BP International Builds Shade Structures at USTA Florida Headquarters.Business Editors DELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2003 BP International (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :BPIL BPIL Business Process Interface Link ), a leading manufacturer of industrial fabrics and tennis and athletic field equipment, today announced a contract to manufacture and install eight ShadeZone(TM) fabric bleacher bleach·er n. 1. One that bleaches or is used in bleaching. 2. An often unroofed outdoor grandstand for seating spectators. Often used in the plural. covers at the Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach. Offering 24 courts, the Tennis Center is also the regional headquarters for the United States Tennis Association “USTA” redirects here. For other uses, see USTA (disambiguation). The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States. (USTA USTA United States Tennis Association USTA United States Telecom Association USTA United States Trotting Association USTA United States Telephone Association USTA United States Twirling Association USTA United States Trademark Association ), and hosts numerous national and regional tournaments throughout the year. "We had specific parameters for this job," explained Dave Brown, Director of Tennis. "We wanted to provide shade for our spectators, we wanted the structures to be appropriate and attractive in our setting, to withstand our high winds, and we had to stay within a certain budget. ShadeZone from BPI fulfilled our particular requirements." Seven of the fabric architecture bleacher covers will be 12' x 18', and one will be 12' x 24'. The galvanized gal·va·nize tr.v. gal·va·nized, gal·va·niz·ing, gal·va·niz·es 1. To stimulate or shock with an electric current. 2. steel posts will be painted black. The Brunswick Green fabric, made from high-density polyethylene that is UV stabilized to prevent degradation, is a monofilament monofilament, n a single strand of untwisted synthetic material such as nylon; used to create surgical sutures. monofilament and tape-knitted lockstitch construction that will not tear or fray if cut. Unlike solid-roofed structures, the ShadeZone(TM) fabric bleacher covers will reduce temperatures by up to 15 degrees, while filtering harmful UV radiation up to 95%. About BP International: BP International, Inc. (BPIL) manufactures tennis court equipment, athletic field and gymnasium equipment, custom netting, and outdoor fabrics for use in privacy and construction fencing and fabric architecture shade structures and cabanas. BP International owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Florida and in Mexico. The company recently introduced ShadeZone(TM), a line of standard and custom permanent fabric architecture shade structures to reduce heat and block UV rays on playgrounds, bleachers, theme parks, parking lots, car dealerships, outdoor concessions and pool sides. |
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