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What Qualities Make a Gym Great?

March 11, 2019
Amber Stromberg
Blog

So, what makes a great gym? The practicality and flexibility of its design, the quality of the equipment, the safety and comfort of the gym environment, the availability of modern amenities, the aesthetic appeal of the facility, the proper maintenance of the premises, the competence and friendly attitude of the staff members...

University Of North Dakota Field And Track

How to Choose the Best Track Surface

February 20, 2019
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Choosing the type of surface is the most important decision to make when constructing a track. See the pros and cons of different types of running track surfaces and choose the one that best suits your budget and your purposes.

Orono Activities Center now open!

The new Orono Activities Center is 96,550 square feet. Most of that area is covered by Mondo flooring, installed by Kiefer U.S.A. After years of waiting, the Orono Center just had their grand opening on Feb. 2. The Orono Activities…

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?