LATEST NEWS that could result during the manufacturing process . Using the latest technologies available not only protects the world we live in but also maintains our team ’ s health and safety at the highest levels and keeps our energy consumption at optimized levels whilst achieving the minimal amount of waste you can in this industry .
“ Using materials free of lead and VOC ( volatile organic compounds ) places Yardex at a top level in terms of sustainability and providing safe products for everyone .
“ Constructing our own process also means we were able to build-in quality control at every stage . Using automation , we know that we ’ re always providing artificial grass that meets the highest standards and gives customers the bestperforming turf available .”
A Second Life for Artificial Turf “ In April 2020 , an AMI consulting report stated in 2019 that about 38 % of the sports turf installed was replacing old turf ,” Walid Elhusseiny explains . “ Some 61Mm2 of synthetic grass has required disposal . By 2023 , replacement turf is expected to reach 42 % of
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Our manufacturing lines are exceeding expectations in terms of meeting global environmental standards and regulations , eliminating any sulfur oxides , nitrogen oxides and CO2 emissions that could result during the manufacturing process .
demand , so this industry challenge continues to grow .
“ Our turf can have a second life as a downgraded product , be donated by sports clubs to the community , or be partially recycled . As a Synthetic Turf Council member , we actively promote environmentally responsible operations and encourage conversation and education through sponsoring events .
“ Sustainability touches many corners of our industry , and we ’ re always working on how we fit into it , and we ’ ll continue our research and development with the aim of producing 100 % sustainable products .”
Yardex ’ s mission to be a one-stop shop for artificial turf is taken further with its personalized customer experience . European distribution centres are being implemented to ensure fast delivery of standard products and establish networks to deliver custom colour and logo orders quickly .
Walid Elhusseiny , Yardex CEO and co-founder
Visitors to FSB 2023 can explore the Yardex portfolio in Hall 10.2 , Stand C018-D019 , and experience the latest polyurethane and latex coated products for professional sports and landscaping .
www . yardex . com
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