Amber Stromberg, author of Kiefer USA - Sports Flooring | Athletic Flooring

Proviso West Indoor Track Renovation Complete

The newly renovated indoor track at Proviso West High School in Hillside, IL., is completed! Back in September, the board allocated $708,605 to hire Kiefer USA to replace the track. The old track and now the new track is Mondo. We are…

Indoor Sports Facilities: Pool and Wet Floor Maintenance Tips

December 13, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

The secret to successful pool maintenance is regular, routine care. Here are some essential swimming pool maintenance tips to help you take proper care of your indoor swimming facility and ensure the comfort and safety of those using the pool.

Transylvania University - Hardwood Gym Flooring

Design Trends in Basketball Sports Complexes

November 19, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Sports facility design today is also influenced by compliance issues, safety and liability concerns, and economic realities. Yet, greener, multi-purpose courts with higher artistic appeal and spectator comfort are the biggest contemporary trends in basketball complex design.

Northwestern University Arena Wood Floor

Welsh-Ryan Arena State-of-the-art Renovation

Northwestern University opened the doors of the new Welsh-Ryan Arena, following its complete renovation into a world-class sports facility.

Kiefer Completes Wood Floor at the Carver Center at Augustana College

September 11, 2018
Amber Stromberg
August 2018, What's New

The Carver Center is back and better than ever! Kiefer USA installed all new Connor Wood Flooring in the Carver Center at Augustana College in August of this year. Watch the time lapse video of the install.

Argo High School Has New Turf at Memorial Field

Memorial Stadium at Argo High School in Summit, IL had its turf replaced over the summer with the revolutionary Mondo Turf FTS system. Kiefer USA installed the 4NX Monofilament Fiber along with a 14mm pad, and Ecofill infill. The center…

What to Do If a Sports Floor Is Damaged by Flooding

July 26, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Sports facilities make no exception – floodwaters can be devastating to school gymnasiums, field houses, athletic arenas, and other sports centers. Even a relatively small amount of water from broken pipes, malfunctioning sprinklers, or leaky roofs can cause severe water damage to a sports floor, but flooding is sure to warrant extensive repairs or replacement. So, what should school administrators and facility owners do if their sports floors get flooded? How can they get their facilities back up and running shortly after the disaster?

Renovated Hy-Vee Arena will feature Mondo Super X 720 and Mondo Ramflex Flooring

Set to reopen for youth and adult sports in September, venue will be home to largest indoor track in continental U.S. It once was home to NBA and NHL teams, and it has hosted an NCAA Final Four and a…

Turf Installed at the New Vikings Indoor Practice Facility

At the end of February the final pieces of turf were installed at TCO Performance Center's indoor practice facility to complete the construction of the nearly 91,000 square-foot building. Kiefer USA installed Turf Nation’s S5 over a 23mm pad, which is…

Healthier Schools – Air Quality and Sports Flooring

June 13, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools, in particular, is extremely important for the health and wellness of children. And one of the best ways to reduce the emission of VOCs in school air is to choose safe flooring that has a water-based, non-toxic top coat with low volatile organic compounds.