FIELDS
FIELDS is a privately held U.S. specialty contractor founded in 2005 and headquartered in Canton, employing 251–500 people. The company designs and builds athletic fields using natural and synthetic turf, subsurface drainage systems, and field heating solutions for institutional and recreational clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersCanton, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What FIELDS does
FIELDS is a privately held, for-profit company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Canton, United States, specializing in the construction of athletic fields. The company builds playing surfaces using both natural and synthetic turf and integrates supporting infrastructure including drainage systems and subsurface heating solutions — the latter a relatively specialized capability that extends usable field life in cold-weather climates. With 251–500 employees, FIELDS sits in the mid-market range for a specialty construction contractor, suggesting capacity for multi-crew regional project execution rather than purely local or single-job work.
The input data does not disclose FIELDS' revenue model, pricing structure, go-to-motion, customer segments, named customers, partnerships, technology stack, or management team. The company's website (fields-inc.com) returned only a verification/waiting page at the time of data collection, providing no access to product detail, project portfolio, or corporate disclosures. As a result, the precise revenue mechanics — whether the firm operates on fixed-price construction contracts, design-build arrangements, maintenance/service agreements, or some combination — cannot be verified from the available sources. The combination of natural turf, synthetic turf, drainage, and heating capabilities positions FIELDS as a full-scope athletic facility contractor rather than a niche single-system installer, which is a meaningful differentiator against single-discipline landscape or paving contractors but does not by itself indicate premium pricing power.
Given the data thinness — no disclosed revenue, funding, ownership, or executive information — any deeper inference about competitive positioning, customer mix, or strategic intent would require additional primary research. The 19-year operating history and 251–500 employee scale do, however, indicate an established going concern rather than an early-stage venture, distinguishing FIELDS from the typical PE/VC software target profile.
FIELDS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FIELDS
- Website
- https://fields-inc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- FIELDS is a privately held U.S. specialty contractor founded in 2005 and headquartered in Canton, employing 251–500 people. The company designs and builds athletic fields using natural and synthetic turf, subsurface drainage systems, and field heating solutions for institutional and recreational clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FIELDS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Athletic Field Construction
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Collegiate & School Athletic Facilities (MPAKAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Turf Management (Sports Fields, Golf Courses) (BPABADAC), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH), Artificial Turf & Synthetic Grass Manufacturing (IMAOAJAI), Turf Care (Fertilization, Aeration & Weed/Pest Control) (IMAIAIAD)
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Where FIELDS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Canton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
FIELDS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
FIELDS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FIELDS builds athletic fields using natural and synthetic turf, drainage systems, and heating solutions. The firm delivers the physical construction and installation of playing surfaces and supporting field infrastructure for sports and institutional customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Natural turf athletic field construction Design and installation of athletic fields using natural turf for schools, municipalities, and sports organizations seeking traditional grass playing surfaces.
- Synthetic turf athletic field construction Installation of synthetic turf athletic fields for institutions and sports facilities that require durable, high-usage playing surfaces.
- Field drainage system installation Subsurface and surface drainage systems installed as part of athletic field projects to keep fields playable in wet conditions.
- Field heating solution installation Heating systems installed into athletic fields to enable cold-weather and winter use, supporting year-round playability.
Companies that use FIELDS
Customer profileIdeal customer profiles1 record
FIELDS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
FIELDS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves1 record
FIELDS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Target Specialty Products: Distributor of turf and ornamental inputs including fertilizers, seeds, and pest control products. Not a direct installer but a key supplier-adjacent peer in the athletic turf value chain where FIELDS operates.
Broad incumbents
- FieldTurf (Tarkett Sports): Major North American synthetic turf brand and installation arm of Tarkett, with full design-build capabilities across athletic fields. Competes head-to-head with FIELDS for synthetic field projects and benefits from larger parent distribution.
- AstroTurf: Long-established US synthetic turf manufacturer and installer serving K-12, collegiate, and professional sports venues. Overlaps with FIELDS on synthetic field installation and competes for the same end-customers.
- Shaw Sports Turf: Synthetic turf manufacturer backed by the larger Shaw Industries group, supplying and installing athletic fields across the US. A broad incumbent with overlapping installation capabilities to FIELDS' synthetic work.
Direct peers
- Sprinturf: Synthetic turf manufacturer and installer serving schools, colleges, and municipalities across the US. Directly overlaps with FIELDS' synthetic turf installation and field-construction business.
- Hellas Construction: US-based athletic facility contractor that builds, designs, and installs natural and synthetic turf fields, tracks, and drainage systems. It is the most direct comparable to FIELDS in terms of bundled design-build athletic field services in the US market.
- ACT Global: Synthetic turf manufacturer and installer focused on athletic and landscape applications, serving both US and international markets. Comparable in product offering and target customer base to FIELDS.
- SportField Holdings: US-based specialty contractor focused on synthetic turf and track installation for schools and sports organizations. Directly comparable to FIELDS in services, customer base, and US geographic focus.
Regional players
- Mid-America Golf and Landscape: Regional Midwest contractor offering turfgrass installation, landscape construction, and athletic field services. Comparable mid-market trade contractor profile to FIELDS but with a more regional geographic footprint.
- GreenFields Outdoor: Synthetic turf system manufacturer and installer specializing in football, rugby, and hockey pitches. Comparable product offering to FIELDS but primarily serves European rather than US markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
FIELDS social profiles
Digital presenceFIELDS financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
FIELDS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
FIELDS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
FIELDS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about FIELDS
What does FIELDS do?
FIELDS builds athletic fields using natural and synthetic turf, drainage systems, and heating solutions. The firm delivers the physical construction and installation of playing surfaces and supporting field infrastructure for sports and institutional customers.
When was FIELDS founded?
FIELDS was founded in 2005. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is FIELDS based?
FIELDS is headquartered in Canton, United States, in the North America region.
Who are FIELDS's main competitors?
Target Specialty Products is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are FieldTurf (Tarkett Sports), AstroTurf and Shaw Sports Turf. Direct peers are Sprinturf, Hellas Construction, ACT Global and SportField Holdings. Regional players are Mid-America Golf and Landscape and GreenFields Outdoor.
Does FIELDS have an API?
No public API is recorded for FIELDS.
What industry is FIELDS in?
FIELDS's product category is Athletic Field Construction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKAEAJ, Collegiate & School Athletic Facilities, with a secondary code of BPABADAC, Turf Management (Sports Fields, Golf Courses). Its NAICS code is 11511 and its SIC code is 700.