Olivet Nazarene University Chooses Kiefer for Their
New Student Life Center Sports Complex
Lindenhurst, IL - February 14, 2012 - Kiefer Specialty Flooring,
Inc. today announced it has been selected to provide all athletic
surfacing to the new Student Life Center Sports Complex at Olivet
Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL.
The 168,000 square foot facility's centerpiece is a new fieldhouse
that includes a new 8-lane, 200-meter track. The university chose
Mondotrack for use on the new track. Mondotrack is the same surface
that will be used at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
"We extensively researched all available options for use in our
new Student Life Center Sports Complex. At the end of the day
nothing compared to Kiefer and Mondo. We are excited to open our
new facility with what we believe is the finest and most reputable
sports surface on the market today," says Mike McDowell, track and
field coach at Olivet Nazarene University.
Brion Rittenberry, president and CEO at Kiefer Specialty Flooring
added, "Naturally, we are humbled by our selection to be involved
in this magnificent facility. Our inclusion in the project confirms
our status as a leader in the supply and installation of Mondo
surfaces in the United States."
About Olivet Nazarene University
With roots back to 1907, Olivet Nazarene University is a liberal
arts university offering 67 academic majors. The ONU Tigers compete
in NAIA Division 1 athletics in a variety of sports including track
and field, baseball, basketball, soccer, and tennis. Considered to
be one of the premier Christian colleges in the United States,
Olivet Nazarene University is a nationally accredited school that
teaches over 4,600 students in a variety of fields of
studies.
About Kiefer Specialty Flooring, Inc.
Founded in 1977 and based in Lindenhurst, IL, Kiefer is an
award-winning, athletic surface design and installation company.
Kiefer's long list of wood basketball court installations include
the University of Kentucky, Ohio State University, University of
Cincinnati, and Bowling Green State University. In addition to wood
basketball surfaces, Kiefer also offers design and installation for
track and field, multi-purpose facilities, artificial turf, weight
rooms, locker rooms, and fitness facilities.
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