Regular Post
Written by Shripad dhalwalkar

California Sports Surfaces and ITA Approach Two Decades of Partnership with Renewed Agreement

This extended agreement reaffirms their shared dedication to advancing the sport and enhancing the collegiate tennis experience across the United States.

ANDOVER, Mass. – October 9, 2024 – California Sports Surfaces (CSS) and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) are delighted to announce the renewal of their longstanding partnership, extending their collaboration through August 31, 2027. This renewal not only marks the continuation of a successful relationship but also reaffirms both organizations’ commitment to excellence and innovation in college sports.

Dedication to Excellence

For close to two decades, CSS and the ITA have set the standard for quality and performance in collegiate tennis by providing advanced court surfaces designed for the highest level of play. As the exclusive “Official Court Surfacing Provider of the ITA,” CSS will continue to equip ITA-affiliated events and facilities with its premier surfaces, including DecoTurf®, Plexipave®, and CoolTop®. These products are globally recognized for their durability, safety, and performance, ensuring optimal playing conditions for student-athletes.

“We are immensely proud to extend our partnership with the ITA, a collaboration that has helped shape the landscape of collegiate tennis,” said Tom Magner, Director of Product Management for California Sports Surfaces. “This renewal not only celebrates our past achievements but also strengthens our commitment to innovation and excellence in the years to come.”

ITA Coaches Convention 2024

CSS is also pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming ITA Coaches Convention, to be held from November 15-17, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. This key event in collegiate tennis brings together coaches, administrators, and sports industry leaders to discuss the future of the sport and share the latest innovations. CSS will showcase their latest developments in court surface technology, such as the new CoolTop®, and engage with the community to further the growth and success of collegiate tennis.

Continued Innovation and Support

This renewed partnership underscores CSS’s ongoing commitment to supporting the ITA’s mission to foster excellence in collegiate tennis. By providing cutting-edge surfaces and engaging in collaborative initiatives, CSS and the ITA are dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience and advancing the sport at the collegiate level.

“We are delighted to announce the extension of our partnership with California Sports Surfaces (CSS). At the ITA, we are committed to collaborating with innovative companies that share our passion for tennis, particularly at the collegiate level. Our coaches have consistently praised CSS for their exceptional service and quality, and we are excited to continue this valuable relationship for many years ahead” – David Mullins, ITA CEO Designate

For additional information about the ITA and to learn more about the partnership between California Sports Surfaces and the ITA, please visit www.californiasportssurfaces.com or https://wearecollegetennis.com/ita/partners/california-sports-surfaces.

About the Intercollegiate Tennis Association

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body of college tennis and is committed to serving college tennis and returning the leaders of tomorrow while promoting both the athletic and academic achievements of the collegiate tennis community. The ITA, founded in 1956, is comprised of nearly 1,700 men’s and women’s varsity tennis teams representing over 1,250 institutions, administers numerous regional and national championships and the ITA College Tennis Rankings for nearly 20,000 college varsity student-athletes at NCAA Division I, II, and III; NAIA; and Junior College levels. The ITA also has a comprehensive awards program for players and coaches to honor excellence in academics, leadership, and sportsmanship. For more information on the ITA, visit wearecollegetennis.com and follow the ITA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

###

About ICP

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) Group is a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in North America and provides coatings, adhesives and sealants globally. With operations headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and multiple manufacturing facilities around the world, ICP serves multiple end markets, including building materials, specialty construction and sports surfaces. ICP is privately held and manufactures products under several recognized specialty groups. For more information, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

ICP is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.

California Sports Surfaces
0
Regular Post
Written by Shripad dhalwalkar

California Sports Surfaces’ CoolTop® Recognized for Sustainability Performance

The solar reflective sports surface solution helps reduce the impact of heat sinks while providing greater player comfort.

ANDOVER, Mass. – August 21, 2024– California Sports Surfaces (CSS), a division of ICP Group, was recognized as an industry leader in sustainable surfaces by the American Coatings Association’s (ACA) Sustainability Report 2024 for its CoolTop® product line. Athletic courts, such as those used for pickleball, tennis and basketball, must meet certain standards—but these standards can often become major contributors to heat sinks, retaining surface heat for hours, especially during warmer months.

CSS is at the forefront of moving the industry toward more responsible manufacturing for sports surfaces and is among the first to use recycled content in cushioned courts, running track systems and court surface reflectivity. Using a proprietary formulation beyond standard reflective pigments, CSS’s CoolTop® coatings have solar reflective ratings between 20% and 30% higher than standard court coatings. Real-world readings have found a reduction of double digit temperature decrease between CoolTop® and standard court surface coatings.

In addition to reducing the impact of heat sinks, this sustained reduction in temperature helps to provide greater comfort to the players and coaches who are on those courts, so they can stay cooler and play longer.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by the ACA for the hard work and dedication of the California® Sports Surfaces team in creating a truly revolutionary sports surface,” said Tom Magner, Director of Product Management for California® Sports Surfaces. “Our mission is innovation, and we will continue to be at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for sports courts everywhere.”

Other conclusions in ACA’s report include:

  • The coatings industry is at the forefront of creating products that assist in lowering the negative effects associated with climate change and minimizing impacts from manufacturing and transportation.
  • Decarbonization—the reduction or elimination of carbon dioxide emissions—is quickly becoming the preferred metric to showcase sustainability efforts.
  • Advancing and developing new technologies to enhance the longevity of our built environment are paramount for the paint and coatings industry.
  • Products designed with renewable raw materials to produce bio-based solvents, resins, additives and pigments are becoming increasingly popular due to consumer demand for eco-friendly products.

CSS is committed to furthering the ACA’s long-term sustainability goals with its continued innovation and execution to bring the most sustainable sports surface technology to the industry. For more information on our CoolTop® technology, visit www.californiasportssurfaces.com.

###

About ICP

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) Group is a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in North America and provides coatings, adhesives and sealants globally. With operations headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and multiple manufacturing facilities around the world, ICP serves multiple end markets, including building materials, specialty construction and sports surfaces. ICP is privately held and manufactures products under several recognized specialty groups. For more information, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

ICP is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.

California Sports Surfaces
0
Regular Post
Written by ICP Group

California Sports Surfaces’ CoolTop® Named Preferred Surface of the Pickleball Australia Association

The new partnership between California Sports Surfaces and Pickleball Australia will support pickleball growth throughout the country with fit-for-purpose courts using the latest in sports surface technology.

ANDOVER, Mass. – June 20, 2024 – California Sports Surfaces (CSS) has announced a new partnership with the Pickleball Australia Association (PAA), with CSS’ revolutionary CoolTop® Cool Pigment Technology being named the association’s preferred playing surface for new courts throughout the country.

CoolTop was designed to reduce acrylic sports court surface temperatures via solar reflectance, enabling athletes to stay cooler and play longer. Additionally, degradation of a sports surface and its base can occur via excessive heating and cooling, resulting in advanced weathering and degradation. CoolTop® supports the longevity of the facilities by preventing the pavement from warming up, reducing full life cycle costs and the need to continually replace assets. CoolTop is the most sustainable choice in acrylic coatings, reducing the impact of heat islands on the environment. Pickleball continues to skyrocket in popularity across Australia and around the world, it’s the perfect surface solution for newly built, fit-for-purpose pickleball courts everywhere.

“New, dedicated pickleball courts are a necessity as a wide variety of athletes continue to take up the game. It has become one of the world’s fastest-growing sports,” said Caroline Field, Vice President and General Manager, Australia and Asia Pacific, ICP Group, CSS’ parent company. “Together with PAA, we’re looking forward to helping grow pickleball with the right surface technologies.”

As part of the partnership, CSS will support Pickleball Australia when local pickleball clubs or recreation facilities are looking for assistance with new pickleball courts. Support includes access to CSS’ network of accredited applicators /contractors to assist local clubs in the painting of new and existing facilities. ICP Group will also support Pickleball Australia with technical advice and support when developing new or recoating court facilities.

Additionally, CSS will have a demonstration pickleball court at the 2024 National Sports Convention in Melbourne, Australia’s leading knowledge sharing and networking event for the play, recreation and sports industry. Here, eventgoers can see CoolTop® in action. As part of the activation, there will be demonstration matches from professional pickleball players and opportunities for visitors to learn pickleball rules, play on the demonstration court, and discuss court surfacing with the PAA and California Sports Surfaces team of experts.

“We’re excited about this partnership’s potential,” said Field. “Together, we’re looking forward to growing the sport with high-performance surfaces that players everywhere can enjoy for the long term.”

For more information about Pickleball Australia, visit www.PickleballAUS.org. To learn more about California Sports Surfaces, visit www.CaliforniaSportsSurfaces.com. To learn more about ICP Group, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

###

About ICP

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) Group is a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in North America and provides coatings, adhesives and sealants globally. With operations headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and multiple manufacturing facilities around the world, ICP serves multiple end markets, including building materials, specialty construction and sports surfaces. ICP is privately held and manufactures products under several recognized specialty groups. For more information, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

ICP is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.

California Sports Surfaces, Uncategorized
0
1 2 3 4 … 26