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# Brock USA: Protect the player. Protect the planet.

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- [Brock USA Highlights Full Lifecycle Sustainability Approach This Earth Day](https://www.brockusa.com/brock-usa-highlights-full-lifecycle-sustainability-approach-this-earth-day/): BOULDER, Colo., (April 22, 2026) — This Earth Day, Brock USA announces a full lifecycle approach to synthetic turf systems—spanning material innovation, long-term reuse, and end-of-life recycling, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to advancing sustainability in the sports industry by highlighting a full lifecycle.
- [CU Boulder and Brock USA Partner to Bring Next-Generation Turf to Folsom Field](https://www.brockusa.com/cu-boulder-and-brock-usa-next-generation-turf-to-folsom-field/): BOULDER, Colo., (Feb 16, 2026) — The University of Colorado Boulder and Brock USA have partnered on a transformative campus initiative that brings two state-of-the-art artificial turf systems—both featuring Brock’s science-backed, engineered shock pads and organic wood infill—to CU Athletics facilities. Over the past year, CU Boulder installed Brock systems at Folsom Field, home of the Colorado Buffaloes, and the university’s Indoor Ford Practice Facility, ensuring athletes train and compete on the same high-performance surface year-round.
- [Paragon Star Sports Complex Named ASBA Outstanding Multi-Field Facility of the Year](https://www.brockusa.com/paragon-star-sports-complex-named-asba-outstanding-multi-field-facility-of-the-year/): BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 18, 2025 — Brock USA is proud to celebrate the Paragon Star Sports Complex in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, which has been named the ASBA Outstanding Multi-Field Facility of the Year by the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA). This prestigious national award recognizes excellence in sports facility design and construction, honoring projects that demonstrate best-in-class engineering, innovation, safety, and performance.
- [Honoring the Past, Building for the Future: Legacy Elementary Opens in Uvalde](https://www.brockusa.com/honoring-the-past-building-for-the-future-legacy-elementary-opens-in-uvalde/): Uvalde, TX — Three years after a devastating tragedy that claimed the lives of 19 students and 2 teachers, Uvalde has taken an important step forward with the opening of Legacy Elementary School. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 10th marked a moment of both remembrance and renewal for the community.
- [Bigger, Stronger, Faster: How Football Players Outgrew Their Pads](https://www.brockusa.com/bigger-stronger-faster-how-football-players-outgrew-their-pads/): We’ve been leading this revolution at Brock USA for over 27 years with our advanced shock pad and infill technology, redefining how player protection is approached. We understand more today than ever before—about athlete safety, long-term field performance, and environmental impact. Brock pads have supported top football programs nationwide—from the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers to our hometown Denver Broncos and Colorado Buffaloes—showing that a well-protected field can enhance athlete safety without compromising performance.
- [A Letter From the CEO](https://www.brockusa.com/a-letter-from-the-ceo/): For over 26 years, Brock USA has been a pioneer in athlete safety, revolutionizing the sports field industry with our innovative shock pad technology. From the very beginning, our mission has been clear: to provide unmatched protection for athletes, reducing the risk of injury on artificial turf fields. Our approach is unique, as Brock shock pads can be paired with any brand of turf, giving designers and engineers the freedom to specify the best solution without limitations. Like Intel inside a computer, Brock shock pads are the critical component that makes turf fields truly perform, ensuring both safety and longevity. Our reputation for research, engineering excellence, and top-tier customer service has been built through long-lasting relationships with the design community, contractors and end users, and it remains the foundation of our success.
- [Know the Truth: Your Bathroom Cabinet Has More PFAS Than Artificial Turf!](https://www.brockusa.com/know-the-truth-your-bathroom-cabinet-has-more-pfas-than-artificial-turf/): In recent debates over environmental safety, the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in artificial turf has sparked concerns. However, it’s crucial to put these worries into perspective. While it’s important to be cautious about chemicals in our environment, the truth is that artificial turf contains far fewer PFAS than many everyday products sitting in your bathroom cabinet.
- [Sustainability in Focus: How the Artificial Turf Industry is Gaining on Green](https://www.brockusa.com/sustainability-in-focus-how-the-artificial-turf-industry-is-gaining-on-green/): As environmental concerns become increasingly urgent, industries worldwide are adopting more sustainable practices. The artificial turf industry is no exception. Traditionally, artificial turf has faced criticism for its environmental impact, but recent advancements have shown a concerted effort by manufacturers to reduce their environmental footprint and move away from PFAS and microplastics, which are currently two major critiques of artificial turf. Here’s how the industry is stepping up to create more sustainable solutions.
- [Is it really Natural Grass, or is it Engineered Grass?](https://www.brockusa.com/is-it-really-natural-grass-or-is-it-engineered-grass/): As urban areas continue to expand, the demand for sports facilities has increased, often leading to the construction of "natural grass" sports fields in coastal regions. While these fields are often seen as a more “natural” choice compared to artificial turf, the reality of maintaining these engineered grass sports fields presents significant environmental impacts, particularly concerning water quality in nearby oceans.
- [Uniting the World through Sports: The Lasting Impact of the Olympics and the Importance of Building Modern Sports Facilities](https://www.brockusa.com/uniting-the-world-through-sports-the-lasting-impact-of-the-olympics-and-the-importance-of-building-modern-sports-facilities/): The recent Olympics reminded us of the power of sports to unite people from all corners of the globe. In a time when division seems to permeate many aspects of life, the Olympics showcased humanity's collective spirit and reminded us of our shared values of excellence, teamwork, and perseverance. Sports have long been an essential part of human development, fostering both physical and mental well-being, a concept encapsulated in the ancient adage "a sound mind in a sound body." The ancient Olympic Games, which began in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, laid the foundation for this global tradition, and its legacy continues today with an even greater sense of urgency.
- [Navigating the Three Generations of Artificial Turf](https://www.brockusa.com/navigating-the-three-generations-of-artificial-turf/): Artificial turf has undergone significant transformations since its inception in the mid-20th century. Originally developed to overcome the limitations of natural grass, synthetic turf has evolved through various generations, each marked by technological advancements aimed at improving safety, performance, and environmental sustainability. Here’s an overview of the three distinct generations of artificial turf.
- [Brock USA Celebrates the Success of Athletes Drafted in the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft](https://www.brockusa.com/brock-usa-celebrates-the-success-of-athletes-drafted-in-the-first-round-of-the-2024-nfl-draft/): The 2024 NFL Draft's opening night was a momentous occasion for the athletes who have worked tirelessly to reach this pinnacle. Last night, an impressive six out of the first twelve athletes selected were from colleges that utilize Brock shock pads on their practice or stadium fields. This correlation underscores the vital role of high-quality playing surfaces in the development and performance of elite athletes.
- [Artificial Turf Fields and Rotational Resistance: Traction in Action](https://www.brockusa.com/artificial-turf-fields-and-rotational-resistance-traction-in-action/): At Brock USA, we're dedicated to providing top-tier athletic surfaces, and our BrockFILL fields are a testament to this commitment. One of the key aspects of BrockFILL is its traction and grip qualities. Good traction is crucial for athletes who rely on quick turns and agile movements. Stability, consistency, and adequate traction with appropriate cleat release are vital characteristics of a playing surface that offers both safety and performance for the athlete. When an athlete plants a foot, pivots, jumps, lands, or runs, the characteristics of the playing surface upon which the movements are performed can influence the likelihood of a lower extremity injury, such as ankle sprains, ACL or PCL tears, and other soft tissue damage. Artificial turf surfaces with the right values of rotational resistance reduce the risk of injuries by providing stable traction, similar to a quality natural grass surface.
- [Five Ways Organic Infills Can Benefit Your Field and Athletes](https://www.brockusa.com/five-ways-organic-infills-can-benefit-your-field-and-athletes/): With the growing demand for sustainable products across all industries, organic infills are becoming an increasingly popular choice for artificial turf systems. These infills, along with their strong environmental benefits, can provide excellent performance characteristics that make them great for sports fields, playgrounds, and other turf applications.
- [The Miracle League of the Okefenokee’s “Field of Dreams” becomes a reality](https://www.brockusa.com/the-miracle-league-of-the-okefenokees-field-of-dreams-becomes-a-reality/): A dream of almost 20 years became a reality in early 2023 when The Miracle League of the Okefenokee's "Field of Dreams" opened for play. The Miracle League provides an inclusive environment where children with disabilities can play baseball on a safe and accessible field, accommodating wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
- [Brock USA helps bring state-of-the-art soccer field to I-70 Cover Project](https://www.brockusa.com/brock-usa-helps-bring-state-of-the-art-soccer-field-to-i-70-cover-project/): After more than four years of construction, the Highway 70 cover project in Denver, Colorado, wrapped up at the end of 2022. This project reconstructed a 10-mile stretch of I-70 known as the "Viaduct," a section of I-70 that runs through the Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods, building new express lanes, widening the highway, and placing a 4-acre park including a full-sized sports field over a portion of the new construction.
- [Photo Collage: Brock USA X SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay Make-A-Wish Come True!](https://www.brockusa.com/photo-collage-brock-usa-x-synlawn-chesapeake-bay-make-a-wish-come-true/): Brock USA in partnership with SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay recently had the opportunity to make a big change in one young individual's life. Rohan is part of the Make-A-Wish program in the United States and his one wish was to have a turf backyard that he could walk on without falling. Brock and SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay are firm believers that everyone should have the opportunity to be outside and play and both companies were more than happy to jump at the chance to help out. Brock USA donated Shock Pad Series SP17 XL shock pads to the family while SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay provided the turf carpet and labor. The combination of turf and shock pads will allow Rohan to move freely on a completely even surface, and if he does fall, he will have the support of the shock pads beneath. Before you could say "Make-A-Wish," this backyard surface was completed and ready for Rohan to take the field!
- [Brock’s Scott Powers earns the prestigious “Corky” Kell Award](https://www.brockusa.com/brocks-scott-powers-earns-the-prestigious-corky-kell-award/): Brock's own Scott Powers was recently honored with the Carlton "Corky" Kell Award at the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association's 83rd Annual Awards and 21st Hall of Fame Banquet in Dalton, Georgia. Scott joined an exclusive list that includes Coach Dave Hunter, Craig Hartman (Neff Company), Tommy Palmer (Palmer Communications), Pete Wilson (Josten Company), and David Pennington (Dalton Mayor).
- [BrockFILL Surface at Camping World Stadium Receives FIFA Quality Pro Certification](https://www.brockusa.com/brockfill-surface-at-camping-world-stadium-receives-fifa-quality-pro-certification/): In early March of 2022, Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida became Brock USA’s second BrockFILL playing surface to receive its FIFA Quality Pro Field Certificate. Receiving this accreditation has massive implications for this state-of-the-art stadium as well as the city of Orlando.
- [Prepare to Cheer: Kansas City’s new 10-field sports complex revealed!](https://www.brockusa.com/paragonstar-complex/): Paragon Star unveils their visionary work led by developers Flip Short and Bill Brown, president of Spectrum Strategies and Paragon's coordinator. The development, which partners Brock USA, a leader in artificial turf components focused on athlete and environment safety, and Paragon Star Sports Complex, is a 10-field artificial turf complex slated to be completed later this year in Lee's Summit, MO. The new project will be the area's first sports complex with a shock pad and cooling organic infill; it was announced today at the United Soccer Coaches Convention. "We are thrilled with the new partnership between Paragon Star and Brock," said Paragon Star developer Flip Short. "Paragon Star will be the first sports complex in the county, of six or more long-fields, to have the Brock Shock Pad and the BrockFill™ on all its sports fields. It puts Paragon Star as first in class on a national level to focus on participant safety and environmentally sustainable practices." Each of the ten artificial turf fields will be designed with the Brock SP17XL shock pad, engineered to lower the critical safety impact ratings to a well-groom natural grass field. One of the most noticeable differences to the players, coaches, and referees will be the BrockFill™. Instead of crumb rubber, the turf will be filled with a 100% organic infill made of wood. The wood has the ability to absorb water, thus the ability to cool the turf by 20-50 degrees. On a 95-degree day, artificial turf fields with rubber infill can heat up to more than 160 degrees, causing significant safety concerns. "The invention of BrockFill™ more than three years ago has opened doors for field owners to hold events at any time of the year or day and have the peace of mind that athlete safety is maximized," said Brock CEO Dan Sawyer. "We are excited that the leaders at Paragon Star see the Brock Safety System as a way they can differentiate themselves from other complexes. There have been very few innovations in the last 20 years of turf that have more noticeable benefits to the athlete than BrockFill™. Fields are firmer, fields are cooler, and fields are safer. It's a very compelling reason to choose Paragon Star when sports teams are scheduling tournaments." The other benefactor to the project is the environment. BrockFill™ is 100% organic thus will cause no harm to the environment once it is replaced; in fact, it helps the environment; an average field sequesters over 60 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. A typical turf field built with crumb rubber will require at least 150 tons of rubber to be disposed of, often into landfills. In addition to the ten all-weather soccer fields, the Paragon Star development will include luxury apartments, entertainment and dining, office space, lodging, and outdoor event space. The complex will be anchored by the premiere local soccer club, KC Scott Gallagher, and will be home to national soccer camps, league play, and tournaments. For more information, get in touch with Jim Froslid, Central Region Vice President at Brock USA, 630-790-0260.
- [East Providence High Receives an A+](https://www.brockusa.com/east-providence-high-receives-an-a/): “But, schools don’t get graded.”
- [The Evolution of Value Engineering](https://www.brockusa.com/the-evolution-of-value-engineering/): Value engineering a term we hear too often in the industry.  What was once a systematic method for evaluating function and cost is now a way to cut costs and pocket said savings. But this wasn’t what value engineering was intended for.
- [Forward Madison FC Finds New Home at Hart Park](https://www.brockusa.com/forward-madison-fc-finds-new-home-at-hart-park/): Hart Park's stadium field in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin served as Forward Madison FC's new home field for the 2020 season. FMFC, a professional soccer team competing in the United Soccer League 1, had to leave their home at Breese Stevens Field due to increased Covid restrictions in Dane County, Wisconsin, which prohibited full contact athletics. Luckily for fans, with some collaboration between the team and city of Wauwatosa, it was off to Hart Park for Forward Madison.
- [NFLPA President JC Tretter: Artificial turf is causing surge in injuries](https://www.brockusa.com/nflpa-president-jc-tretter-artificial-turf-is-causing-surge-in-injuries/): It’s what makes the game exciting. With risk comes the thrill of an ever-growing passion and fanaticism towards the game. It’s the excitement that keeps you on the edge of your seat or encourages a standing shout at your TV as if you were on the 50-yard line. Risk in sports is everything, but what if games were canceled due to too many injuries or promising recruits deny draft picks for their safety? Then what happens to the game? Where’s the excitement?
- [Brock’s Carbon Zero Program](https://www.brockusa.com/brocks-carbon-zero-program/): This will be a company-wide effort and will analyze everything from how we dispose of a coffee cup, to waste streams, air travel, factory operations, and every area where we can find improvement. Some of these things may drive up our internal costs. However, we feel that just as the past decade was a decade of technology, the next decade needs to be focused on climate. We are a small company with limited influence, but philosophically we feel that we can set an example and show that being good is good for business. In advance, we appreciate your support and patience on this next journey.
- [100+ Fields and Counting](https://www.brockusa.com/100-fields-and-counting/): Our program of testing and ongoing improvement continues. We are coming up on some fields approaching their 1-year birthday. Those fields will be tested again so we can document longer term field performance.
- [Shock Pads Reach a Tipping Point](https://www.brockusa.com/shock-pads-reach-a-tipping-point/): Based on the groundbreaking novel by Malcolm Gladwell, tipping points occur when more than about 20% of a market shifts their decision making. In epidemiology the tipping point is that moment when a small change tips the balance of a system and brings about a large change. With the data to support it, it appears that a tipping point has occurred in the design of sports fields. People seem to be more focused on safety and are moving away from the generation of turf laid over stone, to a more sophisticated approach.
- [Artificial Turf & The War on Microplastics: A Call To Action](https://www.brockusa.com/artificial-turf-the-war-on-microplastics-a-call-to-action/): Alongside global climate change, plastic pollution has surged into our popular consciousness as one of the most significant environmental issues of our time. Bags and bottles are laying waste to some of the world’s most cherished beaches, reefs, and riverways; while microplastics threaten the health of people and animals around the world. A political backlash and regulatory response is accelerating, touching a range of industries, from packaging (plastic bag bans) to personal care (the US microbead ban) to our own industry of artificial turf.
- [Road to the World Series Starts on Brock Shock Pads](https://www.brockusa.com/road-to-the-world-series-starts-on-brock-shock-pads/): The FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches is the home of the 2019 pennant winners, Washington Nationals and Houston Astros, spring training programs. The 160-acre complex features a fan-friendly 7,700 capacity stadium as its centerpiece, along with 6 practice fields per team. Each team has two major-league-size practice fields, four minor-league-size practice fields, an agility field, a half field, batting cages, and pitching mounds. The agility fields, both feature Brock shock pads.
- [Dartmouth continues embracing Safety Technologies with VR Goggles](https://www.brockusa.com/dartmouth-continues-embracing-safety-technologies-with-vr-goggles/): 2nd Photo by ESPN
- [1ST POWERBASE/YSR AND BROCKFILL INSTALLATION IN MISSISSIPPI AT PEARL HS](https://www.brockusa.com/1st-powerbase-ysr-and-brockfill-installation-in-mississippi-at-pearl-hs/): The Pearl High School Pirates first home football game will not only be the unveiling of new Brock products to the town, but to all of Mississippi. A few other high schools in Mississippi have installed Brock ShockPad/SERIES, but Pearl will be the first to have Brock PowerBase/YSR and the first to install BrockFILL. This system solves a lot of issues schools and organizations may be facing. Of course concussions and impact injuries are always top of mind, but heat and severe weather were also taken into consideration
- [Avoiding Sports Because Of Fear Could Be Worse For America’s Youth](https://www.brockusa.com/avoiding-sports-because-of-fear-could-be-worse-for-americas-youth/): In one version or another, sports have been played in almost every culture dating back thousands of years. Something about sports drives people from all corners of the earth to want to compete. People play different sports depending on where they are from, but the core values, lessons, and experiences can be more or less the same.
- [Kenan Stadium Caps off 5-Year Field Safety Initiative at UNC](https://www.brockusa.com/kenan-stadium-caps-off-5-year-field-safety-initiative-at-unc/): Photos and Videos by UNC
- [Boise State replaces iconic blue turf field for the Second time over Brock](https://www.brockusa.com/boise-state-replaces-iconic-blue-turf-field-for-the-second-time-over-brock/): Boise State University made history back in 1986 when they installed the first-ever, non-green artificial turf field in the country. Since then, the turf has been replaced in 1995, 2002, 2008, 2010, and now in 2019. Along with new turf, the field was upgraded in 2008 with a new component, Brock Shock Pads.
- [MLB’s Legacy program comes full circle With Community Fields in Cleveland](https://www.brockusa.com/mlbs-legacy-program-comes-full-circle-with-community-fields-in-cleveland/): In 1997, baseball’s Midsummer Classic came to the city of Cleveland and with it came a new tradition that remains today. Each year since, Major League Baseball, through the All-Star Legacy initiative program, couples with a host city's team to give back to their community. This year that program comes full circle, MLB and Cleveland Indians will give $5 Million back to the community for several enrichment programs/projects.  
- [Olympic Park Selects Brock USA for artificial Turf field Safety & Playability](https://www.brockusa.com/olympic-park-selects-brock-usa-for-artificial-turf-field-safety-playability/): Schaumburg, IL - Olympic Park is a 72-acre site boasting over 550,555 sq. ft. of synthetic turf for soccer. Since the park opened in 1995, it has hosted thousands of matches which led them to choose synthetic turf with a shock pad as the safest playing surface to handle all of the foot traffic from local athletic events and regional tournaments, according to Todd King, Superintendent of Parks and Planning for Schaumburg Park District.
- [A Discussion of Rotational Resistance & Traction in Artificial Turf: Part 1](https://www.brockusa.com/a-discussion-of-rotational-resistance-traction-in-artificial-turf-part-1/): Photos by FIFA Quality Handbook
- [A Discussion of Rotational Resistance & Traction in Artificial Turf: Part 2](https://www.brockusa.com/a-discussion-of-rotational-resistance-traction-in-artificial-turf-part-2/): Photos by UT Center for athletic field safety. Video by FieldTurf
- [Virginia Soccer Association Plans Renovation with Brock USA](https://www.brockusa.com/virginia-soccer-association-plans-renovation-with-brock-usa/): “Matt Lacey and the board members of VSA should be commended for the amount of time and effort they spent educating themselves about the new and different options available. By selecting Brock ShockPad/17 and BrockFill, they are not only showing their commitment to providing the safest and most environmentally friendly fields they can for their members, but are also paving the way for others in the area by pioneering the next generation of synthetic turf soccer fields. Brock USA is beyond thrilled to be working with this forward thinking club and can’t wait to see kids enjoying these new fields at Long Park for years to come.t”
- [NEW TURF, SAME SHOCK PAD: 1ST REPLACEMENT OVER SHOCKPAD/SERIES](https://www.brockusa.com/new-turf-same-shock-pad-1st-replacement-over-shockpad-series/): After seven years of festivals, events, youth programs, and of course, seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, the surface that handled all that weight and traffic will be replaced. While the turf must be replaced at Highmark Stadium due to wear and tear, the design of Brock’s ShockPad/14 enables it to withstand the wear and tear of years of play and the panels are being reused for the next turf cycle.
- [But What About Helmets?](https://www.brockusa.com/but-what-about-helmets/): Video by Viccis
- [The Artificial Turf Debate: Why do Athletes prefer natural grass?](https://www.brockusa.com/the-artificial-turf-debate-why-do-athletes-prefer-natural-grass/): Studies have shown most athletes prefer playing on quality natural grass fields. The most notable and public disdain for artificial turf comes from the US Women's National Soccer Team. Shortly after their victory in the 2015 World Cup, the team cancelled a match at Aloha Stadium in Hawaii due to large rips and holes in the field. Fast forward to today, and the announcement that the 2019 and 2022 Women's World Cups would only be hosted exclusively on natural grass fields was celebrated by many players and fans alike.
- [Research & Logic Concludes: Shock Pads = Safer Fields](https://www.brockusa.com/research-logic-concludes-shock-pads-safer-fields/): Infilled artificial turf was a significant step forward in our attempts to replicate natural grass, but that innovation is already 25+ years old, and science has pressed onwards. The turf industry has created thatched systems, developed new infills, weighed the benefits of slit-film and monofilament turf styles. One of the most important innovations came a decade after rubber/sand-infill over stone systems – shock pad technology innovations. But why were shock pads necessary if the infilled systems provide impact attenuation and adequate cleat grip? The simple answer is: Infill is not enough.
- [Adidas Joins Growing List of Companies Creating No-Waste Products](https://www.brockusa.com/adidas-joins-growing-list-of-companies-creating-no-waste-products/): 1st photo by Sole and Shape. 2nd photo and video by Brock
- [Hatchlings hold up Grand Opening for Brock Field – Rio Americano High School](https://www.brockusa.com/hatchlings-hold-up-grand-opening-for-brock-field-rio-americano-high-school/): Photo and video by the Sacramento Bee
- [BrockFILL “Brings New Life” to Ed Defore Sports Complex](https://www.brockusa.com/brockfill-brings-new-life-to-ed-defore-sports-complex/): After reading research, field visits, and investigation, Macon-Bibb County made the decision to create a safer, higher performing playing environment for their student athletes. Ed Defore sports complex was scheduled to have two fields renovated this spring and chose Brock PowerBase/YSR shock pad systems to go under their AstroTurf 3D3 Blend HD turf system with rootzone for both. The timing was prophetic since BrockFILL, a new advanced organic infill, was being manufactured just down the road in southern GA. This advancement in artificial turf technology significantly cools the field, is non-resilient - making it faster and more natural to play on, and is environmentally friendly.
- [Plant-Based Infills Gain Traction in Turf Market – Athletic Business Feature](https://www.brockusa.com/plant-based-infills-gain-traction-in-turf-market-athletic-business-feature/): Athletic Business ran a great article on the influx of new organic infill alternatives to crumb rubber a couple of years ago that still holds value today. This growing trend towards embracing solutions for better infills could potentially revolutionize the way turf systems are designed. BrockFILL was featured prominently as a great new product in this category:
- [ASU Opens Bro & Blegen Agility Field Featuring PowerBase/PRO](https://www.brockusa.com/asu-opens-bro-blegen-agility-field-featuring-powerbase-pro/): On February 25, Sun Devil Athletics unveiled the new Bro & Blegen Agility Field on the north side of Sun Devil Stadium.
- [Companies Consider Climate Change](https://www.brockusa.com/companies-consider-climate-change/): The latest Brock product to hit the market, BrockFILL, is also on its way to Cradle-to-Cradle certification. It was crucial that our performance infill for athletes, not only be durable, have low abrasion, and achieve quality traction, but also be organic and not contribute to landfills or water pollution.  BrockFILL has a clear end-of-life plan which is illustrated in the graphic below.  You can also read more on BrockFILL's environmental sustainability in the article: Sourcing + Sustainability Matter.
- [BrockFILL Durability – Why Wood is Good!](https://www.brockusa.com/brockfill-durability-why-wood-is-good/): Trees are some of the most steadfast natural structures globally; owing to their particularly strong and durable cell walls, they can withstand extraordinary stresses in the natural environment. This characteristic makes wood a natural choice for so many current applications and for the development of BrockFILL. There aren’t any additives or modifications that make BrockFILL more durable; it’s just wood doing what it does best.

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- [At A Glance PRO](https://www.brockusa.com/at-a-glance-pro/): http://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/logo-pro.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pro.png
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- [Home Hero Alternative](https://www.brockusa.com/home-hero-alternative/): They make us proud. They inspire us, and unite us in sport. They risk their bodies in the pursuit of victory. We all lose if they can’t play.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.brockusa.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy
- [CTE Brain Bank](https://www.brockusa.com/cte-brain-bank/): The Brock Baseball System is engineered to keep the game going and played at the highest level of performance, with better footing, less abrasion, impact absorption, and an all-around cooler playing field.
- [Athletes Matter](https://www.brockusa.com/athletes-matter/): The goal of a great artificial turf surface is to mimic a great natural one.
- [Brock Matters – News](https://www.brockusa.com/brock-matters-news/): Keeping up with Brock
- [Brock Matters – Contact](https://www.brockusa.com/brock-matters-contact/): Stay connected on all things Brock within any of our channels. We want to hear from you and see what is impacting your life or on the field of play.
- [Brock Matters – Team](https://www.brockusa.com/brock-matters-team/): Brock was founded on excellence. That’s why we are all about exceeding standards, not just barely meeting them. Because “good enough”….well, just isn’t. Whether it’s our products or our people, we strive to be exceptional to our customers in every interaction that we have with them.Our Team Matters
- [Brock Matters – Research](https://www.brockusa.com/brock-matters-research/): At Brock, we deeply understand the invaluable role that research plays in fostering innovation and progress. We are committed to investing in new ideas, challenging existing assumptions, and pushing the boundaries of our understanding.
- [Brock Matters – Education](https://www.brockusa.com/brock-matters-education/): We are staunch believers in the power of data and rigorous testing. Empirical evidence and thorough analysis form the bedrock of our decision-making process.
- [Brock Matters – Sustainability](https://www.brockusa.com/brock-matters-sustainability/): "Growing up in the magnificent landscapes of Colorado, I developed a deep and enduring love for nature. The majesty of the Rocky Mountains, the sprawling plains, and the breathtaking forests instilled in me an appreciation for the outdoors that has profoundly shaped my perspective and priorities."- Dan Sawyer, Founder and CEOSustainability MattersThis affection for the environment is not merely aesthetic or recreational. It is a profound respect for the interconnected web of life that our natural ecosystems represent, a reverence for the delicate balance that allows such diverse and spectacular life to thrive.
- [Brock Matters](https://www.brockusa.com/brock-matters/): Being first in business is not just about prestige; it's about establishing oneself as a pioneer, a leader, and a driving force of innovation.
- [Athletes Matter – Baseball System](https://www.brockusa.com/athletes-matter-baseball-system/): The Brock Baseball System is engineered to keep the game going and played at the highest level of performance, with better footing, less abrasion, impact absorption, and an all-around cooler playing field.
- [Athletes Matter – BrockFILL](https://www.brockusa.com/athletes-matter-brockfill/): A highly engineered wood particle infill specifically designed to improve traction and reduce artificial turf heat. It’s made from a species of southern pine grown, harvested, and replanted in continuous cycles. Through a 10-step manufacturing process, we created a durable, affordable, and renewable organic infill produced here in the USA.
- [Athletes Matter – PowerbasePLAY](https://www.brockusa.com/athletes-matter-powerbaseplay/): http://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/label-brock-powerbase-play-1.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mobile-title-play.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/play-panel-top-view.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/play-panel-bottom-view.pngAll parents want their kids to be safe. And so do we. Which is why Brock created a shock absorbing layer for the crazy things kids do.PowerBase/PLAYOutside play is critical in a child’s development. It builds strength, coordination, self-confidence and most importantly it’s FUN! Playground equipment has come a long way, and now so has the surface it relies upon. PowerBase/PLAY by Brock is the only complete base system that has been designed and engineered specifically for artificial turf playgrounds and the kids who play on them.Quality that every playground needs
- [Athletes Matter – Shockpad Series](https://www.brockusa.com/athletes-matter-shockpad-series/): http://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/label-brock-powerbase-sp.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mobile-title-sp.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sp-panel-top-view.pngA great artificial turf field should mimic a great natural oneShockPad/SERIESThe goal of any artificial turf surface is to mimic a high-quality, natural grass playing field. Achieving this requires a more sophisticated approach than laying “rug over rock”. Think of Brock ShockPad/SERIES as the “intel inside” of your field.The ShockPad/SERIES comes in several thicknesses, from 14mm to 20mm, depending on the turf you select, always keeping the performance of the overall system in mind. Fields that utilize a SP shock pad demonstrate the safety, speed and impact performance that replicates a quality natural turf surface; plus they drain fast and last longer.https://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sp-thickness-options-1200x252-v3.jpgA shock pad for every turf
- [Athletes Matter – PowerbaseYSR](https://www.brockusa.com/athletes-matter-powerbaseysr/): http://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/label-brock-powerbase-ysr.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mobile-title-ysr.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/brock-powerbase-pro-top-view.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/brock-powerbase-ysr-bottom-view.pngA great artificial turf field should mimic a great natural onePowerBase/YSR
- [Athletes Matter – PowerbasePRO](https://www.brockusa.com/athletes-matter-powerbasepro/): http://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/label-brock-powerbase-pro.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mobile-title-pro.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/brock-powerbase-pro-top-view.pnghttp://www.brockusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/brock-powerbase-pro-bottom-view.pngA great artificial turf field should mimic a great natural oneBrock PowerBase/PROOur shock pads are highly engineered in shape, thickness, and density to provide a consistent, firm surface for running (which elite athletes demand), but a forgiving surface during falls and tackles. This unique quality is why Brock PowerBase/PRO is the premier manufactured shock pad technology installed at the pro and collegiate levels.
- [Safety Matters – Test Devices](https://www.brockusa.com/safety-matters-test-devices/): Test Devices
- [Safety Matters – Traction](https://www.brockusa.com/safety-matters-traction/): Traction
- [Safety Matters – Heat](https://www.brockusa.com/safety-matters-heat/): Heat
- [Safety Matters – Impact](https://www.brockusa.com/safety-matters-impact/): Impact
- [Safety Matters – Impact v1 Testing](https://www.brockusa.com/safety-matters-impact-v1/): Impact
- [We Don’t Make Turf. We Make Turf Awesome!](https://www.brockusa.com/): Modern Artificial Grass Turf Installations for Today's Sports Field
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