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by Shelby Becker
Over the course of two years, 200,000 square metres (2.1 million square feet) of Xtreme Turf will be installed throughout Hungary, in one of the country’s largest synthetic turf projects.
Austin, Texas – As part of a large national project in Hungary, Act Global will supply 200,000 square meters of artificial turf to football clubs throughout the country.
Nine full-size fields and seven mid-size pitches have been built in major cities throughout Hungary, including Budapest, Szeged, Kisvarda, Edeleny and Kecskemet. The company has effectively completed phase one of the project, with 100,000 square meters successfully delivered and installed on schedule and to the clients’ satisfaction. The pitches feature the highest quality 3G synthetic turf produced at Act Global’s manufacturing plant in Aalten, Netherlands.
“We are thrilled to be a part of this large project, to bring this high quality artificial turf to players and venues throughout Hungary,” said Robert Zlotnicki, regional manager Act Global. “We have received fantastic feedback regarding the product and installation, and are excited to continue with the second phase of this development.”
The project was developed as part of the Hungarian Football Federation Programme (MLSZ) to promote football and improve training facilities for local clubs and communities. The type of venues and projects vary, but are often municipal training facilities on a high level of play.
Artificial turf has been widely used throughout Eastern Europe, but with an increasing attention on quality. As a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Act Global is actively working to inform the market on FIFA Quality turf systems, and the importance of safety, longevity and performance in a playing surface.
Further, in countries such as Hungary which experience cold winter conditions, preparing and maintaining natural turf can be particularly challenging. January is the coldest month in the capital city Budapest, with fairly frequent snowfall and average temperatures around -4°C (24.8 °F). After cold winter months, frost can leave natural surfaces uneven, prompting heavy maintenance and re-leveling. Synthetic turf playing fields remain uniform and consistent, without worry of weather damage.
“With a higher quality surface, field owners will see improved player performance and comfort, all-weather durability, and a longer lasting field,” said Zlotnicki. “This translates into a better overall buying experience and greater return on investment for the facility.”
ABOUT ACT GLOBAL
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf and artificial grass manufacturing. The company’s artificial 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 four 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, IRB Preferred Producer, and holds an ISO 9001 certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability and performance.
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
Football and rugby clubs throughout the United Kingdom are realizing the benefits of selecting a high-performing 3G synthetic turf system, which closely replicates natural grass in good condition. Below are a sampling of Clubs from the past year which have chosen to install an Xtreme Turf playing surface.
MERTHYR TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
FIFA Two Star Certified
A semi-professional football club from Wales in the English League system, Merthyr Town FC has a long tradition. They have managed to overcome some recent hurdles and raise funding to install this Xtreme Turf 3G pitch. Along with partner Verde Recreo, Act Global worked with the Club for more than two years to bring the project to completion. Within weeks of opening, the Club was able to hold a soccer school during school half-term and invited 300 local children to enjoy the new facilities. This additional footfall around the Club has already generated more interest and more revenue as a result, and the Club is looking forward to a sustainable future.
Queen of the South FC, Xtreme Turf woven artificial turf
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB
Dumfries, Scotland
FIFA Two Star Certified
“The Doonhamers” at Queen of the South FC recently received a FIFA Two Star Certified pitch, which features the latest WX50 woven grass technology for the optimal playing surface.
The Chairman, players and coaching staff are all delighted with the 3G synthetic turf. 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”.
The advanced system features a three-fiber blend woven into an interlocked backing. The unique technique locks yarns in place to offer superior strength, pile fixation and dimensional stability to help fibers stand vertical and resist matting. The result is consistent ball roll, steady footing, and enhanced player comfort for long lasting performance. Further, the high fibre density system installed with a shock pad will lower infill compaction and improve shock absorption levels over time compared to other systems.
The woven system uses just 80g of acrylic coating, an illustration of efforts towards more environmentally friendly products.
3G Rugby and Football Pitches at the Centre for Excellence in South Wales.
CENTRE FOR SPORTING EXCELLENCE
Ystrad Mynach, Wales
FIFA Two Star Certified, IRB22 Certified
Act Global and Verdeo Recreo have provided 3G synthetic turf rugby and football pitches to the new, state-of-the-art Caerphilly County Borough Centre for Sporting Excellence in South Wales. The artificial turf pitches which were built to the stringent IRB22 and FIFA Two Star quality guidelines.
This elite training facility is the home of the Newport Gwent Dragons rugby team. The Dragons play in the Guinness Pro12 league, a competition that pits the elite club teams from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Italy against each other. Opened this year by Wales Coach Warren Gatland, the Centre is getting rave reviews from all who play on it, including elite players and coaches.
The pitch features Xtreme Turf SXF60, a mix of monofilament and fibrillated yarns to deliver a dense surface that is perfect for all facets of Rugby Union, with the added bonus of reducing infill splash.
Learn more about the Centre for Sporting Excellence.
Act Global and Verde Recreo provide IRB22 and FIFA Certified pitch at Filton Wise Campus, Bristol, England.
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE & STROUD COLLEGE, FILTON WISE CAMPUS
Bristol, England
FIFA 2 Star Certified, IRB22 Certified
The new 3G Xtreme Turf pitch at the Filton WISE Campus was Act Global’s first IRB22 Certified pitch as an IRB Preferred Turf Producer. The 9,000 square meters of artificial turf were installed by Verde Recreo, and are used by some of the most talented young players in the UK for rugby, football and American Football. The Xtreme Turf SXF is a high-performing synthetic turf system, composed of a both a monofilament and fibrillated yarn to encompass the key qualities of both fibers. The unique blend gives a natural grass-like appearance, while offering the optimal combination of durability, performance, safety and skin friendliness for a high-performing playing surface. Fibrillated yarn further ensures infill material is encapsulated, giving a stable and reliable playing surface over its life.
Somervale School 3G Pitch, synthetic turf from Act Global & built by Verde Recreo.
SOMERVALE SCHOOL
Midsomer Norton, England
FIFA Two Star Certified
A muddy playing field is a thing of the past for Midsomer Norton footballers, thanks to the new Somervale School 3G synthetic turf surface. This certified FIFA 2 Star pitch built by Verde Recreo provides an all-weather playing surface, and features the latest Xtreme Turf system for added performance, durability and longevity.
QUEENS PARK FOOTBALL CLUB
Glasgow, Scotland
We recently completed a Commonwealth Games legacy project in Glasgow at Lesser Hampden stadium, home to Queens Park FC. Queens play in Scottish League Division 2, the 4th tier of football in Scotland. The new synthetic turf playing surface, completed October 2014, features a diamond spine monofilament which offers an ideal blend of performance, resilience and feel for teams playing at the top competition level.
LLANDUDNO FC
Llandudno, Conwy County Borough, North Wales
FIFA Two Star Certified
Llandudno FC had a great s season on their new artificial turf playing surface, and are top of the Welsh league. Their pitch was available for the first time at the end of September and they won 5-1 to get off to a good start. The FIFA Quality pitch was constructed with a diamond spine monofilament installed on a shockpad to achieve FIFA Two Star Certification, a mark of elite level performance.
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
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup played on Xtreme Turf at the Montreal Olympic Stadium. The artificial turf pitch was built by Carpell Surfaces and achieved FIFA Two Star Certification.
The final matches of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014 commenced this weekend at the Montreal Olympic Stadium. A dramatic finale ended as Germany edged out Nigeria 1-0 in an extra-time goal. In the 3/4 place final, France beat Korea DPR 3-2 to secure the third overall tournament place.
The synthetic turf football pitch at Olympic Stadium was expertly installed by Carpell Surfaces, and features the latest Xtreme Turf artificial turf system from FIFA Preferred Producer Act Global. This latest technology in artificial sports turf uses an exclusive diamond dual-fiber blend from Bonar Yarns. The Xtreme Turf DX60 system offers the most resilient grass-like fibers, proven by extensive wear testing. The synthetic turf blend provides a natural appearance, while offering optimal performance, comfort and durability. Based on FIFA Laboratory Test results, DX60 achieves high marks on all measures.
The field passed rigorous laboratory and field testing to earn a FIFA Two Star Certification, in which criteria are based on the benchmarks of natural grass fields in good condition. This ensures that artificial turf pitches built to these guidelines will mirror the playing characteristics of natural grass.
The Montreal Olympic Stadium pitch hosted a total of ten tournament games throughout the Women’s Word Cup. Congratulations to the winners and all the players for a fantastic tournament!
Check out video highlights and photos from the final Germany vs. Nigeria match played on Xtreme Turf!
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
Sport Center (GOSiR) in Piaseczno City, Poland. FIFA Two Star Certified.
Featuring superior performance qualities, excellent pile resilience, and optimal ball roll characteristics, the advanced features of woven synthetic turf drive performance. (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
Polyvalente Le Carrefour, Val d’Or, Quebec. A FIFA Certified Xtreme Turf football pitch built by Carpell Surfaces.
July, 15, 2014
With nine world-class synthetic turf fields built in 2013, and ten already confirmed in 2014, the Act Global and Carpell Surfaces partnership is driving the demand for professional FIFA Quality playing surfaces in Canada.
Carpell Surfaces is focused on driving the standard for the highest quality synthetic turf systems in Canada. The company completed a total of nine full-size artificial turf fields in 2013, eight of which were FIFA tested and achieved passing results.
The artificial turf surfaces were a mix of soccer, rugby, lacrosse and multipurpose, expertly built to the highest quality standards to meet the guidelines set forth by FIFA and local sporting authorities. Carpell partners with leading synthetic turf manufacturer Act Global to offer the most advanced technology in artificial sports turf. As a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Act Global’s synthetic turf products are designed to meet top natural grass benchmarks per FIFA’s quality guidelines.
While all synthetic turf provides longer playing hours, less maintenance and water savings, the differentiating factor is in the performance and safety features of FIFA quality turf. To achieve FIFA Certification, the manufactured product and finished installations are third-party tested for factors such as ball behavior, shock absorption, abrasion, traction, foot stability, UV weathering, tuft bind, durability and more.
“Carpell Surfaces has an excellent reputation for installing state-of-the-art, safe and high performing sporting surfaces,” said John Baize, managing director at Act Global. “We are proud to partner with the professionals at Carpell and look forward to our continued success for many years to come.”
The companies already have ten artificial turf fields confirmed for 2014, featuring a mix of soccer, football, lacrosse, rugby and multipurpose indoor synthetic turf.
Carpell Surfaces 2013 Installations, featuring Act Global Xtreme Turf:
Park Angora #1 and #2
- Location: Terrebonne, QC
- Installation: 2 soccer fields
- Product: Xtreme Turf Premier SX40 TPE/S
- FIFA Certified
Polyvalente Le Carrefour
- Location: Val d’Or, QC
- Installation: Soccer | Track (turf)
- Product: Xtreme Turf Premier SX60 SBR
- FIFA Certified
Campus de la Cité des Jeunes
- Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
- Installation: Soccer
- Product: Xtreme Turf Premier SX60 SBR
- FIFA Certified
Branchaud-Brière Complex
- Location: Gatineau, QC
- Installation: Indoor Soccer
- Product: Xtreme Turf Premier SX40 TPE/S
- FIFA Certified
Sir Sandford Fleming College #1 and #2
- Location: Peterborough, ON
- Installation: Lacrosse/Soccer & rugby/soccer
- Product: Xtreme Turf Premier SX40 TPE/S
- FIFA Certified
Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School
- Location: Peterborough, ON
- Installation: Soccer
- Product: Xtreme Turf Premier SX40 TPE/S
- FIFA Certified
Lafontaine Academy – Academie LaFontaine celebrated its 25th anniversary with the opening of a top new indoor soccer stadium.
- Location: St Jérome, QC
- Installation: Indoor Soccer
- Product: Xtreme Turf Premier SX40 Ecofill
About Carpell Surfaces
Carpell Surfaces specializes in the installation of eco-friendly, high performance, artificial surfaces for football, soccer, athletics tracks, tennis courts and playgrounds in schools, parks and day-nurseries. The company has installed more than 1,200 turnkey projects.
About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf manufacturing, with four production locations and installations in over 70 countries. The company’s artificial 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 affiliations add capabilities for landfills and airport applications. Act Global is notable for currently being the first company that is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, IRB Preferred Turf Producer and ISO 9001 certified. For additional information, please 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
Further, in countries such as Hungary which experience cold winter conditions, preparing and maintaining natural turf can be particularly challenging. January is the coldest month in the capital city Budapest, with fairly frequent snowfall and average temperatures around -4°C (24.8 °F). After cold winter months, frost can leave natural surfaces uneven, prompting heavy maintenance and re-leveling. Synthetic turf playing fields remain uniform and consistent, without worry of weather damage.
