2016 Rio Olympics hockey stadium artificial turf by Dow Tech

2016 Rio Olympics hockey stadium artificial turf by Dow Tech Date:2015-04-13 18:12

Based on the successful experience of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Dow Chemical Co., Ltd. as the official partner of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games will use its innovative polyethylene and polyurethane technology to provide artificial turf solutions for the Olympic stadium for hockey, the Olympic stadium in Teodoro. Program.



Dow Chemical Co., as an official partner of the Olympic Games, once again provided the world’s leading indoor and outdoor sports ground manufacturers and suppliers in order to provide more efficient, stable and fast artificial turf for the world’s top hockey players participating in the Rio Olympic Games. -PolytanSTI cooperation. Dow's cooperation with its customers at the Olympic Hockey Centre at the 2012 London Olympics helped set new standards for this important game, baseball.

Change the rules of the game

Two courses, a Deodoro warm-up area, and two additional booths to be built at the Rio Federal University will benefit from a multi-layer sports surface made of high-performance materials. The ground system is designed to enhance the durability of the turf, extend its useful life, and allow the game to run smoothly in a tight Olympic stadium.

The production of artificial turf is a highly sophisticated process. The system was the first to produce turf masterbatch and yarn, and the subsequent tufting and backing process provided strong turf binding even if the turf surface was wet. For the upper surface layer, the softness of the polymer yarn provides abrasion resistance and energy absorption. The complete turf system, including embedded cushion properties, provides participants with the benefits of stability, durability, shock absorption, and effort.

The internationally proven artificial turf system provides coloring properties that give the venue a personalized aesthetic and design. The 2012 London Olympics marked the history of the first Olympic hockey game on blue and pink turf. Blue makes it easier for players, officials, spectators, and media to focus on the ball because blue provides a high level of contrast against yellow and white lines.

As a global leader in the official Olympic Chemicals company and the plastics industry, coupled with our customers’ experience in artificial grass, we have the ability to provide the best turf conditions for top athletes in baseball or other sports worldwide. Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics Global Marketing Director Ana Carolina Haracemiv said. Our jointly-developed solutions are durable, low-maintenance, consistently flat, match-quick and no need to water compared to natural grass

Promoted the Olympic heritage in Rio

In addition to athletes participating in the Olympic Games, Rio's citizens will also benefit greatly from the creative artificial turf program used by the Teodoro Stadium. Because after the Olympic Games, the stadium will be retained as the city's main heritage. The Dow Chemical Company and its collaborators plan to donate materials to support the construction of the Teodoro site for long-term use.

Our contribution by The Dow Chemical Company and its collaborators is a special example of how the Rio Olympics will make our city and our community better in 2016, said Sidney Levy, CEO of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. This requires a genuine Olympic spirit and strong national cohesion to help us achieve this special Rio heritage.



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