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The Alternate Infill for Synthetic Turf: Futrfill TPE

Posted on: Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 09:00 CDT

Environmentally-conscious infill, from Target Technologies Int. Inc.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Having choices that emphasize sustainability - this is most desirable for today's highly sophisticated artificial/synthetic turf buyers. Introducing Target Technologies' (TTII) new Futrfill TPE infill. Owing to its new affiliation with TDL Plastics of Corpus Christi, Texas, TTII is ready to offer this premium synthetic turf infill material across North America. Futrfill TPE is a completely recyclable/reusable infilling product, ranking it amongst the most sustainable, environmentally-conscious infill materials on the market today.

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Futrfill TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer) is derived from an environmentally inert material that is heavy metal, phthalate, biphenyl A, and vinyl free. Utilizing a known virgin material as a feedstock for Futrfill - consisting of the same base polymer as used in many food and milk container applications - TTII & TDL have created a revolutionary infill product. Futrfill maintains the elasticity and compression set of traditional synthetic materials, while emphasizing the sustainability and recyclability that buyers are looking for - in alternate synthetic turf infills.

While announcing the addition of Futrfill to its infill line-up, TTII's managing director - John Giraud, stated: "Everyday we are asked, 'What's the best approach for infilling our new synthetic turf field?' At Target Technologies, our belief is simple: offer a selection of high-quality infilling alternatives, all best in their particular class. The addition of Futrfill TPE couldn't come at a more opportune time for the industry; this is a product ideally suited not only for infill but also running tracks, mats, and playgrounds."

By using only virgin thermoplastic materials, colorants, and stabilizers, the perfect look and feel of an infill product has been achieved - without relying on heavy loading of mineral or other fillers. This polymer-only option not only enhances color stability but also ensures product durability over the life of the field. And, Futrfill has a lower specific gravity than other synthetic options, equating to more coverage with fewer pounds of infill. Also by using an unfilled thermoplastic as a base, Futrfill will be 100% recyclable at the end of the field's life cycle.

A member of the Quikrete(TM) Group of Companies, Target Technologies International is a leading supplier of environmentally friendly products and logistics solutions to the synthetic sports turf industry. For more information, visit us online at www.ttiionline.com or contact TTII Sales: Sales@ttiionline.com. By phone: 888-887-7373.

SOURCE Target Technologies International Inc.

Source: PR Newswire

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