AUSTIN, Texas, Apr. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Hellas and Limonta Sports signed a North American distribution agreement in Manhattan, last Thursday for the distribution of Geo Plus, an all-organic infill material developed for synthetic turf fields, deemed to be the next best thing to natural grass. Hellas will manage distribution and may have secondary distribution agreements. The product serves as an alternative to recycled rubber infill and other alternative materials.

Infill is commonly used in synthetic turf to enhance playing characteristics, always attempting to resemble natural grass. The Geo Plus infill is made from 100% environmentally friendly materials and provides superior biomechanics: excellent footing, traction, and shock absorption. The infill is most similar to natural soil and is less spongy and bouncy in comparison to rubber infill. Geo Plus also reduces surface temperatures up to 40 degrees Fahrenheit by resisting heat absorption and retaining humidity.

The combination of improved biomechanics and temperature reduction is an important development for athletic performance. "This is the most exciting development I have seen in the past 30 years of my experience in the industry," said Reed J. Seaton, President and CEO of Hellas, "and we may be on our way to a solution that reduces high ankle and ACL injuries."  It might be better than natural grass," said Seaton.

Limonta Sports, a specialty textile company founded in 1979, has installed Geo Plus projects in 21 countries.  It was originally developed for soccer fields in Europe, but the product characteristics are beneficial for most sports fields. "We are thrilled to be able to increase our product exposure in America and are looking forward to a continued great partnership with Hellas Construction," said Paolo Limonta, Chief Operating Officer of Limonta Sports.

"Since its introduction in 2004, we have only received positive reactions by players and staff, especially because of its footing stability and other impressive biomechanical characteristics," said Angelo Redolfi, Export Manager for Limonta Sports. "The biomechanical reactions in athletes on Geo Plus surfaces are similar to those registered on natural grass fields," said Redolfi.

The surface allows players to stop or change direction without sliding, which is typical of traditional infill systems. This allows athletes to focus on their game without adjusting their style to the new playing surface, according to Redolfi. The system was developed with the collaboration of the University of Pisa and C.e.R.T.E.S. (Centro Ricerca Tappeti erbosi Sportivi), patented in Italy, and with an International patent pending.

"This is a very important development and partnership," said Seaton, "we are always trying to be on the forefront of innovation, and with this sustainable solution we only find positive features and benefits." Hellas has contracted and installed 9 Geo Plus projects in the U.S., in addition to 12 potential contracts coming up throughout the country. Hellas is assigned the overall distribution partnership for North America, including Canada and Mexico, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands.

GEO PLUS PROJECTS IN THE US:

University of Nebraska at Omaha - Caniglia Field, Omaha, NE
Flour Bluff Independent School District, Flour Bluff, TX
Cañada College, Redwood City, CA
Skyline College, San Bruno, CA
Patriot Park, Bakersfield, CA
Madera Unified School District - Memorial Stadium, Madera, CA
Patriot Park, Bakersfield, CA
Cathedral Catholic School, San Diego, CA
Laytonia Recreational Park - Montgomery Parks, MD
Lakelands Park, Gaithersburg, MD
San Carlos Softball Pitch, San Carlos, CA
St. Timothy's School, Baltimore, MD
The City of Weston (2 fields), FL

STATES WITH UPCOMING GEO PLUS PROJECTS:

Washington
Missouri
Louisiana
Maryland
Connecticut
Florida
Texas

About Hellas Construction

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hellas Construction is a nationwide contractor and manufacturer delivering premium-quality sports construction projects across the United States. Hellas, a vertically integrated company, custom-manufactures and installs its own brand of synthetic surfaces for sports fields, running tracks, and tennis courts, by controlling all related operations. Hellas takes its product straight to the end-user including marketing, sales, design, quality control, and project management. Notable clients include the AT&T Stadium, the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, The National Championship Bowl, Baylor University, Idaho State University, and University of California at Berkeley. For more information, visit hellasconstruction.com and matrix-turf.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

About Limonta Sports

Limonta Sport is a leading company in the sport flooring business that understands the essentials of winning. Born in 1979, Limonta Sport products comprises the power of innovation and tradition, to get the best opportunities in the market of synthetic turf and PVC sport flooring. Limonta products are suitable for any surface, and they are tested and approved by top world federations, for football, tennis, basketball, hockey, handball, badminton, rugby, etc. Limonta Sport has made great investments in the growing market of synthetic turf. The company's references are impressive, both in stadium arenas and training fields, all around the globe. Limonta's collaboration with Ajax Amsterdam, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Spartak Moscow, FC Internazionale, as well as arena projects in Russia, Denmark, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Philippines, Nigeria, Venezuela, Sampdoria, Empoli, Villareal, and many other top football teams give a clear picture of the competence of Limonta Sport as a partner in the realization of top quality pitches. Since 2009, Limonta Sport is part of the FIFA Preferred Producre program for football turf. Limonta Sport has different branches to serve its clients all over the world: Italy, China, Spain and the USA.

Media Contact: Annika Lundmark, Hellas Construction, 512-970-9465, annika@hellasconstruction.com

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