American Partnership Strengthens TVS Flooring Range with Basketball Floors

Mar 16, 2018

UK sports flooring specialist TVS Group has been appointed sole UK partner by America’s Robbins Sports Surfaces. The new partnership further strengthens TVS Group flooring range adding active floor systems to its portfolio.

Haslingden, United Kingdom - March 16, 2018 /PressCable/ —

Founded in 1894, Robbins is best known for its work with America’s multi-billion-dollar basketball league, the NBA. The family-owned firm is a preferred supplier to 15 of the NBA’s Arenas and 22 of its training and practice facilities. Of the last 27 NBA Championships contested, 22 were won by teams who play and train on Robbins floors. They include the legendary LA Lakers, sixteen-time winners of the NBA Championship.

Robbins is one of only a handful of hardwood flooring manufacturers in America to have obtained not only MFMA (Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association) membership, but to be certified by both the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and the Rainforest Alliance, providing both industry and environmental assurances for customers. A Robbins/TVS solid maple floor also offers one of the best long-term investments in sporting performance, with 40 years’ service achievable with correct treatment and maintenance.

Constantly seeking to improve its flooring range, both in terms of sporting performance and affordability, Robbins is the only manufacturer with a full-time R&D division. By combining its knowledge of raw materials with expertise in bio-mechanics it ensures that every effort is made to maximise athlete performance while reducing injury and fatigue.

Welcoming the new partnership, TVS Group Managing Director Paul Lafone said: “We are delighted to have been appointed by Robbins whose dedication to sporting excellence matches our own approach in delivering world class surfaces that help athletes excel. This partnership allows TVS to offer a turnkey service for all industry-leading sporting, fitness, strength and active floor systems.”

Lancashire-based TVS offers solutions at every level from the elite and professional requirements of stadiums and arenas,through recreational and training facilities for all ages and budgets, to small assembly or multi-purpose community halls. Projects range from Olympic and international standard weightlifting facilities, through professional and private gym chains, to small home fitness areas.

TVS can offer help, support and advice to universities seeking to improve their current sporting or fitness facilities. More information about basketball floors is available at Basketball Floors UK.

For more information please contact TVS Group on [email protected] or call on +44 (0) 1706 260 220.

Contact Info:
Name: Paul Lafone
Email: [email protected]
Organization: TVS Group
Address: Commerce Street Carrs Industrial Estate, Haslingden, Lancashire BB4 5JT, United Kingdom
Phone: +44-1706-260220

For more information, please visit https://www.tvs-sportssurfaces.com

Source: PressCable

Release ID: 315009

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