THE SOUTHWEST GREENS DIFFERENCE
Our products are meticulously created to simulate the actual look, feel, and performance of natural grass in Kennewick. In spite of the season, an expertly installed synthetic lawn will outshine traditional lawns year after year. We’re proud of our people, our heritage, and our ability to serve you.
THE LEGEND AND THE PRO
We're talking about Shaw Industries, a branch of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and Southwest Greens International. Every one, a leader in their own right, combines to make an unbeatable team. Southwest Greens of Eastern Washington is a subdivision of Shaw Industries, the biggest carpet producer in the world and an owned branch of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a top Fortune 500 Company. With a multi-million dollar network of more than 50 franchise networks worldwide and a profitable 20-year history, Southwest Greens is the worldwide leader and ultimate turnkey construction company in developing and installing state-of-the-art synthetic turf systems backed by the largest flooring manufacturer in the world.
IT ALL BEGAN WITH GOLF
Southwest Greens began in 2003 to address the desire for well-designed and well-executed Synthetic Turf Installation. Professional quality golf greens, tee boxes, and practice areas grew the company and continued to gather star endorsements from Vijay Singh, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sörenstam, Rickie Fowler, and Hale Irwin. With 50+ franchise locations internationally and 40,000 projects and counting, Southwest Greens continues to provide the most professional quality greens, installation expertise, and developments. Our strong reputation carried home golf amenities to the backyard with lawn and pet turf solutions. Savvy businesses have purchased our turf and understand how it impacts their bottom line while being ecologically sound.
EXPERTS IN MANUFACTURING
The Shaw Turf division houses the industry’s biggest and most progressive sports science lab for product progression and testing. The 13,000 square-foot Sports Science Laboratory includes groundbreaking testing equipment and a full-time staff creating and testing engineered synthetic turf solutions for lots of applications and markets.
Artificial grass products are developed and tested around athlete/surface and ball/surface interactions to make sure the right combination of durability, safety, and performance are met. Southwest Greens also has over 18,000 square feet of on-site, outdoor field example plots, so our artificial turf is not only subjected to simulated testing, but real-world exposure. Each blade maintains a real-life luster without fading in the sun, guaranteeing our artificial grass products will never wilt and are always impeccable, unlike real grass. Our environmentally-friendly products look, feel, and spring back just like natural grass. Plus, Southwest Greens of Eastern Washington's signature collection of synthetic grass are lead-free and 100 percent recyclable!
EASE OF MAINTENANCE FOR LUXURY LIVING
Save time – never throw away leftover lawn clippings again! Simply keep the artificial grass surface clean with a sweeper or leaf blower. Do it yourself or entrust it to us to periodically examine infill levels. With over thirty heights and fashions to choose from, Southwest Greens of Eastern Washington artificial grass solutions are intentionally designed to simulate the genuine look, feel, and performance of real grass. Southwest Greens of Eastern Washington’s products are tough, withstand matting, do not diminish in the sun, and are resilient enough to handle heavy foot traffic. Plush and natural yet remarkably durable, synthetic grass is excellent for harsh climates and locations with heavy use. Always green and vibrant, our grass is made of a special polyethylene blend of long-bladed, grass fibers constructed to last a lifetime.
KID-SAFE, PET-FRIENDLY
The nature of our products stops itching, sneezing, and stains connected with real grass. Our synthetic turf solutions eradicate the need to expose friends, family, and pets to toxic chemicals necessary to treat authentic grass. Southwest Greens of Eastern Washington artificial turf can also be designed for extra-soft, fall-safe ASTM-compliant landings.
Are you a pet owner? Our turf backing system is made with urethane technology with superior flow-through for drainage leaving out the mud. Smells and spots of wilted grass will be a thing of the past. Synthetic turf also keeps fleas and ticks away, supplying you with peace of mind while saving money.
THE GREEN ALTERNATIVE
Environmentally-conscious, Southwest Greens of Eastern Washington premium collection of products save water, eliminate the need for fertilizers and pesticides, and are free of heavy metals. Furthermore, it’s the only artificial grass that uses 100 percent recyclable materials! Despite the preliminary cost, homeowners, business owners, and municipal managers report long-term savings. Founded on customers’ reports, most anticipate a two to five-year return on their synthetic turf investment. Installing artificial turf solutions saves millions of gallons of water annually and lessens pollution byproducts due to mowing equipment use. Ask us how your project contributes towards U.S. Green Building Council LEED points for environmental efficiency.
ABOUT SHAW'S GREEN EDGE
Artificial turf fibers can be recycled and reused to generate fuel for our numerous manufacturing locations or into revolutionary flooring products such as carpet backing, mats, rugs, and more! You can rely on Southwest Greens of Eastern Washington for professional knowledge, and you can trust that we will be here to honor our professional obligation and product warranties that exceed industry norms.
COMMITTED TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
With a fully vertically-integrated manufacturing and supply chain for total control of product quality from development to installation, Shaw Industries is known for the world’s biggest and most advanced sports science laboratory for product manufacturing and testing. Southwest Greens of Eastern Washington is supported by unlimited tufting capacity, fiber extrusion, and in-house secondary coating capabilities. Our synthetic turf systems are 100% fully recyclable. They can be reused in numerous ways, like a patented method used to make other flooring products.