Amherst, NY – July 1, 2014 – The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and ROSSETTI, the architect of record for the Arthur Ashe Stadium,  tapped Birdair to supply a 210,000-square-foot, PTFE membrane, retractable roof, expected to be installed by 2016. “The Arthur Ashe Stadium is an iconic tennis facility and home to one of the most prestigious events in tennis,” said Doug Radcliffe, Project Manager, Birdair North America. “We are confident that Birdair’s innovative PTFE membrane roof will add beauty, protection and increased functionality to the stadium.” The new stadium was designed by ROSSETTI with general contractor Hunt, engineering firm, WSP, and mechanization engineering firm, Geiger.  Hunt has contracted with Birdair for their design and installation expertise as well as their unique PTFE membrane roofing system. PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene, is a Teflon^®-coated woven fiberglass membrane that is extremely durable and weather resistant. The PTFE fiberglass membrane roof will provide fans with much-needed comfort and protection from the elements and allow daylight to reach the stadium’s tennis courts.   Please visit www.birdair.com for more information.