/sports-news/article/goplay-multisport-systems/ GoPlay With “playing quality for all” as our core objective, GreenFields has developed the GoPlay concept to provide safe areas to enjoy sports. It is a concept that can act as a catalyst to help sport live up to its full potential and capacity to connect young people and to teach lessons of social behaviour and integration. Whether designed for football, basketball or a variety of other ball sports, each GoPlay concept provides a good, sustainable environment that becomes an integral facility within a community. A place where children meet and the common language of sport can be spoken; regardless of differences in culture and... ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:41:00 -0400 http://www.greenfields.eu/nc/en/sports-news/article/4th-consecutive-year-fifa-2-star/ For the 4th time GreenFields have achieved FIFA 2-Star recommended status for their synthetic turf installation at Stenhousemuir FC. For the 4th time GreenFields have achieved FIFA 2-Star recommended status for their synthetic turf installation at Stenhousemuir FC. After achieving the initial FIFA 2 Star recommended status in 2006, the artificial turf system has now passed the re-test for a 3rd time this year. "We're pleased that we have once again passed the stringent FIFA 2-Star recommended test," said Hugo de Vries, director of GreenFields. “The quality of a synthetic turf pitch is determined by the quality of... ]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:26:00 -0400 http://www.greenfields.eu/nc/en/sports-news/article/football-turf-for-homeless-world-cup/ The Homeless World Cup 2009, an international football tournament, will be played on GreenFields synthetic turf. The Homeless World Cup 2009 will be played on synthetic turf of the company GreenFields. The Homeless World Cup is an annual, international football tournament, uniting teams of people who are homeless and excluded to take a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their country and change their lives forever. This year the event will take place in Milan from 6-13 September.GreenFields will supply the football turf for the two mini-pitches in the colours of the logo of the Homeless World... ]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:53:00 -0400 http://www.greenfields.eu/nc/en/sports-news/article/football-turf-for-dallas-stadium/ Football turf for Cowboys Stadium A three-in-one turf conversion system allows the new Cowboys stadium to offer so much more than just NFL entertainment. The new home of the Dallas Cowboys (Cowboys Stadium) in Arlington, Texas may be the biggest and best NFL stadium ever built, but it’s also a truly multipurpose venue to boot. As well as pro football, this facility will allow crowds of up to 100,000 to also enjoy college football and soccer matches. Hosting three different sports series at the same facility meant integrating something that has never been seen before in North America – the ability to switch between three removable playing... ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:18:00 -0400 http://www.greenfields.eu/nc/en/sports-news/article/uefa-champions-festival/ Artificial turf for UEFA champions festival The artificial football pitch was situated next to the world famous Roman Coliseum and used for an all-star exhibition match. The Champions Festival was opened by former Italian international goalkeeper Luca Marchegiani on 23rd May 2009. This was a five day celebration that continued right up to the big match held at the Stadio Olimpico (final result was FC Barcelona 2 – 0 Manchester United). The festival had various attractions including a UEFA trophy booth, supporters hub, memorabilia collections, radio tents, live music and plenty of entertainment. Even a mini football pitch was created for soccer fans to play with... ]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:28:00 -0400