Xtreme Turf the Only Existing FIFA Quality Pro Certified Field in All India
The 3G football turf system at Assam Rifles Football Field, in Shillong, is a one of a kind for quality within the country.
The Xtreme Turf pitch manufactured by Act Global and installed in conjunction with local partner Decor India delivers a unique standard in India with its distinction of FIFA Quality Pro. Construction of this football turf field at the Assam Rifles in Shillong, India is part of a concerted nationwide effort to improve the infrastructure of sports and recreation within the nation and unlock its boundless potential.
As the only current pitch of this certification within the 1.3 billion-person country, the new field will serve as a key training and competition center for the region and will nurture some of the best football talent in India. Located in the northeast portion of the of the country, the field is in a prime location within a region known for its great passion for football.
The Assam Rifles selected Act Global’s DX60 artificial grass system for the surface’s reputation as a world-class, proven system that is known for excellent performance, durability, and player comfort. The field features our exclusive MN Global monofilament yarn blend and was manufactured by specialists in the Netherlands. Project success would not have been possible without the support of our exclusive regional partner Decor India.
“This is another important step forward for the development of football turf surfaces in India, and we are truly proud to have been a part of delivering this field to the customer, we are starting to see the positive results possible when a team of international industry professionals work together closely and hands-on with a dedicated local partner that can offer the best services” comments regional manager Daniel Clapham. “Sports infrastructure in India has been developing rapidly over the past few years and it is encouraging that clients are starting to see the benefit in selecting a manufacturer and a turf system that achieves FIFA Quality Pro certification as we believe that defining a standard for a football turf field and then delivering that standard in the industry is of high importance.”
The field was completed on 28th May 2018 and was certified as FIFA Quality Pro on 10th June 2018.
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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 Met Life Stadium 2014, Houston NRG Stadium 2017 and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Earlier this year, Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017.
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The Act Global team has been working away just outside Houston, Texas, checking up on the bear branch community soccer fields in The Woodlands. The installation of our Xtreme Turf at this large, multifield complex was completed throughout 2012 and 2013 to satisfy the growing needs and number or sports enthusiasts within the city. The artificial grass fields have since served as all-weather surfaces for daily practices and recreational play alongside competitive tournaments for local teams.
it has been found that the fields have remained in impeccable shape. Our team has been working to revitalize the many fields, but have found that our comprehensive maintenance procedure is not as necessary as would-be expected after 5-6 years of continuous use. The fibers of the Xtreme Turf system display no evidence of breakage throughout the park, and the infill is still soft and has not compacted.
Act Global’s specialized deep grooming process is aiding in the continuous assurance of fiber upkeep. For the community members of The Woodlands, this maintenance means that they will have consistent and safe high-performance fields for years to come.
This Sunday kicks off the 49th annual conference and exhibition of the Florida Airports Council in sunny Orange County. The conference is a learning and networking opportunity for airports across the state to stay on the cutting edge of technology available to them. The congregation of industry leaders, interested clients, and innovative vendors help make FAC a highly successful event that benefits both the state and airline passengers. With air travel and tourism continuing to grow each year, airports are responsible for updating their infrastructure and operations to be the safest and most intuitive it can be for travelers. The 4-day event helps airport facilities better grasp the future of air travel, how passengers are responding to changes in the industry, and how to utilize this information to create a better experience for every traveler that enters a facility.
Earlier this summer the Zutphen, Netherlands based soccer club AZC updated the surface of one of its main practice fields to the technological efficiency and playability of Xtreme Grass. The hybrid system was chosen due to the stabilization properties that allow the club’s 40 teams to play on the surface without losing the integrity of the natural grass.
Our team went to visit the club this week to asses the growth of the natural grass within the synthetic turf system. The installation of Xtreme Grass takes more time than a traditional synthetic turf field because after the woven-backing system is placed, seeding of the natural grass and growth must occur. AZC is currently in step 4 of the installation process. Zutphen is undergoing an abnormally hot and dry summer, so the Act Global team is following up with recommendations and assistance to ensure that the young, growing field is ready for fall training at the end of August.