We sat down with Jayme Johnson, Coordinator of Facility Operations at the UC Rec Center, to discuss their experience with Robbins floor products since the facility opened in 2006. The University of Cincinnati Recreation Center houses 6 full size basketball courts, 1 run/ jog track, a large weight room area with Pulastic flooring, and 3 […]
In the last stop of the Pre-Season NBA Global games, the Brooklyn Nets will take on the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 15th at The MasterCard Center in Beijing. Greg Pierce, Portables Manager at Robbins Sports Surfaces, arrived in Beijing on October 9th to oversee the installation of the new portable floor that will be used […]
Is it time for a gym floor makeover? In part 2 of our Q&A session, Kevin Price answers all the questions gym floor owners have about sanding and refinishing their floors. 1. How often should you sand & refinish a gymnasium floor? A gymnasium floor should be sanded and refinished every 10 years, however, this […]
You have a new gym floor. Now what? We sat down for a Q&A with our resident expert, Kevin Price, to get answers to the questions we hear the most from new gym floor owners. Kevin had so much great advice to keep your gym floor looking great, that we have broken our Q&A session […]
The Charlotte Hornets unveiled their brand new basketball court today at Time Warner Cable Arena just in time for draft day. The new court is a Robbins All-Star Plus portable basketball floor which features the new logo and color palette for the Hornets. Over 250 honeycomb shaped stencils were used to create the unique honeycomb […]
Congratulations to the San Antonio Spurs on winning a 5th NBA championship…and they did it all on a Robbins portable basketball floor! In a huge 104-87 win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the 2014 NBA finals, Tim Duncan and his dream team dominated the court, proving that old fashioned teamwork & perseverance […]
As a member of our international sales and customer service division I’ve always enjoyed meeting people from different cultures and learning more about them. Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a large trade show in Europe that drew attendees from all over the world. As the visitors strolled by our exhibit space, their […]
Buying a sports surface is a big decision and can be somewhat overwhelming and confusing. After all, with proper care, you’ll be living with your decision for a long, long time, one that could span your entire professional career. Here are some tips to help you make a better buying decision: Tip #1 – Take […]
Robbins is pulling out an old friend to cheer on the runners at this year’s Flying Pig Marathon. Slam-Jam Suey (aka the Sportwood Pig) was one of over 400 pigs that were created by local artists during the Big Pig Gig in the summer of 2000 in Cincinnati. The pigs were individually custom designed to […]
What kind of athlete can carry a 120 lb person on their back, while jumping over hurdles, and running at speeds up to 50mph? You guessed it! Our 4-legged hoofed friend also known as the Horse. I am from Kentucky. And anyone that lives in (or around) Kentucky knows that the 1st Saturday in […]
Robbins has opened voting for the annual 2014 Sports Surface of the Year contest. 6 finalists were chosen and the winner will be determined by Facebook & Twitter fans! Voting is simple. Fans will go to Robbins Facebook page and find the photo of the facility they want to vote for. To vote, simply “Like” […]
2014 Sports Surface of the Year Finalist Dealer: Stout HardwoodLocation: El Paso, TXDate Completed: September 2013Robbins Products Installed: Bio-Channel ClassicSquare Footage: 12,200 sq ftProject Description: Robbins, Stout and UTEP established our successful and lasting relationship in 2001 when Bio Channel Classic was specified and installed for the floor replacement in the historic Don […]
2014 Sports Surface of the Year Finalist Dealer: NAH Sports Flooring, LLCLocation: Round Rock, TXDate Completed: December 2013Robbins Products Installed: Bio-Cushion Classic and Sportwood Ultra StarSquare Footage: 50,975 sq ftProject Description: The bid process on this project was a team effort between NAH and Robbins. Changes on the job allowed for 31 – […]
2014 Sports Surface of the Year Finalist Dealer: Milburn FlooringLocation: East Rockaway, NYDate Completed: April 2013Robbins Products Installed: Bio-Cushion Classic Square Footage: 5,500 sq ftProject Description: East Rockaway School District is an example of one of the areas virtually ruined by the tragedy of Hurricane Sandy. Saving a piece of the original historic flooring, […]
2014 Sports Surface of the Year Finalist Dealer: Foster Specialty FloorsLocation: Hillsdale, MIDate Completed: November 2013Robbins Products Installed: Bio-Channel Classic, MVP, Pulastic Classic 60, and Galaxy Fit Square Footage: 35,000 sq ftProject Description: The arena floor at Hillsdale College features a Bio-Channel Classic floor surrounding and seamlessly joined to an MVP main court […]
2014 Sports Surface of the Year Finalist Dealer: Anderson LaddLocation: Sioux Falls, SDDate Completed: August 2013Robbins Products Installed: Bio-Channel Classic and Bio-Channel StarSquare Footage: 50,500 sq ftProject Description: The Pentagon includes 9 basketball courts including; 3 college/NBA courts, and 6 high school courts. Complete with all the modern amenities, the main Heritage Court […]
2014 Sports Surface of the Year Finalist Dealer: Centaur ProductsLocation: British ColumbiaDate Completed: March 2013Robbins Products Installed: Bio-Channel Classic and Pulastic Classic 110Square Footage: 34,000 sq ftProject Description: Fortius Sport & Health is comprised of the Fortius Institute and the Fortius Athlete Development Centre and the Fortius Foundation, a Canadian Charity. Their clients […]
With a total of 13 championship titles combined under their belt, the Men’s and Women’s Huskies are setting records and taking names. The women completed the season with a record 9 championship wins, and a perfect 40-0 record. The men won their 4th championship title, and although the No. 7 seed didn’t have a perfect […]
The Plano Sports Authority (also known as simply PSA) in Plano, TX provides more than 70,000 local kids with the opportunity to play a variety of sports. Their motto “Rec to Select” allows youth at all skills levels to participate. From basketball, to soccer, to dance, to martial arts, PSA has something for everyone. And […]
We are creatures of habit. We all know this. I, for example, have the habit of venturing into places that are “off limits” to most. I find myself in restaurant kitchens, behind retail counters, or behind a bar to fix myself a drink when the waiter is too slow. Some may see this as impatience, […]
The college fieldhouse of today looks very different than it did 30, or even 20 years ago. It is expanding. And not just a little- a lot- I mean literally “I ate so much I nearly split my pants” growing. For years colleges have been upgrading classrooms and labs, building campus rec centers, adding academic […]
When it comes to making changes at the University of Texas at El Paso’s Don Haskins Center–named for the legendary basketball coach whose 1966 national championship-winning team was the inspiration behind the film Glory Road–there is a lot of history to consider…
Creighton University made its official move into the Big East Conference and for the Blue Jays, joining a new conference wasn’t the only big change they had in mind.
Congratulations to the Miami Heat on winning a back-to-back and 3rd NBA championship…and they did it all on a Robbins portable floor! In a huge win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the NBA finals, Lebron James lead his team to victory with a 95-88win over the Spurs. James also earned the […]
The solid hard maple construction offers durability, a natural appearance, and a long lasting surface. Robbins solid random length wood flooring is installed over the sports subfloor system and finished on-site with MFMA approved finish and sealer. Attractive gamelines and graphics are painted on the floor during installation to complete the look of the floor.
Continuous Strip® XL, the ORIGINAL finger-jointed MFMA maple, is a truly exceptional solid hardwood flooring product that provides enhanced strength and timeless beauty. This one-of-a-kind design is manufactured to produce a floor with improved stability and greater structural integrity.
Since 1982, and with millions of square feet installed, Robbins Sportwood is the perfect choice when both durability and cost are of the highest importance. Sportwood is a favorite of churches, YMCAs, schools and recreation centers across the Globe, and can easily be installed in new or existing facilities.
What do Texas A&M, the Toronto Raptors, and now Oregon State University all have in common? They all practice on the most innovative sports floor on the market- Robbins MVP. After 3 years and $11 million in fundraising, the new $15 million practice facility was unveiled to the public this week during the official opening […]
MFMA Northern Hard Maple Flooring is a dense, strong, remarkably hard and supremely durable product. MFMA Northern Hard Maple offers a wide range of uses and color possibilities, and has a natural beauty when given a transparent finish and is suited for a variety of uses.
Facebook and Twitter fans alike recently decided the fate of the 6 finalists chosen by Robbins in the annual Sports Surface of the Year contest. Fans from Robbins Twitter and Facebook pages voted from April 22nd – May 3rd for their favorite facility by “Liking” the photo on Facebook, and “Re-tweeting” the photo on Twitter. More than 1,700 votes […]
Bio-Channel Classic for Performing Arts is a proven choice for theater stages when the floor must meet the performance demands of dancers, as well as withstand the impact from set design construction and equipment. Bio-Channel Classic combines the structural and dimensional stability of an anchored flooring system, with the safety and comfort of resilient flooring for dancer safety.
Satisfying both style and function, Galaxy Fit’s performance is unmatched in sports flooring. Designs from the simple to the complex can be tailored to your facility’s unique style.
Employment Opportunities Robbins seeks dedicated and talented individuals to join our team and experience challenging and meaningful work. Our facilities are run with an emphasis on safety and the goal to provide a good working environment for all employees. Robbins, Inc. offers full time employees a competitive pay structure and comprehensive benefits including: Medical, […]
Robbins recently opened voting for the annual Sports Surface of the Year contest. 6 finalists were chosen and the winner will be determined by Facebook fans and Twitter followers! To vote, fans will go to Robbins Facebook and Twitter pages and find the photo of the facility they want to vote for. To vote on Twitter, […]
At Robbins, it’s not just about the # of basketball teams that play on our floors, it’s about the # of champions that are developed along the way. Designing and building the best sports floors in the industry is our passion, as well as our commitment to the long term health and performance of the […]
The 2013 Central American Games recently opened in San Jose, Costa Rica to more than 2,700 athletes from 7 participating countries, competing in more than 25 different sports. Robbins installed almost 10,000 sq. feet of the ALL STAR™ PLUS portable flooring system, the same floor also used by most NBA teams. Robbins top of the […]
A special message from our President & CEO, Mr. Jay Stoehr about the passing of his Father and friend, Jim Stoehr: Valued customers, vendors, business contacts, association members and friends: Below is the obituary for my father, Jim Stoehr whom passed away on February 12th at the age of 83. He was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather. […]
Galaxy XTreme is a modular tile with a dual personality. Its thick, unique composite structure is highly durable with outstanding wear resistance. And its revolutionary proprietary inner layer gives this monster of a product an XTremely durable quality. XTreme’s beauty is its brilliant color and cushioned comfort, offering a safe, secure solution for tough environments.
In addition to their season opener win on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards, the Cleveland Cavaliers have something else to brag about- a brand new All Star Plus portable basketball floor by Robbins Sports Surfaces. The new floor was installed in mid October at the Quicken Loans Arena and features updated graphics on the sidelines […]
With less than a month to go before the kick off of the 2012-’13 NBA season, many NBA teams have already gotten off to a good start by purchasing new Robbins All Star portable floors. The Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs, just to name a couple, are the most recent teams to receive […]
New Season… New Conference… New Floor! Texas A&M is kicking off the 2012-’13 season in style with a brand new Robbins All Star Plus portable flooring system. After the official announcement came this past June that the Aggies would be joining the SEC in the upcoming season, they opted for a new floor to replace the previous […]
Three national teams are now headed to the London 2012 Olympic Games as a result of the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament that wrapped up this past weekend in Venezuela. The mens basketball tournament consisted of 12 national teams that competed from July 2-8 to earn a place in the 2012 Olympics basketball tournament. The […]
Congratulations to the Miami Heat on a big win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the NBA finals. After losing the first game to Oklahoma, Miami came back with a vengeance winning the next four games to earn their 2nd NBA Championship Title. LeBron James earned the coveted MVP award, and after […]
The largest of its kind in North America, the Saville Community Sports Centre in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, opened its doors to the public last fall revealing its extensive capabilities in recreational and competitive sports. Situated on the University of Alberta campus, the facility has more than 220,000 square feet of space, including more than 130,000 […]
Robbins officially opened the voting for the 2012 Center Court of the Year contest! Fans can vote for their favorite facility on Facebook from May 14th at noon through May 23rd at noon. One lucky fan/voter will be entered to win a $50 gift card at the end of the contest! The 6 finalists that […]
Pulastic Elite Comfort 90 is a multi-purpose sports flooring that provides comfort and safety with multifunctional sports characteristics combined with good resistance to mechanical loads
Robbins professional theatrical system, DanzAire is designed specifically for ballet performers with dancer input to create the world’s most comfortable and safe performance surface.
The Sports Surface of the Year 2012 Award Winners are… Robbins has announced the 2012 Sports Surface of the Year Award Winners! Thanks to all dealers who took the time and effort to submit entries into this year’s contest. Almost 500,000 ft2 of Robbins’ sports surfaces were entered into the contest highlighting some of the best […]
Elite Comfort 65 is a multi-purpose sports flooring that provides comfort and safety with multifunctional sports characteristics combined with good resistance to mechanical loads
A non-porous vulcanized rubber surface suitable of weight rooms and various high traffic areas.