Polytan EMEA

Polytan GmbH is a Burgheim, Germany-based manufacturer and installer of synthetic sport surfaces, including running tracks and synthetic turf. Polytan sports surfaces have been in use for more than 37 years, with more than 25 million square meters of sports surface installed across the world. Polytan manufactures and installs both 1* and 2* FIFA RECOMMENDED artificial fields, utilizing a monofilament fiber. Only synthetic turf installations attaining 2* certification are permitted by FIFA to be used for World Cup qualifying and Champions League matches. Polytan supplies their own raw materials, manufactures their own product, and installs it themselves in the field. Polyurethane raw materials and artificial grass fibers are developed and formulated in its own laboratories and then manufactured ready for laying in its own production facilities. The complete product range is tailored to the specific requirements of each type of sport and optimised for care and maintenance, but include running tracks, all-weather pitches, elastic layers and shockpads for non-sandfilled and filled artificial grass, the installation of asphalt substrates, lining, repairs and the cleaning of synthetic sports surfaces. Since 1989, Polytan sports surfaces have been subject to annual national quality assurance inspections carried out by the Otto Graf Institute, FMPA, of Stuttgart University in accordance with RAL-GZ 943/1 and RAL-GZ 943/2 as well as inspections to DIN V 18035/7 standard. Additionally, Polytan surfaces are also tested and certified to all existing standards in the various European countries. Polytan surfaces also hold certification confirming compliance with the standards of all major international sports governing bodies, e.g. IAAF, FIFA, UEFA, and FIH, and have repeatedly demonstrated their continued suitability in numerous field tests following installation.