MONTREAL, Sept. 9, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The merger of FieldTurf Tarkett companies, Beynon Sports Surfaces and Defargo USA, is now complete. The two divisions have joined together and will operate under the Beynon Sports Surfaces brand utilizing BSS branded track and field and fieldhouse systems. Both Beynon Sports Surfaces and Defargo USA are long time industry leaders in the production and installation of the synthetic sports surfacing market.
Beynon Sports Surfaces has a long history of innovation and was selected to build the Class 1 IAAF Certified track surface for the 2008 Olympic track and field trials at the University of Oregon, Hayward Field. Defargo USA is recognized as being one of the premier high quality track installation companies in North America. With the purchase of Defargo in May 2007 and the acquisition of Beynon Sports Surfaces and Beynon Enterprises in 2008, FieldTurf Tarkett is now the largest running track provider in North America.
"The synergy of Beynon and Defargo will enable sports facilities to be able to obtain the highest quality surfacing products from the industry's largest one-stop-shop," stated FieldTurf Tarkett CEO Joe Fields. "Our focus has always been on quality from start to finish. With Beynon and Defargo working as one unit, it further enhances our surging running track division and strengthens our ability to provide the most innovative, durable, and athlete-friendly products on the market."
"By combining our experience with that of Defargo, we are creating a division that has unparalleled industry experience and innovation that is focused on customer needs," said Beynon Sports Surfaces President John Beynon. "Our BSS track and field and fieldhouse systems have already been installed in hundreds of high-profile venues and we are committed to the continued success and innovation that has become synonymous with FieldTurf Tarkett, Beynon and Defargo."
"Being part of the FieldTurf Tarkett family has allowed us to expand our business," said Defargo Vice-President Rick Ediger. "The reality is that FieldTurf Tarkett has unmatched manufacturing capabilities. With the combined effect of Beynon and Defargo, there is no doubt that FieldTurf Tarkett is the industry's premier source for proven quality running tracks. An impressive focus on quality control and customer service, along with the industry's best financials makes us the clear-cut industry leaders."
In addition to designing, manufacturing and installing the track and field surface for the 2008 Olympic track and field trials, Beynon Sports Surfaces has completed well over 500 world-class, outdoor running tracks and thousands of gymnasium and fieldhouse indoor systems for customers such as the University of Oklahoma, University of Illinois, University of Massachusetts, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, University of Maryland, University of North Carolina, Duke University, Syracuse University, University of Wisconsin, Wake Forest University, and Louisiana State University, to name a few.
FieldTurf Tarkett is the largest entity in the sports surfacing industry and provides unparalleled leasing capabilities, engineering and manufacturing resources. In addition to its world-renowned FieldTurf and Prestige brands of artificial turf, FieldTurf Tarkett provides an equally impressive range of sports flooring products that includes synthetic and hardwood basketball, volleyball and gymnasium flooring, squash and racquetball courts, floor protection and covering systems, and weight room flooring. Also in the range of FieldTurf Tarkett products are high performance indoor and outdoor running tracks including the Beynon track surfaces, playground surfacing, commercial and residential landscaping, and a complete range of tennis and golf surfaces. For more information, visit www.fieldturftarkett.com.