Carpell Surfaces donates soccer pitch to Le Centre Voilier
Act Global works with leading Canadian partner to provide synthetic turf to community boys’ home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_jNO-a_pu4&feature=youtu.be Austin, TX- For the boys residing within the Le Voilier community of Saint-Hyacinthe, summer just got a...
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Effects of crumb rubber “as negligible as the effect of ingesting grilled foods”
Dr. Michel D'Hooghe, Chairman of the FIFA Medical Committee, has released a letter regarding possible exposure to crumb rubber in artificial turf fields, rendering the effects negligible. During a recent FIFA Medical Committee meeting in mid-March, the issue of...
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New Installation: Arnold O. Beckman High School, Irvine, CA
Together with our California partner KYA, Act Global has completed another beautiful synthetic turf installation on the Arnold O. Beckman High School campus. The first installation at Beckman was completed in 2016. The 272,000 square foot practice field is over 3...
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New Installation: ANFA Luis Hernan Alvarez Stadium
Act Global has installed yet another high-quality Xtreme Turf field in Chile. The ANFA Luis Hernan Alvarez Stadium was installed last month in the municipality of Curico, Chile. The 96,875 sqft (9,000 sm) pitch features our FIFA-recommended Xtreme Turf DX60 product....
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70,000 birds killed for aviation safety – AvTurf can keep them alive
This past January, the Huffington Post released an article about the ever-growing number of bird strikes, and the New York-area airports' solution to reduce that number. The article states nearly 70,000 birds have been killed in a bid to make flight paths safer for...
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ECHA: Keep playing on synthetic turf fields
On Tuesday, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) issued a new report that "found no reason to advise people against playing sports on synthetic turf containing recycled rubber granules as infill material." A letter from the Synthetic Turf Council summarized the study,...
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New Installation: Oak Grove High School | Oak Grove, MO
Midwest Synthetic Turf has completed another beautiful installation with Act Global's Xtreme Turf. Oak Grove High School in Oak Grove, Missouri chose Xtreme Turf BDX 48oz with mixed infill for their 80,000 square foot multi-sport facility. The contractor for the...
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New Installation: Belisario Porras
A new multi-use pitch by Act Global was inaugurated on December 27 in the heart of Panama City. Belisario Porras, the 50,000 square feet (5,000 square meter) facility featuring the Xtreme Turf F50 system with FB Global UVA tested fibres, will be used for baseball and...
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Act Global and Carpell Provide Synthetic Turf Pitches on Canadian West Coast
Act Global and Canadian partner Carpell Surfaces have been working together to install three fields on the Canadian West Coast for the City of Vancouver - two of which will be used chiefly for soccer and one which will be used for field hockey. Kerrisdale Park,...
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Super Bowl Fun Facts
Pictured at left: UBU Speed series S5-M turf before gameplay at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 2017 Super Bowl LI is quickly approaching... less than two weeks to go! The finalists have been decided - the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons...
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NRG Stadium Fun Facts
On February 5, 2017, Super Bowl LI is being hosted at NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans. The stadium features the UBU Speed Series synthetic turf. The UBU brand, part of the Act Global family, has been trusted by 13 NFL teams and numerous universities. Here's...
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AvTurf Proves Itself as Ideal Solution for Airport Runway Issues
The artificial turf provides DTW with a stabilized shoulder, enhanced visual delineation for pilots, and reduced maintenance. Runway safety areas, shoulders and ramps at airports around the world have been making the switch from natural grass to artificial grass. The...
Act Global Acquires UBU and Turfscape Brands
Acquisition of brands combines Act Global's technologies with a new line of sports and landscape synthetic turf solutions Austin, Texas - Act Global has acquired the UBU and Turfscape brands from Turf Industry Holdings. UBU is best known as the synthetic turf chosen...
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Act Global Participates in Dresses for Dreams 5k
On November 12, Act Global's corporate office in Austin will be participating in the Dresses for Dreams 5k benefiting Field of Dreams Uganda. There are five different locations across the United States, in Missouri, Indiana, Illinois and Texas. Satellite runners...
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CSF Decides In Favor of Hybrid Systems for Competition Pitches
After years of indecision, the Canada Soccer Federation gives natural and artificial hybrid grass systems the green light -- some restrictions may apply The Canada Soccer Federation is now adopting hybrid systems for pitches that would host FIFA member-affiliated...
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New Xtreme Turf at Estadio Muquita Sánchez Certified FIFA Quality Pro
Act Global delivers Panama’s first FIFA Certified synthetic turf pitch to country’s top football stadium. September 6, 2016 - San Francisco Fútbol Club players just got a home turf upgrade, with the recent FIFA Certified synthetic turf installation at Estadio...
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Worthing Football Club & The Undateables
After being in paralyzed in a nearly fatal car crash, ex-footballer George Dowell had to give up playing the game he loved. But he refused to leave it completely. Upon hearing Worthing FC, the team he used to play for, was in financial difficulty, he knew he had found...
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Petaling Jaya Hockey Stadium Upgraded with Elite Xtreme Turf Hockey Surface
Professional water-based synthetic turf system offers the optimal playing surface for field hockey stadium in Malaysia. Hockey players at Stadium Hoki MBPJ, Petaling Jaya, now have one of the top quality hockey pitches in the world, certified to FIH Global as an...
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Xtreme Grass Hybrid Construction at SV Eerbeekse Boys
Netherland football club selects Act Global Xtreme Grass for two high performing hybrid turf pitches. The pitches have been built by head contractor partner Sallandse and Hofmeyer. Eerbeekse Boys, the amateur football club from the Dutch village Eerbeek, will soon be...
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Symmetry Breaks Ground at Harris Field for New Xtreme Turf Build
Construction has commenced for renovation of running track and new synthetic turf field for Liberty-Eylau ISD in Texas, supplied by Symmetry and Act Global. Student athletes at Liberty-Eylau ISD will be greeted by upgraded sporting facilities this fall, to...
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Xtreme Turf Complex Provides Solution for High Sports Demand in Urban Mumbai, India
The durable synthetic turf from Act Global can accommodate more playing hours and multiple sports at St. Andrews School to maximize sports infrastructure development in this urban environment. Historic St. Andrews School, located in the western suburbs of Bandra in...
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Act Global Sponsors Synthetic Turf for Homeless World Cup
The top quality pitches will host hundreds of players for seven days of football and fellowship in Glasgow’s George Square. For the second consecutive year, Act Global is the official synthetic turf sponsor for the Homeless World Cup, which will take place this year...
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Unique Synthetic Turf Install Delivers Elite Performance for ATC’65 Football Club
FIFA Quality Pro playing surface from Act Global features premium woven Xtreme Turf and Enka Flex shock pad. (Aalten, Netherlands) - Act Global and partner De Sallandse United have replaced a natural grass pitch at Sportpark Slangenbeek, home ground of the Dutch...
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First Phase of Synthetic Turf Upgrades Complete for Corsicana Tigers
As Corsicana Tigers welcome their new baseball turf at Price Field, Symmetry Turf has commenced second phase of construction for new football field and track, powered by Xtreme Turf by Act Global. On a beautiful Friday night in Texas, the Corsicana Tigers played...
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Synthetic Turf Effective Tortoise Barrier, says FAA Study
Year-long study on effectiveness of artificial aviation turf, called AvTurf, finds positive results. Austin, TX – To address the problem of burrowing gopher tortoises in Orlando Sanford’s runway grass, the airport turned to AvTurf, a patented artificial turf system,...
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Featured Landscape Synthetic Turf: Xtreme Lawn Active
Pairing sports durability and landscape aesthetics for a greater return on investment. With the touch and look of landscape grass, paired with the most durable yarn combinations, Xtreme Lawn Active offers unrivaled strength for extended use and years of enjoyment....
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Benefits of Hybrid Turf (Reinforced Natural Grass)
The latest hybrid turf system - Xtreme Grass - reinforces natural grass' playability properties combined with synthetic turf durability. The synthetic fibres helps stabilize and protect the natural grass, to improve growth, reduce playing damage and extend the life of...
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John Baize Receives AMI Award for Best Personal Contribution to Industry
John Baize, co-owner of Act Global, recently received an honorable award at the 2016 AMI Grass Yarn & Tufters Forum, in Berlin, Germany. It was the 11th edition of the annual international conference, which highlights the technical developments and innovations in...
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Millfield School Gets FIH Global Xtreme Turf Hockey Pitches
Millfield, a leading private school in Somerset, England, recently received two new state-of-the-art synthetic turf hockey pitches to support their thriving hockey program. The pitches feature Act Global's water-based Xtreme Turf NFH13-MF, and were professionally...
Act Global Appointed Official FIH Supplier for Hockey Turf
January 22, 2016 - The International Hockey Federation has today announced its appointment of Official FIH Suppliers, who have demonstrated commitment to provide top level hockey surfaces around the world. Act Global is among seven companies to be recognized in the...
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Xtreme Grass Hybrid Turf Enters US Market
Xtreme Grass reinforces natural sports turf to promote faster, stronger growth and greater durability. Austin, TX - The latest reinforced natural turf system has entered the US market, to offer up to 30% more playing hours compared to natural grass alone. The system,...
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FIH Certified Xtreme Turf Pitch at Nepean Sportsplex, Canada
Act Global and Carpell Surfaces have recently installed a high-performance synthetic turf hockey pitch at Nepean Sportsplex, a multipurpose facility in western Ottawa. The Minto Field hockey surface has been certified to by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to...
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Act Global Welcomes New Australian Installation Partner Court Craft
Court Craft has joined the Act Global network as a new synthetic turf installation partner in Australia. The company will distribute the Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Lawn lines throughout New South Wales, Australia to deliver top quality sports fields and landscaping...
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Act Global Grows International Management Team
New staff members will strengthen key markets as well as technical and product development expertise. Austin, Texas - Synthetic turf firm Act Global has hired two new staff members to their growing international management team. The additions will reinforce the...
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Ho Chi Minh City Gets First Xtreme Turf DX Pitch in Asia
A new quality benchmark for artificial turf has entered the Asian sporting market, with the latest FIFA Two Star pitch from Act Global at Ho Chi Minh University of Sport. As players set foot on the new pitch at Ho Chi Minh City University of Sport, they are the first...
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Homeless World Cup: More Than a Pitch, a Place to Belong
The newly installed synthetic turf pitches from Act Global hosted hundreds of homeless individuals for eight days of football and fellowship. Aalten, Netherlands - September 20, 2015 For eight days, over 500 individuals of varying backgrounds, nationalities, ages and...
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STC Releases Guidelines for Testing Infill in Synthetic Turf Fields
September 27, 2015 - The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) has released the latest environmental guidelines for testing crumb rubber and other infills used in synthetic turf sports and recreation fields. The STC selected European Standard EN 71-3, a widely recognized...
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Inspiring Life Changes: Homeless World Cup
On September 12, individuals of varying backgrounds, nationalities, ages and interests, will come together in Amsterdam for eight days. One thing they all have in common: a shared love of football. They are here to play in the 13th Annual Homeless World Cup. An...
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Act Global Purchases New USA Production Plant
New synthetic turf manufacturing center spans more than 210,000 square feet. Austin, Texas – Act Global, a worldwide leader in synthetic turf technology, has moved its USA manufacturing headquarters into a new 210,000 square foot facility in Calhoun, Georgia. “We are...
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CSV Apeldoorn Selects Xtreme Turf DX
CSV Apeldoorn, Netherlands, is the latest Club to receive a state-of-the-art Xtreme Turf DX - the highest performing monofilament system available exclusively from Act Global. The new synthetic turf surface will be used for all home games and first team training as...
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U.S. Women Win at Olympic Stadium, Advance to World Cup Final
In an historic match on Act Global Xtreme Turf, the U.S. Women's Team defeats top-ranked Germany to advance to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Final. More than 51,000 fans filled Montreal Olympic Stadium on June 30, to watch football’s top teams face-off in the 2015...
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Olympic Stadium Pitch Ready for Women’s World Cup Semi-Final
World-class Xtreme Turf pitch set to host USA and Germany in momentous semi-final match. From design to manufacturing to installation, the synthetic turf pitch at Olympic Stadium Montreal has been expertly built to host the world’s greatest football talent. Tonight,...
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World Cup Records on Xtreme Turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium
Brazil’s Marta, Formiga break records in Brazil win at Montreal History was made on Xtreme Turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium June 9, as two records were set in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Korea Republic in the first round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015. Brazil's Marta...
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Women’s World Cup Canada 2015: With Synthetic Turf, Quality Counts
Demonstrated by the growth of synthetic turf in elite football, alongside numerous studies, high quality artificial turf provides performance and safety advantages for both training and tournaments. For years, synthetic turf has had a place in both male and female...
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Prestigious Al-Ahly Sporting Club Selects Xtreme Turf for New Training Centre
The world’s most successful senior football club named “African Club of the Century” now trains on Act Global artificial turf. May 28, 2015 - Al-Ahly Sporting Club has won 130 official trophies, more than any other senior team in the world. Following completion of the...
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Rock in Rio USA 2015 [Photos]
The 40-acre festival grounds were covered with Act Global artificial grass. The people came. They danced. They zipped. They lounged. And took selfies. There were robots. And jugglers. Weddings and Elvis. Sunsets. And fireworks. Until next time, Vegas.
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Synthetic Turf a Success at Rock in Rio USA
The first official Rock in Rio USA has come to a close. But not before putting on a party in true Vegas fashion. The inaugural Rock in Rio USA festival kicked off this year at the new MGM Resorts Festival Grounds, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite the arid climate and...
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Benefits of Synthetic Turf vs. Natural Grass
Today’s synthetic turf is designed to simulate the experience of practicing and playing on the best natural grass. Natural grass simply cannot remain lush and resilient if used more than three to four days a week, in snow or drought, or during months when grass...
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Football Champions on Xtreme Turf
A reliable, high-quality playing surface performs an important part in the making of a successful team. It keeps athletes safe and training year round, with consistent practice conditions to allow athletes to play their best and hardest at game time. Congratulations...
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Act Global and Carpell Supply Synthetic Turf to Montreal Olympic Stadium
Carpell Surfaces and Act Global will again supply and install the synthetic turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium, which will also be used for the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015™. This is the first time synthetic turf will be used throughout an entire FIFA senior World...