The market for artificial
grass yarn
Mr. John Nash,
Strategic Research Manager
AMI Consulting
45-47 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 117 9249442
Fax: +44 117 9892128
[email protected]
The route to market
Polymer
producer
PP, PE,
PA
Compounding /
blending:
External /
in-house
Yarn
production
Tufting:
Internal /
external
Coating:
Internal /
external
Carpet
backing
producer
Compounding in-house /
external
Polymer
producer PP,
PET
Polymer
producer SB
latex /PU
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Marketing /
selling
Infill
production
Polymer or
tyre waste
Installation
Pitch
owner /
operator
Recent growth rates for grass yarn
50
45
40
% CAGR 2001-2005
35
CONSOLIDATION
IN THE WEST
FRAGMENTATION
IN THE EAST
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
EMEA
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America
Asia
2005 artificial grass production
Value of market
€750 million
Asia
21%
EMEA
43%
America
36%
Demand 47 million
square meters
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End use markets for grass yarn surfaces 2005
38%
51%
2%
4%
Contact sports
Hockey
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5%
Tennis
Other sports
Landscaping
Future growth rates for grass yarn
20
18
16
CONSOLIDATION
IN THE WEST
% CAGR 2001-2005
14
FRAGMENTATION
IN THE EAST
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
EMEA
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America
Asia
Major feedstock's for grass yarn production
PE includes C8, mLL
and LDPE
Polymer demand
over 60kt
Masterbatch a key
factor in performance
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PA
11%
PP
32%
PE
57%
Technology shifts
•
•
•
•
•
Fibrillated to monofilament
Reduced surface abrasion
Durability: wear, resilience, UV stability
Infill developments
Coating speeds
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Certification
• The problems
– Buyers want guaranteed long term performance.
– Competing claims may damage the reputation of the
industry as a whole.
– How ‘performance’ should be defined
• The competing certification bodies:
– The sports governing bodies
– European Norms
– Trade Associations (e.g. STC, EATP)
• That which promotes and polices enduring quality, may
also best serve the interests of the yarn and turf
producers. Is this what is happening?
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Conclusions
• Artificial grass is one of the fastest growing textile
markets
– Demand is developing in all regions of the world at a strong pace
– Fastest growth is in North America
• An industry global in scope is emerging, with
significant restructuring underway
–
–
–
–
Merging of existing players.
New entrants appearing.
Producers are moving production to achieve economic advantage.
Technology shifts are providing competitive advantage opportunity.
• The industry consumed around 300,000 tonnes of
polymers in 2005 (polyolefins, elastomers and PU/SB
latex)
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Artificial Turf Installations Help
Californians Save 640 Million Gallons
of Water in 2007
By ASGi • July 3rd, 2008
California’s savvy consumers, negotiating the challenges of water shortages, low rainfall
and increased concerns over pollution and global warming are turning more and more to
faux grass materials to answer their landscape needs. Over 20 million square feet of
artificial turf and synthetic grass were installed as lawns, landscaping solutions for slopes,
leisure sports areas for bocce, putting greens, and small play areas - not at schools and
parks - but in California front and backyards!
State and local water districts see the advantages - their use studies show findings that
report an average family of 4, with approximately 1000 square feet of irrigated lawn, will
probably consume between 32,000 and 56,000 gallons of water on the lawn per
year. That doesn’t sound like much until you start adding up the tens of thousands of
homes that make up that consumption in a typical metropolitan water district’s
responsibility.
Using the water district’s average use per year and multiplying that by the amount of
installed artificial grass Californians invested into their landscaping in 2007, a whopping
640 MILLION gallons of water has been saved, made available to other uses in the
community!
Artificial turf has been traditionally installed as synthetic putting greens and now,
because the products are so life-like and natural looking, more and more consumers are
using synthetic turf as “synthetic sod” for faux lawns, dog kennels, erosion control, dust
reduction, grey water management and many other solutions.
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PRESS RELEASE
ARTIFICIAL GRASS DEMAND SURGES AHEAD IN 2007
AMI, Bristol, 11/03/08 – Around the world demand for artificial turf is growing at
20% p.a. according to a recently published study by leading industry consultants,
Applied Market Information Ltd (AMI). The report’s author John Nash says that
‘Soccer and residential landscaping applications were the hot spots in 2007, but strong
demand was enjoyed in most regions of the world and in most applications for
artificial grass’.
While many will remember the pitches they played on as kids and think artificial turf
is a niche market, today’s reality is quite different. Gone are the hard surfaces that
caused friction burns and impact injuries, and in their place are controlled slide and
defined energy restitution. Changing product design has brought synthetic turf into the
mainstream of surfaces used for both sports and landscaping applications. The
industry now accounts for over 600,000 tonnes of product ranging from the polymers
used for the grass carpet through the elastomeric rubber infill to the underlay. The
market value of the grass carpet alone is estimated at €1,250m in 2007.
The grass yarns are made from PE (polyethylene), PP (polypropylene) and PA
(polyamide), and they are fast developing both in terms of the performance of the
polymer, but also the shape of the yarns and their bonding into the backing tape,
whether by SB (styrene butadiene) latex or PU (polyurethane). The infill that has
become predominant is SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) sourced from grinding up and
recycling car tyres, but new TPEs (thermoplastic elastomers) are being offered which
address specific requirements. A more recent focus for development is the underlay,
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or shock pad, which is becoming increasingly important to the performance of the
system as a whole.
Not only is there a lot of technical development underway but, as predicted by AMI in
its 2005 report, there is also substantial M&A activity as participants use mergers and
acquisitions to build and reshape their businesses. The last eighteen months have seen
major acquisitions involving FieldTurf Tarkett, TenCate Thiolon, Low and Bonar, and
‘private equity’ investor purchases of Sportexe, Sprinturf and Desso.
Supply and demand in the market needs to be seen in a geographically global context
partly because of the trade flows in the various components, but also because
participation strategies are increasingly global in their implementation.
Oceania
3%
Far East
12%
Near East
8%
Europe
48%
S.America
3%
NAFTA
26%
The market for artificial turf in 2007
‘The Global Artificial Grass Market 2007’ is a detailed multi-client research report
published in February 2008. For further information please contact John Nash at AMI:
[email protected] or +44 117 924 9442
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC Staff Finds Synthetic Turf Fields OK to
Install, OK to Play On
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff today
released its evaluation of various synthetic athletic fields. The evaluation concludes that young
children are not at risk from exposure to lead in these fields.
CPSC staff evaluation showed that newer fields had no lead or generally had the lowest lead
levels. Although small amounts of lead were detected on the surface of some older fields, none of
these tested fields released amounts of lead that would be harmful to children.
Lead is present in the pigments of some synthetic turf products to give the turf its various colors.
Staff recognizes that some conditions such as age, weathering, exposure to sunlight, and wear
and tear might change the amount of lead that could be released from the turf. As turf is used
during athletics or play and exposed over time to sunlight, heat and other weather conditions, the
surface of the turf may start to become worn and small particles of the lead-containing synthetic
grass fibers might be released. The staff considered in the evaluation that particles on a child’s
hand transferred to his/her mouth would be the most likely route of exposure and determined
young children would not be at risk. Although this evaluation found no harmful lead levels, CPSC
staff is asking that voluntary standards be developed for synthetic turf to preclude the use of lead
in future products. This action is being taken proactively to address any future production of
synthetic turf and to set a standard for any new entrants to the market to follow.
As an overall guideline, CPSC staff recommends young children wash their hands after playing
outside, especially before eating.
OUTDOORS
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Artificial grass options save on turf repairs while protecting the environment.
Y
ou love grass. You also have a big dog who loves
to run — and drinks lots of water. Believe it or
not, you can have both.
Artificial grass has come a long way since the days
of homogenous, bright green AstroTurf. Once used
only in sporting arenas, artificial grass is now making
a major resurgence in backyards across America. And
for good reason; it's perfect for life with dogs, offering a non-toxic alternative for active canine lifestyles.
Every dog owner struggles to manage pet
urine and trampling damage on the lawn.
By switching to a faux alternative, you
save time on maintenance chores and
the use of fertilizers, grass seed, and
water needed to repair the damage.
Because it conserves natural resources
and your precious time, artificial grass
just may be worth the investment.
Attributes that make faux lawns perfect
for busy environmentally aware pet owners
have made them increasingly popular. Picture a lawn
that never needs mowing and never requires harsh
fertilizers or weed killers that can pollute the environment or poison your pet. Imagine a lush landscape
that never needs watering, standing up to summer
watering bans and droughts.
Ranging in price from $5 to $7 per square foot, it
seems like a steep investment, but consider what you
would spend on lawn care over the next eight years,
the typical life span of artificial grass.
Artificial turf products now come in fescue,
Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, St. Augustine, zoysia,
and many other grass types — each one designed to
perfectly mimic your neighbor's lawn, depending on
which area of the country you live in.
Artificial grass stands up to whatever life throws at
it, including pet waste and aggressive running. It
makes sanitation a snap in your dog's potty areas.
After removing any feces from the turf, simply hose
the rest down, washing every trace of pet waste
through the porous backing and into the
soil below.
You may want to consider installing
your new lawn yourself. Manufacturers provide detailed instructions and
help you determine the amount of
grass needed for your area. The difficulty of installing synthetic grass rates
about as high as putting in a paving stone
patio or pathway. One or two weekends for
most spaces should be all you'll need.
Next time you find yourself battling the damage
your dog naturally creates, entertain the possibility of
going faux. Plastic grass has come a long way, and it
could be one of the best things you've ever done for
you and your dog. D
Next month: Home Life returns with tips for you and your
dog on moving day.
BY TOM
BARTHEL
Tom Barthel Is a
Michi^n-based
master gardener
and freelance writer
specializing in pet
and gardening topics. For more information, visit his
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1/23/2009
The Synthetic Turf Council said the industry grew 20 percent for 2008. Growth in
all sectors of the industry -- sports fields, golf, municipal parks, airports,
landscape and residential – has helped conserve an additional 500 million
gallons of water during a time when many sectors of the country still grapple with
drought.
“Our member companies are actively creating jobs and bolstering local
economies with their growth,” says Rick Doyle, President of the Synthetic Turf
Council. “Industry expansion also allows us to make a positive impact on the
environment by conserving water, lowering the usage of pesticides and fertilizers
and recycling materials.”
Toro
The environmental impact of synthetic turf fields is significant, the STC says.
Assuming a 33 week growing season, the installation of more than a thousand
new synthetic turf fields last year conserved an estimated 500 million gallons of
water and reduced the use of fertilizers by well over 1.25 million pounds. With
approximately 4,500 synthetic turf fields currently in use, the total amount of
water saved in 2008 exceeded 2.2 billion gallons – enough water to supply the
average home for 75 years.
Demand for synthetic turf has grown over the past few years, the STC says.
About half of all NFL teams currently play their games on synthetic turf, and it has
been approved by FIFA for World Cup soccer matches. As the need for durable
playing fields escalates, especially those that don’t require high water usage
during times of drought, synthetic turf has become an increasingly popular
solution to enhance athletic performance, deal with the issue of limited space in
older cities and suburbs, and allow for multiple sports teams to practice and play
on a grass-like surface.
The increased popularity of synthetic turf has also resulted in increased scrutiny.
In July 2008, a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Staff report approved
the use of synthetic turf fields by children and people of all ages. Numerous
independent, current, and credible scientific studies that verify the usage benefits
and address the health, safety, and environmental impact of synthetic turf are
posted on the Synthetic Turf Council’s website at www.syntheticturfcouncil.org.
Friday, January 23, 2009
INCREASING SYNTHETIC TURF SALES
AMI, Bristol, 11/03/08 – Around the world demand for artificial turf is growing at 20% p.a. according to a recently
published study by leading industry consultants, Applied Market Information Ltd (AMI). http://www.asmiplastics.com
The report’s author John Nash says that ‘Soccer and residential landscaping applications were the hot spots in 2007, but
strong demand was enjoyed in most regions of the world and in most applications for artificial grass’.
While many will remember the pitches they played on as kids and think artificial turf
is a niche market, today’s reality is quite different. Gone are the hard surfaces that
caused friction burns and impact injuries, and in their place are controlled slide and
defined energy restitution. Changing product design has brought synthetic turf into the
mainstream of surfaces used for both sports and landscaping applications. The
industry now accounts for over 600,000 tonnes of product ranging from the polymers
used for the grass carpet through the elastomeric rubber infill to the underlay.
The market value of the grass carpet alone is estimated at €1,250m in 2007.
The grass yarns are made from PE (polyethylene), PP (polypropylene) and PA
(polyamide or nylon), and they are fast developing both in terms of the performance of the polymer, but also the shape of
the yarns and their bonding into the backing tape,
whether by SB (styrene butadiene) latex or PU (polyurethane).
The infill that has become predominant is SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) sourced from grinding up and recycling car
tyres, but new TPEs (thermoplastic elastomers) are being offered which address specific requirements. A more recent
focus for development is the underlay, or shock pad, which is becoming increasingly important to the performance of the
system as a whole.
Not only is there a lot of technical development underway but, as predicted by AMI in its 2005 report, there is also
substantial M&A activity as participants use mergers and acquisitions to build and reshape their businesses. The last
eighteen months have seen major acquisitions involving [several North American and European companies.]
Supply and demand in the market needs to be seen in a geographically global context partly because of the trade flows in
the various components, but also because
participation strategies are increasingly global in their implementation.
Market Usage by Global Area:
Europe - 48%
NAFTA - 26%
Far East - 12%
Near East - 8%
South America - 3%
Oceania - 3%
‘The Global Artificial Grass Market 2007’ is a detailed multi-client research report
published in February 2008.
WHERE THE INDUSTRY IS HEADING
Southern California’s Largest Water District Joins Others Offering Rebates to
Homeowners Who Replace Natural Turf
Thursday, July 26th, 2007
Los Angeles, Calif. – The Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District of Southern California this month
immediately began offering offer homeowners what it calls a “modest” rebate to install synthetic turf.
Water officials said the program is the first of its kind in Southern California. A handful of Northern California
communities offer similar programs (we list those below).
The Metropolitan Water District is Southern California’s main water supplier, serving nearly 18 million people
in six counties. The new rebates cover the agency’s entire service area.
What the district actually did was add synthetic grass to its list of water-saving devices that qualify for financial
incentives. The rebate program will now pay 30 cents for every square foot of turf a homeowner replaces, or
between 2 percent and 3 percent of the local estimated retail cost of $12 per square foot, said district spokesman
Bob Muir.
Other California water districts and agencies that have rebate programs encouraging the use of water-friendly
landscaping:
Soquel Creek Water District
Rebates of $2 per square foot for synthetic grass that replaces an existing lawn.
http://www.soquelcreekwater.com/Turf_Rebate.htm.
Santa Clara County
Rebates of up to $1,000, or $75 per 100 square feet (whichever is lower) for homeowners (up to $10,000 for
commercial, industrial and institutional properties)
http://www.valleywater.org/Water/Water_conservation/index.shtm.
North Marin Water District
Cash rebates of $50 per 100 square feet of regularly-irrigated lawn that is removed, up to $400 for a singlefamily dwelling, $100 for a townhouse or condominium, and $100 for an apartment.
http://www.nmwd.com/c4g.html.
1. Residential synthetic lawn installations? how much has that grown over
the last few years? (i.e. # of home installations year over year, etc etc,
other benchmarks.)
* L&L, which includes non sportsfield applications [residential, putting
greens, commercial landscaping, governmental landscaping, airfield
applications], has grown over 20% per year since 2000 and over 25% per year
over the last 2-3 years. approx 65-85 msf in US markets
* Residential, specifically, has grown over 30% per year over the last 2-3
years. There were approximately 55MM-70MM square feet installed residentially
in 2007 in the U.S. and another 12MM 18MM square feet installed for
commercial and governmental landscaping.
* Growth is extraordinarily strong as people switch to low-maintenance
synthetic grass lawns to save time, money and water.
* It has only been in the last couple years that there has been a synthetic
grass product available that looks fantastic for a yard or residential
application. The older products looked artificial. The new products look
real and they look fantastic.
2. Does it make sense to break this down geographically? I.e. is demand
different in states like Calif. Arizona and Nevada versus rest of country?
(Either way, we definitely want some national numbers, and then
region-specific if there's anything interesting there.)
* California, Arizona and Nevada were the first strong markets in the U.S. for
non sportsfield applications and they remain the strongest markets. But
demand is now growing strongly across the U.S. - most notably in the South,
Southeast and in cities.
* Demand in the West, South and Southeast is largely being driven by a
combination of (i.) convenience, (ii.) water rates and (iii.) water
restrictions.
* Demand in cities like Chicago and New York is being driven mainly by
convenience or dictated by circumstances as people have small plots on
balconies or rooftops and they want a warm and welcoming surface underfoot.
Another common demand-driver in cities is that people have small plots with
too much shade to grow grass effectively.
* Currently, we estimate that about 85% of the landscape and leisure market is
in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Nevada. But the rest of the
country is seeing strong demand growth in 2008. Those percentages will be
different in 1-2 years.
3. If you have numbers looking at the number of new entrants/lawn
installers into the business over last few years.. That might be interesting
too.
* It has been pretty astounding in some areas. In parts of California, for
example, there are counties where 50 or more installers have entered the
market in 1 years time 1 county with 50+ new installers in a year. We don¹t
have comprehensive numbers due to the very small nature of many of the new
companies, but anecdotally the growth in the number of installers is quite
impressive.
4. What's driving demand?
* People are switching to low-maintenance, synthetic grass lawns to SAVE
time, money and water.
* These low-maintenance lawns look fabulous year-round.
* Convenience no mowing, no weeding, no watering, no chemicals/fertilizers
its very compelling. Convenience wins. People pay for it our time is
precious.
* Money people don¹t need to pay to have someone mow their yard and, in
large swaths of the country, people can save $50 - $150 per month on their
water bill. Installing synthetic grass pays for itself in 5-6 years in most
cases while lasting for 10 or more.
* Most importantly, people can save 20k 50k gallons of water per year by
switching to synthetic grass.
* Nearly 20% of our power consumption in California goes towards pumping and
cleaning water by saving tens of thousands of gallons of water on your yard
you are also saving electricity
* Kids and dogs can play in the yard year-round without turning it into a mud
pit and tracking dirt and sand all over the house.
* Over 34MM people (and growing) in the U.S. suffer from an allergy to grass
pollen a low-maintenance synthetic grass lawn can help them in their home
environment.
5. Briefly touch on rebates? has that affected growth of the industry at all?
* Rebates [where water districts pay people up to $1.50/sq ft to rip out their
natural grass and replace it with a low-maintenance synthetic grass lawn] in
places like Southern California and Las Vegas have effected growth positively,
but they are not the dominant driving force. Now that the lawns look
fantastic and people are becoming aware of the convenience, the rebates are
only a secondary driver.
*
6. What are challenges facing this industry going
forward? Stigmas about synthetic lawns? What about collapse of housing
industry?
* The collapse of the housing market does not seem to have effected the
industry. A majority of people installing low-maintenance synthetic grass
lawns are installing them in existing development. The industry is growing
strongly anecdotally, April and May seem to be our strongest months ever.
* Stigmas some people have a visceral reaction to the idea of a
low-maintenance synthetic grass lawn. But, for many convenience will win out.
Many industries have gone through similar cycles take artificial Xmas trees
there was a stigma against them at first, but once they started to look
great and people recognized the convenience, they took off. Now, in the
United States over 70% of all families use artificial Xmas trees.
* One challenge is just getting the word out there and educating the public
that the synthetic grass being manufactured today is safe it is not a
legitimate public health threat as the amount of lead is literally hundreds of
times below the levels considered safe by our governmental health and
environmental agencies.
* But, our biggest challenge will be to inform the public that there is now a
low-maintenance synthetic grass product out there that looks fantastic while
allowing them to save time, money and water. Awareness is still low around
the country.
Los Angeles restricts lawn watering to 2 days a week - San Jose Mercury News
Los Angeles restricts lawn
watering to 2 days a week
6/4/09 12:45 PM
Tier 1. Customers who don't cut usage by 15
percent will be charged at a higher rate for
every gallon over their Tier 1 allotment.
Associated Press
Posted: 06/01/2009 02:29:58 PM PDT
Updated: 06/01/2009 02:42:28 PM PDT
Special Section
Bay Area drought special
report
LOS ANGELES — It's now illegal to water
lawns in the nation's second-largest city on
any day other than Mondays and Thursdays.
New mandatory water conservation rules
went into effect today in Los Angeles as the
city faces a water supply shortage for a third
consecutive year.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power says the city gets most of its water
from elsewhere in the state and those
supplies are being limited by drought and
regulatory restrictions.
The department is also reducing by 15
percent the amount of water that customers
can purchase at the lowest rate, known as
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CONFIDENTIAL
TABULATED RESULTS -SYSTEM BUILDER
INSTALLED TURF – U.S. AND CANADA ONLY
ACTUAL
2006
A. Total Square Feet
•
Sports Fields
•
Golf
•
Landscape
B. # of Sports Fields
Installed in the U.S.
and Canada (60,000 sq.
ft. or bigger)
A. Total Square Feet
• Sports Fields
• Golf
• Landscape
B. # of Sports Fields
Installed in the U.S.
and Canada (60,000 sq.
ft. or bigger)
ACTUAL
2007
PROJECTED
2008
Turf Installed in U.S. and Canada
(13)
(13)
(12)
65,160,757 sq. ft. 75,313,782 sq. ft. 91,510,000 sq. ft.
(3)
(3)
(2)
428,689 sq. ft.
1,006,376 sq. ft.
1,210,000 sq. ft.
(4)
(4)
(3)
3,040,037 sq. ft.
5,652,771 sq. ft.
6,788,000 sq. ft.
(12)
774
(13)
910
(13)
1169
2007 v. 2006
2008 v. 2007
(projected)
2008 v. 2006
(projected)
Turf Installed in U.S. and Canada
+15.5%
+21.5%
+40.4%
+134.5%
+20.3%
+182.1%
+86.0%
+20.1%
+123.3%
+17.6%
+28.5%
+51.0%
CONFIDENTIAL
TABULATED RESULTS -TURF MANUFACTURER
TURF MANUFACTURED AND SOLD FOR INSTALLATION –
U.S. AND CANADA ONLY
ACTUAL
2006
A. Total Square Feet
• Sports Fields
(all sizes)
•
Golf
•
Landscape
B. Total Square Feet
• Sports Fields
(all sizes)
•
Golf
•
Landscape
C. Total Square Feet
• Sports Fields
(all sizes)
•
Golf
•
Landscape
ACTUAL
2007
PROJECTED
2008
Manufactured and Sold for Installation to
STC MEMBERS ONLY
(9)
(9)
(9)
94,706,937sq. ft.
94,512,805sq. ft. 108,850,000sq. ft.
(5)
(5)
(5)
4,334,302sq. ft.
5,847,152sq. ft.
7,250,000sq. ft.
(7)
(7)
(7)
16,756,602sq. ft.
19,539,503sq. ft.
25,180,000sq. ft.
Manufactured and Sold for Installation to
NON-MEMBERS ONLY
(3)
(4)
(4)
11,115,594sq. ft.
16,495,674sq. ft.
16,975,000sq. ft.
(2)
(4)
(4)
5,244,235sq. ft.
5,599,531sq. ft.
5,690,000sq. ft.
(3)
(4)
(4)
4,754,138sq. ft.
10,828,084sq. ft.
15,550,000sq. ft.
Manufactured and Sold for Installation to
MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS COMBINED
105,822,531sq. ft. 111,008,479sq. ft. 125,825,000sq. ft.
9,578,537sq. ft.
11,446,683sq. ft.
12,940,000sq. ft.
21,510,740sq. ft.
30,367,587sq. ft.
40,730,000sq. ft.
Synthetic Turf Council
Market Statistics – 2006, 2007, and 2008
Turf Manufacturer Survey
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2007 v. 2006
A. Total Square Feet
• Sports Fields
(all sizes)
• Golf
• Landscape
B. Total Square Feet
• Sports Fields
(all sizes)
• Golf
• Landscape
C. Total Square Feet
• Sports Fields
(all sizes)
• Golf
• Landscape
2008 v. 2007
(projected)
2008 v. 2006
(projected)
Manufactured and Sold for Installation to
STC MEMBERS ONLY
(.2)%
+34.9%
+16.6%
+15.2%
+24.0%
+28.9%
+14.9%
+67.3%
+50.3%
Manufactured and Sold for Installation to
NON-MEMBERS ONLY
+48.4%
+2.9%
+52.7%
+6.8%
+1.6%
+8.5%
+127.8%
+43.6%
+227.1%
Manufactured and Sold for Installation to
MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS COMBINED
+4.9%
+19.5%
+41.2%
+13.3%
+13.0%
+34.1%
+18.9%
+35.1%
+89.3%
Mesa, Ariz., Starts Offering Rebates for Replacing Turf Lawns
July 25, 2007
MESA, Ariz. – Mesa is launching a Grass-to-Xeriscape rebate program today that will pay residents up to $500
to switch from water-thirsty turf grass to more water-friendly alternatives such as synthetic lawns like
NewGrass™.
Residents who remove 500 square feet or more of established turf grass and replace it with a water-conserving
alternative qualify for a rebate of $1 per square foot of grass that is removed, up to a $500 maximum rebate. To
qualify, you must be the current owner of a single-family home in Mesa and be a Mesa city water customer.
Applications are being mailed to all residential water customers this week. Complete information is available at
http://www.cityofmesa.org/utilities/conservation/grass-to-xeriscape-rebate.aspx.
Mesa joins a list of Valley cities in the Phoenix area that offer the rebates to homeowners who replace their
lawns with artificial grass or other water-friendly xeriscape alternatives. Visit the following Web sites for more
information:
Peoria: up to $550 (http://www.peoriaaz.com/utilities/conserve/)
Tempe: up to $500 (http://www.tempe.gov/conservation/LandscapeRebate/program.htm)
Glendale: up to $750 for an existing homeowner, $200 for a new home,
(http://www.glendaleaz.com/waterconservation/landscaperebates.cfm) and $3,000 for a business, homeowner
associations or multi-family property (http://www.glendaleaz.com/waterconservation/nonresidentialrebate.cfm)
Scottsdale: up to $1,500 for a residence (http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/WaterConservation/turf-res.asp) and up
to $3,000 for a commercial property (http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/WaterConservation/turf-com.asp)
Seven western U.S. states agree on Colorado River drought plan
Water users from the seven Colorado River states are expected to ratify a regional
drought plan this week in Las Vegas, ending years of bickering over how to balance
uncertain resources with growing demand. The heart of the plan is the heart of the river
system, its two largest reservoirs along Arizona's northern borders. Lake Powell and Lake
Mead hold not only the water needed to survive long dry periods but also the key to a
landmark deal meant to give the states a chance to find longer-lasting solutions. Drought
has drained the two reservoirs to below half capacity, increasing the threat of water
shortages upstream and in Arizona, along with the loss of cheap hydropower and damage
to riparian habitat and recreation sites. With that much at risk, some of the states were
prepared to fight costly legal battles. The drought plan can't keep the lakes from shrinking
further if dry conditions persist and could trigger the first shortage as early as 2010. But
by focusing on the reservoirs and the way they help manage the river's limited supply, the
states hope to protect users from the worst effects of drought. The plan guides
management of the river through 2026 using reservoir levels to trigger rationing and a
series of experimental conservation programs. Environmental groups say the plan fails to
protect the river itself, but the states insist they produced what they could within their
limits. The seven river states are Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico,
Utah and Wyoming. Arizona Republic_ 12/9/07 (logon required)
U.S. Drought Monitor
June 2, 2009
Valid 8 a.m. EDT
H
AH
D1A
AH
H
A
AH
AH
H
D0A
AH
A
D2A
Intensity:
D0 Abnormally Dry
D1 Drought - Moderate
D2 Drought - Severe
D3 Drought - Extreme
D4 Drought - Exceptional
H
H
AH
AH
Drought Impact Types:
Delineates dominant impacts
A = Agricultural (crops, pastures,
grasslands)
H = Hydrological (water)
The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions.
Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary
for forecast statements.
http://drought.unl.edu/dm
A
H
Released Thursday, June 4, 2009
Author: Brian Fuchs, National Drought Mitigation Center