end-user marketing geosynthetics / advanced composites - TenCate

synthetic turf industry. This has occurred in
close consultation with the customer. Entering
into alliances and partnerships has also had a
positive effect on the developments - including
those of Ten Cate Thiobac itself. Among these
developments are the so-called multilayers:
backings with multiple layers of fabrics and
non-wovens. In particular, sports such as rugby
and American football require a robust underlay
The fortieth anniversary was celebrated with a festive get-together in the Polman Stadium in Almelo.
The celebrations included a mini-football competition on the synthetic turf in the Polman Stadium.
The independent inspection institute, Sports Labs Ltd from Scotland, made a positive assessment of the
condition of the pitch and the underlying construction in July for the third successive time. This led to the
pitch once again being awarded the FIFA Two Star standard, the highest rating in professional football.
of this type. Within the Grass group, Ten Cate
Thiobac also responds to various developments
in the market, such as the demand for
environmental friendliness and recycling. As
these demands are being translated into new
products and new means of production, the
company will still be able to present itself in
the years ahead as an innovative market leader
in the area of fabrics for the synthetic turf
industry. This has already led to the investment
in a new warp knitting machine. More new
investments are likely be made in the future
so that the company can line up as a market
forward and score as a striker.
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