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by Shelby Becker
The artificial grass manufacturer works with Caribbean government to install a public football facility to promote the growth of sport and recreation within the youth.
Austin, TX- As one of the many projects developed by the Changuinola government, a synthetic turf football pitch was installed in Finca 4. The facility was created for the population living in the area, and has already has been so popular that a second field is in the works.
Finca 4 is a small farming community within the city of Changuinola, located in the Bocas Del Toro providence of Panama. The city is the capital of Bocas del Toro and home to just over 30,000 people. Everyone living within this zone, as well as soccer teams in the area, will have access to the turf field. The government hopes that through this field, as well as future fields, more of the youth will choose to participate in football.
Act Global partnered with Technologia Sintetica Deportiva to install this 49MTS X 94MTS synthetic turf field, composed of the highest quality fibers. Because Changuinola is a coastal city with a tropical rainforest climate, heavy rain and thunderstorms are frequent with no predictable dry season. Xtreme Turf, the artificial grass used in the facility, will allow residents to play on the pitch all year without the fear of mud or need for constant upkeep. The DX-60 line was engineered to withstand heavy use and harsh climates, to last longer and perform better. This means residents will have full access to the recreational facility all year, giving them the tool they need to play more.
Based on the instant success of Finca 4, Cancha Sintetica has also ordered a second field (5,000 square meters) to expand the sport facility to Finca 11.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 80 countries. The company carries a full range of products for sports (Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Grass), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, FIH Preferred Supplier, and holds ISO 9001 Certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness and performance. For more information, visit http://www.actglobal.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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by Shelby Becker
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 Agustín Muquita Sánchez in Panama.
The pitch is the first in the country certified to FIFA Quality Pro, the highest ranking for artificial football turf. With the certification, the professional training grounds meet top criteria in quality and sports performance as one of the region’s finest playing surfaces.
Estadio Muquita Sánchez is central to the Panama sports community, hosting both professional and local club matches, including highly ranked professional San Francisco F.C. The team has won nine championships in the top tier Liga Panameña de Fútbol (Panamanian Football League), the third highest total of any team since 1988.
The new sports turf, called Xtreme Turf DX, was manufactured by Act Global at their USA facility under ISO 9001 quality standards. Featuring an exclusive monofilament yarn blend, the DX system lends an ideal balance of performance, durability and player comfort to meet the needs of this elite sporting facility.
Guillaume Loubersac, technical director for Act Global, said the company is dedicated to constant research, testing and product development to ensure their playing surfaces deliver top performance. And as a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football turf, Act Global’s Xtreme Turf systems are expertly designed to meet the particular needs of the sport and its players.
“We continue to see demand grow for better performing artificial sports turf, as buyers recognize that higher quality products produce longer lasting fields, with better performance and safety,” said Loubersac. “Through our commitment to the best synthetic turf technology, combined with trusted partners, we can deliver the best playing surfaces to players around the world.”
“We are honored to have top football players from San Francisco F.C. on Xtreme Turf”, said Loubersac.
The pitch was completed with regional partner Tecnología Sintética Deportiva (TSD, S.A), a leading synthetic turf installer in Panama. TSD performed all site construction and installation, including removal of existing turf, leveling of the base, installation of the turf, and finishing the pitch with infill.
[WATCH: Estadio Muquita Sanchez installation video.]
Labosport, a FIFA-accredited testing laboratory, completed final on-site evaluation to verify pitch performance. Measurements were recorded against natural grass benchmarks for shock absorption, pitch consistency, traction, ball behavior and more. The football pitch passed on all measures to achieve FIFA Quality Pro Certification.
Act Global and partner TSD will co-host a FIFA Seminar September 5-6 in Panama City, with a portion held at Muquita Sanchez. FIFA representatives will be on site to help lead the 2016 Seminar Training of the FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf, covering basics for tendering, system design, pitch construction, testing and maintenance.
About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 70 countries. The company carries a full range of products for sports (Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Grass), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, FIH Preferred Supplier, and holds ISO 9001 Certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness and performance. For more information, visit http://www.actglobal.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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by Shelby Becker
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 his next focus. At age 22, Dowell would use his compensation money from the crash to save Worthing. With a five-figure investment and 75 percent stake, he bought the Club less than a week before it risked going under.
For the start of 2015 season, the club installed a beautiful Xtreme Turf surface with a bright red surround, certified to FIFA Two Star. Worthing FC have been able to use the new pitch as a hub for community engagement, as well as additional revenue generation. The Club had a great first season on the surface, and are now ramping up for this year’s games.
While Dowell settled into his progress with the Club, he began to face another hurdle—dating. He had never been on a first date–he had dated only his childhood sweetheart–and was becoming nervous of how he could meet women. Just then he found an online flier advertising auditions for Season 5 of The Undateables, a reality documentary show which helps people with disabilities and learning difficulties to find love. Dowell applied and was chosen to participate.
Dowell’s Undateables episode aired earlier this year, during which the club owner accumulated quite a fan base! As Worthing opens its second season on Xtreme Turf, the TV star continues to focus on the club’s progress and success.
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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by Shelby Becker
Professional water-based synthetic turf system offers the optimal playing surface for field hockey stadium in Malaysia. (more…)
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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by Shelby Becker
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 include a new state-of-the-art synthetic turf field and running track.
“This project will give the entire Liberty-Eylau community yet another point of pride,” said Matt Fry, director of communications for Liberty-Eylau ISD. “Every Friday night our stadium is full of members of the community. Liberty-Eylau has a rich history of athletic excellence. Now we will have a field of equal excellence.”
Symmetry, a leading sports field contractor based in Mount Pleasant, Texas, was awarded the contract to upgrade the stadium. The company broke ground Monday, June 27, to begin excavation of the existing natural grass surface.
The new synthetic sports field will be used for football and soccer, and will showcase a premium synthetic turf blend called Xtreme Turf, from manufacturing partner Act Global. The artificial turf is designed and tested to meet top natural grass benchmarks for safety and performance, including optimal shock absorption, traction and low abrasion. The striking field design features alternating green turf stripes, a prominent red centerfield logo, and Liberty-Eylau branded end zones.
Highly durable artificial turf offers more playing hours than natural grass, so Liberty-Eylau will encounter fewer cancellations due to weather or poor field conditions. The district will also save on field maintenance labor, costs and water usage.
“Recent years have seen many games cancelled or affected by excess rain. The greatest benefit we see for this project is having a field that is playable in all conditions,” said Fry.
In total, the Harris Field project will involve excavation, soil stabilization, base and drainage, turf installation and track resurfacing. The project is slated for completion September 2016.
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ABOUT ACT GLOBAL
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 70 countries. Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, FIH Preferred Supplier, and holds ISO 9001 Certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness and performance.
ABOUT SYMMETRY
Symmetry is a leading North American sports contractor, offering expertise in design, construction, artificial turf and track installation, facilities equipment and maintenance services. The company is a turn‐key sports field and track construction contractor for schools, professional stadiums and parks and recreation facilities throughout North America. With a mission to guarantee total customer satisfaction, Symmetry ensures every field receives the same high level of quality workmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
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
Austin, TX- As one of the many projects developed by the Changuinola government, a synthetic turf football pitch was installed in Finca 4. The facility was created for the population living in the area, and has already has been so popular that a second field is in the works.
Act Global delivers Panama’s first FIFA Certified synthetic turf pitch to country’s top football stadium.
Professional water-based synthetic turf system offers the optimal playing surface for field hockey stadium in Malaysia. 
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.