Synthetic Turf International Expands Sales Force
Names Henry van Antwerp Inside Sales Representative

July 10, 2006, Jupiter, FL—Synthetic Turf International (“STI”), a global synthetic turf supplier and installer of premium synthetic surfaces, has announced the appointment of Henry van Antwerp as Inside Sales Representative.  Van Antwerp will support STI’s existing sales force, handling retail and inside sales.  His duties also encompass close interaction with STI’s world-wide distributor network.
STI President William Campbell states, “Henry has enjoyed a long and successful career in the synthetic turf industry.  His extensive expertise will prove invaluable in increasing our inside sales. With Henry’s knowledge and contacts, we anticipate increased market visibility which will help us achieve our sales objectives.” 

A graduate of the University of Potchefstroom, South Africa, van Antwerp brings two decades of golf-related experience to STI.  While in South Africa van Antwerp owned two golf retail franchises and completed a golf course architect apprenticeship.  Upon moving to the United States van Antwerp became a synthetic turf contractor, designing and installing golf practice facilities and synthetic lawns.  Over the past two decades van Antwerp has personally built or overseen the construction of over 175,000 square feet of synthetic turf applications. 
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, STI is the industry leader, supplying synthetic putting greens and related synthetic surfaces to country clubs, public and private golf clubs, teaching facilities and short game academies. Serving as testament to the company’s quality synthetic surface are its longstanding endorsement relationships with David Leadbetter and Jim McLean, two of the golf industry’s best known and most sought after instructors.

In addition to golf and sporting applications, STI is widely recognized as a principal supplier of synthetic surfaces for high-end residences, parks, playgrounds, school play yards, cruise ships, hotels and other hospitality settings. STI synthetic surfaces can be custom configured to replace grass, gravel and other surfaces.  STI has a comprehensive network of distributor partners, throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, England and South Africa.  STI welcomes distributor inquiries from individuals and entities worldwide.  For more information on Synthetic Turf International, contact Bobbie DuBose at 561-746-6077, or visit the website at www.synthetic-turf.com.