Super Bowl Fun Facts

Super Bowl Fun Facts

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superdome - modified 2Pictured at left: UBU Speed series S5-M turf before gameplay at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The 2017 Super Bowl LI is quickly approaching… less than two weeks to go! The finalists have been decided – the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons are going to Houston to play on our UBU Speed Series turf!

Have you ever wondered how much a Super Bowl ring is worth? Who makes that giant trophy? And why’s it called the Super Bowl? Answers to these questions and more Super Bowl fun facts below!

  • Roman numerals were first used for the fifth year of the Super Bowl – since then, the only year Roman numerals weren’t used in its title was Super Bowl 50, played in 2016.
  • The game was created as part of a merger agreement between the NFL and its then-rival league, the American Football League. After the merger, each league was redesignated as a conference.
  • The National Football Conference, better known as the NFC, leads the league with 26 Super Bowl wins, while the American Football Conference, or AFC, has 24.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers have the most Super Bowl victories – six.
  • Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, behind Thanksgiving.
  • The seven most-watched broadcasts in U.S. television history are Super Bowls.
  • In a July 25, 1966 letter to NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle, owner of the AFL’s Kansas City Chiefs Lamar Hunt wrote, “I have kiddingly called it the ‘Super Bowl,’ which obviously can be improved upon.” (No improvement was needed.)
  • The Lombardi Trophy, made every year by world-renowned jewelry maker Tiffany & Co., is worth approximately $25,000. Its namesake is Vince Lombardi, head coach of the Green Bay Packers, who were victorious in the first two Super Bowls.
  • The 2015 Super Bowl XLIX holds the record for total number of U.S. television viewers with a final number of 114.4 million, making the game the most-viewed television broadcast of any kind in American history.
  • No team has ever played the Super Bowl in its own stadium – but two teams have reached a Super Bowl hosted in their home market.
  • No Super Bowl games have gone into overtime.
  • The game is broadcast around the world in 34 different languages.
  • The Super Bowl rings run about $5000 apiece, plus adjustments for increases in gold and diamonds.

Be sure to tune into Super Bowl LI on February 5 on FOX to see our UBU Speed Series turf at work!

About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 80 countries. The company carries a full range of products for sports (Xtreme Turf, UBU and Xtreme Grass), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global’s UBU brand is known for providing “Ground Gear for Athletes” to 19 NFL fields and numerous colleges. Venues that have utilized turf with the UBU brand include MetLife Stadium, Paul Brown Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, U.S. Bank Stadium and NRG Stadium. Act Global is also 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.

Super Bowl Fun Facts

NRG Stadium Fun Facts

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nrg_texans_field-squareOn February 5, 2017, Super Bowl LI is being hosted at NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans.

The stadium features the UBU Speed Series synthetic turf. The UBU brand, part of the Act Global family, has been trusted by 13 NFL teams and numerous universities. Here’s some more food for thought about NRG Stadium!

  • NRG Stadium is a total of 1.9 million square feet — the synthetic turf field itself is 97,205 square feet or 2.23 acres.
  • The stadium was the first facility in the NFL to have a retractable roof.
  • The size of the retractable roof opening is 500′ x 385′ and it takes 7 minutes to open.
  • There are a total of 197 suites inside the stadium.
  • The field will have almost 1.5 billion blades of synthetic turf and over 7,800 miles of synthetic grass yarns were required to complete the project.
  • Seating capacity at NRG Stadium is 72,220 for sporting events and 80,000 for concerts.
  • NRG Stadium hit its record attendance number – 80,020 – at The Cowboy Rides Away tour, put on by the King of Country George Strait.
  • Over 1550 HDTVs adorn the walls of the stadium.
  • Super Bowl LI is projected to generate upward of $500 million in revenue for the city of Houston.
  • NRG Stadium is also home to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, one of the world’s largest live entertainment and livestock exhibitions. A total of 2,506,238 people passed through its doors for the 2013 HLSR.

Be sure to tune into Super Bowl LI on February 5 on FOX to see the UBU Speed Series turf at work!

About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 80 countries. The company carries a full range of products for sports (Xtreme Turf, UBU and Xtreme Grass), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global’s UBU brand is known for providing “Ground Gear for Athletes” to 19 NFL fields and numerous colleges. Venues that have utilized turf with the UBU brand include MetLife Stadium, Paul Brown Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, U.S. Bank Stadium and NRG Stadium. Act Global is also 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.

 

For more information, visit http://www.actglobal.com.

Super Bowl Fun Facts

AvTurf Proves Itself as Ideal Solution for Airport Runway Issues

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The artificial turf provides DTW with a stabilized shoulder, enhanced visual delineation for pilots, and reduced maintenance.

ideal-solution-for-airport-runwayRunway safety areas, shoulders and ramps at airports around the world have been making the switch from natural grass to artificial grass. The airports are considering an alternative to solve problems like lack of drainage, soil erosion, jet blast, foreign object debris (FOD) reduction, visual enhancement and wildlife mitigation. These issues could not be solved by typical conventional measures in a cost-effective manner.

AvTurf has been tested and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. The testing was conducted using input from various artificial turf manufacturers. The majority of the airports’ concerns with moving forward with synthetic turf installation were jet blast resistance, environmental and fuel resistance, safety vehicle load bearing, skid and fire resistance and access for lighting and equipment maintenance.

Artificial turf remains attractive all year long and helps aircraft remain stable on aprons, runways and taxiways with low maintenance. There is no need to perform the constant maintenance that natural grass requires, therefore greatly reducing maintenance costs.

At Detroit’s Metro Wayne County International Airport, AvTurf was installed to solve two major issues on its airfield — standing water on the main carrier runway and jet blast FOD near a runway threshold. The airport previously addressed these problems by installing topsoil and hydroseeding, which proved to be a short-term resolution in both instances.

In the first location, AvTurf was successfully installed on the shoulder of the main carrier runway to address a drainage problem that was causing water to pool. Airport personnel stated there have been no problems with water pooling at this location since the installation.

On the second plot, AvTurf was installed to solve a FOD issue due to jet blast near a runway threshold, presenting a safety risk for aircraft taking off or landing, and creating flight delays and lost revenue. This solution minimized delays in takeoff and landings, and also minimized lost revenue due to runway closure to remove the debris.

The Wayne County Airport Authority has since implemented AvTurf in numerous construction projects.

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

Super Bowl Fun Facts

Act Global Acquires UBU and Turfscape Brands

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Acquisition of brands combines Act Global’s technologies with a new line of sports and landscape synthetic turf solutions

UBU LogoAustin, Texas – Act Global has acquired the UBU and Turfscape brands from Turf Industry Holdings. UBU is best known as the synthetic turf chosen by 14 National Football League teams, numerous NCAA teams and other top-tier venues throughout the United States. This prestigious group of installations includes NRG Stadium in Houston, host venue of the upcoming Super Bowl LI on February 5.

“Going forward, we’re very excited for UBU and Turfscape to join the Act Global family of brands,” said Turf Industry president Joe Vrankin. “Act Global is known for its focus on player safety, biomechanics and quality manufacturing, as well as being a strong partner to field owners, consultants, contractors and the industry as a whole. Most importantly, they’re a great organization with strong moral values and a culture to do the best job possible. In many ways, Act Global is perfectly poised to take the UBU and Turfscape brands to a new level.”

“The addition of the UBU and Turfscape brands will accelerate the growth of Act Global and our partners,” said John Baize, Act Global CEO. “Act Global’s pipeline of new turf technologies will be available in both our Xtreme Turf and UBU brands for the professional and amateur ranks, starting in 2017 and beyond. We appreciate the support of our valued employees and partners as we look forward to a bright future.”

Act Global’s long-term strategy has been developing synthetic turf systems that excel through hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness and performance. This methodology has yielded proprietary technologies with expansion into landfill coverings, airport surfaces and landscape solutions, as well as sport fields. UBU’s brand value combined with Act Global’s existing technical strengths will provide tremendous opportunities and great solutions for both market partners and clients.

About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 80 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.

About the UBU brand
UBU is a leading brand of synthetic turf surfaces for use in a variety of sporting events, including football, baseball, field hockey, soccer, rugby and lacrosse. UBU is known for providing “Ground Gear for Athletes,” for teams ranging from professional franchises, collegiate and major indoor arena leagues to local high schools and municipalities. Venues that have utilized turf with the UBU brand include MetLife Stadium, Paul Brown Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, U.S. Bank Stadium and NRG Stadium. UBU incorporates science and technology into each surface, providing the ultimate Ground Gear for Athletes.
For more information, visit http://www.actglobal.com

Super Bowl Fun Facts

Act Global Participates in Dresses for Dreams 5k

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On November 12, Act Global’s corporate office in Austin will be participating in the Dresses for Dreams 5k benefiting Field of Dreams Uganda.

There are five different locations across the United States, in Missouri, Indiana, Illinois and Texas. Satellite runners around the world are also welcome to support Dresses for Dreams remotely in their own communities.

All proceeds raised through Dresses for Dreams will go towards Field of Dreams Uganda’s Girls Empowerment Project. The funds will go towards providing washable and reusable feminine hygiene kits for the girls at nine different partner schools. These kits provide hope for the girls involved, and remove one obstacle from their path of achieving their dreams.

In Uganda, girls face unique challenges as they strive to achieve their dreams. FoDU stresses how important it is to provide creative and empowering programming to help those dreams become a reality. Supporting their initiative ensures the following benefits for just one girl enrolled in the program at one of nine partner campuses:

  • A hygiene kit to ensure that each girl can attend classes and train for soccer during their monthly cycles
  • Coaching that ensures confidence building and life skills training
  • Educational guidance and counseling services from our highly skilled Education Advocates
  • Access to FoDU soccer programming, tournaments, and training
  • The reassurance that their life matters and that they have a purpose

Field of Dreams Uganda has six core values: compassion, cultural sensitivity, humble servanthood, integrity, sustainability and transparency. Seeing how closely their values align with ours allows us to show how important it is to give back to the community and #BeMore.