Since 1975 SMG has been dealing with the development of modern machinery for the installation of synthetic surfaces in the sports industry. Also for the maintenance of artificial turf or carpets with granule infilling SMG has already presented the world‘s first innovations since the 80s. For about 40 years SMG has been offering a unique range of machinery.
Norris Legue is the Synthetic Surfaces Inc. chemist who, in about 1969, developed the first one-part urethane adhesive used to successfully glue down a synthetic turf football field.
Schmitz Foam Products, established in 1990 in the Netherlands, is a leading global supplier of high-end shock absorption and drainage products, which are manufactured and distributed on-site under the ProPlay brand. Schmitz has build a reliable worldwide network of selected distribution and installation partners, offering clients long lasting high performance pitches with the lowest total cost of ownership. Today, Schmitz Foam Products has provided performance pads for 1000+ fields in more than 70 countries worldwide.
SIDEKICK USA has developed the fastest and easiest ways to lay thick-cut turf in the industry – via their turf placement and compressor, A.K.A. SIDEKICK! The revolutionary attachment provides the safest and firmest athletic field immediately. In 2013, SIDEKICK won the STMA Innovative Award for Safety and in 2017 became the official equipment and partner of the Rose Bowl® Stadium.
Turf Nation is the leader in stadium grade synthetic turf surfaces and stadium surface conversion strategies. The team at Turf Nation is directly responsible for manufacturing some of the most prominent synthetic turf sports fields, including the last four NFL Super Bowl synthetic turf surfaces (2013/2014/2017/2018).