by Shelby Becker
Round Rock, TX—The Round Rock Dragons football team upgrades their practice field to artificial grass.
The Xtreme Turf installed at Round Rock High School is Act Global’s DXT system. The DXT incorporates a layer of thatch fibers to help lock infill in place, and monofilament fibers which add shock absorbency. We recommend a DXT for indoor facilities because of its low maintenance paired with performance benefits.
Indoor facilities are prominent in states like Texas because they eliminate weather interference such as rainstorms, high heat, and humidity.
Round Rock High School is located about 9 miles north of our corporate office, making this project extra special to the Act Global family.
###
About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, 2017, and 2018, New York Met Life Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2016 and 2019.
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
by Shelby Becker
Act Global’s corporate office is participating in Field of Dream Uganda’s Dresses for Dreams 5K.
There are 3 race hubs this year located in Cabool and Higginsville, Missouri, and Evansville, Indiana. Around 700 runners are registered for the race in the US and over 200 are registered in Uganda.
Due to the pandemic, Austin is unable to host a hub, but runners can register and participate virtually in the run.
Field of Dreams Uganda’s mission is: “to provide hope for the orphaned and vulnerable children of Uganda through the vehicles of soccer and education.”
They partner with nine schools in the Central and Northern regions of Uganda selected based on need, school leadership, community engagement, and support for their mission.
The 5K raises funds for Field of Dreams Uganda’s girl empowerment initiatives and serves more than 3,000 female students and teachers across Uganda.
The funds for this year’s event will assist health and sanitation improvements to schools in an effort to create safe and healthy environments. Additional funds assist the partner school’s female population with:
- School fees
- Character development workshops
- Hygiene kits
- Soccer training and coaching
- Technology training
- Travel opportunities
- Leadership development activities
At Act Global, we strongly believe in our social responsibility to “Give More”, meaning giving back to the communities in which we serve. We feel both ours and Field of Dreams Uganda’s values align in our compassionate efforts toward society.
###
About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, 2017, and 2018, New York Met Life Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2016 and 2019.
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
by Shelby Becker
The Tampa Bay Rowdies beat Louisville City FC 2-1 this Saturday becoming USL Eastern Conferences champions.
The Rowdies will face the Phoenix Rising on Nov. 1 at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Our Florida partner, Burke Construction, installed Act Global’s Xtreme Turf at the team’s practice facility last year.
At Act Global, we use player safety research and data to design our artificial grass surfaces. This means creating a system that is unique to the needs of the sport and the player.
###
About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, 2017, and 2018, New York Met Life Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2016 and 2019.
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
by Shelby Becker
The STC announced this Monday that Act Global is the recipient of the Sustainability Award, which recognizes an STC member organization that consistently, and through innovation, utilizes sustainable materials and processes.
The STC acknowledged our commitment to reducing the use of virgin plastics and finding innovative ways to recycle plastics found in our oceans and shorelines.
Working with supply partners, Act Global engineered an innovative way to take salvaged ocean plastic and synthesize it into a TPE infill. A full-size multipurpose field was co-donated by Act Global and adidas to Miami Edison High School of Miami, Florida. Our local partner, Burke Construction completed the installation in late January of 2020.
As the first district field in the area, it will have a lasting impact on the community. Students set foot on the field for a 7 on 7 match during Super Bowl LIV Weekend, showing off their new surface made from recycled ocean plastic.
At Act Global, we are committed to preserving and protecting our planet. We continually invest in maintaining environmentally sound products and business practices. We work with leading research and chemical firms to develop eco-friendly products such as infills, recyclable coatings, and other green innovations.
###
About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, 2017, and 2018, New York Met Life Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2016 and 2019.
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
by Shelby Becker
Ocean City, NJ—54,000 square feet of Act Global’s aviation artificial grass, AvTurf, is installed along the entire length of the runway’s west/northwest side and in safety areas at both ends.
Ocean City Municipal Airport is located on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Great Egg Harbor Bay. Located so close to water, the airport is prone to erosion, high tides, and safety hazards from birds.
With the newly installed AvTurf, the surface will be resistant to erosion, force burrowing species to relocate, eliminate bird strikes, and provide a variety of other benefits.
Along with its safety benefits, AvTurf will save the airport both time and money by removing the need for watering, fertilizing, or mowing.
AvTurf is fully tested for safety, performance, and longevity. With installations worldwide, AvTurf is the optimal safety solution for airport ground cover with installations worldwide.
###
About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, 2017, and 2018, New York Met Life Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2016 and 2019.
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
