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Heat, hydration and fatigue
By Cotney Consulting Group. Tips for protecting outdoor crews during long workdays. Outdoor work has always demanded toughness, but toughness should never be confused with ignoring the warning signs of heat stress. Landscaping crews, hardscape installers, pool and spa technicians, sports-surface contractors, lighting installers and maintenance teams often spend ...
Why green strength matters in synthetic turf adhesives
By Jesse Sanchez. High green strength helps synthetic turf adhesives hold materials in place during installation while still allowing adjustments before the bond fully cures. Outdoor synthetic turf installation presents a challenge that goes beyond simply finding an adhesive that sticks. According to NORDOT® Adhesives, one of the most important ...
The TurfMutt Foundation’s signature events set for Equip Expo 2026
Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run & Walk and the 8th Annual Mulligan’s Mutt Madness return to Louisville to benefit Kentucky Humane Society. The TurfMutt Foundation is getting ready to roll out the green carpet as its beloved signature events return to Equip Exposition this October. Attendees will have the chance to move ...
Before you dig
By Cotney Consulting Group. Utility locating, trenching and excavation safety. Outdoor contractors break ground every day. Landscapers install drainage and irrigation. Lighting contractors bury cable. Pool and spa crews run plumbing and electrical lines. Hardscape contractors excavate for walls, patios and outdoor structures. Sports-surface crews prepare bases and install underground ...
The science behind stronger outdoor bonds
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding green strength, weather resistance and application needs can help contractors reduce adhesive-related failures on outdoor projects. Outdoor installations put adhesive performance to the test. NORDOT Adhesives develops solutions for applications such as synthetic turf, aquatic installations, landscaping projects and other recreational uses that can face heat, ...
The adhesive behind successful synthetic turf projects
By Jesse Sanchez. Choosing the right commercial-grade adhesive can help synthetic turf contractors improve installation efficiency, strengthen long-term performance and reduce the risk of costly callbacks. Synthetic turf contractors face growing pressure to complete installations efficiently while delivering systems that perform over the long term. Labor shortages, rising costs, changing ...
Why adhesive quality matters in synthetic turf installations
By Jesse Sanchez. NORDOT® Adhesives are designed to support durable synthetic turf, recreational and aquatic surface installations in demanding conditions. A synthetic turf system depends on more than the quality of the turf, pad and base. The adhesive holding those components together also plays an important role in the installation’s ...
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ set at TurfMutt Great Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park
The record-breaking event served as live demonstration of the power of parks. The TurfMutt Great Lawn at Louisville’s Waterfront Park officially was the site of a historical achievement on Saturday, May 16, as power technology company Rehlko set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ for fastest mowing of an area the size ...
GCSAA is celebrating their centennial anniversary
By Emma Peterson. Celebrating 100 years of service and the dedicated members who made that legacy possible. Today, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) boasts more than 21,000 members “who are science-based college graduates who oversee all aspects of golf course management, from agronomics to environmental sustainability.” That ...
Choosing the right adhesive determines synthetic turf performance
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding adhesive behavior helps contractors prevent failures, manage costs and deliver long-term durability. Selecting the correct adhesive, including solutions from NORDOT® Adhesives, is one of the most consequential decisions in a synthetic turf installation, shaping not only immediate performance but long-term durability and profitability. Although adhesives represent ...
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