Year: 2018

Company to bring its leading athletic facility construction expertise to the Southeastern United States

The LandTek Group, Inc. announced today the acquisition of Sports Turf One, headquartered in Boynton Beach, Florida. The LandTek Group is the leading general contractor on the east coast specializing in the construction of athletic fields and facilities. Sports Turf One is one of Florida’s premier natural and synthetic turf sports field construction experts. Following the acquisition, Sports Turf One will be known as LTG Sports Turf One. LTG Sports Turf One’s office, located at 3541 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, Florida, will become The LandTek Group’s southern division.

“As The LandTek Group continues to grow and increase its footprint throughout the east coast, expansion into southern markets, specifically Florida, was the next logical step. Sports Turf One has established itself as a leader in this area,” said Mike Ryan, President and Founder of the Amityville, New York-based The LandTek Group. “Dell Haverland and his team, with their expertise and experience, were a natural fit for The LandTek Group. This endeavor will allow us, together, to continue to be a leader in the athletic facility construction and maintenance industry as we continue to Build Champions from the Ground Up!’”

“Mike Ryan and the LandTek team are known as leaders in the athletic field construction sector. Their experience, combined with our knowledge of the education, government and commercial market in Florida, positions us for strong growth in the years to come,” said Dell Haverland, owner of Sports Turf One, who will join The LandTek Group in a business development role.

The LandTek Group has completed thousands of projects in 11 states. The company offers athletic facility construction and maintenance services to clients, including professional sports teams, private organizations, colleges, universities, public school districts, private schools and municipalities.

With the new venture, LTG Sports Turf One has already been invited to visit numerous athletic facilities throughout Florida to discuss new approaches and capabilities.

The LandTek Group installs new synthetic turf field in Christiansburg, Virginia

Last year, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors and the school board approved athletic field improvements by The LandTek Group.

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA — On Friday August 17th, Christiansburg High School’s benefit game was special because it’s being played on a brand-new turf field installed by The LandTek Group.

Last year, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors and the school board approved athletic field improvements by The LandTek Group. Before the August 17th game, members of both boards took the field and were honored for their part in making it all possible.

“This is a spectacular feeling. It’s something we’ve been waiting on for a long time,” said Tony Deibler, principal of Christiansburg High School.

“A lot of nice things have been done around the county at our other schools, and now our residents here in Christiansburg are saying ‘Hey, it’s our turn to upgrade our facilities as well,'” said Mark Miear, superintendent of Montgomery County Schools.

Through each snap of the ball, tackle and touchdown, the transformation was easy to see.

Members of the district knew that renovations to the existing grass field were needed, with a conversion to synthetic turf being the eventual outcome. “It was a grass field.

We had a huge crown on it, so if you were standing on one sideline and the ball was on the other sideline, you couldn’t even see the ball,” said Deibler.

Officials say it’s not only a win for players, but for the Christiansburg community as a whole.

“The community loves Christiansburg high school sports. They support us. They come out,” said Deibler.

The new synthetic turf field has already helped the Christiansburg High School Blue Demons create memories, with the team recording a 37-0 win over Carroll County in the first game played on the new synthetic turf field.
 

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Founded in 1979, The LandTek Group, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of athletic facilities throughout the East Coast.

Bronx, NY — On Sunday, July 8th, NYCFC will face their cross-town rivals for the third time this season. Always a highly anticipated match, the fans and the city will have all eyes on the first Hudson River Derby at Yankee Stadium. As the Hudson River Derby approaches, Domenec Torrent and his men have been intricately preparing to ensure that they can get the results on the pitch. A key aspect to preparation always starts at the training pitch, where their Official Pitch Supplier, The LandTek Group, Inc., has helped construct a state-of-the-art training facility for their players to prep for each match.

LandTek was instrumental in NYCFC’s construction of the Etihad City Football Academy, a first-class facility now utilized by the club. The pitch, which consists of Bluegrass sod with a sand-based root zone system, features an undersoil heating system (commonly referred to as radiant heat), and was built to allow for year-round training for the team. The pitch is considered to be among the best in Major League Soccer. LandTek also provides turfgrass maintenance at Etihad CFA, ensuring the pitch is in top form at all times.

As an instrumental aspect of NYCFC’s daily preparation, LandTek also provides pre-match pitch evaluation before each home game at Yankee Stadium.

In ensuring the highest quality playing conditions, LandTek’s certified professionals examine various aspects of the pitch such as pitch hardness, ball roll and grass shear.

As the season progresses and the competition and intensity continues to increase, NYCFC continues to rely on the expertise of LandTek’s Certified Sports Field Managers, who provide the highest quality in pitch performance.

Babylon, NY — Newsday reports the Town of Babylon has finished refurbishing a Deer Park athletic field that was one of the first park fields that the town converted from grass to synthetic turf.

Work on the multiuse field at Birchwood Park, off Sunburst Drive, wrapped up at the end of May, said Deputy Town Supervisor Tony Martinez.

Martinez said the conversions were made starting in 2004 because the turf requires less maintenance and eliminates the need for pesticides, but the fields have a limited life. The Birchwood field came with a 10-year warranty, and last year the town noticed that the fibers had started to disintegrate and that the lines were faded.

The town hired LandTek of Amityville to replace the 370-by-225-foot field, which is used for football, lacrosse and soccer. They also replaced a grassy 60-by-150-foot practice area adjacent to the field with synthetic turf.

Read the full article by Denise M. Bonilla

 
The LandTek Groups’ clients range from professional sports teams to athletic programs at colleges, universities and private and public high schools, as well as municipalities, military bases, government agencies, and parks.

LandTek has worked with hundreds of school districts and private schools throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, in addition to select professional and private organizations. You’ll also find our projects at West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy, JFK Airport, the Ritz-Carlton Residences, and Stony Brook University, where LandTek provides round-the-clock maintenance for the university’s many athletic facilities.

LandTek Hired To Install Synthetic Turf on Two Practice Fields and New Tennis Court.

Doylestown Borough, PA — The school board awarded The LandTek Group Inc., the contract to install two synthetic grass fields and a new tennis court at Central Bucks High School West. The project will begin this May and be completed this Fall.

The LandTek Group Inc., a Mid-Atlantic contractor will also resurface six existing tennis courts, install fencing around the complex, build two new storage sheds, design a walking trail around the outdoor athletic complex and make improvements to the baseball field and track and field facilities.

The LandTek Groups’ clients range from professional sports teams to athletic programs at colleges, universities and private and public high schools, as well as municipalities, military bases, government agencies, and parks.

Read the full article by Chris English

LandTek has worked with hundreds of school districts and private schools throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, in addition to select professional and private organizations. You’ll also find our projects at West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy, JFK Airport, the Ritz-Carlton Residences, and Stony Brook University, where LandTek provides round-the-clock maintenance for the university’s many athletic facilities.

LandTek Hired To Install Turf and Resurface the Track at Two Loudon, VA High Schools

Loudoun, VA — The Loudoun County School Board awarded The LandTek Group Inc., the contract to install synthetic grass fields at both Heritage High School and Dominion High School.

The LandTek Group Inc., a Mid-Atlantic contractor with a regional office in Richmond, VA and corporate headquarters in New York, was awarded both the contracts; LandTek will install turf and resurface the track at Heritage High School for $1.55 million and Dominion High School for $1.58 million with the goal to finish the project in time for the Fall sports season.

Read the full article by Danielle Nadler

The LandTek Groups’ clients range from professional sports teams to athletic programs at colleges, universities and private and public high schools, as well as municipalities, military bases, government agencies, and parks.

LandTek has worked with hundreds of school districts and private schools throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, in addition to select professional and private organizations. You’ll also find our projects at West Point and the Merchant Marine Academy, JFK Airport, the Ritz-Carlton Residences, and Stony Brook University, where LandTek provides round-the-clock maintenance for the university’s many athletic facilities.