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Kiefer Completes Wood Floor at the Carver Center at Augustana College

September 11, 2018
Amber Stromberg
August 2018, What's New

The Carver Center is back and better than ever! Kiefer USA installed all new Connor Wood Flooring in the Carver Center at Augustana College in August of this year. Watch the time lapse video of the install.

Argo High School Has New Turf at Memorial Field

Memorial Stadium at Argo High School in Summit, IL had its turf replaced over the summer with the revolutionary Mondo Turf FTS system. Kiefer USA installed the 4NX Monofilament Fiber along with a 14mm pad, and Ecofill infill. The center…

What to Do If a Sports Floor Is Damaged by Flooding

July 26, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Sports facilities make no exception – floodwaters can be devastating to school gymnasiums, field houses, athletic arenas, and other sports centers. Even a relatively small amount of water from broken pipes, malfunctioning sprinklers, or leaky roofs can cause severe water damage to a sports floor, but flooding is sure to warrant extensive repairs or replacement. So, what should school administrators and facility owners do if their sports floors get flooded? How can they get their facilities back up and running shortly after the disaster?

Renovated Hy-Vee Arena will feature Mondo Super X 720 and Mondo Ramflex Flooring

Set to reopen for youth and adult sports in September, venue will be home to largest indoor track in continental U.S. It once was home to NBA and NHL teams, and it has hosted an NCAA Final Four and a…

Turf Installed at the New Vikings Indoor Practice Facility

At the end of February the final pieces of turf were installed at TCO Performance Center's indoor practice facility to complete the construction of the nearly 91,000 square-foot building. Kiefer USA installed Turf Nation’s S5 over a 23mm pad, which is…

Healthier Schools – Air Quality and Sports Flooring

June 13, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools, in particular, is extremely important for the health and wellness of children. And one of the best ways to reduce the emission of VOCs in school air is to choose safe flooring that has a water-based, non-toxic top coat with low volatile organic compounds.

St. Charles East To Get New Turf Field

An artificial turf field is expected to be installed by next academic year at St. Charles East High School. The synthetic turf is expected to be ready by Aug. 15, two days before the football team's annual Orange & Black Scrimmage.…

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Questions to Ask Before Installing a New Hardwood Sports Floor

May 11, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

If you have decided on a hardwood floor, you can be certain that you’re getting a durable, resilient, safe, and attractive sports surface, ideally suited for basketball, volleyball, and various other athletic activities. Ask yourself and the floor installer these questions before making your final choice...

Work begins on Regis sports complex

April 30, 2018
Amber Stromberg
What's New

Kiefer USA has begun installing artificial turf on the football field at Regis High School in Eau Claire, WI. The Track & Field Dreams Project includes synthetic turf, a six-lane track, new fencing and tennis court surfaces, according to the…

Tips on Buying Gym Flooring

April 20, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Gym flooring can be designed for a specific sport to maximize performance or for general use to accommodate different activities and events. Here are some insider tips on choosing and buying sports flooring to help you make an informed decision about your gym floor, save money in the long run, and ensure the high performance and great look and feel of your new sports space.