Canadian sports surfacing companies, FieldTurf and Tarkett Sports have completed a merger deal. The integration of the two companies has resulted in the creation of a single entity called FieldTurf Tarkett. FieldTurf’s CEO John Gilman, based in Montreal, will head up the new company.

"The new FieldTurf Tarkett company will have total revenues of more than $225 million," said Mr Gilman. "These increased resources will aid us in developing more efficient supply and installation ability. We can continue to grow our Intellectual Property portfolio and have greater resources to protect against infringement of our patents."

FieldTurf produces infilled artificial grass systems and holds several patents on its products and installation technologies. Tarkett, through its sports division, has manufacturing plants around the globe. Its brands include Prestige infilled turf, as well as flooring, track, tennis and indoor products manufactured from a variety of materials, including PVC, wood, Linoleum, PU and textiles.