General Sports Surfaces out of Fort Worth, Texas, installed the NR34 product that was developed in collaboration with Act Global and Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and his Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment.
West Orange TX–Using natural grass benchmarks, RS3 and Act Global set out to engineer an optimum surface in terms of ball roll, infill splash, and natural ball bounce.
“We’re excited to be partnering with West Orange-Stark School and congratulate them on being the first field to bear the NR34 name,” Ryan Sanders Baseball CEO Reese Ryan said. “We’re committed to bringing the game of baseball to as many people as possible while keeping player safety at the forefront, and we feel very confident in this product.”
General Sports Surfaces, who recently installed a new Act Global synthetic turf for the West Orange-Stark football field, was also involved in the base construction and installation of the school’s new baseball and softball fields.
“It is not often that a company in the synthetic turf industry has the unique opportunity to be the first to do something,” Hector Puentes, CEO of General Sports said. “The baseball and softball fields, installed by General Sports at West Orange-Stark High School, are not only the first Act Global NR34 fields in Texas, they are the first in the entire nation. We are proud to be associated with Act Global and the Nolan Ryan group (RS3),”
“Countless hours of research and testing went into the development of this system, which was designed and tested to emulate the playing conditions of perfectly manicured natural grass baseball and softball fields,” Puentes continued.
“We are extremely pleased with the finished product that was provided by GSS. The level of professionalism and commitment to excellence was second to none.” – Dr. Rickie R. Harris, Superintendent.
“We appreciate the opportunity to enhance the safety and performance of the West Orange-Stark High School student-athletes” John Baize, CEO of Act Global said. “Our partners General Sports and RS3 join us to support the school’s culture to empower lives through excellence every day’. We are excited that thousands of players in the community will enjoy the surface for many years to come!”
A grand opening ceremony for surrounding school administrators and coaches is taking place Tuesday, February 18th, at the West Orange-Stark baseball stadium.
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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 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, 2017, and 2018, New York Met Life Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2016 and 2019.
About General Sports Surfaces
General Sports Surfaces are specialists in turn-key sports design and construction of artificial and synthetic grass and turf fields and surfaces for football, baseball, and soccer for middle school, high school, college, and professional stadiums and facilities. We also build and resurface athletic running tracks. From repairs on your running track and football field, to the installation of bleachers and scoreboards of your indoor facility, we are the only true turn-key package when it comes to sports fields and facilities in the region.
Originally founded as Ryan Sanders Sports Services (RS3), Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment is a sports service-related firm wholly owned and operated by Ryan Sanders Baseball. RS3 folds in programming and operational models for banquet and conferencing, award-winning groundskeeping and turf management, and a complete strategic hospitality service package to address every event-day need in any size venue. RS3 injects a resounding new perspective to the traditional industry of sports venue services – an operator’s sensitivity to guest service and a difference-making attitude about quality and unexpected guest satisfaction. Ryan Sanders Baseball is led by Nolan, Reid and Reese Ryan and Don, Bret and Brad Sanders, and is the parent company for the Round Rock Express (Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros), Nolan Ryan Foundation, Express Select, RS3 Events & Entertainment, RS3 Turf and RS3 Strategic Hospitality. For more information about the Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment family of companies, visit RS3sports.com.
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In memory of Krystian Popiela, Share the Smile Foundation hosts a soccer competition assisting young players who suffer from serious disease or injury to cover hospital treatment and medical bills.
Tarnów, Poland–Act Global is a partner of the foundation involved in the organizing and supplying of Xtreme Turf synthetic grass for the annual soccer competition hosted this year on January 11th.
Share the Smile’s goal is to put a smile on young players’ faces while helping them through the recovery process. A soccer player on Greek, Italian, and Polish clubs, Krystian Popiela died tragically in a car crash on September 9, 2018.
All donations received by the foundation go towards helping young players be able to participate in soccer once again.
With “Give More” serving as pillar of Act Global’s values, we are proud to be involved with projects that give back to people and make such a positive impact in their community such as the Share the Smile Foundation has done since its inception.
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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 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, 2017, and 2018, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2016 and 2019.
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
Located in Temple Terrace, Florida, Buddy Baseball is a recreational league for boys and girls with special needs to enjoy the game of baseball with a buddy alongside.
The players and their buddies set foot on the field for their first game this past Monday, January 6th.
The field requires wheelchair accessibility, which is why Act Global’s ADA approved turf was right for the job.
Artificial grass beats out alternatives such as concrete or pads which lacks the look and feel of a true baseball field.
“It is great to watch athletes of all ages and abilities be able to play on our world-class surface,” regional manager Daniel McSwain said. “This was very close to my heart.”
Act Global is proud to be involved in projects that give back to communities. Our values are what drive our business and encourage us to Be More.
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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 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, 2017, and 2018, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2016 and 2019.
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
Nearly 450 members of the Davezieux Football Club set foot on the recycled playing surface in early September.
Davezieux, France–Act Global partner, EDER, completed the 8,6111 square foot installation with a new woven system known as WXF50-M.
The artificial turf is designed to resemble natural grass in terms of appearance and playability.
“The playing time is unlimited whereas a classic terrain does not support more than 7 hours a day and is deteriorating then,” stated Christophe Giraud, commercial technician at EDER.
A trio of synthetic fibres are woven into an interlocked backing system to offer 100% tuft lock for unmatched durability. Water passes easily through the woven backing allowing the ground to dry quicker. Pile fixation and dimensional stability keep fibres standing vertical and resist matting.
“We are proud to be the first synthetic turf manufacturer to deliver a fully recyclable full size soccer pitch in France,” Act Global Technical Director Guillaume Loubersac said. “Congratulations to our partner EDER for the perfect installation, and the outstanding dedication to the players, coaches, and managers of Davezieux Football Club!”
Act Global works daily to implement technical solutions with sustainable, economic, environmental, and social impacts.
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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 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, 2017, and 2018, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2016 and 2019.
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
The annual Salon des Maires exhibition hosting the nation’s major public purchasing decision-makers took place on November 19th through the 21st in Paris, France. Attendees included deputies, councillors, general managers of services, technical services managers, territorial officials, and other industry influencers from all over France.
Act Global co-exhibited with new France partner, EDER, who distributes Act Global products such as Xtreme Turf, Xtreme Grass, and new woven product WXF50-M.
“The presence of Act Global at Salon des Maires in Paris was a real success,” Act Global Technical Director, Guillaume Loubersac said. “Act Global exhibited with EDER, who is our new partner in France. EDER brings more than 15 years of excellence in the provision and installation of high-class synthetic sport field in the national France territory. EDER is respected within the local industry by sport communities, sport fields specifiers, mayors, and sport directors.”
Act Global and EDER gained exclusive support at the event from top international rugby players Francois Trinh Duc and Yannick Nyanga.
“Act Global and EDER were delighted to have the exclusive support of Yannick Nyanga, Paris Racing 92 rugby club Sport Director, and François Trinh Duc currently top player at Paris Racing 92 rugby club (Top 14),” Loubersac said. “Both Yannick and François have been playing at the top level for the French National Rugby team, and we look forward to having them participating to further new product launch, sport, and social events with the Act Global EDER team!”
This has been Act Global’s second year participating in the Salon des Maires exhibition, a show to develop concrete solutions for local communities in France.
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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 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, 2017, and 2018, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2016 and 2019.
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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“Countless hours of research and testing went into the development of this system, which was designed and tested to emulate the playing conditions of perfectly manicured natural grass baseball and softball fields,” Puentes continued.
