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by Shelby Becker
New Xtreme Turf pitch at Chiwembe Technical and Development Centre in Malawi
FIFA Certified synthetic turf pitch provides top playing surface for football players and youth sporting development.
The Chiwembe Technical and Development Centre in Malawi, Africa now has one of the finest synthetic turf playing surfaces, certified to FIFA level play.
The new pitch was supplied by Act Global as part of a FIFA Goal Project, which enables member associations to fulfill developments to advance football in their countries. FIFA awarded Malawi the grant based on their event management performance, financial prudence and popularity of football. Football is the leading sport in this region, but the country has a shortage of quality playing surfaces.
Act Global was selected because of their high-quality artificial turf and commitment to FIFA international performance standards. Act had previously fulfilled a comparable FIFA Goal project at Kamuzu Stadium, also in Blantyre, Malawi.
The field was built in cooperation by local contractors Real Civil Engineers and Act Global’s own contractors. The company has a skilled installation crew in Africa to offer the best in local technical ability, who work alongside Act’s European installers to achieve top performance standards. The pitch features a natural green blend of spined monofilament fibers from Bonar Yarns.
The pitch is part of a larger renovation to the Chiwembe Technical and Development Centre, to include an office block, hostels, a kitchen and cafeteria. This will be used as a training base for the development of Malawi football clubs and players in Malawi, with a special focus on youth development. The FIFA Recommended Mark indicates one of the top playing surfaces in the world, and Chiwembe Technical Center is now capable of hosting Super League and Cup games.
“We are honored to help expand the reach of sports in Malawi, and promote the development of football and youth sporting talent,” said Chris Clapham, managing director and co-owner of Act Global.
This was Act Global’s sixth completed FIFA Goal installation in Africa, following projects in Sierra Leone, Kenya, Malawi and two in Zimbabwe. Four more African Goal Projects are in progress in Congo, Burundi, Tanzania and Guinea.
About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf and artificial grass manufacturing. The company’s Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Lawn products replicate natural grass for use in international stadiums, indoor sport centers, synthetic lawns and other synthetic grass uses. Its LiteEarth and AvTurf products add capabilities for landfills and airport applications. Act Global has manufacturing locations in USA, Europe and Asia and installations in over 70 countries. Act Global 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, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, and holds an ISO 9001 certification. For more information visit http://www.ActGlobal.com.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
Brand strategy reflects the growing integration of the construction and manufacturing partnership.
To reinforce their combined strengths of artificial turf research, manufacturing, construction and maintenance, ProGrass and Act Global have consolidated product brands to be called “Xtreme Turf”. (more…)
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
The future site of Rock in Rio USA, to include 532,800 square feet of Xtreme Lawn artificial turf.
A total of 532,800 square feet of artificial turf will be installed at one of the largest music festivals in the world.
For its inaugural stateside edition, Rock in Rio USA is going green, by installing more than a half million square feet of artificial grass at the Las Vegas festival grounds. (more…)
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
Normally a concrete sidewalk, the perimeter of Fox News is converted to an attractive and functional event space with Act Global synthetic grass.
Artificial grass can provide attractive, low-maintenance and functional spaces ideal for community events, concerts and more.
As of the end of 2014, 40-45 million square feet of synthetic grass for landscape has been installed in the United States, according to the Synthetic Turf Council. It is a fast growing segment of the artificial turf market, as more homeowners, businesses and municipalities realize its many advantages.
Event venues seeking an inviting, green, eco-friendly surface to impress their guests should consider artificial turf as an ideal solution. Artificial grass can be used around commercial buildings, concert venues, community events, amphitheaters, carnivals, festivals, amusement parks, and much more to create a welcoming space and atmosphere. The eco-friendly solution requires minimal resources and maintenance, while providing a clean, soft, aesthetically pleasing surface which is highly durable in all weather conditions.
Why is artificial turf ideal for event spaces?
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
As consumers continue to seek environmentally-responsible solutions, many have recognized synthetic turf as an attractive option. Environmental advantages of synthetic grass include saving water, preventing pesticide use and reducing maintenance pollution. Many hot climates in particular are facing drought conditions right now, and have water restrictions in place. Every square foot of natural grass replaced with artificial turf can save 55 gallons of water per year.
AESTHETICALLY PLEASING
High-quality artificial grass truly lends the appearance and feel of natural grass. It provides a bright, welcoming impression and can easily be used in combination with other natural or artificial landscaping to create unique, aesthetically pleasing event spaces. In fact, Act Global’s Xtreme Lawn has been featured on Fox & Friends Morning Show and enjoyed by concert-goers at Fox’s Summer Concert Series!
LOW MAINTENANCE
Many people prefer soft surfaces such as grass; however, the hassle of maintaining natural landscaping in event spaces can be quite difficult. Artificial turf provides an attractive, soft surface, while eliminating the added bother of mowing, and the environmental burden of fertilizers, pesticides and watering.
COST EFFECTIVE
Synthetic grass shrinks overall operating and maintenance expenditures by saving water, and reducing maintenance and the associated labor costs.
VERSATILE
The options are virtually endless when using artificial turf in event spaces. Much easier to install and maintain than natural grass, synthetic turf can be cut to fit any size or shape installation, without the need to seed, sod, water or mow. Artificial turf can be used around commercial buildings, concert venues, community events, carnivals, festivals, amusement parks, and much more, and can be used both indoors and outdoors. It can be installed as a permanent or semi-permanent installation to provide versatility for future use.
DURABLE
Artificial grass is extremely crowd-friendly, and can withstand heavy foot traffic and continued use. Act Global Xtreme Lawn is highly UV protected to maintain durability and color fastness even in hot climates under heavy sun exposure.
CLEAN and GREEN
Artificial turf keeps event spaces clean and green, without the mess of dirt, mud, or grass damage in the event of rain or heavy foot traffic. It is non-toxic, allergen free and helps deter insects and other pests.
Today’s advanced synthetic grass provides high-quality, eco-friendly solutions for a variety of landscape applications. For more information on Act Global synthetic grass, visit this post on Why to Choose Xtreme Lawn or email info@actglobal.com with specific questions.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
Championship Football Club, Queen of the South, required a world class 3G synthetic turf pitch to to ensure top playing performance and added durability to withstand heavy use.
To meet their needs, the Club chose artificial turf manufacturer Act Global and their latest innovation – Xtreme Turf WX Woven System. The breakthrough sports turf technology features a unique, advanced fibre yarn blend from Bonar Yarns, woven into an interlocked backing for excellent pile fixation and dimensional stability.
The resulting system offers superior ball roll, steady footing and enhanced player comfort for long-lasting, game changing performance.
What are the project details?
Act Global was selected to manufacture and install a new 3G state-of-the-art system for Scottish Championship team Queen of the South, proven to deliver top performance. The completed project presents many opportunities and benefits for the club, one of which ensures that postponed games are a thing of the past. This is exciting for Act Global, as more Football Clubs seek higher quality artificial turf due to its playability, added durability and all-weather advantages, as well as extra revenue generation through greater club and community use.
The pitch was certified FIFA Two Star, the highest mark of performance for elite level play.
Timeline and customer satisfaction?
The field took approximately 6 weeks to replace, completed at the end of July 2014. Chairman, players and coaching staff are all delighted with the artificial turf surface. A recent women’s international took place between Wales and Scotland and the feedback was that the pitch was “the best they had played on”.
What are the performance highlights of Xtreme Turf Woven WX50?
The synthetic turf system incorporates a woven manufacturing process to the surface backing, which locks yarns securely in place for 100% tuft lock. The unique manufacturing technique combined with the durable yarn technology gives the Queen of the South surface its ‘bounce back’ characteristic, offering the appearance of natural grass and allowing the yarn to stand upright. The combined elements of this project are also considered for better end of life recycling.
Game Changing Performance
NATURAL LOOK AND FEEL
• Innovative fibre blend design and high density coverage resemble natural grass
• Reduced sheen and glare
LESS INFILL SPLASH
• Infill can move freely throughout the system in all directions to reduce splash out
HIGHLY DURABLE
• Tested to 130,000 Lisport cycles, far more than competitive yarns
SYMMETRICAL BALL PERFORMANCE
• Non-directional pile improves ball-to-surface interaction
IMPROVED SHOCK ABSORPTION
• High fibre density + shock pad will lower infill compaction and improve shock absorption compared to other systems
• Greater field longevity
ENHANCED FOOTING AND PLAY
• Better foot stability and interaction with the ball
• More natural player experience for improved performance and comfort
For more information on Act Global’s Xtreme Turf WX50 artificial turf, please contact info@actglobal.com or 512-733-5300.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
