AUSTRALIAN MADE QUALITY
Polytan surfaces are manufactured by sister-company APT Asia Pacific in their ISO-certified manufacturing plant located in Dandenong South, Melbourne. It is the largest sports and recreational distribution facility in the southern hemisphere, producing over 100 types of synthetic turf. In 2009, APT was inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame in recognition of contribution to the Victorian export market through their world-class sports surfaces.
APT Asia Pacific is the only synthetic turf manufacturer to make yarn in Australia. Their yarn is made using only the highest-grade raw materials comprising of 24 unique components not found in any other yarn.
Polytan surfaces are truly made for Australasian conditions; they are durable, UV stabilised and rigorously tested to withstand the harshest climates. No other yarn manufacturer can claim 25 years of continuous exposure testing in Australasian conditions.
Polytan’s turf brands, including Poligras and LigaTurf, are made using Australian Made yarn.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
APT and Polytan operate a Quality Management system based on ISO 9001:2015, with an emphasis on management involvement, structured processes & procedures and customer satisfaction.
Polytan develops specific Quality Management Plans for every project based on the procedures documented within the Polytan Operations Manual. Each project’s specific QMP documents the primary project quality objectives and the procedures to be followed to achieve those objectives.
Polytan further develops and implements Inspection & Test Plans (ITP’s) for all project work phases, which stipulate the necessary requirements for the works, including witness points, hold points, quality record requirements and relevant references for the quality objectives stipulated.
GOVERNING SPORTS BODIES
Polytan synthetic surfaces comply with the current national and international quality assurance standards for artificial surfaces, including all environmental requirements. We work closely with all relevant sporting organisations to ensure our products comply with the intricate guidelines set by the codes and to achieve certifications when required by customers.
We are happy to provide additional information and answer any questions you have about these standards and our surfaces.
