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Artificial Turf

Turf Terms: G-Max

Act Global is one of the world’s largest producers of synthetic turf and is dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality products available. This comes as a result of continuous research, development, and testing of our artificial grass technologies to ensure each system adheres to strict safety and performance standards.

One of the most fundamental tests of synthetic turf safety is g-max testing. This test measures how many Gs of force a surface absorbs and what will be returned back to a player upon impact. With the growing prevalence of concussions and other impact-related injuries such as fractures, g-max research is critical to athlete safety. Surfaces that are rated with a high g-max score increase the risk of potentially dangerous injuries because they are returning more force back to players rather than absorbing it the shock.

Act Global utilizes industry-standard testing techniques to measure the g-max of our systems and balances it with its counterpart: vertical deformation. Act Global turf provides the right balance between shock absorption (the surface absorbs lots of energy during the impact thus provides safety) and deformation (the surface does not deform too much during the impact thus provides springiness and performance).

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It’s officially the first day of summer 2017 and our headquarters office in Austin, Texas is already facing temperatures in the triple digits! With the sun shining bright and the heat dialing up, it’s more important than ever to be cognitive of your water usage at home.

According to two studies conducted by the American Water Works Association released in 1999 and 2011, water use by single-family residential homes are on the rise- outdoor use especially.  In the study released in 1999, an average annual 84,000 gallons per household were used for outdoor purposes.  In 2011, it rose to 90,300 gallons.  This is over a 7% increase, even after the introduction of high efficiency homes in 2001.  Water use for outdoor applications is significantly higher in the summer months then the rest of the year, averaging 729 gallons per day, per household.  This is equal to showering for 347 minutes.  Of this number, 80%-90% of outdoor water use is dedicated to lawns, gardens, and plants (Hermitte & Mace, 2012).

At Act Global, we worked to engineer a solution to engineer a solution to this excessive water usage.  We believe in the cultivation of a smarter, greener planet-starting at the home.  Our Turfscape line is a high quality, natural-looking artificial grass that is both durable in all weather conditions and versatile in all applications.  Each square foot of regular grass that is replaced with Turfscape saves 55 gallons of water per year- all without the hassle of seasonal maintenance.

So enjoy your summer while helping to make a positive impact on this planet!

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Synthetic Turf

Tampa’s Jesuit High School is a private, college preparatory academy aimed at creating successful students by equipping its learners with the best resources available academically and athletically.  With this mission, Jesuit High School has been able to solidify a foundation of excellence with its athletic program that has a top ranking by Florida High School Athletic Association’s athletic rankings and Academic Team Champion standings among all schools in Florida.

A center point of Jesuit High School’s athletic program is Corral Memorial Stadium, featuring Alumni Track & Field. Alumni Track & Field at Corral Memorial Stadium features a state-of-the-art synthetic playing field that is home to the school’s football, soccer, and lacrosse programs.

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Synthetic turf International Installation: SSV Rhade

SSV Rhade is a sports club located in the western German town of Dorsten. The club offers a variety of indoor and outdoor sports at a variety of age and competition levels to encourage all players to stay active through sport. The club has been present within the Dorsten village for over 92 years. This year, aligned with the 800th anniversary of the village, SSV Rhade elected to construct a new synthetic turf soccer field at Sportpark Dahlenkamp. The Act Global-artificial grass pitch will serve as the basis for a modern, up-to-date training within the club with one of the most technically advanced turf systems available. SSV Rhade now has a professional quality turf system that will allow coaches to work with players and encourage healthy lifestyles year-round- a top priority for the club.

Act Global synthetic turf is extremely durable and engineered from comprehensive research into safety and performance components. SSV Rhade’s artificial grass system has a proven history of quality and durability, backed by extensive testing and R&D efforts. Because players spend many hours each week training on their sports field, it is vital that the playing surface is strong, consistent, and stable.  The Act Global synthetic turf system is engineered for football teams with playability components that help athletes perform their best.

This project was possible through the work of our international partner, Sallandse United.  The knowledge and experience of the team continue to result in excellent work and expert installation of Act Global synthetic turf 

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Act Global Advances Its Mission To “Be More”

The synthetic turf producer has renewed its participation with United Nations Global Compact and the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry.

Act Global strives to be a company of positive impact. Through a dedication of innovating sustainable turf products, paired with a promise to support charitable organizations worldwide, we are a company committed to “Be More”.

Last year we made a promise through our Communication on Progress; this year we renewed it. UN’s Global Compact is a worldwide initiative that calls upon companies to be a force of good. The movement asks companies to align their strategies and operations with principles of human rights, labor reform, environment sustainability, and anti-corruption. Since its founding in 2000, the Compact has grown to encompass 9,454 companies in 162 counties, with 46,355 individual reports. We’re proud to be in this community of worldwide businesses that believe in corporate responsibility to take action and advance societal goals.

Going into 2017 we found another community of accountability that recognizes the important role businesses play in the global economy. The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is the world authoritative body for the sports industry that was founded with the mission to “use the power of sport to change the world”. The WFSGI encompasses over 5,000 members that have pledged to be global leaders in improving working conditions, protecting the environment, and having a positive economic and social impact on communities. Since becoming a member, we have engaged in and passed an independent audit in compliance with WFSGI, strengthening our promise to the UN Global Compact. Both of these organizations seamlessly align with our mission to be more than a synthetic turf company, and to use our platform to serve others.

“We have a lot of certifications and credentials to test and validate what we do as an artificial turf manufacturer. This is a statement of who we are” -John Baize, Act Global. ###

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

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Field Feature Friday: Montigny Baseball & Softball Club

Since the club’s start in 1988, it has grown from French National 3 (Division 4) competition to Division 1-level play. The Cougars are also the largest French baseball club and encompass 255 licensees. The Cougars’ 2018 season officially kicked off earlier this month with a doubleheader on April 1st. The club started the season by winning both matches, setting the tone for its first official season in D1 play.

In 2017 the club upgraded its facility to continue to improve the resources it has available to develop better athletes. Of these upgrades were the installation of a world-class artificial grass field from Act Global.  Made for speed and precision, Act Global’s baseball turf is engineered for consistent play to remove bad hops, high drainage, extreme durability and long-term inlaid markings.  Because of this, the Cougars now have a synthetic turf system that will allow each of the eight teams to perform exceptionally.

On October 8th, 2017 the team hosted an inauguration of the new facility in Montigny le Bretonneux, Paris, France.

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Recap: CASBO and Colorado ASBO 2018

Last week was eventful for the Act Global team, attending multiple shows across the country.

First, the team joined our California partner, The Kya Group, for the 2018 annual conference and California School Business Expo (CASBO) in Sacramento, California. CASBO is filled with a diverse array leadership, offering varied and insightful suggestions in school athletic construction. Thank you, CASBO for hosting such an informative and well-run event! 

Act Global’s regional sales representative Mark West also attended the Colorado Association of School Business Officials 2018 Conference. Mark loved interacting with all of the school district officials that came by our booth to share ideas of how athletic fields can continue to be improved. Safety of student-athletes is the first priority of Act Global while developing new synthetic turf systems to ensure they can perform at their peak.  Thank you Colorado ASBO for hosting Act Global! 

The KYA Active line is committed to providing the highest-caliber of quality, superior service, and incomparable support with every Xtreme Turf field.

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Event Updates: Colorado ASBO & FIDAE

The Act Global team is showcasing our product lines at multiple events this week, including the Colorado Association of School Business Officials 2018 Conference and 2018 International Air and Space Fair.

Colorado Association of School Business Officials 2018 Conference

Kicking off today in Westminister, Colorado is the 65th annual Colorado ASBO spring exhibition. The association serves all 178 school districts within the state, and the conference allows officials come together to share ideas of how to advance school systems effectively and efficiently. Featuring a comprehensive array of breakout sessions and a keynote address, Colorado ASBO aims to promote best practices strategies and create professional collaboration and networking opportunities. Act Global’s regional sales rep Mark West is attending the event to share the importance of quality athletic turf.  Act Global is committed to continuously researching technologies to make synthetic turf even safer and more durable so that athletes can perform at their peak.

2018 International Air and Space Fair

In Santiago, Chile, the Act Global team is enjoying a second day at this year’s FIDAE event. There’s still time to check out Act Global’s exclusive aviation turf system and learn how it can help solve the most common of hazards on runways and taxiways including foreign object debris (FOD), bird strikes, erosion, drainage, wildlife management and visual recognition concerns. Act Global is showcasing in collaboration with our partner, Ferrol Sports.

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Copa América Femenina 2018

Copa América Femenina is one of the most competitive competitions in women’s football, with the champions of the tournament automatically securing positions for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. This year’s competition kicked off yesterday, bringing together the 10 national women’s teams of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL).

Copa América Femenina Chile 2018 can be watched by anyone worldwide through View Sports. Throughout the entirety of the competition, Act Global synthetic turf will be featured throughout multiple commercial breaks in each game. Act Global’s wonderful partner Ferrol Sports elected to have our world-class synthetic turf as a sponsor for the tournament.

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Act global produces environmentally safe  non-toxic Synthetic Turf , Tested according to strict standards for lead, mercury, zinc and other hazardous heavy metals

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Event: 2018 International Air and Space Fair

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Just one day until the largest international fair for air and space kicks off in Santiago, Chile.

The International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) is an aerospace, defesnse, and security exhibition with the mission to improve aviation safety and technology in all sectors. For four decades FIDAE has celebrated innovation within the industry and encouraged investment into research and development to continue its rapid progression. This year’s exhibition will be FIDAE’s 20th annual event and will bring together hundreds of companies headquartered in dozens of countries around the world into 8 exhibition halls. The event runs from April 3rd to April 8th with the last 2 days featuring multiple air shows by top pilots.

Act Global is excited to be in attendance at the event to showcase our AvTurf and Xtreme Turf systems. AvTurf is a synthetic turf surface that provides comprehensive ground safety enhancements and erosion control to make airplane takeoffs and landings more effective and efficient.  Modern airports around the world face similar hazards that impact their runways and taxiways including foreign object debris (FOD), bird strikes, erosion, drainage, wildlife management and visual recognition concerns.  Natural grass ground covers can exacerbate these issues due to unavoidable climatic characteristics and animal inhabitants of the area. AvTurf is a durable, attractive, and a cost-effective solution for 21st-century airports.

Xtreme Turf is a world-class sports turf brand from Act Global that has earned an array of FIFA-quality certifications and has been installed in over 80 countries across the world.

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Actglobal is an Artifical grass manufacturer with head office in USA production on three continents.ISO 9001 Quality Certified, Synthetic Turf Council Certified and Preferred Suppliers for FIFA, World Rugby and FIH.

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The synthetic turf producer has renewed its participation with United Nations Global Compact and the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry.

Act Global strives to be a company of positive impact. Through a dedication of innovating sustainable turf products, paired with a promise to support charitable organizations worldwide, we are a company committed to “Be More”.

Last year we made a promise through our Communication on Progress; this year we renewed it. UN’s Global Compact is a worldwide initiative that calls upon companies to be a force of good. The movement asks companies to align their strategies and operations with principles of human rights, labor reform, environment sustainability, and anti-corruption. Since its founding in 2000, the Compact has grown to encompass 9,454 companies in 162 counties, with 46,355 individual reports. We’re proud to be in this community of worldwide businesses that believe in corporate responsibility to take action and advance societal goals.

Going into 2017 we found another community of accountability that recognizes the important role businesses play in the global economy. The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is the world authoritative body for the sports industry that was founded with the mission to “use the power of sport to change the world”. The WFSGI encompasses over 5,000 members that have pledged to be global leaders in improving working conditions, protecting the environment, and having a positive economic and social impact on communities. Since becoming a member, we have engaged in and passed an independent audit in compliance with WFSGI, strengthening our promise to the UN Global Compact. Both of these organizations seamlessly align with our mission to be more than a synthetic turf company, and to use our platform to serve others.

“We have a lot of certifications and credentials to test and validate what we do as an artificial turf manufacturer. This is a statement of who we are” -John Baize, Act Global.