Shaw Partners with GTR Turf. June 21, 2010
SHAW SPORTEXE ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH GTR TURF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kennesaw, GA- June 2, 2010- Shaw Sportexe, a leading synthetic turf company in North America, has announced an exclusive partnership with GTR Turf, an international synthetic turf contractor with more than 13 years of industry experience.
Under the new initiative, GTR will exclusively install the entire Shaw Sportexe line of products in the Eastern Canada region. Shaw Sportexe will continue to produce and install turf in the United States.
“Luc Rochon’s passion for installing quality turf fields and his team’s drive to install the most efficient solutions in the market is what drew us to GTR,” said Tom Enright, Vice President for Shaw Sportexe. “They have an excellent reputation and are a great fit for our organization.”
“We are very excited to be partnering with such a powerful brand in the synthetic turf industry,” commented Luc Ruchon, CEO and President of GTR Turf. “By teaming up with Shaw Sportexe, we will ensure organizations within the Canadian market are getting not only the best service, but the best product. I am expecting great success with this partnership going forward.”
About Shaw Sportexe
A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Shaw Sportexe Is one of the leading synthetic turf companies in North America. Shaw Sportexe has demonstrated industry leadership in both quality and innovation for more than two decades with over 700 successful installations, including an impressive list of high-profile field installations such as the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, LSU, University of Arkansas, and many others. For more information on Shaw Sportexe, visit www.shawsportexe.com.
About GTR Turf
With over 18,000,000 square feet of artificial turf installed internationally, GTR is a leading independent synthetic turf contractor. Started in 1997 by CEO and President, Luc Rochon, GTR has quickly become one of the most efficient installation solutions on the market. With installations in more than 10 countries worldwide, GTR has considerable expertise and experience with clients of all sizes, including municipalities, sports organizations, professional teams, college and universities. For more information on GTR Turf, visit www.gtrturf.com.