The STC 2019 Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony

The STC 2019 Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) will be hosting its 2019 Spring Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony on March 11 – 13 in Seattle, Washington at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. Act Global will be among the 200+ industry leaders at the meeting. Members who help promote STC values and advance the synthetic turf industry will be recognized and honored at the awards ceremony held on the final day.

Educational topics over team strategies, regional issues, the future of turf, and more will be discussed! Those who attend will also have the opportunity to expand their knowledge on industry-related issues, network with specialty service companies, and have the freedom to view the latest products and services the synthetic turf industry currently has to offer.

This year’s keynote address features Lauren Saidel-Baker, ITR Economics. She will provide an economic forecast for the industry and the global economy and lead a discussion over a variety of industry topics.

Act Global is a proud member of the STC and looks forward to the meeting. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

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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 has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. 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, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.

Field Feature Friday: International Women’s Day 2019 Edition

Field Feature Friday: International Women’s Day 2019 Edition

We sure do love our sports. Football, baseball, soccer, there’s too many to count! For many, it’s the first time we experience what it means to work as a team. It’s where we begin to understand how important it is to practice and it’s the beginning of a lifelong skill: hard work. For International Women’s Day, Act Global celebrates the incredibly strong female athletes who show the world what it means to persevere in the sports industry.

For starters, women’s sports has seen huge success within the last decade. According to the Olympics website, women have participated in every Olympic sport at the Games since 2012 and has since increased close to 50 percent between men and women participants. For every sport in the Olympics, there must be a division for both men and women. Women are surely making their mark in world wide sports!

A proud moment for Act Global in women’s sports include the 2015 Women’s World Cup. The tournament took place at the Montreal Olympic Stadium, a stadium Act Global proudly provided the turf for. Check out the highlights from the game! Women’s World Cup 2015

These women know what it means to bring out their A game! But we can’t forget the woman who lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to victory. As a response to her coaching process of the tournament, Head Coach Jill Ellis stated, “As a coach you have to have resolve and you have to commit to what you believe in. This is a seven-game tournament and it was never going to be perfect. You just have to commit to what you believe in.”

Montreal Olympic Stadium

Today is truly a day to commemorate. But the celebration shouldn’t stop because the clock hits midnight. Whether it’s International Women’s or Men’s Day, it’s important to take time to honor the influential people in our lives and to reflect the teachings they give us throughout our lifetime.

Lastly, we at Act Global would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to our female employees and the efforts they make each day 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 has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. 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, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.

Innovate More: A Pillar, Not a Slogan

Innovate More: A Pillar, Not a Slogan

Picture this: it’s the year 2050. The world population has grown to 9.8 billion people and close to 70% live in urban areas. Clean air travel has become the go to option for traveling and society is experiencing technology unlike before. Education has increased leaps and bounds, and world countries experience less poverty on a universal scale.

It sounds beautiful, right? Innovation is the key to the future. The world never stops, and we continue to adapt every day. Presently, as well as within the next 30 years, countries across the globe are experiencing a steady rise in urbanization and an increase in airport travel. Humanity truly wasn’t made to sit still!

However, this means waste production will continue to overflow landfills at an exponential rate. In addition to maximizing available land space for business, leisure, sports and communities, it is a necessity for the environment to be protected along with its resources. We must continue to be creative in the conservation of clean drinking water and how we care for the Earth. As part of our “Innovate More” pillar, Act Global develops solutions for these important issues through synthetic turf. As a result, we know we can help further mankind and our planet’s habitability.

We do this by offering a huge product range that covers sports (Xtreme Turf, Xtreme Grass), landscape (Turfscape), aviation (AvTurf), and landfills (LiteEarth). Each product is manufactured with specific components in mind, such as the safety of the environment, athlete safety, airport operation safety, and of course, the need for better surface solutions. As technology grows and society acclimates, so do we. We adapt because it is vital for every project and product we assemble to be of the utmost quality.

Our values drive our business. It is through creativity and innovation that further the vision we see for a better world. Innovating more is more than just a commitment, it is a lifestyle Act Global embraces and encourages.

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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 has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. 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, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.

March Winter Madness: How Cold Weather Effects Natural Grass Fields

March Winter Madness: How Cold Weather Effects Natural Grass Fields

March winter madness has begun! So far, this winter has been quite the chilly one with a few scattered bursts of beautiful weather! Some might say it’s even too cold to be practicing or playing any sort of sport outside. We at Act Global are here to say it’s never too cold for athletes to get their game on with our synthetic turf fields!

Here are some effects that cold weather has on natural grass fields:

Dormancy – Most grass goes dormant in winter. While it may look dead, it is still technically alive and will grow again the following spring – however, the game shouldn’t have to stop just because the grass looks dead and needs time to repair! Synthetic turf fields take away all the maintenance needs of a natural grass field and allow athletes to continue to play competitively and leisurely all year long.

Desiccation – There are times when not all grass will survive, and patches will be scattered throughout a natural grass field. This is known as desiccation which is moisture loss caused by extreme cold. Desiccation is always a possibility because snow and ice enable moisture to reach the roots. This takes even more time and maintenance to fix as grass has to be replaced. Synthetic turf kicks this possibility completely – you’ll never have to worry about desiccation!

Snow Mold Risk – Snow mold is a fungus that affects natural grass fields and lawns under snow cover. While this isn’t much of an issue in some states such as Texas, for those in the Northeast snow mold is a common problem.

Damage and Death – Damage and death is always a possibility. It is strongly recommended to not step on a natural grass field, or even lawn, when there is snow. This is because the pressure from the snow and any added weight can cause permanent damage to the grass. This is especially important if the natural grass field was already weak before the winter months started. This really takes practice time from athletes, causing any potential development to slow down.

Act Global’s turf can withstand extreme weather on both sides of the spectrum. This provides a huge advantage for community and school athletes. Games and practices will no longer have to be canceled due to natural grass maintenance and players can continue to develop their skills. It’s all about the game and player growth at Act Global!

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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 has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. 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, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.

Field Feature Friday: The Wild Things!

Field Feature Friday: The Wild Things!

This week’s field feature Friday highlights Pennsylvania’s Washington Wild Things of the Independent Frontier League! The team has one of the finest baseball facilities in the country.

The Wild Things are a member of the league’s East Division and have played their home games at Wild Things Park since 2002. They won the 2018 East Division Championship for the first time in over a decade and 6 team members earned all-star bids. OF James Harris was named the league’s Most Valuable Player and LHP Thomas Dorminy was named the Pitcher of the Year. This team knows how to play ball!

Act Global is honored to be the supplier for The Wild Things synthetic turf field. For every project, Act Global strives to create only the best facilities for athletes. Baseball is no different! These field systems can be customized for different levels of play. This includes system type and infill, enabling any age bracket and level of competition to have maximum performance and safety. Schools and teams can also have their logos placed on the field knowing that its lifespan will last for as long as the field does.

Act Global wishes The Wild Things a fantastic 2019 season! Go Wild Things!

Be sure to keep up to date on all of our turf projects and more by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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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 has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. 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, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.