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Although manufactured in Europe, practiced on artificial grass instead of the
Easi-Windsor was designed using four actual soccer pitch, prior to a match.
shades of greens and browns to closely
resemble the lawns found in South Easi-Windsor comes in four metre wide rolls
Africa. The product is durable and low that need to be cut and carefully joined to
maintenance, with a 35mm pile height. produce an oval shape for the runoff. The
It closely mimics natural lawn and the width of the area under Easigrass varies
green part that forms the tuft is folded from 13 metres in some places to 17
(ironed) into a double W shape. This WW metres , and up to 28 metres at the widest.
design gives the turf a ‘memory’ so that it Careful planning, meticulous trimming,
immediately bounces back after a person plenty of backing tape and imported glue
walks across it. It retains an upright formed part of the intricate joining and
position better than turfs manufactured laying procedure. Specialised equipment
using old technology, according to Dr was brought in from Johannesburg
Mehran Zarrebini, CEO of Van Dyk Floors, to complete the job and the stadium
the South African distributor of Easigrass. management team ordered spare grass in
Other advantages include excellent UV case repairs are required in the future due
stabilisation that protects the grass from to possible mechanical damage.
degrading induced by the harsh Durban Easi-Windsor forms part of Easigrass’
sun, as well as durability that withstands premier range. This includes a wide
the high rainfall in this area. South African portfolio of products that
are suitable for residential, commercial,
The stadium management decided to sport and leisure use. They are backed
replace the original artificial turf that had by the Van Dyk distribution system and
been installed when the stadium was first quality guarantee, as well as Easigrass
constructed, due to the wear and tear International. Easi-Windsor is available
from numerous different sporting events exclusively through Easigrass and has an Newly refurbished outer field at Moses
LSA
eight year guarantee.
held there. The pitch caretaker/manager Mabhida Stadium. The exterior oval is laid
stated that Easigrass had created stadium For further information contact: with Easigrass’ premier range of artificial
history as it was the first time a team had Dr Mehran Zarrebini on 031 913 3800 grass, Easi-Windsor

VAN DYK FLOORS RANGE RUBBER STAMPED BY

GREEN TAG

an Dyk Floors’ range of rubber ingredients to the final product. Products greatly improve employee productivity and
flooring and paving products has are scored against a variety of criteria decrease sick leave by 66 percent.
Vachieved a Global Green Tag GBCSA including greenhouse gas emissions,
level B rating from Green Tag, the green biodiversity, health and toxicity, life CEO of Van Dyk Floors, Dr Mehran Zarrebini,
building product rating and certification cycle analysis, product efficiency, social says the Green Tag Certificate gives
organisation. Van Dyk Floors was the first responsibility and labour conditions. Green them credibility when marketing their
South African producer of recycled rubber Tag certification has been recognised by products to those who are investing in
flooring, paving, acoustic cradles and the GBCSA (Green Building Council of environmentally friendly construction. The
ballistic blocks to achieve this. Green tag South Africa) as a product certification certification covers the company’s social,
is an independent ecolabel and trust mark standard for the Materials Fitout Calculator quality and environmental policies, as
that ensures that every product is tested and in Green Star SA Interiors V1 rating tool. A well as the characteristics of the product
certified using international certification Level B certification will achieve 85% of the itself. The rubber pavers are certified from
programmes and scientific methods. It is credit points required by the GBCSA for a a constituent basis as well. Truck tyres are
recognised in over 70 countries. floor covering. It is believed that in South used in these products because of the
Africa, 41% of new builds are green builds, greater rubber content and lower chemical
The Green Tag Certification process compared to a global average of 24 percent. content. Van Dyk Floors also provided
involves the entire supply chain, from the Research shows that greener offices can product formulations for every ingredient
used in each product manufactured.

The current product range includes rubber
tiles, pavers and interlocking mats which
are used extensively in high risk areas such
as old age homes, children’s playgrounds
and gym and sports facilities due to their
ability to prevent slipping and cushion
falls, thereby increasing personal safety.
The products use rubber crumb produced
by sister company Mathe Group, which
recycles truck tyres in nearby Hammarsdale.
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For Further Information Contact
Dr. M Zarrebini on 031 913 3800
Dr. M Zarrebini

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