01.08.08 TTII/Synthetic Turf Council Press Release

Giraud Elected to STC Board New Board Elected At Recent Annual Membership Meeting Vancouver, BC: John Giraud was elected to the Board of Directors of the Synthetic Turf Council STC during their Annual Membership Meeting in Orlando, Florida on November 27- November 28 2007. Founded in 2003, STC serves as an objective resource assisting buyers and end users with the selection, use, and maintenance of synthetic turf systems in sports field, golf and landscape applications throughout North America and abroad. His election to the Board recognizes Mr. Giraud’s leadership position within the industry overall. “The Board sets the strategic direction of the organization,” notes Rick Doyle, President of the Synthetic Turf Council. “Considering the dramatic changes that our industry is currently experiencing, John will play a critical role in guiding the growth and influence of the Council.” Based in suburban Vancouver, Canada, Target Technologies specializes in the supply of quality materials and logistics services. The company has provided infill, running track, and rubber mulch products to the synthetic turf industry for more than 7 years. Mr. Giraud has been especially committed to advancing STC’s mission of maintaining the highest quality practices and standards throughout the industry. Demand for synthetic turf fields has escalated over the past few years, with over 800 multi-use synthetic turf sports fields being installed annually in North America in schools, colleges, parks and professional sports stadiums. As the need for durable playing fields continues to escalate, especially those that don’t require high water usage during times of drought, synthetic turf has become an increasingly popular solution to enhance athletic performance, deal with the issue of limited space in older cities and suburbs, and allow for multiple sports teams to practice and play on a grass-like surface. For more information, visit www.ttiionline.com or call 888-887-7373.