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MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING TIGERTURF UK

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TigerTurf UK is a premier manufacturer of synthetic turf surfaces for a
range of sectors. Its expertise has
seen it develop enduring relationships with clients in the leisure and
education sectors in addition to
delivering bespoke solutions in both the commercial and domestic markets.
The capabilities of TigerTurf UK sees it create synthetic turf surfaces that meet the
demanding standards of FIFA, IRB Reg 22, ITF,
FIH, GAA and RFL. Independently tested,
approved and certified by several world sporting bodies, the quality, performance, safety
attributes and realistic appearance of its synthetic turf surfaces are assured.

Recent innovation saw the company
announce the launch of a multifunctional and
environmentally-friendly synthetic turf system
which will reduce the waste accumulated by 3G
pitches that come to the end of their natural lives.
TenCate Ecocept™ is an innovative new type
of porous base specifically developed for synthetic turf playing surfaces. Through a unique
combination of recycled materials, Ecocept™
prevents the need for waste materials to go to
landfill while significantly reducing the carbon
footprint of new pitch installations.
The new base layer integrates seamlessly
with all TigerTurf synthetic products with the
additional benefit of a load bearing capacity
designed to reduce or eliminate the need for a

conventional thick layer of crushed stone. The
Ecocept™ porous base also boasts capillary
action, meaning it has superior lateral drainage
capabilities so that costly trenched drainage
below the field is no longer needed.
Crucially, the innovative new system offers
cradle to cradle recyclability, with up to 90 per
cent of the base layer made from otherwise
landfilled products such as end of life waste
plastics and a rubber crumb infill. This has the
potential to save as much as 140 tonnes from
landfill for each full-size pitch installed.
Paul Langford, Managing Director at
TigerTurf UK said, “We’re thrilled to be delivering a closed-loop solution to an increasingly
important issue within the industry, namely the

THE FOREFRONT
OF INNOVATION
& DESIGN
TigerTurf sports and landscape synthetic surfaces perform
consistently and look natural, in any climate

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