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.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with a manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global’s Football Fields have 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 Philanthropy Award, which recognizes an STC member company that demonstrates support of charitable causes and community outreach.
The core of Act Global’s social culture is giving back. Over the past year, we have actively supported and contributed to the following philanthropic initiatives:
1. Homeless World Cup: We donated 3 pitches to the Homeless World Cup Tournament that took place in Cardiff, Wales.
2. Miami Edison High School: Alongside worldwide sporting goods manufacturer, adidas, we co-donated a full-size multi-purpose field to Miami Edison High School in Miami, FL which is a lower-income school district and will be highly utilized and valued by their students.
3. Non-profit organizations: Act Global financially contributes to organizations such as CARE, World Vision, and Water.org. Act Global employees also partake in local charitable organizations by sponsoring and participating in Dresses for Dreams Global 5K, assisting with Blue Santa, and volunteering at a local food bank.
We believe in being the change we want to see in the world which is why we strive to become philanthropic leaders in the synthetic turf industry. We ask ourselves and partners to be socially responsible and environmental stewards.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with a manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global’s Football Fields have 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.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with a manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global’s Football Fields have 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
Al Sufouh, Dubai—Act Global and long-standing partner, Raymond Sport, recently delivered a successful installation of Xtreme Turf D60-360 at GEMS Wellington International School.
Xtreme Turf D60-360 is a top of the line system recommended for soccer. The systems diamond yarn utilizes a Dow Chemical’s elite C8 M-LLDPE resin to achieve an outstanding combination of skin-friendliness and durability.
The fibers are designed to resist degradation and splitting while offering optimal performance and vibrant natural grass-like appearance. Pitches equipped with the durable D60-360 are proven to last longer and offer tremendous value for various high-intensity sports applications.
GEMS Wellington International School is a renowned institution, being rated Outstanding by KHDA since 2010. The school was eager to work with both Raymond Sports and Act Global for our excellent after-sales service, vast experience, full range of the latest SMG installation machinery, and the ability to offer a customized turf system for the client’s specific needs.
“I am deeply proud of this installation—our first D60-360 field in Dubai,” Act Global Regional Manager Daniel Clapham said. “I would like to thank the client for their trust in our brand. They are in safe hands with Raymond Sports and will get the maintenance assistance and after-sales service needed to ensure this field continues to perform at the highest level for many years to come.”
At Act Global, we continue to innovate new and exciting products that can impact athletes and communities around the world.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with a manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global’s Football Fields have 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
Tinton Falls, NJ–The K-12 private school’s new field features Act Global’s Xtreme Turf Woven and ocean plastic infill making it 100% recyclable.
Ranney School partnered with Princeton Soccer Academy (PSA) to re-turf 80,000 square feet of its existing soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey surfaces.
“Our athletes, their families, field owners, and the environment deserve better. The Elite Turf POWER system [Xtreme Turf Woven] is a win for all parties, reducing exposure to toxic chemicals, helping to prevent injuries, cutting costs through its recyclability, and removing dangerous plastic from our oceans,” said Paul Adams, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Elite Turf. “Completing our first installation in the U.S. with Ranney School and Princeton Soccer Academy is an important milestone for us, and we look forward to introducing our product to additional athletic facilities and public and private institutions across the country in the coming months.”
Xtreme Turf Woven is completely recyclable at the end of its life due to a trio of synthetic fibers woven into an interlocked backing system, eliminating the need for a polyurethane backing. Water passes easily through the woven backing allowing soil to dry quicker, while fixation and dimensional stability keep the fibers standing vertically to resist matting.
The woven system is not only eco-friendly, but it offers performance benefits for the game of soccer such as consistent ball roll, steady footing, and reduced glare and heat.
Along with the recyclable turf system, Ranney School used Act Global’s ocean plastic infill which is salvaged ocean plastic synthesizes into an eco-friendly TPE infill.
“We are thrilled for Ranney School to be the first facility in the states to install our woven system,” said John Baize Act Global found and CEO. “We are committed to providing safe and environmentally conscious surfaces to both our partners and to communities around the world.”
Ranney School is an independent, co-ed, secular college preparatory school serving children from age 3 to grade 12 offering an all-inclusive soccer program.
Act Global and Elite Turf plan to provide sustainable options for customers nationwide for years to come.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with a manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global’s Football Fields have 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.
About Elite Turf
Elite Turf is a distribution and installation partner of Act Global, the global leader when it comes to synthetic turf. Through its POWER system, Elite Turf is proud to offer a 100% recyclable turf system that is more playable than grass, more durable than other synthetic turf systems, and healthier than both. Learn more at www.eliteturfusa.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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