Iowa State University Selects Mondo for Artificial
Turf Field
Numerous NCAA Division I programs now feature Mondo sports
surfaces
AMES, Iowa, Jan 10, 2012 - Mondo, a global leader in sports
flooring, today announced that Iowa State University has selected
Mondoturf for its new
artificial turf field. The turf system includes Mondo's 3NX
fiber and Thermo-bonded backing.
The Mondoturf field is going into the university's new Cyclone
Sports Complex, where it will serve primarily as the practice and
competition surface for the women's soccer team. Installation is
slated to begin in the second quarter and be completed in June; the
facility is scheduled to open in the fall. ISU purchased the field
from Kiefer Specialty Flooring, Lindenhurst, Ill., which also is
performing the installation.
Numerous Division I athletic programs have installed Mondo
flooring--including outdoor and indoor athletics surfaces--and the
ISU field will be Mondo's sixth one specifically for an NCAA
Division I soccer program.
School officials chose Mondo because of their familiarity with
other Mondo
fields and the surface's proven performance
characteristics.
"We selected Mondo after comparing it to other surfaces," said
Chris Jorgensen, senior associate athletics director, Iowa State
University. "Our soccer coaches and project development team
visited or were familiar with several other fields made by Mondo
and its competitors. We researched a number of other surfaces and
compared them to Mondo for playability, durability, cost and
warranties. Mondoturf compared favorably in all of those
areas."
Jorgensen also said, "The Mondoturf field and the Cyclone Sports
Complex will greatly enhance the entire student-athlete experience
and improve our recruiting efforts for the sports programs that
call the facility home."
Mondo's groundbreaking 3NX fiber perfectly mimics the way natural
grass responds with outstanding resilience and durability while
offering superior player comfort. Ideal for soccer, the 3NX fiber
lends itself to easy pivots and turns even in high-torque
scenarios. Ball roll and bounce mimic roll and bounce on natural
grass.
Proprietary technology in Thermo-bonded, Mondo's newest artificial
turf backing, provides a dimensionally stable tufted turf without
needing a polyurethane secondary backing. Instead, a dual primary
backing holds the turf fibers more securely in place--40 percent
better than the industry standard--so it can be handled as
necessary with virtually no fiber loss. The non-stretchable backing
prevents elongation or other stretching of the turf.
"These products combine the ultimate in safety, performance and
durability, letting soccer players perform their best," said
Federico Stroppiana, vice president, strategic development, Mondo
Group. "Mondo is dedicated to delivering innovations that improve
the game for soccer players and coaches, and adding Iowa State
soccer to the NCAA Division I athletic programs that compete on
Mondo sports flooring is a testament to that dedication."
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public research university located in
Ames, Iowa. It offers its 28,000 students more than 100 majors and
more than 800 student organizations. A culturally diverse
university with students from all 50 states and more than 110
countries, Iowa State is ranked among the top one-fourth of all
national public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Its
varsity teams compete in the Big 12 Conference.
About Mondo
Mondo is the global leader in the sports and contract flooring
markets, manufacturing flooring surfaces for virtually every
application. More than 1,100 Mondo tracks and 800 Mondo artificial
turf fields are installed worldwide. The official supplier of the
athletic track for the past nine Olympic Games and the upcoming 2012 London Olympics, Mondo also is the
official supplier or official sponsor of more than 100 sports
federations and associations, including the National Soccer Coaches
Association of America (NSCAA).
The company is the world's largest producer of sports and toy
balls with an average daily production of 450,000 units and
manufactures large luxury yachts under its Mondo Marine
division.
A family-owned business since its founding in 1948, Mondo sells
its products in more than 196 countries. The company's global
headquarters are in Italy, and it has manufacturing facilities in
North America, Europe and Asia. More information about Mondo is
available at mondoworldwide.com.
Mondo is a registered trademark of Mondo.
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