Polytan

Polytan GmbH is a German manufacturer of synthetic turf systems and synthetic sport surfaces. It is based in Burgheim, Bavaria, and is a subsidiary of Sport Group Holding.

Polytan
TypeGmbH
IndustrySport surfaces
Founded1970
Headquarters
Burgheim
,
Germany
Key people
Friedemann Söll
Number of employees
291 (2021)
Websitewww.polytan.com

Company history

Polytan was founded in 1970 as Firl + Schretter Sportstättenbau in Neuburg an der Donau and, initially, installed polyurethane-bound in-situ synthetic surfaces for sports facilities.[1]

In 1995, Polytan started to develop synthetic turf systems and acquired a production facility for synthetic turf and polyurethane in Grefrath (North Rhine-Westfalia).[2]

In 2003, a coating and extrusion plant for synthetic turf was installed at the production facility in Grefrath. In the same year, the company acquired a FIFA license to be able to provide turfs for official games.[3]

Since ECHA has proposed a ban on the synthetic application of microplastics, which is still being discussed by the EU Commission, in 2020,[4] Polytan has started to develop and install sustainable tracks and turf systems made from recycled materials and Brazilian sugarcane.[5][6]

Products

Polytan manufactures, distributes and installs high-speed tracks,[7] all-weather courts, tennis courts and shock-absorbent surfaces, as well as synthetic turf systems[8][9] and multifunctional playing fields.[10]

Company Structure

Polytan GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sport Group Holding.[1] The managing director of Polytan GmbH is Friedemann Söll (since November 9, 2021).[11]

Polytan's headquarters are in Burgheim, with additional locations in Berlin and Halle.[6] The production facility is in Grefrath, Germany. The production company is a subsidiary called Polytex.[7]

Polytan has 291 employees (as of 2021).[12]

References
  1. Hofer, Joachim: "Sport Group liefert Olympia-Kunstrasen", in: Handelsblatt, 7 August 2016, retrieved 9 December 2022
  2. Gerards, Ulrike (2019-10-22). "Grefrath: Sportbeläge werden „grüner"". Rheinische Post (in German). Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  3. Tanda, Jean François (16 November 2006). "Das Geld liegt auf dem Rasen". Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  4. "Microplastics - ECHA". echa.europa.eu. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  5. Susanne Träupmann: "Kunstrasen aus brasilianischem Zuckerrohr", in: Bonner General-Anzeiger, 14 August 2020, retrieved 18 January 2023.
  6. Bastian Sünkel: "Kork statt Kohle", in: Fränkischer Tag, 1 August 2020, retrieved 18 January 2023.
  7. Tobias Klingen: "Kicken ohne Rasenmäher", in: Westdeutsche Zeitung, 21 October 2010, retrieved 2 February 2023.
  8. Dominik Hauns: "Manager hören das Kunstgras wachsen", in: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 7 July 2005, retrieved 18 January 2023.
  9. Willy Schweer: "Die Suche nach dem idealen Kompromiss", in: Westfälische Rundschau, 10 December 2020, retrieved 18 January 2023.
  10. Stier, J.C.; Horgan, B.P.; Bonos, S.A. (2020). Turfgrass: Biology, Use, and Management. Agronomy Monographs. Wiley. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-89118-613-7.
  11. "Polytan GmbH, Burgheim". www.northdata.de (in German). Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  12. "Polytan GmbH", in: Creditreform Wirtschaftsauskunft. 14 March 2022.
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