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Are you wanting the look and feel of a concrete stadium, but can’t afford the price tag? No worries, Dant Clayton has the solution for you! Introducing Dant Clayton’s Precast Concrete Stadium. This technology breakthrough provides the feel and benefits of a concrete stadium, without the cost of one. Their evolutionary design combines the use of precast concrete pieces with an economical steel structure.

The hybrid precast system does what no other system out there is able to do! Dant Clayton’s hybrid system gives fans a solid and sturdy walking surface with less noise, vibration, and deflection, allowing for the concrete stadium experience on a pre-engineered budget!

The key features of this evolutionary design are what makes it ahead of the curve!

• No drilling into concrete for seat attachments
• Structural steel column grid can be engineered for any application
• It is half the weight of conventional pre-cast risers
• All engineering, fabrication, and erection are performed by Dant Clayton, simplifying the design and construction process
• Works with bleacher benches, chairs, or ANY other seat type

Call Toadvine today to figure out how we can give you a stadium like the pros on your budget!

Dant Clayton, our manufacturer for high school and college stadium seating, now offers revenue generating opportunities for schools. If you need new indoor or outdoor seating, this a great solution that will help supplement the cost of the seating and instillation. Plus, it could provide extra revenue for your school.

The following products allow for advertising opportunities for your top donors or local advertisers. Contact Toadvine to learn more about each product.

1. Colosseum chairs
2. VIP seating
3. Bannerrail
4. Ddmesh banners
5. Concourse banners
6. Banners at the top of grandstands
7. Vertical banners
8. Field level banners
9. Lodge boxes
10. Aisle and stair riser advertising

Many of the products offered can easily be incorporated into existing facilities. If you’re thinking about upgrading your indoor or outdoor seating, the advertising opportunities on these products can help to offset the cost, and in some cases, even pay for the product themselves. If you think you can’t afford new stadium seating, contact Toadvine Enterprises. We can help you establish a plan for your school.

Can you believe it’s almost time for basketball season? While most of the college programs had their midnight madness a few Fridays ago, high school teams are practicing hard and gearing up for the season.

Speaking of basketball season, how’s your gym looking? Basketball season is the time when gymnasiums—and bleachers especially—see the most traffic, and wear and tear. Fans pack the stands for both boys’ and girls’ games each week, so it’s crucial that your bleachers are in good condition.

If you think it’s time to get your bleachers inspected before the season officially begins, check out Vine & Branch, our maintenance division. Our maintenance and safety inspection program handles all of your indoor and outdoor seating and equipment inspections. Vine & Branch is also fully staffed with manufacturer-certified service technicians to ensure the safety of your seating. You can fill out the maintenance form on our website to learn more and get the process started.

Need new bleachers entirely? We can help with that too. We just completed a bleacher installation at DeSales High School in Louisville, KY. This was a very large job, with three separate banks of bleachers. Whether your project is large like this or smaller, contact us for a quote or to get the process started.

The Kentucky School Plant Management Association’s (KSPMA) 22nd annual conference is scheduled for October 25-28, 2011 in Lexington, KY.

The event will take place at Embassy Suites at 1801 Newton Pike.

KSPMA is a state organization that is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the educational process through proper management practices related to school operations and maintenance.

The annual convention is held each fall in different cities associated with KSPMA. From this conference you can expect to:

• See the newest equipment and materials.
• Discuss common and not so common problems in your field.
• Receive the latest information on pertinent topics from professionals.
• Enjoy a variety of social activities.

Matt, Mike, and Chris will be attending the event to answer questions about maintenance services as well as provide information related to indoor and outdoor athletic equipment, indoor seating, outdoor seating, and more.

Exhibitors can pre-register on KSPMA’s website. If you’re planning on attending as a guest, please stop by our booth and say hi. We’d love to connect with you!

This summer has flown by! In just a few weeks school will be starting up again and we all know what that means... football season is here!

Football and soccer, two fall sports that always get a lot of attention, also require a lot of maintenance, which we can help with. If you find yourself needing additional football or soccer equipment, please contact Toadvine. We’ll make sure you get the equipment you need in time for the first game of the season.

Toadvine also offers maintenance and safety inspections for all of your indoor and outdoor seating and equipment. Vine & Branch, our maintenance program, is fully staffed with manufacturer-certified service technicians to ensure the safety of your seating and can provide:

• A thorough visual inspection of your facility and/or designated equipment.
• A full listing of defective equipment or upgrade requirements.
• A written report will be provided to you upon completion of the inspection, noting any safety and/or standard violations, and recommendations for corrective action.

It’s back to school time! If you need maintenance services or sporting equipment before the big day, please contact Toadvine today.

Are your bleachers looking old or dirty? Do they have problems going in and out? Are they safe and secure? If you answered no to any of these three questions, your bleachers may imply a safety risk to spectators.

The school year is ending and summer is the perfect time to look at Toadvine/Vine & Branch bleacher maintenance, cleaning, and renovation services. Fill out the small form to have a bleacher maintenance professional give you a call.

The NFPA guidelines require all bleachers to be maintained by someone who is a certified bleacher technician. Toadvine employees multiple technicians to help service your bleachers and make any necessary recommendations to keep your bleachers in a safe operating manner.

After each bleacher maintenance and inspection, our sales rep will give you a written report of the problems you may or may not have. This report, which shows your bleachers have been inspected by a certified technician, can be turned in to your insurance company and can help you save money on your insurance costs. Want to find out more ways Toadvine has helped save people money on insurance for their sports complex? Give us a call at 502-241-6010 and ask for one of our representatives Don’t believe us? Call your local insurance provider to see how certain products can help you save money on your insurance.

Students are gone for the summer and gym use is down to the minimum, call Toadvine today to schedule your maintenance contract before school starts back in August. Summer slots are filling up, call now.