At the International Sports Engineering Association Conference, TenCate helped recognize research advancing the performance and safety of turf and natural grass surfaces
PULLMAN, Wash., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TenCate highlighted emerging sports surface research at the 2026 International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA) Conference, helping recognize researchers whose work is expanding the science behind turf, natural grass and field performance.
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