FROM CARPET TO TURF
Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. company, is the world s largest carpet manufacturer and leading floor covering provider, with more than $4 billion in annual sales and 25,000 associates worldwide. Now, with the marriage of proven tradition and expanding arenas, Shaw applies the same philosophy of innovation that has been woven into more than a decade of legendary carpet manufacturing in the synthetic turf market. Through substantial assets, investments, key acquisitions and partnerships, Shaw Industries has quickly secured a leadership position as a complete turnkey surfacing company excelling in providing synthetic solutions for sports, commercial, residential landscaping, pets facilities, parks, playgrounds and landfill closures.
SHAW INDUSTRIES TURF DIVISION 2009 2010 2011 2012 Acquisition of Sportexe Fully integrated manufacturing Acquisition of Southwest 100% fully recyclable Construction Services and supply chain for complete Greens, an international golf synthetic turf systems that a successful 20-year veteran control of product quality from and residential synthetic grass can be repurposed in a variety in the sports turf industry design to completion company, the leading brand in of ways, including a patented Contracted the largest synthetic turf sports field installation in the U.S. A 1.7 million sq. ft. the market including Nicklaus Design and Golden Bear product lines process used to make other flooring products multi-field sports complex Developed the first woven Constructed a 13,000 sq. ft. sports science laboratory, the synthetic turf product in North America industry s largest and most Partnered with Closure Turf, advanced lab for product a successful landfill closure development and testing provider, to become its exclusive supplier for synthetic turf Largest landscape application of turf in North America, a 2.8 million sq. ft. landfill project in Monterey, California.
www.shawsportsturf.com 866-703-4004 SHAW SPORTS TURF Shaw Sports Turf, formerly Shaw Sportexe, is one of the leading synthetic turf companies in North America. Shaw Sports Turf has demonstrated industry leadership in both quality and innovation for more than two decades with over 1,000 successful installations, and an impressive list of high-profile installations, including the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Georgia Tech, University of Arkansas and many others. Engineered for performance and safety, Shaw Sports Turf features a product line designed specifically to meet the needs of athletes and sports programs.
www.southwestgreens.com 877-260-7888 SOUTHWEST GREENS INTERNATIONAL Southwest Greens International was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1996. Today, the company is a multi-million dollar network of 90+ franchise operations worldwide and is considered the global leader in designing and installing stateof-the-art synthetic putting surfaces for over 35 professional golfers on the PGA Tour, including Vijay Singh, Jim Furyk and Zach Johnson, as well as many avid amateur golfers. SWGI was selected by Nicklaus Design in 2004 to produce premium synthetic golf greens for residential customers. SWGI also designs and installs premium quality synthetic solutions for homes, businesses and municipalities.
www.closureturf.com 770-845-8043 CLOSURE TURF LLC Shaw has partnered with Closure Turf, an Atlanta-based landfill closure system provider, to become its exclusive supplier of synthetic turf. Closure Turf is used to reduce the time, cost and environmental impact associated with landfills, mine spoils and other hazardous sites. The Closure Turf patented system efficiently captures methane, eliminates maintenance equipment and reduces the carbon footprint by 70%. Closure Turf combines a drainage system and geomembrane barrier with durable synthetic turf for a long life of superior performance and aesthetics.
770-795-1159 SHAWGRASS Shawgrass is a consumer-based line of artificial landscape products for residential and commercial sales. With easy installation and maintenance, Shawgrass provides a beautiful, lush and realistic lawn that will last for many years to come. And with our innovative, eco-friendly turf design, consumers have peace of mind knowing that they re helping to save millions of gallons of water each year. Shawgrass offers several styles and grades to accommodate a variety of budgets and application needs.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. 616 East Walnut Avenue, Dalton GA 30721 1-800-720-7429