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Act Global Completes FIFA Goal Project at Malawi Technical Centre

Act Global Completes FIFA Goal Project at Malawi Technical Centre

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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.


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Act Global Completes FIFA Goal Project at Malawi Technical Centre

Synthetic Turf Partners ProGrass and Act Global Align System Brands

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Brand strategy reflects the growing integration of the construction and manufacturing partnership.

synthetic turf, artificial turf, xtreme turf, prograss, act global, sports turfTo 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…)


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Act Global Completes FIFA Goal Project at Malawi Technical Centre

First Rock in Rio USA to Feature Act Global Synthetic Grass

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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…)


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Act Global Completes FIFA Goal Project at Malawi Technical Centre

Case Study: Queen of the South FC Chooses Woven Synthetic Turf

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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.

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Game Changing Performance

woven synthetic grass ball-to-surface and player-to-surface beneftis
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.

 

 


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Act Global Completes FIFA Goal Project at Malawi Technical Centre

Latest Crumb Rubber Research Study Supports its Safety

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synthetic turf, artificial turf, sports turf, football turf, act global, xtreme turfAct Global worked in collaboration with an organic chemist PhD and three testing laboratories in New York, France and Texas to prepare the latest research study on crumb rubber safety. Results support the safety of crumb rubber and show no chemicals or substances to be present at levels of concern.

Austin, Texas – The latest objective, comprehensive crumb rubber research study supports the existing body of data that the infill material is safe as used in synthetic turf fields.

Act Global today released the independent testing and published analysis, performed in cooperation with a regarded organic chemist Dr. R. William Tilford and three accredited testing institutes. Dr. Tilford is an unbiased third-party expert, with a doctorate in organic chemistry and fourteen years of experience as a research chemist. Dr. Tilford has a thorough understanding of how organic molecules react with each other and their environments.

In a recent episode of NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, the show raised concerns regarding the health risks of crumb rubber infill. The episode used the word “fear” in its show, while also issuing the following comments:

“…The International Agency for Research on Cancer labels four carcinogens [arsenic, benzene, cadmium, nickel] while adding that at low levels of exposure, they are considered safe.”

“…There’s no research directly linking crumb rubber exposure to cancer.”

“…Many researchers, states and localities defend the turf safety.”

Dr. Tilford’s research paper analyzed not only the four carcinogens noted by NBC, but test data of 83 substances including trace metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatiles/PAHs. Analysis concludes that no substances were measured at a higher concentration than what may be found in background typical air, soil and surrounding environments, and many substances were completely undetected. Standardized, modern and objective test protocols were utilized per US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and European Union toy safety standards.

“This collective body of data supports that this sample of crumb rubber is safe,” cited Tilford in the study. “The analyzed samples offered no apparent hazard.”

“We commit the resources to support independent and credible research, because our top priority is always the safety and welfare of synthetic turf users,” said John Baize, owner of Act Global. “We are pleased with the results as they are consistent with numerous other studies.”

More than 50 technical studies have been conducted during the past two decades which review the health effects of crumb rubber. These have analyzed the material as it pertains to inhalation, ingestion and dermal contact, as well as cancer. Comparable to the Act Global Crumb Rubber Safety Study, the preponderance of evidence shows no negative health effects associated with crumb rubber in synthetic turf.

Artificial turf is cost-effective, safe, highly resilient, and improves access to sports for children around the world, explains Baize. A durable synthetic turf pitch can withstand greater usage than natural grass, and accommodate multiple sports and activities, even in inclement weather conditions. According to the Synthetic Turf Council, 11,000 artificial turf fields are in use throughout the United States, saving billions of gallons of water every year.

Together, Tilford and Act Global have published the technical research analysis Act Global Crumb Rubber Safety Study. The research paper and independent lab reports are available from the company by emailing cholman@actglobal.com.

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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.