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Six Xtreme Turf Fields in The Woodlands, Texas
New multi field sports installation features Act Global Xtreme Turf
The Woodlands, Texas community will soon have six high-quality synthetic turf sports fields, featuring Xtreme Turf from Act Global! The fields are being built and installed by ARCHCO Superior and McAnany Construction. The two fields at Bear Branch Complex have already been completed, and are being enjoyed by community members and athletes. Four more are being installed between Bear Branch and Alden Bridge Park. The fields are perfect for sports tournaments and community use.
The Woodlands, Texas Multi Field Installation
Act Global Sports Advances Synthetic Turf Market in Colombia with Two New FIFA Certified Fields
Austin, Texas USA (January 8, 2013) — Act Global Sports continues to promote superior synthetic turf sports surfaces throughout the world, most recently achieving two FIFA certified installations in Colombia.
The fields are a result of quality manufacturing of Act Global and skilled installation work of Colombian partner Pedro Sarmiento and his team. The pitches were installed at the Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín and at Sede Recreacional Florida Blanca in Bucaramanga. The fields received a two and one star certification, respectively. Both feature Act Global’s Xtreme Turf for community and professional sports use.
“We are honored to work with a trusted and talented partner that can help bring these FIFA certified fields to Colombia,” said John Baize, managing director of Act Global Sports. “We truly value the work of Pedro and his team, as more players can enjoy the long-term value of quality products and professional installations.”
The field at Universidad de Antioquia is part of one of the biggest and most important universities in Colombia. It will host local league competition matches and the university’s regional tournament, as well as training grounds for professional teams. The field is part of a larger sports facility investment by the university, which will include basketball, handball, futsal, volleyball, martial arts, gymnastics and more. Act Global’s partner will install all these surfaces, making it one of the most complete sport references in Colombia featuring the Xtreme Turf FIFA certified field.
Sede Recreacional Florida Blanca is part of the social services recreational and sport complex of Santander State. The field was funded by Comfenalco Santander, a retirement plan administrator in Colombia, to stimulate sport activities amongst its members. The field will be used by members and several amateur clubs, as well as for hosting local league matches. This complex is one of only two complexes of this kind to have a full size artificial turf field. The new pitch replaces an old natural grass, and is beside a previously installed Xtreme Turf field.
FIFA testing on both fields was performed by Labosport, and results showed excellent permeability, shock absorption and stability. As a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Act Global’s products are engineered to meet the highest quality and performance standards. The company’s Xtreme Turf has been installed in many top-performing professional stadiums around the world.
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ABOUT ACT GLOBAL SPORTS
Act Global Sports, headquartered in the United States, is a world leader in synthetic turf and artificial grass manufacturing. The company’s monofilament and fibrillated artificial Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Lawn products replicate natural grass for use in international stadiums, indoor sport centers, field grass, synthetic lawns and other synthetic grass uses. Act Global has four manufacturing locations in USA, Europe and Asia and installations in over 70 countries. Act Global Sports is notable for currently being the first company in the world that is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer and holds an ISO 9001 certification. For additional information, please email info@actglobalsports.com.
Avances de Act Global Sports en el Mercado de Césped Sintético en Colombia
PARA SU PUBLICACION IMMEDIATA: Medellin, Colombia
(Enero 8, 2013) — Medellin, Colombia — Act Global Sports continúa promoviendo las mejores superficies deportivas en el mundo; las más recientes son dos instalaciones FIFA en Colombia.
Estos resultados son muestras de calidad de la fabricación de Act Global Sports y de la instalación de nuestro Socio en Colombia, Pedro Sarmiento y de su especializado equipo. Los campos fueron instalados en la prestigiosa Universidad de Antioquía, en Medellín y en la Sede Recreacional Florida Blanca, en Bucaramanga. Los campos recibieron certificaciones 2 y 1 estrella, respectivamente.
Ambos cuentan con césped Xtreme Turf para el uso profesional y comunitario.
“Nos honra trabajar con un socio talentoso y de confianza que hace posible instalaciones con certificación FIFA en Colombia,” dijo John Baize, director general de Act Global Sports. “Realmente valoramos el trabajo de Pedro y su equipo, para que más jugadores puedan disfrutar el valor de productos de calidad y de instalaciones profesionales, a largo plazo.”
El campo en la Universidad de Antioquía es parte del complejo deportivo de una de las más grandes e importantes universidades en Colombia. Estará dedicado a partidos de competición de la liga local y torneos regionales de la Universidad, también será usado como campo de entrenamiento para equipos profesionales. Ese campo es parte de un ambicioso plan de inversión de la universidad, que incluye canchas de baskeball, handball, futsal, volleyball, artes marciales, gimnasia y otros deportes. El Socio de Act Global Sports ha sido contratado para realizar todas esas instalaciones que pasarán a ser el complejo deportivo más completo de referencia en Colombia, presentando un campo con Xtreme Turf certificado por FIFA.
La Sede Recreacional Florida Blanca es parte del complejo deportivo del servicio social del Estado de Santander. El campo fue financiado por Comfenalco Santander, un administrador del plan de jubilación en Colombia, para estimular el deporte entre sus miembros. El campo será utilizado por los miembros y varios clubes amateur, así como para juegos de la liga local. Este complejo deportivo es unos de los únicos dos complejos deportivos de éste tipo, que cuentan con cancha de medidas reglamentarias en césped artificial. En éste caso, el turf artificial reemplaza al natural y se sitúa al lado de otro campo que ya había sido instalado con césped artificial Xtreme Turf.
Las pruebas FIFA, en ambos casos, las realizó Labosport y los resultados mostraron excelente permeabilidad, absorción de choque y estabilidad. Por ser un Productor Preferido de FIFA para Césped Artificial, los productos de Act Global están diseñados para cumplir con la más alta calidad y estándares de desempeño. Los productos Xtreme Turf han sido instalados en muchos estadios profesionales del mundo, con alta performance.
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ACERCA DE ACT GLOBAL SPORTS
Act Global Sports, con sede en los Estados Unidos, es líder mundial en la fabricación de turf sintético y césped artificial. Los productos monofilamento y fibrilados Xtreme Turf y Xtreme Lawn de la compañía replican el césped natural para el uso en estadios internacionales, centros deportivos cerrados, campos de grama artificial, paisajismo decorativo y otros usos del césped artificial. Act Global Sports cuenta con cuatro centros de fabricación en Estados Unidos, Europa y Asia e instalaciones en más de 70 países. Act Global Sports se destaca por ser la primera empresa en el mundo que es a la vez Productor Preferido de FIFA para Césped Artificial, Fabricante Certificado por el Synthetic Turf Council y poseer certificación ISO 9001. Para obtener información adicional, por favor escriba a info@actglobalsports.com.
Act Global featured in Malaysia lifestyle magazine
We are pleased with the growing presence our Managing Director Mahesh Ganapathy has brought us in the Malaysian market. Act Global is the only dedicated artificial turf manufacturer in Malaysia, and the only FIFA and FIH certified manufacturer in ASEAN.
We were recently featured in two articles in the lifestyle publication Kunang2. In the article “Now Everyone Can Play”, Mahesh discusses the quality and benefits that artificial turf brings to the sports market in Malaysia.
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The article “An Alternative to Natural Grass” describes the aesthetic and low-maintenance qualities that artificial lawns can provide. Act Global offers a full line of natural looking synthetic grass perfect for landscaping around buildings, lawns, putting greens, playground areas and more.
Act Global Sports Leads Synthetic Turf Market in Vietnam
First FIFA two-star pitch in Vietnam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2012
International firm completes Vietnam’s first FIFA two-star installation and hosts FIFA educational seminar
ACT Global Sports recently completed the first and only FIFA two-star installation in Vietnam at Lam Dong Teachers College Stadium in Dalat City. The new football turf replaced natural grass, and is used for top-level Vietnam League One football (soccer) matches.
ACT Global’s Xtreme Turf consists of a tufted fiber on a reinforced triple backing. As a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, their artificial turf products are scientifically tested and engineered to meet the highest quality and performance FIFA standards. ACT Global’s Xtreme Turf has been installed in many top-performing professional stadiums around the world.
The field was professionally installed by Hoang Nguyen Trading and Construction Company Ltd in partnership with ACT Global. Project scope included a full design and build, featuring a sub-base with a sub-soil drainage system and sturdy, suitable roof design. Maintenance training and equipment was also provided as part of the project
Prior to the new field design and synthetic turf, games often were cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather, and the stadium was not getting enough playing time. Daniel Clapham, regional sales manager, said he has since received positive feedback regarding the quality of the turf, reduced maintenance and increased revenue from field rental.
“ACT Global is proud to be part of such a successful and professionally executed project in this mountainous region with such high annual rainfall,” said Clapham. “Players and coaches agree that investing in high-quality synthetic turf systems can provide huge performance benefits as well as increased playing hours all year round.”
Clapham said that this is a trend they are noticing around the world, as more emerging markets are turning from price-driven decisions to recognizing the long-term value of quality products, professional installation methods and commitment to field maintenance.
ACT Global also recently hosted a FIFA seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam that was attended by some of the regions foremost experts. FIFA spoke in detail about the developments in the artificial turf industry in recent years and the positive impact this has had on the sport including the multiple benefits of selecting a FIFA Preferred Producer for football turf. Mr. Hy, president of the Vietnamese Football Federation, and Mr. Vien, vice president, both attended and confirmed the benefits of the new Dalat stadium, as well as the commitment of the Federation to the FIFA Quality Concept.
ACT Global Sports to Appear on National Television Show “Fox & Friends”
ACT Global Sports is pleased to announce an upcoming appearance on national television show “Fox & Friends”. The segment will air April 27, 2012 at 6:00 a.m., and will also be available for viewing on www.foxandfriends.com following the live broadcast.
On the show Jennifer Alt, marketing coordinator for ACT Global Sports, will discuss the social and physical benefits provided by synthetic turf systems. The segment will also feature an interactive demonstration of an Xtreme Turf synthetic field.
Also appearing is Tim Cowan, CEO of Athletic Surfaces Plus, to discuss how individuals and businesses can help provide funding support for synthetic turf systems in their neighborhoods. Athletic Surfaces Plus assists schools and communities with conducting fundraisers for athletic projects, including synthetic turf fields.
ACT Global Sports Supports Earth Day 2012
Synthetic turf manufacturer donates trees to Carbonfund.org’s Million Tree Challenge for Earth Day 2012.
Austin, Texas (April 20, 2012) – As a socially-conscious company, ACT Global Sports is committed to maintaining a sustainable business model and reducing its environmental footprint. This year the company will honor Earth Day 2012 by donating trees to be planted as part of Carbonfund.org’s Million Tree Challenge.
Carbonfund.org launched the Million Tree Challenge on Earth Day 2010, and hopes to reach its goal of one million trees planted by the end of 2012. In celebration of this year’s Earth Day, Carbonfund.org has organized a “three-for-two” promotion, in which the company pledges to plant one tree for every two donated by it’s CarbonFree® partners. The trees are planted in formal, verified tree-planting projects all over the world.
ACT Global Sports joined the CarbonFree® partner program in 2008. The program allows businesses to calculate, reduce and offset their carbon footprint through regular donations, which are used for reforestation and various clean energy projects.
John Baize, director for ACT Global Sports, said the company is proud to be part of the global, collaborative effort to help Carbonfund.org reach its goal of one million trees. “ACT Global chooses to support companies that can have a positive impact on our environment and society,” said Baize. “Carbonfund.org is an admirable organization and we are pleased to call them a partner.”
The three-for-two promotion is running through the end of April, but interested individuals and businesses can plant trees year round by visiting http://carbonfund.org/offset/trees.
About ACT Global Sports
ACT Global Sports, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a world leader in synthetic turf and artificial grass manufacturing. The company’s monofilament and fibrillated artificial XtremeTurf and XtremeLawn products replicate natural grass for use in international stadiums, indoor sport centers, field grass, fake synthetic lawns and other synthetic grass uses. ACT Global has four manufacturing locations in USA, Europe and Asia and representatives in over 50 countries through an expanding partner network of leading sport field contractors. ACT Global Sports is notable for currently being the only company in the world that is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer and holds an ISO 9001 certification. For more information visit www.actglobalsports.com.
About Carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org is leading the fight against global warming, making it easy and affordable for any individual, business or organization to reduce and offset their climate impact and hasten the transition to a clean energy future. Carbonfund.org achieves its goals through climate change education, carbon offsets and reductions and public outreach. For more information visit www.carbonfund.org
ACT Global Sports hosts FIFA Seminar on Synthetic Turf
Act Global hosts FIFA Seminar at STC meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Austin, Texas
Leading North American industry delegates explore the benefits of the FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf
Following the Synthetic Turf Council Meetings held in Las Vegas, leading USA manufacturer ACT Global Sports hosted a FIFA Seminar for industry design consultants, test institutes, manufacturers, contractors and maintenance providers. The FIFA delegation was represented by Group Leader Mr. Johannes Holzmuller, Junior Manager Nicholas Evans and Dr. Eric Harrison, the primary author of the FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf. The presentations by these experts and information from ACT Global as a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf provided the attendees a greater understanding of the roadmap to a truly highly quality sports turf installation.
Just recently the Synthetic Turf Council adopted the durability and natural grass performance benchmarks of the FIFA Quality Concept. The FIFA Quality Concept was develop so players and stadium owners would have guidelines for choosing a field system that is safer for the players, performs like a natural grass stadium, saves maintenance costs and lasts for years of intense use. The Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance set forth by the STC, establishes the very same methods based upon proven research and is being promoted for voluntary use by field owners and their consultants.
Dr. Eric Harrison the author of the FIFA Quality Concept presented his ideas in support for and the science behind the Synthetic Turf Council’s decision to adopt these methods for the American multi-purpose sports’ market. Dr. Harrison states, “The adoption of the FIFA Quality Guidelines by the STC for synthetic turf in North America is a strong indication of the industry’s commitment toward enhancing durability and performance for all ages of athletes in many sports. FIFA leadership has strived to deliver the objectives of its guidelines through many years of education, testing and monitoring of sports surface performance around the globe and was pleased to have this forum for in-depth discussions.”
Director John Baize commented, “We firstly appreciate the support of FIFA, sponsorship by ProGrass and the many attendees who invested their time to participate. We are very pleased that so many firms are passionate about increasing true quality to our customers as evidenced by the significant amount of lively discussion. As a FIFA Preferred Provider, we appreciate the opportunity to be a catalyst for selected leaders of the synthetic turf industry to better understand and implement FIFA Quality Guidelines for the North American market. This is an important step in the industry’s effort to continually upgrade and raise the bar for athletic performance for the growing synthetic turf market.”
As a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, ACT Global is responsible for maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Standards as well as enhanced obligations in the areas of research, testing, manufacturing, construction, installation and maintenance. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has regional locations in The Netherlands, Cyprus, Poland, Thailand, Australia, France, The United Kingdom, Malaysia and China. Local sales and support is offered with representatives located in over 50 countries through an expanding partner network of leading sport field contractors. ACT Global Sports is notable for being the only company in the world that is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer and holds an ISO 9001 certification.
ACT Global introduces woven technology for synthetic turf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUSTIN, TEXAS USA
ACT Global Sports introduces the latest innovation in the synthetic turf industry
ACT Global Sports and Dywilan from Poland have signed a strategic alliance for the development and production of a breakthrough woven technology for football synthetic turf systems. The Xtreme Turf WX50 revolutionary system consists of Xtreme grass fibers locked into a woven backing system. The manufacturing method is unique to all of the previous generations of synthetic grass. One of the key features of Xtreme Turf WX50 is the resiliency of the pile. The fibers stand up straight before any infill is installed. The woven technique also creates a consistently superior ball roll characteristic in all directions due to the distinctive construction.
“The locking in of the pile in the basic triple W formation is tremendous. We are extremely excited to introduce this breakthrough technology to the world of synthetic sports turf after years of development,” proclaims Wil Ditzel, Director of ACT Global Sports.
The woven technology of Xtreme Turf WX50 offers high water permeability which results in more playing hours during harsh weather seasons. The product is more environmentally friendly due to the recyclable homogeneous materials used in the system. With the growing concern for synthetic turf manufacturers to be “green” and environmentally safe, Xtreme Turf WX50 is taking a significant step in the right direction
ACT Global Sports is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has regional locations in The Netherlands, Cyprus, Poland, Thailand, Australia, France, The United Kingdom and China. Local sales and support is offered with representatives located in over 50 countries through an expanding partner network of leading sport field contractors. ACT Global Sports is notable for currently being the only company in the world that is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer and holds an ISO 9001 certification. The company also holds an ISO 14001 certification along with state of the art manufacturing on 3 continents and a dedicated research and development center.
ACT Global to introduce new Synthetic Turf Technology in Germany
Advances in synthetic turf applications and product development to be featured in FSB International Trade Show
ACT Global Sports is excited to be launching the latest breakthrough in synthetic turf technology during the upcoming FSB International Trade show. This new revolutionary system is an extension of our European manufacturing technology.
We invite you to come explore our full range of new developments to include products whose installations could pass FIFA testing, new FIH certified products and our line of aviation turf technology. These product offerings exceed the highest durability standards in the market.
The FSB held in Cologne, Germany from 26th October through the 28th, is the perfect forum to air, discuss and develop the freshest ideas from the brightest minds in the industry. We look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions, please contact info@actglobalsports.com. An ACT Global Sports representative will be happy to help.
For more information on the FSB Cologne International Trade Fair, please visit www.fsb-cologne.com
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