On the ball

Abstract

The synthetic turf business now accounts for a large proportion of sales enquiries, report major suppliers of carpet tufting and finishing equipment. Artificial grass products for sports and leisure facilities are increasingly accepted by players and clubs the world over. Tufting machine manufacturer Card-Monroe Corporation and UK-based Cobble Blackburn have both found China to be a rapidly growing market. ETF, based in the Netherlands, offers specially developed rolling and length measuring equipment, while Sellers Engineers (UK) offers a complete finishing range for synthetic grass tufters.