Rekortan

What Rekortan does

Rekortan, founded in 1969 in Burgheim, Germany, is a synthetic track surface brand owned and operated by Sport Group GmbH (Munich). The company manufactures polyurethane athletic track surfaces incorporating proprietary gel-based nanotechnology — microscopic liquid bubbles embedded in the polyurethane matrix — that provide shock absorption and energy return for elite athletes. Its product portfolio spans five series: the flagship Gel Series (G13 and G10), Full PUR systems (M99, PUR, PUR E), the Sandwich Series (described as the world's most certified track), entry-level Basemat systems for schools and community venues, and Re-Surface restoration products. Rekortan holds 25% of all World Athletics certified tracks globally and claims the most Olympic records set on its surfaces since 1969.

The company's revenue model combines one-time track installation projects, hardware sales of surface materials, and recurring maintenance and re-surfacing services that leverage 10-20 year product lifespans. Go-to-market operates through Sport Group's regional distribution network: Polytan covers EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Australia/New Zealand; AstroTurf handles North and South America; APT distributes in the Americas and Asia Pacific. Direct enterprise sales target elite venues, national athletics federations (England, Australia, Scotland, Wales), training academies (IMG Academy, Grand Slam Track, AP Ranch/TCU), and event organizers. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed, with quotes tailored to track type, surface area, and installation requirements.

Beyond core track surfaces, Rekortan has begun layering technology-enabled differentiation through the SMART Track system — an embedded sensor product (integrated with Humotion) that measures athlete performance metrics including top speeds, momentum, flight time, and ground contact time. The brand also pursues sustainability positioning via USDA BioPreferred certification, with its USA-made Gel product containing three USDA-certified components comprising 50% of the total system. Manufacturing operations in the USA, Australia, and Germany carry ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001 certifications. The business is private and operates as a brand within Sport Group's diversified sports surface portfolio.

Name

Rekortan

Legal name

Rekortan (brand owned by Sport Group GmbH)

Website

https://rekortan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Rekortan manufactures synthetic polyurethane track surfaces, including proprietary gel-based nanotechnology systems, for elite athletics venues, national federations, training academies, and schools. The brand is distributed globally through parent Sport Group's three-continent manufacturing and partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burgheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Track Installation Projects: One-time installation revenue from new track construction projects. Includes surface material supply and professional installation through certified partners. Projects range from elite competition venues to community facilities.
2. Surface Materials and Products: Sale of track surface materials, systems, and components to distribution partners and directly to facility operators.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing services for existing installations including surface restoration, line repainting, and repair work. Supports long-term customer relationships and recurring revenue.
4. Re-Surfacing Projects: Major restoration projects for aging tracks, updating surfaces to current standards and specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rekortan designs, manufactures, and supplies synthetic polyurethane running track surfaces and related installation, maintenance, and restoration systems for athletics venues worldwide. The portfolio spans five track series (Gel, Full PUR, Sandwich, Basemat, and Re-Surface) plus SMART Track performance-diagnostic technology, sold primarily through certified installation partners and distributed via Polytan, AstroTurf, and APT.

Product overview

Rekortan is a world-class track surface brand owned by Sport Group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of synthetic track systems. The product line includes five distinct track series: Gel Series (G13 and G10) featuring proprietary gel nanotechnology with trillions of microscopic bubbles for superior force reduction; Full PUR Series (M99, PUR, PUR E) as 15mm full-pour polyurethane systems; Sandwich Series (M, M Indoor) as the world's most certified track; Basemat Series (B, BS, BSS) as budget-friendly entry-level options; and Re-Surface Series (RS, RT, RT PF) for extending track life. The portfolio also includes SMART Track technology with embedded performance diagnostics and comprehensive track maintenance and repair services. Rekortan is available globally through Polytan (EMEA, Asia/Pacific), AstroTurf (Americas), and the APT partner network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rekortan Gel Series: Flagship gel track technology with nano-technology featuring trillions of microscopic liquid bubbles. Available as G13 (13mm) and G10 (10mm) systems. Made with up to 84% renewable and recycled material.
• Rekortan Full PUR Series
• Rekortan Sandwich Series
• Rekortan Basemat Series
• Rekortan Re-Surface Series

Products and services

• Rekortan Gel Series (G13 & G10) World's only gel track technology featuring nano-structures of microscopic liquid bubbles inside polyurethane, providing superior force reduction and energy return for elite competition venues.
• Rekortan Full PUR Series (M99, PUR, PUR E) Full pour polyurethane track systems including M99, PUR, and PUR E variants, with different performance characteristics for elite venues including Penn Relays and Diamond League events.
• Rekortan Sandwich Series (M, M Indoor) Impermeable sandwich track system with durable wear layer, recognized as the world's most certified track, suitable for competition and training facilities.
• Rekortan Basemat Series (B, BS, BSS) Budget-friendly entry-level track systems with single 13mm paved-in-place base layer, targeted at regional stadiums, schools, and community venues.
• Rekortan Re-Surface Series (RS, RT, RT PF) Re-topping and restoration systems that extend the service life of existing Rekortan tracks by 7-10+ years through pour-in-place, structure-coated, or prefabricated methods.
• Rekortan SMART Track Track system with embedded Humotion sensors that measure top speeds, momentum, starting body position, flight time, and ground contact metrics for athletes and coaches.
• Track Maintenance & Repair Services Comprehensive track services including regular maintenance, repair, restriping, weed control, surface cleaning, internal flaw testing, winter maintenance, and consultancy for existing Rekortan installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% of all World Athletics certified tracks worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• PolytancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner handling Rekortan product sales for EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Australia/New Zealand markets. Polytan is part of the Sport Group family of companies.
• AstroTurf CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner handling Rekortan product sales for North and South America. AstroTurf is part of the Sport Group family of companies.
• APT (Advanced Polymer Technology)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for The Americas and Asia Pacific markets.
• IMG AcademyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner of the world-renowned IMG Academy athletic training facility. Provides Rekortan surfaces for training and competition facilities.
• Grand Slam TrackflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Track of Grand Slam Track - Michael Johnson's professional athletics league featuring elite athlete competitions.
• England AthleticsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Surfacing Partner for athletics governing body in England.
• Athletics AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for athletics facilities development in Australia.
• Scottish AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational athletics governing body partnership.
• Welsh AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational athletics governing body partnership.
• AP RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite athlete training facility partnership including collaboration with TCU (Texas Christian University) for track and field development programs.
• Sport Group GmbHflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerParent company that owns and operates Rekortan along with Polytan, AstroTurf, and other sports surface brands. Based in Munich, Germany.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mondo: Italian global manufacturer of Mondotrack and other synthetic athletic track surfaces; the most internationally recognized direct competitor to Rekortan in World Athletics certified installations, including prior Olympic venues.
• Beynon Sports: US-based manufacturer of BSS-2000 and other polyurethane running track systems; a direct North American competitor to Rekortan in collegiate, high school, and elite athletics markets.
• Regupol (Agriprom): German manufacturer of elastic layers and EPDM/rubber-based sports surfaces including athletics tracks; competes with Rekortan in EMEA and is a comparable specialty sports-surfaces producer with a similar product breadth.
• Hellas Construction: US-based sports construction firm that both installs and manufactures track surfaces (often with proprietary systems); competes with Rekortan for US collegiate, K-12, and municipal track projects.
• Conica AG: Swiss manufacturer of synthetic sports surfaces including athletics tracks and elastic layers; competes with Rekortan in European and international markets with comparable polyurethane track systems.

Broad incumbents

• Tarkett Sports: Global sports flooring and surfaces incumbent (Omnisports, etc.) with multi-sport portfolio and broad institutional customer base; overlaps with Rekortan in athletic surfaces but as part of a much wider indoor/outdoor flooring portfolio.
• Gerflor: French global manufacturer of resilient flooring and sports surfaces including athletics tracks; a broad incumbent serving similar institutional and sports-facility customers across EMEA and globally.
• Forbo Flooring Systems: Swiss-domiciled global flooring manufacturer with a sports surfaces division (including athletics offerings); broad incumbent that overlaps with Rekortan in institutional and sports facility markets.

Others

• Stockmeier Urethanes: German specialty chemicals company producing polyurethane raw materials and systems used in track and sports surface manufacturing; an upstream supplier to the same value chain Rekortan operates in, not a direct track competitor.
• Humotion: Technology partner whose embedded sensor system powers Rekortan's SMART Track offering; an enabling technology provider rather than a competing surface manufacturer, but a relevant comparable for performance-analytics integration into sports infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RekortanTracks
• Facebookfacebook.com/rekortantracks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rekortan

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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