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Melbourne training event recap and ASBA awards

Mid-January in Melbourne saw ICP Group APAC host our annual CSS training event for our industry partners. Many traveled from around Australia and APAC, including partners from the Philippines, South Korea, India, China, New Zealand, Germany and Czech Republic. Our own Sami Rahman from ICP USA had the pleasure of meeting our network partners for …

Acrylotex Sport

Selecting TOPCOAT colors for your athletic surface It seems obvious to state, but adding new color coatings to an athletic surface can give it a new life and change the entire appearance of the facility. As color selection is a critical part of a surfacing project, some factors to consider are: Do the court colors …

FSB and ASBA 2023

Guten Tag from Cologne, Germany! FSB is the world’s largest trade fair in the sports and leisure sector and is attended by industry decision makers from all over the globe. The show, which typically happens every two years in Cologne, Germany, came back in 2023 after a 4 year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Repairing surface cracks

Cracks are inevitable on any type of surface. As asphalt or concrete cures and shrinks over the course/lifespan of the surface, cracks will eventually start to appear. Different types of cracks tell different stories – they tell you what you might be up against. Most cracks start as smaller hairline cracks, and the sooner this …

Benefits of cushioned surfaces

Is player safety and comfort important for you or your customers? Sports like tennis, pickleball, netball, basketball and volleyball, among others, are played by all sorts of people of different ages – from amateurs to professionals – all over the world. And for those looking for low-impact, cushioned athletic surfaces are a great option. Using …

A brief history of Netball

  For those not familiar with this sport, here are some quick details. Netball is a ball sport, played on a court by two opposing teams of seven players. In Netball there is no dribbling, no running with the ball and the ball must be passed within 3 seconds.  The ball & basket are slightly …

Introducing CoolTop

ICP Introduces CoolTop® Cool Pigment Technology to California® Sports Surfaces Product Lineup Designed to reduce acrylic sports court surface temperature via solar reflectance so athletes stay cooler, play longer ANDOVER, Mass. – October 11, 2022 – By utilizing the latest in technology, ICP has formulated CoolTop® Cool Pigment Technology – a new range of vibrant …

CSS is the first tennis and track surfacing manufacturer to earn the American Sports Builder’s Association (ASBA) Supplier Certificate of Distinction

Andover, Massachusetts, June 26, 2015 – California Sports Surfaces™ (CSS), a leading manufacturer of sports surfaces , is pleased to announce that they have become the first tennis and track surfacing manufacturer to earn the American Sports Builder’s Association (ASBA) Supplier Certificate of Distinction. This acknowledgement is designed to recognize ASBA Supplier Division members that …

California Sports Surfaces Appoints Steven Lock Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand

Andover, Mass, USA, July 1, 2015 – California Sports Surfaces™ (CSS), the world’s leading supplier of sport surfacing brands DecoTurf®, Plexipave®, Plexitrac®, Rebound Ace®, Premier Sports Coatings®, Premier Court®, and Guardian Crack Repair® has announced that Steven Lock has been appointed to the position of Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. Lock was previously …