by Shelby Becker
Act Global Artificial Turf is Now Offered From Haldeman Homme
Haldeman Homme, Inc. (HHI) and Act Global are excited to announce a partnership to add high-end artificial turf to HHI’s total facility solutions. This partnership stems from both company’s commitment to bring high-quality and world-class experiences to our customers. Haldeman Homme recently founded, “Athletic Construction Solutions,” a division dedicated to outdoor athletic solutions. ACS covers everything from track and field solutions to netting and football goal posts; missing was a leading partner in artificial turf.
Act Global’s mission to “Be More” is ingrained in every facet of the business. With a foundation of innovation, integrity, and quality, Act Global strives to positively impact society and maximize land use through the use of synthetic turf. “Haldeman Homme’s dedication to making a positive impact on the communities they serve is just one reason why they make a great partner,” says CEO John Baize. “We both value providing athletic solutions that enhance the athlete’s experience and player safety, so Act Global is excited for this new partnership and how we can keep providing communities with the same quality surfaces.”
“With Act Global on board we can truly say we offer the full package when it comes to outdoor athletic solutions,” says Territory Manager for ACS, Justin Perez, “We’ve always been able to provide the best in class products when it comes to your track, court, and equipment. It’s exciting to now be able to provide the artificial turf to go inside your track, your football field, or even the landscaping around the facility.”
Athletic Construction Solutions Division Manager, Dan Moran says, “Act Global’s commitment to green-friendly technologies and promoting sustainable practices is just another part of what makes them a great partner. We pride ourselves in providing safe, sustainable environments for athletes; it’s easy to do that when you have a manufacturer that stands behind the same ideals.”
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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.
About Haldeman Homme
On top of state-of-the-art products and equipment, Haldeman Homme and ACS also provide design services, installation, and ongoing maintenance for all athletic facilities. That doesn’t stop with solutions only for athletes; make sure your fans are comfortable with a wide range of outdoor bleachers and seating. If it fits inside your facility, HHI and ACS can provide it. This means fewer contracts and deals with vendors and a greater peace of mind for you. Learn more about Haldeman Homme and the Athletic Construction Solutions Division at https://haldemanhomme.com/athletic-construction-solutions.
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
General Sports Surfaces started construction on the first installation of the NR34 baseball system created by Act Global and Nolan Ryan led RS3
West Orange TX—Dan R. Hooks Stadium home of the Mustangs will be the first school in the world to have the new state of the art baseball system created and manufactured by Act Global and RS3. The base construction began on both the baseball and softball field in mid-August and the turf will be installed late September.
The NR34 system is similar to what is being used for Act Global stadiums and community fields around the world, optimized specifically for baseball. Performance benefits range from shock absorption, impact, ground interaction, traction, stability, bounce, lower infill splash, durability and UV testing, and more.
The field base construction and turf installation is being done under the direction of General Sports Surfaces of Ft. Worth, TX, that recently installed a new Act Global turf system for the West Orange Stark football field.
“It is not often that a company in the synthetic turf industry has the unique opportunity to be the first to do something,” Hector Puentes, CEO of General Sports said. “The baseball and softball fields being installed by General Sports at West Orange Stark High School will not only be the first Act Global NR34 fields in Texas, they will be the first in the entire nation. We are proud to be associated with Act Global and the Nolan Ryan group (RS3),” Puentes continued. “Countless hours of research and testing went into the development of this system, which was designed and tested to emulate the playing conditions of perfectly manicured natural grass baseball and softball fields.”
“The custom line of Nolan Ryan & RS3 Turf is first class,” said Cornel Thompson, Athletic Director of West Orange – Cove CISD. “West Orange Stark High School is thrilled to be the first school in Texas with this surface on our baseball and softball fields. I am confident our turf will be outstanding!”
“We’re excited to be partnering with West Orange Stark School and congratulate them on being the first field to bear the NR34 name,” said Ryan Sanders Baseball CEO Reese Ryan. “We’re committed to bring the game of baseball to as many people as possible, while keeping player safety at the forefront, and we feel very confident in this product.”
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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
For the fifth consecutive year, Act Global has collaborated with the Homeless World Cup to be their official synthetic turf sponsor. This year’s event took place at the heart of the Welsh capital, Cardiff, from July 27-Aug 3, and brought together more than 500 players representing over 50 countries.
The Homeless World Cup is an annual tournament hosted by the Homeless World Cup Foundation founded in 2003. The foundation uses football to inspire people who suffer from homelessness and help improve their lives.
A survey conducted by the Homeless World Cup Foundation revealed that 96% of people agreed football is a good way to bring people together. Along with inspiring this marginalized group of people, the foundation wants to destigmatize the perception of homelessness. The tournament attracts crowds of more than 80,000 and millions more watching online.
A recent study on global homelessness estimated 100 million worldwide are homeless and as many as 1.6 billion people lacked suitable housing. 94% of participants of the tournament in the past said that the Homeless World Cup positively impacted their life.
Act Global was founded in 2004 on a social and technical culture dedicated to serving the safety and performance needs of players while supporting communities across the globe. The Homeless World Cup and Act Global united on love for sports and a shared goal of helping the community.
Act Global is so excited to have brough 3 synthetic turf fields to the event and could not be more proud of the men and women who participated all week long.
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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 Lauren Gusman
After witnessing the large success and durability of Hayes Field since 2015, the district knew exactly who to turn to in the selection of synthetic turf for their Chambers Field. It was no question having seen it withstand flooding and snowstorms on top of its extensive daily usage each day over the course of four years.
Act Global partner, HERA SPORTS, installed a new Act Global Xtreme Turf BDX50 field for the school’s football, soccer and lacrosse teams. Like Hayes Field, the new Chambers Field will showcase GreenPlay’s custom infill blend of coconut fibers and cork and use the ProPlay-Sport23 product by Schmitz Foam. The ProPlay pad ensures that
the playing surface is shock absorbent and safe to play on and the organic infill option helps support the movement of “going green”. This system will ensure adequate gradient drainage of water to help combat against harsh weather and flooding.
Now that the high school will have two synthetic fields at their disposal instead of one, the practice and game day schedule for their football, soccer and lacrosse teams will become easier and more flexible for years to come. The new field will be able to quickly fix past issues and help student-athletes continue to develop their skills and sportsmanship with the added playtime a synthetic turf field provides, approximately six times more than the average natural grass field.
“Act Global is honored to be chosen for the field replacement at their stadium, Chambers Field,” said Act Global General Manager for Sales and Operations, Jerry Harper. “The success of our BDX50 system at Hayes Field, Bronxville Union Free School Districts Multipurpose Field, provide the Broncos the most state-of-the-art facilities in the area.”
The school district, Act Global and HERA SPORTS are confident in the turf system for Chambers Field. The world-class turf company hopes to continue to touch the lives of the student body as much as it has with Hayes Field, serving the multitude of communities across the district.
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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 has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. 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, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.
by Lauren Gusman
Founded on strong mutual goals and objectives for the baseball community, this new partnership will bring in the next generation of safety and performance to the sport.
AUSTIN, TX – Act Global and Nolan Ryan led RS3 have teamed up in a new partnership to forward the future of baseball turf technology and player safety. With RS3’s strong expertise in natural grass construction and Act Global’s leadership in synthetic turf research and development, this partnership will provide a unique opportunity for baseball facilities.
A new, state of the art baseball system will be created and manufactured by Act Global in response to this new partnership. Known as “NR34 Turf,” the materials are similar to what is being used for Act Global stadiums and community fields around the world, optimized specifically for baseball. Performance benefits range from shock absorption, impact, ground interaction, traction, stability, bounce, lower infill splash, durability and UV testing, and more.
Act Global CEO John Baize is looking forward to this new partnership with RS3 and Nolan Ryan. “As a fan of baseball who grew up watching Mr. Ryan from the stands, there is a lot of respect for him and his organization. In addition to their ability to develop world-class baseball projects, RS3 is highly admired by their community values and in everything they represent.”
For Nolan Ryan, RS3 and Act Global, it is important to work alongside a leading technical organization that has a sense of social responsibility and dedication to player safety. This partnership will further the future of baseball turf, improve communities, and positively impact children’s lives while ensuring their security.
Ryan Sanders Baseball was founded in 1998 by Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and Houston businessman Don Sanders, and their sons, along with several other former MLB All-Stars. In 2013, an expansion of the company created Ryan Sanders Sports Services, or RS3. RS3 was created on the drive, passion, and pursuit of excellence that earned Nolan that coveted spot in the Hall of Fame. His discipline has impacted his business practices both on and off the field, and the result is a brand that stands for quality and distinction with class and integrity at its core. In addition to the award winning RS3 Turf and Strategic Hospitality divisions, Ryan Sanders Baseball is also the holding company for the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, the Round Rock Express.
“We’re excited about this partnership with Act Global,” said Ryan Sanders Baseball CEO Reese Ryan. “Our mission has always been to promote the game of baseball to as many people as possible, and this partnership allows us to do that not only nationally, but internationally as well, with player safety at the forefront.”
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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.
