The Benchmark Synthetic Turf Manufacturer The Benchmark Synthetic Turf Manufacturer www.grassman.com.au Grass Manufacturers Pty Ltd ACN 051 627 902 Unit 8.1 Port Air Industrial Estate, 1A Hale Street, Botany NSW 2019 Australia Tel 61 2 9316 7244 Fax 61 2 9316 7266 Email: matilda@grassman.com.au Proudly 100% Australian www.grassman.com.au
landscape history of innovation Grassman manufacture a wide variety of landscaping and general purpose synthetic turf products. With water restrictions widespread for garden use, more and more people are seeking the practical, and aesthetic qualities that synthetic offers. In many major urban areas, watering your garden will be simply not allowed under the next level of restrictions in Australia and many places worldwide. We have long pile rich luxuriant turf that has the look and feel of high quality natural grass. For more robust areas where there is high traffic, we can offer a range of shorter pile products. Whenever you need turf around the house, in the garden, there is a grass to suit your budget or colour scheme. Before After A history of innovation since 1978 Grassman has been a leader in the production and design of artificial grass surfaces for over 30 years. Started by industry pioneer, Gary Waterford in 1978, Grassman s first product lines were cricket wickets in conjunction with Ampol Australia. Tennis courts followed, and soon Grassman was producing a full range of sports and landscape products. Seeing the need for heavily used multi-sports facilities, Grassman went onto develop specialist materials for Hockey, Rugby and Football. These have been exported around the world and now Grassman products are sold in over 35 countries. Grassman has established a worldwide reputation for product excellence and innovation. Over half the annual production line is exported. Grassman is today the largest fully integrated producer of synthetic grass in Australia, with factories in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. With a keen eye for innovation, Grassman was the first manufacturer to raise tram lines for tennis courts, creating the patented synthetic red clay courts - Classic Clay. Grassman also led the development of dry Hockey fields and was the first to promote PEP non-burn yarn for sports fields. Today the history of innovation continues with DUCC, a unique underlay that allows water to be channelled away into a catchment drain. Used under sports fields, it not only reduces the cost of ground preparation, but also effectively turns your sports field into a water catchment device. Grassman s head office is in Botany and the company is still led by its founder, Gary Waterford.
ongoing development hockey Grassman is a dedicated manufacturer of synthetic grass and will continue to develop through professional research and testing of raw materials and synthetic grass products. To achieve the precise type, mix and balance of raw materials for our synthetic surfaces, we continually trial new materials and assess results - which is our ongoing guarantee of manufacturing the best of the best grasses. Conversely, we frequently provide our products to external experts for testing under the most stringent conditions to increase learning and gain more information on product performance under various stresses. Our products have been tested by a number of high-tech and academic institutions including the University of Calgary, the Universities of New South Wales, Toowoomba, Wollongong and Brisbane, the Centre for Sports Technology in London, Labosport in France and The Australian Wool Testing Association. These materials and end product testing activities are reinforced by the fact that our suppliers, selected for their excellence, all have their own research, development and testing programmes. The constant search for improvement and development has over the years contributed to Grassman being considered the industry benchmark. Numerous firsts and patent applications have been achieved and the innovation continues. A number of exciting industry revelations are currently under testing. Our in-house yarn extrusion allows us to trial and develop ideas and leading edge technology the proprietary benefit of intellectual property and the ability to customize to achieve specific customer needs. We also have allegiances with some of the worlds largest yarn producers allowing us access to a total range of synthetic yarns available on the market. We manufacture using polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, co-polymers, monofilaments, multi strand colour monofilaments, combinations and our own Grassman proprietary PEP TM. All yarns feature a highly sophisticated process of pigment, maximum UV inhibitor and colour fastness unsurpassed in the industry. The impressive durability and resistance to weathering and abrasion make the yarns equal to anything available worldwide. Our tufting capacity offers all machine gauges and stitch rate variances and vast volume. Our development achievement allows us to tuft synthetic grass with pile heights up to 100mm, the longest available. Our finishing plants are purpose built for synthetic grass and ongoing development allows us to achieve maximum tuft lock and durability required for some contact sport fields and uses such as horse racing turf. We have our own in-house laboratory and testing equipment aimed at constant quality monitoring and controls of our yarns and finished products. Unlike many of our competitors, our facilities have been purpose designed and built to take plastic raw material pellets at one end and then through complete integration produce finished synthetic grass at the other end. Our capacity allows us sufficient machine power to produce over 5 million square metres of synthetic grass annually. An unwavering pursuit of product excellence This constant search for improvement has, over the years led to a number of patents being held Grassman has been a leader in the development of hockey materials for over 20 years. It was the first manufacturer to produce a field for Sydney Olympic Park and has produced and installed over 30 fields in Australia. It developed the first dry field and has been a key developer of the PEP non-burn dry field material through its ability to R&D the raw material input. Over the past 20 years Grassman has exported to many countries and was instrumental in producing over 70 multi-sports fields in China. Grassman manufactures wet, sand filled and revolutionary waterless hockey surfaces for schoos, clubs and professional play. Our new DUCC underlay has reduced ground preparation costs considerably, expanding the opportunity for clubs to upgrade their playing surfaces. All Grassman s hockey surfaces are FIH approved. H2O4D Hockey Grass - wet pitch Ultra Glide - waterless pitch Tru Play - sandfilled pitch FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE HOCKEY INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY FEDERATION
multi-sport tennis possible to provide a simple solution or formula that will satisfy every situation. Each facility must be carefully planned according to specific demands and priorities. At Grassman we can manufacture and advise on the most suitable surfacing solution for your MSS. The advice is based on many years of experience. We aim to provide the most ideal surface for the sports utilizing this field and offering the playing qualities and experience that users require, whilst at the same time providing a safe and durable environment. Grassman s multi-sports have been exported around the world with over 30 going to China alone. Multi-sports surfaces [MSS] and Multi-Use Game Areas [MUGA] offer a cost-effective solution for schools, colleges, Councils and other facilities with a wide range of sporting demands. Whilst a multi-sports area offers the perfect option to play most sports for many players, it must be recognised that there will almost always be a need to compromise, primarily in terms of dimensions of the play areas as well as the performance of the playing surface. There are differing requirements for the playing surfaces for various sports and many different needs for individual facilities. It is not Our product suggestion for your MSS is to surface with either sand filled or sand dressed synthetic turf using a shockpad if the sport will allow for its use. The latest third generation long pile rubber infilled turfs are excellent for soccer and football, but are not suitable for hockey and sports reliant on ball bounces. It must be determined which sports the facility will provide for, the standards of playing performance required, the prioritising of individual sport usage taking into account the feasible balance of the sports to be played upon them. The areas are generally used for sports such as hockey, minkey, tennis, netball, basketball, baseball, five-aside football, football, soccer, five-aside soccer, futsal, athletics, volleyball, lacrosse, American football as well as training areas for activities such as athletics, rugby union and rugby league. Grassman has been the leader in the design and manufacturer of synthetic grass tennis court surfaces over thirty years. Tennis court surfaces represent the majority of our production and the development and ongoing innovation remains our focus. Today with operations in Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane, Grassman is considered the market leader with products for schools, clubs, councils, governments, private homes and promotional use - both indoor and outdoor. International Tennis Players that have installed Grassman courts in their homes include Lleyton Hewitt and Serena Williams. The products have been tested and developed to produce correct bounce and speed that players prefer. Year long high performance With Grassman s tennis court surfaces you get a quality product that is built to last and designed to perform at the highest level. All products come with in built tram lines. And we offer the longest warranty available. New Release Gum Tree TM 2 Our Gum Tree TM 2 Yarn is the latest innovation in Lead and Heavy Metal Free Environmentally Friendly Yarns and has the look of natural grass. The dense colourant reduces glare and the lines are integrated during manufacture and stay true for life. The vertical pile gives superior traction with true shot response and even ball speed and bounce. The advantages of installing Grassman courts are clear. You get easier installation and low maintenance. Our tuft lock backing system allows the installer to perform cross joins for base and service lines as well as length joins without risk of fraying or movement. Grassman s Focus Grassman are known worldwide for the largest, most innovative and specialised range of synthetic tennis court surfaces. Surfaces are available in green, terracotta, blue or two-tone coloured courts. A vast choice of colours is available on order at a small surcharge. CLASSIC CLAY World acknowledged patented simulated waterless clay tennis surface see following detailed pages CLASSIC GAME 19 Latest world release innovation is used in the manufacture of this Premium 19mm sand-filled tennis surface for club or tournament use WIMBLEDON ACE - Excellent 19mm sand-filled tennis surface perfect for club level use TOURNAMENT Low profile KDK (non directional) 15mm sanddressed surface for medium to fast paced player preference PRO FLIGHT 16 16mm sanddressed super weight tennis surface. Ideal for green sand topdressing CLASSIC XT 10 Latest innovation 10mm sand-dressed tennis surface for the professional player ADVANTAGE PRO Low profile 12mm sand-dressed court offering positive player grip EUROCLAY Waterless clay coloured tennis court ALSO OUR GRASSMAN TRIED AND PROVEN FAVOURITES: CLUB 40, TOPFLIGHT 19, TENNIS TEN 19 AND COMPETITOR - 19mm sand-filled courts to suit every budget
cricket the original patented Grassman has made thousands of cricket wickets for over 30 years and exported them around the world. You will find them in all states of Australia, as well as New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore and the U.K. Their long wearing qualities are a benchmark for the industry, with many pitches still in use after ten years or more. We have a product suitable for every grade of cricket and our special laying method ensures an even bounce at each end. This consistency of bounce increases the safety level for batsmen, at all levels of the game. Cricket is probably the toughest test of any synthetic grass surface. Most of the play is concentrated over very a small area of the surface. Our Gum Tree Green looks natural and comes with the highest UV stabilization available, the denser colourants reduce glare permanently. Our tuft lock backing system ensures the pitch will not wrinkle, fray or lose pile. The surface cut is level and smooth (No J cutting) ensuring true ball response. The thick, strong 7mm core walls in rolls decrease risk of damage in handling and delivery. Every metre is quality controlled and calibrated. They leave our factory pre-shrunk to full 3.72, 2.75 & 1.86 metre widths to enable installers to lay pitch without any in-fills and are delivered on site in purpose made protective bags. No wonder then that we use our toughest products, our stiffest yarns and the best backing process to give a surface that is as tough as steel. A range of products exist to suit your budget. Indoor Cricket With Indoor Cricket Pitch, Indoor Cricket Pitch Heavy and Indoor Cricket Surround we have the perfect surface for all cricketing needs. These products are made from the strongest yarn extruded by state of the art technology. The primary and secondary backings are of woven polypropylene mesh and styrene rubber latex. The tuft lock backing system is saturated with rubber latex. This gives our products extra strength and durability. Grassman is a great Australian product and a wonderful Australian company. Greg Chappell This is the best synthetic clay court in the world. That s how professional tennis players describe it. It has the look, feel and play of clay with its controlled slide and low ball bounce. Compared to real clay, there is a fraction of the maintenance cost, and none of the dirt and grime. Huge water savings Traditional red clay courts require watering. Not so with Classic Clay. It is a true waterless surface. With water restrictions in place around Australia, Classic Clay represents the best solution for those who want traditional clay surface, but have little or no water. Classic Clay does not suffer frost heave. And there is less down time in wet conditions as it dries faster. Classic Clay courts are the fastest drying courts in the market. Play in most cases resumes immediately after a rain shower. Increased club membership Installing Classic Clay courts at clubs attracts new members. Both Bendigo and Bairnsdale in Victoria had considerable increases in club membership after installing Classic Clay. Colour consistency The colour remains consistent across the entire surface and is UV treated and fade resistant. Happy neighbours The mineral in-fill is a consistent sized sand and is large enough so it will not become airborne. This eliminates dust and discolouration of shoes, clothes and club or home amenities. Neighbours of many clubs have welcomed the installation of Classic Clay as there is virtually no dust and dirt being blown from courts in windy conditions. Permaline raised lines The Classic Clay system incorporates the Permaline patented raised lines. The white court lines are raised (approximately 2mm) above the binder surface to act as a levelling guide for the mineral in-fill and remain visible when groomed. In-built lines are comprised of the same material as the binder layer, providing a consistent ball bounce with no skidding experienced with line tapes and other systems. Player development Europe has a high penetration of clay courts and as such players are comfortable with a variety of surfaces and playing styles. One can argue this exposure enhances overall skill levels. Classic Clay is a perfect surface in regions where traditional clay courts are not as prevalent to initiate children and juniors to international standards. Indoor suitability When installed indoors, the court has good sound absorption benefits. This not only creates a more peaceful environment, but is particularly attractive for coaching as instructions can be heard easily. Classic Clay courts can be installed on a number of bases but all must comply with specific structural tolerance guidelines encompassing drainage, subsurface compaction and stability. Owners support Each Classic Clay system comes with a leather bound owner s manual with maintenance instructions, warranty details, a history of the development company and a host of interesting reading. With a dedicated website there is international feedback and support for Classic Clay.
classic clay ducc draining underlay TESTIMONIAL - DANIEL VANPOUCKE - TENNIS DIRECTOR, KA NAAPALI ALII, MAUI, HAWAII We have had soft courts before but this product beats them all for solid footing, sliding capabilities, aestetitics and a true bounce of the ball. The response from our owners and guests at the LHE has been outstanding. They especially like the soft feel of the surface. One of the factors the worried us was how the heavy rains would affect the courts. We have just experienced a heavy rainfall of 15 inches in a twelve hour period and it turns out the downfall was just a great clen and the court is now fresh and new in appearance and ready to play. We apploud you for the professional job Classic Clay did in the construction of these courts and look forward to many years of enjoyable tennis play on this surface When passion, experience & innovation work together expect only the best DUCC - Drainage and cushion comfort underlay patented and proven system DUCC was originally innovated and developed by Grassman for our premium Classic Clay tennis surface, to offer the ultimate drainage whilst offering a softer comfort playing surface. Its unique characteristics have proven DUCC to be the ideal under-base for all synthetic turf sporting surfaces. DUCC can be installed over all styles of sub-base under your synthetic playing surface and assists the quick evacuation of water through and off the surface, allowing play during light rain and soon after a heavy downpour. Because of its unique drainage and water-proofing ability, DUCC is able to be laid over a flat playing surface with zero fall if required, alleviating the need for expensive base-works, whilst offering considerable benefits. Benefits Reduced underlay joins and seams Recycled materials Cost saving Water collection DUCC is a waterproof material that due to its properties allows direction of water flow through the play surface and into the DUCC to be channelled directly to drains or collected in subterranean tanks. Comfort and player safety DUCC offers the player a cushion surface, acts as a shock absorber and greatly reduces injury. DUCC is the result of clever engineering by Grassman ducc for contaminated soils DUCC was trialed at several Sydney schools that had contaminated sports fields. Due to so much asbestos, lead paint, and heavy metals in our building products at the time when these schools were constructed, and the common practice of burying building waste, these contaminants are now making their way up to the surface, through a process called Hydrolysis. DUCC successfully encapsulated the grounds and eliminated the movement of water through the ground by trapping it with the DUCC and directing the water into drains, making the sports fields a safe playing area for the children. reducing the need for extensive ground preparation.