(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) – Axion Golf – a division of Axion International Holdings Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AXIH) and provider of vehicular and pedestrian bridges and walkways made from the company’s 100-percent recycled materials – has earned the endorsement of Billy Casper Golf (“BCG”), one of America’s largest golf-course management companies.
Recognized among golf’s foremost environmental stewards, BCG concluded the strength, durability, eco-friendliness and cost-competitiveness of Axion products are superior to conventional building materials such as wood, steel and concrete. Keeping with strict adherence to sustainable maintenance practices, BCG holds Axion as preferred vendor to build bridges and walkways, and integrate landscaping elements at courses it owns, leases and third-party manages.
Co-founded by golf legend Billy Casper, BCG joins PGA TOUR star and course architect Brad Faxon in its endorsement of Axion. Faxon will represent Axion as company advisor, educating the golf industry about its products’ numerous benefits. Tested to last more than 50 years with minimal wear and tear, Axion’s patented composites resist the rotting, corrosion, leaching, cracking, rust and overall deterioration associated with other construction materials.
“Axion represents a paradigm shift in golf course building and maintenance,” says Bryan Bielecki, Vice President of Agronomy for BCG. “Any time a company saves courses money and provides a better product, therein lies a winner. When there’s a need for bridges, walkways and landscaping frames, we turn to Axion Golf.”
“We’re extremely proud to earn this seal of approval from Billy Casper Golf, one of the industry’s most respected operators,” says James Kerstein, CEO of Axion. “Knowledgeable professionals have independently assessed Axion’s structural and environmental qualities, and they unanimously praise the advantages of our products.”
In addition to bridges traversing waterways, wetlands and other challenging topographies, Axion materials are used to create walkways and attractive landscaping for bulk-heading and framing walkways, cart paths, tee boxes and steps.
Additional advantages of Axion bridges:
* Lower cost per square foot for higher quality material
* Textured surface doesn’t absorb water for less slippage than wood (safety upgrade)
* Withstand severe weather and flooding
* Customized for extreme traffic and weight (golf carts, maintenance and construction vehicles)
* Décor of classic and contemporary models (various surface, railing and bumper colors, textures and shapes) blend with course surroundings
* Minimal color fading and looks new over time
* Impervious to moisture decay, fungus and insect infestation
* Absence of toxins eliminates pollution and preserves wildlife habitat
* Quick, hassle-free installation by contractor or course staff reduces time, manpower, machinery, golfer disruption and cost
* Virtually maintenance-free – no painting, staining or patching – saves on repair labor and downtime
Last month, Axion technology entered the golf industry with a decade of its high-quality, “green” bridges and railroad structures used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Union Pacific, Chicago Transit Authority, Bay Area Rapid Transit and Burlington Northern Santa Fe.
About Axion International
In conjunction with scientists from Rutgers University, Axion developed patented technologies which convert 100-percent recycled consumer and industrial materials – waste otherwise destined for landfills – into structural products used in commercial applications. These super-polymer composites are extremely strong, flexible in use, long-lasting, low maintenance and cost-effective. For these reasons, the U.S. Army recently selected Axion bridges to carry its heavily-armored tanks. Operating from a “green” base with a “no-trees-cut-down” mentality, Axion management has more than 100 years in the plastics industry.
For more information about Axion: www.axionintl.com, 908.542.0888.
About Billy Casper Golf
Headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, Billy Casper Golf was co-founded in 1989 by Robert Morris, Peter Hill and professional golf legend Billy Casper, the Masters and two-time U.S. Open winner who ranks seventh all-time with 51 PGA Tour wins. The company manages 100 golf courses in 23 states, the District of Columbia and Costa Rica. Combined with Buffalo Communications, the golf-lifestyle PR division of BCG, 24 of their courses were honored in the recent Golfweek’s “America’s Best” state-by-state rankings.
For more information about Billy Casper Golf: www.billycaspergolf.com, 703.761.1444.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contact:
Daniel Mitchell
Buffalo Communications
253.312.4536
dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com
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