Issued by Synthetic Turf Council – January 2009
(Atlanta, Ga.) – Despite the recession, thousands of jobs have been created by the
synthetic turf industry according to the Synthetic Turf Council, which announced a
20% expansion rate for 2008. Growth in all sectors of the industry — sports fields, golf,
municipal parks, airports, landscape and residential – has also 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,” explains 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.”
