SnapLock® Industries Introduces Multi-Patented ShockTower® Technology to the RaceDeck Garage Flooring Product Line

SnapLock® Industries, the manufacturer of RaceDeck® garage flooring ShockTower® Structureintroduces their multi-patented ShockTower® Technology to the RaceDeck Garage Flooring product line.

The ShockTower® patented system incorporates eight independent shock absorbers, or ShockTowers, per square foot to attenuate sound and reduce stress on joints and muscles. This modular floor system is manufactured with TWO distinctly different materials molded into ONE floor.

ShockTower technology was first introduced nearly six years ago for the modular sports flooring line SnapSports®. Since that time, ShockTower revolutionized the modular sports flooring world and SnapSports has emerged as the industry champion.

“Our engineers spent a lot of time developing ShockTower for the harsh garage environment and they hit it out of the park on this one,” said Jorgen Moller, CEO SnapLock® Industries.

The new system is fully compatible with all current RaceDeck® garage flooring styles. The customer also has the choice of doing their entire garage with ShockTower. Suggested applications include workstations, walkways, commercial and residential garages, or any environment where the user would benefit from a consistent, quiet and low-impact surface

SnapSports® Official Sports Flooring of the 2013 USA Team Handball Club National Championships

SnapSports® Athletic Surfaces is the official flooring of the 2013 USA Team Handball Club National Championships, to be held May 17-19 at the Reno-Spark Convention Center in Reno, Nevada.

SnapSports multi-patented sports surfacing is the preferred tournament surfacing of USA Team Handball and the top performing sports flooring in the industry.SnapSports Surfacing at the 2013 USA Team Handball Club National Championships
The USATH 2013 Club National Championship is the largest annual Handball competition in the country. Teams from across the nation will diverge on Reno to participate in this championship tournament during the course of which, the best among them will be decided. The athletes will play at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on over 30K square feet of SnapSports multi-patented Revolution ShockTower® surfacing.

“Our Partnership with SnapSports has allowed USATH to grow both in popularity and organizationally. We have had the opportunity to work with other modular floor companies, but we chose SnapSports… their products have outperformed our expectations and we prefer their surfacing over others in the industry.” – Jeffrey Utz, President, USATH.

USA Team Handball, the National Governing Body for the Olympic discipline of Team Handball, is determined to energize a growing base of players in the sport and create an all new model for international success.
SnapSports multi-patented Athletic Surfacing, the official surface provider for USA Team Handball, is the top rated sports flooring in the industry. Engineered specifically with safety and performance in mind, SnapSports products offer unmatched durability and traction while featuring superior shock absorption using the patented ShockTower® technology.

“SnapSports enjoys the continued opportunity to be the Official Surfacing Partner of USA Team Handball. Our multi-patented products provide the traction and control that are crucial elements in the sport of Handball. SnapSports surfacing ensures player safety and keeps athletes performing at their peak.” – Jorgen Moller, CEO, SnapSports, Inc.

SnapSports® Is The Official Sports Flooring for AAU Jam On It Las Vegas Desert Jam 2013

SnapSports® Athletic Surfacing is the official sports flooring of AAU Jam On It’s Las Vegas Desert Jam Tournament. The tournament will take place at the Tarkanian Basketball Academy, May 11-12, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This AAU Jam On It tournament will showcase boys and girl’s teams, grades SnapSports Surfacing at 2013 AAU Desert Jam in Vegas4th – 12th, playing in this Southern Nevada Qualifying Basketball Tournament Series for the West Coast National Championships held in Las Vegas, July 18-21, 2013. The event will include a mix of teams, both local and out-of-town.  All teams participating in this series will receive a three game guarantee, with trophies and medals awarded for 1st and 2nd place.

SnapSports® Athletic Surfacing is the top rated modular sport flooring in the industry. The multi-patented BounceBack® surface offers superior traction and durability. The multi-patented ShockTower® technology also uses an understructure composed of sixteen individual shock absorbers to offer superior shock absorption. This eases the impact on players’ joints, allowing them to play longer today and for years to come.

“Our athletes love playing on SnapSports athletic surfacing. Teams can play upwards of a dozen times during an event and with the incredible structural support and “cush” of ShockTower, the players are never fatigued from floor impacts.” – Matt Williams, CEO, AAU Jam On It.

University of Puerto Rico Upgrades Gymnasium with SnapSports® Athletic Surfacing

University of Puerto Rico New SnapSports Gym

The Piedras Campus at the University of Puerto Rico retrofitted their gymnasium with 18,000 square feet of the multi-patented SnapSports BounceBack® flooring with ShockTower® technology.

The existing surface consisted of polyurethane over recycled rubber that was tired, worn, and considered unsafe for sports play. ABC Sports, authorized dealer for SnapSports® Athletic Surfaces in Puerto Rico, removed the old gym floor and prepared the concrete to receive new high-tech SnapSports surfacing. The arena is heavily used by students and top athletes for volleyball, basketball and team handball. It is the largest SnapSports project in Puerto Rico to date.

“This campus is the University of Puerto Rico’s biggest of 12 additional campuses around the Island. The games that are played on these courts draw a lot of attention from the sports reporters and media in Puerto Rico. The male National Volleyball Team that represents Puerto Rico in every competition around the world has made these courts their home base for their practices. The head coach for the National Team, Mr. David Alemán, as well as the players, is extremely pleased with the new SnapSports ShockTower® surface.” – Abid Quinones, President ABC Sports.

SnapSports ShockTower® exclusive patented technology delivers top rated performance and safety. This is done through 16 individual shock absorbers per square foot within the sub-structure of the entire floor. The ‘Shocks’ provide an added level of “cush” to help prevent injury during aggressive play and help reduce impact on players’ joints and limbs.

“I’ve met several times with the university’s athletic and recreation department managers. They all had 100% faith and trust in ABC Sports and their ability to deliver the best surface for UPR’s student athletes. They couldn’t be happier with their floor.” – Robert Dougherty, International Sales Manager, SnapSports, Inc.

RaceDeck® Garage Flooring Featured on Third Season of ‘The Vanilla Ice Project’

The Vanilla Ice Project

RaceDeck® Garage Flooring, the industry leader in premier modular garage flooring, is set to be featured on Season 3 of the DIY Network’s hit television series, ‘The Vanilla Ice Project’.

The show, now a staple on the network, features a Florida home undergoing a massive renovation, turning an outdated fossil into a million dollar mansion. RaceDeck will make its third straight appearance on the series with this episode, airing Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 10PM Eastern Standard Time.

RaceDeck is widely recognized as the world’s leading garage flooring manufacturer and supplier, for both commercial and residential installations. The simple, do-it-yourself installation and unmatched durability make it the perfect choice for homeowners looking to give their home garages an easy and long lasting makeover. The invention of RaceDeck Garage Flooring pioneered the modular garage flooring industry that you see today. RaceDeck is the ‘original’ modular garage flooring company.

Host of ‘The Vanilla Ice Project’, 90’s pop icon Vanilla Ice (aka Rob Van Winkle), and his crew bring over 15 years of experience in home renovation to the small screen, in the DIY Network Series. Taking this Florida home apart room by room, the team transforms this house into a prime piece of Florida real estate. This includes a complete garage overhaul, where the new-and-improved garage will feature premium RaceDeck Flooring.