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Research Shows Wood Infill is Safer For Athletes and Artificial Fields
Wood products have countless uses in our modern world. From furniture and flooring, to children’s toys and paper products, you are likely never more than an arm’s reach away from something made of wood. Wood is durable, renewable, and affordable, making it an excellent material for a wide range of […]
The Wonders of Wood
Wood has been part of mankind’s evolution for millennia. Thirty-one percent of the planets’ surface is covered by forests, so it’s no wonder that this amazing natural material has been used by man […]
Athletic Business Interview On BrockFILL
Brock USA, the leading manufacturer of shock pads for artificial turf fields, has released the aptly named “BrockFILL” – the first affordable and durable organic replacement for crumb rubber. In late 2014 Brock USA began assembling a team of researchers from universities, sports testing labs, PhD scientists, engineers, […]
Sourcing + Sustainability Matter
Over 2000 new artificial turf fields are being installed every year in the United States. Each one of these fields require 120 tons of crumb rubber infill. Although the Environmental Protection Agency touted this downcycled, re-use methodology for their problem with tire disposal, it is simply a band-aid for the […]
Bibb County High School Student-Athletes and Coaches Eager to replace old field
The Ed DeFore Sports Complex, used by 12 Georgia High Schools, is getting a big upgrade going into the new year. The old muddy field is being replaced with an artificial turf featuring Brock PowerBase/YSR. This investment helps the school better instill a sense of pride in their student […]
