AstroTurf

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AstroTurf is composed of the United States of America originating trademark of artificial turf for sports fields. The main reason for using AstroTurfs is to reduce maintenance costs compared to natural grass. The term astroturfing is derived from this .

history

The original AstroTurf branded product was invented by Donald L. Elbert, James M. Faria and Robert T. Wright in 1965 and patented that same year. It was sold until 1966 under the name "ChemGrass" (German for "chemical grass"). In 1966, AstroTurf was used in public for the first time when the newly built Astrodome in Houston started using artificial turf. In the following years, the product was continuously developed, among other things to improve the grip of the lawn.

In 1987, the then owner Monsanto merged all branches of its AstroTurf division in Dalton , Georgia, under the name AstroTurf Industries Inc. Until the late 1990s, AstroTurf was the artificial turf market leader, but had to live with serious competition. Several takeovers by various companies followed. Since 2016 AstroTurf is part of the Sports Group Holding that distinguish it from its then owner Textile Management Associates Inc. has bought.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ AstroTurf Sale to SportGroup Finalized . 20th August 2016.
  2. ↑ Patent US3332828 . ‌
  3. ↑ Sports Group Holding Purchases AstroTurf, SYNLawn, and Associated Manufacturing Operations. SportGroup Holding press release, June 30, 2016; accessed on November 21, 2019.

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