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ANDOVER, Mass. – September 22, 2017 – California Sports Surfaces (CSS), a brand under ICP Construction (ICP), is pleased to announce its innovative Rebound Ace Portable sport surfacing system is being used in the inaugural Laver Cup in Prague, Czech Republic, Sept. 22-24, 2017. CSS’s Rebound Ace system was selected to provide comfort, consistency and playability to the Laver Cup participants, who represent the best tennis players in the world. For this event, organizers worked with California Sports Surfaces to create a stunning black surface that would keep spectators focused on the game play.

Rebound Ace Portable is an interlocking, temporary court system that provides premium cushion and comfort to maximize players’ performance. It has been chosen for use for several high-profile events, including the Fed Cup, Davis Cup, and the Singapore-based WTA Finals, for which it was specifically created. Laver Cup is modeled after golf’s Ryder Cup, pitting the best tennis players in Europe against the best players from the rest of the world. It is the brainchild of Roger Federer and is intended to be played annually.

The following features make Rebound Ace Portable ideal for exhibitions and events like the Laver Cup that require a temporary surface solution:
• Unique surface coatings that create a sharp, crisp appearance and a stunning color contrast to keep spectator focus on the event
• Precoated, interlocking assembly that can be installed and removed by a small team in approximately three hours for quick event turnover
• Storeable in a single container for optimal portability
• Among the most resilient and comfortable surfaces on the market, suitable for world-class events

“Rebound Ace Portable is an exceptional choice for exhibitions and tournaments that do not have a permanent facility, with proven performance at similar high-profile events to the Laver Cup,” said Steve Lock, global vice president, CSS. “During the Laver Cup’s inagaural year, the significance of this court system will be its ability to put the focus where it belongs – on the players and the game.”

CSS is the leading supplier of such prestigious sports surfacing product lines as DecoTurf, Plexicushion Prestige, Rebound Ace, Premier Sports Coatings, Premier Court and Plexitrac. These world-renowned solutions supply the US Open, the Australian Open and other distinguished sporting events. Several portable court systems are available across the CSS product family.

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ANDOVER, Mass – September 22, 2017 – The California Sports Surfaces (CSS) brand, as part of ICP Construction (ICP), today announces the appointments of Steve Lock as global vice president; John Graham as leader, strategic accounts and global relationships; and Malcolm Parkes as managing director, Australia California Sports Surfaces. CSS is the leading supplier of such prestigious sports surfacing solutions as DecoTurf, Plexicushion Prestige, Rebound Ace, Premier Sports Coatings, Premier Court and Plexitrac. These world-renowned product lines supply the US Open, the Australian Open and other distinguished sporting events.

Steve Lock has assumed the role of global vice president, responsible for managing the US and global sales and marketing teams for California Sport Surfaces. He was previously the leader for California Sports Surfaces in Australia and the Asia/Pacific region, and will be relocating to ICP global headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Lock has 20 years of experience with Tennis Australia, where he managed different facets of business, advanced the sport of tennis and built its brand in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Lock has an MBA in sports management from the Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia.
 
John Graham will assume the role of leader, strategic accounts and global relationships. Graham has more than 30 years of experience in managing and developing key relationships within the field of tennis. His vast network will continue to strengthen the position of the strong brands of the CSS business.
 
Malcolm Parkes has assumed the role of managing director, Australia for California Sports Surfaces. He was previously the CSS business manager for North Australia. Parkes has been involved in the international sports construction industry for 40 years, with 16 years of sales experience in Australia.

“With this new leadership team in place, we look forward to taking the CSS business to the next stage of growth and profitability, by continuing our investments in the business, globalizing our footprint and building on our strong brand presence,” said Zain Mahmood, division president, ICP Construction.

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ANDOVER, Mass., July 25, 2017 – ICP Construction (ICP), a division of the ICP Group, is proud to announce Zain Mahmood as Division President. ICP Construction is a leading supplier of the highest quality construction coatings and systems, including durable sport surface systems, industrial floor coatings, stone and masonry waterproofing, environmental abatement and restoration solutions, and architectural paints, stains, and related technical coatings.

Mahmood comes to ICP Construction with decades of experience in the contractor-oriented, construction products industry. He most recently served as President of Specialty Building Materials, Operations and Supply Chain at GCP Applied Technologies (a division of WR Grace). He was part of a leadership team that successfully took GCP public and increased market capitalization in excess of 90%, delivering significant growth in both revenue and gross margin along with the completion of one bolt-on acquisition and the launching of new products. Previously, Mahmood instituted winning growth strategies as President and CEO of both Demilec Group, a spray foam insulation company and Parkson Corporate, a wastewater treatment solutions company.

“The technologies, products, and programs that ICP Construction offer are unique and differentiating. My focus will be to continue to build on that platform, expanding our presence in North America and introducing additional coating solutions to meet specifications in new applications and markets,” explains Mahmood. “The entrepreneurial culture of ICP means I will be rolling up my sleeves and working side-by-side with the team and I am excited to get started.”

“Zain’s background in the contractor-focused construction products area makes him a great fit as the ICP Construction leader. He has a strong track record of building winning teams and growth strategies that result in significant value creation,” said Doug Mattscheck, President and CEO, ICP Group. “ICP Group is pleased to welcome Zain and his extensive experience and knowledge to our leadership team.”

Mahmood will be based in ICP’s Andover, Massachusetts facility. ICP Construction manufactures products under recognized brands such as California Paints, Fixall, Storm System, Rock-Tred, Dry-Treat, Fiberlock, and California Sports Surfaces.

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