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by Shelby Becker
Synthetic turf specialists considered for ‘Best Technology Partnership’.
Bonar Yarns and Act Global were recently announced as finalists for the upcoming Sports Technology Awards, as a result of the newly developed and unique synthetic turf surface at Queen of the South Football Club.
The awards celebrate the best and most innovative technological advancements throughout the sporting industry, and were inspired by technology’s increasingly important role in sport.
“We’re pleased to partner with fellow innovators such as Bonar Yarns to continue raising the bar for safety, performance and durability of synthetic turf systems,” said Chris Clapham, managing director of Act Global. “We focus on the meeting the needs of players and clubs first, and to be also recognized for an award is a great honour.”
Bonar Yarns and Act Global, together developed an advanced artificial turf system which would meet Queen of the South’s performance requirements, as well as satisfy international sporting and FIFA standards. The resulting technology features a unique fibre blend using MN Ultra yarns, woven into an interlocked backing. When compared to traditional tufting techniques, this system offers overall enhanced performance, including consistent ball roll, superior tuft lock and a resilient, non-directional turf pile.
The completed pitch at Palmerston Park achieved FIFA Two Star Certification, the highest mark of elite level performance.
This is the second Sport Technology Award nomination for Dundee based Bonar Yarns, as last year they won ‘Best Technology provider – under 2m’.
“We’re extremely honoured and proud to have been shortlisted for this year’s Sport Technology Awards,” said Bryn Lee, commercial director of Bonar Yarns. “It’s fantastic that we’re being recognised, again, for our involvement with technology in sport – it’s great for us as a company, our partner Act Global and the entire industry.”
Winners of the Sports Technology Awards will be announced on March 27, in London. For more information on the awards, please visit the website: www.sportstechnologyawards.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
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.
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
Brand strategy reflects the growing integration of the construction and manufacturing partnership.
To 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…)
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
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.
Game Changing Performance
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.
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
Xtreme Turf WX is the latest innovation in artificial sports turf, designed to resemble the look and feel of the best natural grass fields, with the resilience of synthetic turf. (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
