ACT Global Update!
Our year is off to a wonderful and busy start at ACT Global Sports! We have several new announcements we would like to share. 1. New FIFA Certifications ACT Global Sports has completed several new FIFA certifications at fields around the globe. We recently passed...
ACT Global Completes Aviation Turf Project for US Air Force Academy
ACT Global Sports is excited to announce a recent synthetic aviation turf surface installation at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The project was completed with our partner AvTurf. At 1.4 million square feet, it is the world’s...
ACT Global Sports to Appear on National Television Show “Fox & Friends”
ACT Global Sports is pleased to announce an upcoming appearance on national television show “Fox & Friends”. The segment will air April 27, 2012 at 6:00 a.m., and will also be available for viewing on www.foxandfriends.com following the live broadcast. On the show...
ACT Global Sports Supports Earth Day 2012
Synthetic turf manufacturer donates trees to Carbonfund.org’s Million Tree Challenge for Earth Day 2012. Austin, Texas (April 20, 2012) – As a socially-conscious company, ACT Global Sports is committed to maintaining a sustainable business model and reducing its...
ACT Global Sports hosts FIFA Seminar on Synthetic Turf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Austin, Texas Leading North American industry delegates explore the benefits of the FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf Following the Synthetic Turf Council Meetings held in Las Vegas, leading USA manufacturer ACT Global Sports hosted a FIFA...
Synthetic Turf Manufacturing Arrives in Malaysia
Act Global Sports establishes the country's first synthetic turf manufacturing facility With over 50 regional political and industry delegates attending, ACT Global Sports officially launched Malaysia’s first artificial turf manufacturing facility. As a FIFA...
Synthetic Turf Partnership Leads to Greater Field Performance
Total system performance approach leads to market share gains for ProGrass Near the end of 2010, one of the North American synthetic turf industry leaders, ProGrass, and manufacturer ACT Global Sports decided to form a strategic partnership. This conglomerate of...
ACT Global introduces woven technology for synthetic turf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUSTIN, TEXAS USA ACT Global Sports introduces the latest innovation in the synthetic turf industry ACT Global Sports and Dywilan from Poland have signed a strategic alliance for the development and production of a breakthrough woven technology...
ACT Global to introduce new Synthetic Turf Technology in Germany
Advances in synthetic turf applications and product development to be featured in FSB International Trade Show ACT Global Sports is excited to be launching the latest breakthrough in synthetic turf technology during the upcoming FSB International Trade show. This new...
GOAL Programme – Zimbabwe Football
Issued by FIFA.com Football in Zimbabwe Football is clearly the number one sport in Zimbabwe, both in terms of the number of active players and attendances at matches. The Zimbabwean national team is currently among the Top 10 in Africa, mainly due to their many...
Donate to CARE and World Vision
ACT Global Sports invites the synthetic turf industry to join us in offering support to CARE and World Vision to respond to the serious drought and hunger concerns in Eastern Africa. For more information and to donate to the Horn of Africa Food Crisis through CARE...
United Nations Global Compact: 2011 Communication on Progress
Dear Valuable Stakeholders, ACT Global Sports is proud to be a steadfast member of the United Nations Global Compact for the past four years. In continuation, our entire global family has put their best foot forward toward higher advancements in the synthetic turf...
Xtreme Turf Earns Another FIFA 2-Star Installation
ACT Global Sports welcomes their 27th FIFA certified field with the Hooglanderveen Stadium in The Netherlands The football club Hooglanderveen, located in Amersfoort, Netherlands installed the newest generation of football turf from ACT Global Sports. This Xtreme Turf...
Blatter visits Zimbabwe
Issued by ESPN Soccernet– 2011 By Firdose Moonda Sepp Blatter will visit Zimbabwe for the first time on Monday en route to South Africa, where he is due at a meeting of the International Olympic Committee. He will attend the COSAFA women's football championships and...
Washington Wild Things
Congratulations ProGrass on a fantastic installation! The field for Pennsylvania's Washington Wild Things of the Independent Frontier League, has been mentioned as one of the finest facilities in the country.
Xtreme Lawn featured on Fox & Friends national morning show
The popular national television show “Fox & Friends” on the Fox News Channel is airing the All-American Summer Concert Series every Friday through September 2. Last Friday May 27, an excited crowd in New York City enjoyed an outdoor picnic on our Xtreme Lawn...
Act Global Launches Xtreme Lawn
We are extremely exited to be launching a new line of Xtreme Lawn synthetic turf products for landscaping and putting greens. Xtreme Lawn replicates the beauty and comfort of a perfect natural lawn, while providing the same long-term durability and UV stability...
Environmental Benefits of Synthetic Turf
Issued by Synthetic Turf Council – 2011 Landscape 1. Saves Water – A Resource in Short Supply According to the EPA, over one-third of residential water is used for lawn irrigation nationwide, totaling over 4 billion gallons of water a day. The Southern Nevada Water...
ACT Global mingles with world football star, Zico
It was a great honor to share the ACT Global table with Zico (Arthur Antunes Coimbra) at Soccerex 2010 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His calm speech and ways are in contrast with his "jogo bonito" (nice game); it was a pleasure meeting with Zico, a world class sportsman.
Pro Grass and ACT Global Sports Raise the Game
Strategic partnership to target total sport performance solutions Pro Grass LLC and ACT Global Sports announce the completion of a strategic partnership for the United States synthetic turf market. This partnership combines the strength of ACT Global Sports’ research,...
ACT Global Sports is expanding in the Middle East
ACT Global Sports Ltd and local representative Fenno Scandia Middle East are expanding operations to include turf exports to regional Middle East countries. Fenno Scandia Middle East are the official agent of ACT Global Sports Ltd and together operate through an...
Director of synthetic turf selected as bearer for 2010 Asian Games Torch Relay
The torch relay began October 9th, 2010 at the Temple of Heaven. This starting point at Beijing’s marvelous location is known as a holy place where ancient Chinese emperors worshiped the heavens for plentiful harvest and prosperity. The relay will progress across 21...
ACT Global Sports’ turf selected for the 2010 Asian Games
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Austin, Texas USA Leader in synthetic turf technology, ACT Global Sports has been selected as the provider of hockey surfacing for the 2010 Asian Games hosted in Guangzhou, PRC from November 12th – 27th. The 16th annual Asian Games boasts 45...
Atlético Nacional passes FIFA two star after one year of use
ACT Global Sports is proud to announce our latest FIFA Preferred Producer achievement, Atlético Nacional in Medellín, Colombia passes FIFA two star. As a FIFA Preferred Producer all full sized football fields must be tested under the FIFA Quality Concept to meet...
STC meeting is the largest industry gathering ever in United States
The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) hosted industry delegates from around the world in New Orleans from October 18 to 20, 2010. Record attendance was reported as the conference included educational sessions, networking opportunities, work groups and an exhibitor...
ACT Global and AvTurf Launch Aviation Turf Partnership
Patented technology provides airport ground safety enhancements and erosion control FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Austin, Texas USA Synthetic turf has been around for decades to provide maintenance, environmental and durability alternatives to natural grass. As the...
Lurgan Town Boys Football Club is happy with Xtreme Turf
In June of 2010 the training field in Lurgan Town was successfully tested by Labosport, conducted under FIFA Preferred Producer, ACT Global Sports. Lurgan Town Boys Football Club in Northern Ireland was developed in 1988 to give all boys the opportunity to play...
The Rufaro Stadium – The Zimbabwe “Theatre of Dreams”
Reprint of feature article in recent Turf Roots IV, 2010– Courtesy of FIFA FIFA Win in Africa Project by ACT Global Sports BACKGROUND It is apt that a football stadium with such a rich history is named "Rufaro". The word "Rufaro" originates from the indigenous Shona...
Crusaders F.C. play on Xtreme Turf at Seaview Stadium
The top Irish professional club, Crusaders F.C. plays in the IFA Premiership. Due to the harsh winter climates, the club needed a synthetic turf alternative to natural grass at its Seaview Stadium. The club also demands a surface that performs like natural grass and...
Dutch national team opens Cruyff Court in Johannesburg township
FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, ACT Global Sports is pleased to have supplied Xtreme Turf for the mini-football pitch installation for the Cruyff Foundation. “We are grateful to be involved with this exciting event. The field will benefit the community by...
ACT Global Sports is featured in PanStadia – Football Turf in Focus
Spring 2010 Feature-writer Guy Oldenkotte looks at the recently introduced FIFA Preferred Producer Programme that sets out to guarantee a standardised, worldwide quality of Football Turf, along with the latest developments from the artificial turf sector. The FIFA...
How does synthetic turf compare to natural grass?
ACT Global Sports completed a natural grass study at Texas A&M University to find out how their brand of Xtreme Turf compares to natural grass with the focus of sport performance. Kyle Field at Texas A&M was selected as it is well-known for being one of the...
‘Bull’ CAF match to be played on artificial turf
By Bodwa Mbingo 29 January, 2010 10:00:00 Posted by the Swazi Observer SOCCER – The country’s Orange CAF Confederations Cup representatives, Mbabane Highlanders, will play their first leg match against Zimbabwe’s Caps United on the artificial turf of the Rufaro...
ACT Global Sports completes Natural Grass study at Texas A&M University
Research by leading synthetic turf manufacturer and Labosport benchmarks sport performance of natural turf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Austin, Texas USA With thousands of sports fields installed each year throughout the world, the synthetic turf industry has gained...
Synthetic Turf Council Certification was awarded to Act Global Sports
STC certification another recognition of quality and reputation Austin, Texas - December 2009 With synthetic turf providing numerous advantages for sports and landscaping users, the industry has grown heavily in recent years. As the demand increases, so have the...
Act Global Sports becomes a FIFA Preferred Producer
Governing body of soccer launches global initiative to enhance synthetic turf quality Austin, Texas - October 2009 As participation in the world’s most popular sport grows, so do the demands for top quality playing surfaces. Since launching the FIFA Quality Concept...
The 2009 leading global trade show, FSB Cologne
Considered the leading global trade fair for sports facilities, the 2009 FSB took place once more on October 28th – November 30th in Cologne, Germany. The three day event was full of networking, promotion, and social activities. The trade show's industry focus was...
California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Review Verifies Safety of Synthetic Turf
Issued Friday, October 30, 2009, Toxic Treadmill /PRNewswire/ -- Representing the latest convincing data on the safety of synthetic turf, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), California Environmental Protection Agency, released a...
Xtreme Turf in Action
Extreme sport performance and training requires Xtreme Turf. This training session demonstrates the confidence and safety a soccer goal keeper as well as players have on the latest synthetic turf or artificial grass surface by ACT Global Sports. Filmed at the training...
Zimbabwe: FIFA Happy with Rufaro Artificial Surface
The Herald, Published by the government of Zimbabwe, 10 July 2009 Harare — WORLD football governing body Fifa are happy with the condition of the artificial surface at Rufaro and the effort that is being put in the maintenance of the field. Two Fifa officials were in...
Independent Tests Show No Health Concerns from Crumb Rubber Infill
Issued by Synthetic Turf Council - June 2009 (New York, NY) – In response to the public’s desire for more scientific data, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Health (DOH) released a new study on May 29...
Xtreme Turf is Growing
Leading synthetic turf system by ACT Global Sports is now found in 50 countries FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUSTIN, TEXAS USA ACT Global Sports, a leader in artificial turf technology, proudly announces their sales and installations have reached 50 countries. This...
United Nations Global Compact for Synthetic Turf Firm
United Nations Global Compact Communication on Progress 1 March 2008 through 7 April 2009 Dear Valuable Stakeholders: The past twelve months have been very exciting for us. As a proud continuing member of the United Nations Global Compact, we have spent considerable...
CPSC Staff Finds Synthetic Turf Fields OK to Install, OK to Play On
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff today released its evaluation of various synthetic athletic fields. The evaluation concludes that young children are not at risk from exposure to lead in these fields. CPSC staff evaluation...
Act Global Sports Gets Greener
ACT Global Sports, a leading manufacturer of artificial turf announced a comprehensive program to address global warming. Its offices have become carbon-neutral through ACT Global’s investment in reforestation projects around the world. The donations in certified...
FIFA Resources
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Sports Turf Delivers Xtreme Performance
Today's athletes require more from their artificial turf, they want Xtreme performance and we deliver! At Act Global Sports we ensure our line of sports turf goes beyond maintenance benefits and all-weather playability. Whether your looking to fill a putting green,...
Artificial Turf Industry Growth and Environmental Impact
Issued by Synthetic Turf Council - January 2009 (Atlanta, Ga.) – Despite the recession, thousands of jobs have been created by the synthetic turf industry according to the Synthetic Turf Council, which announced a 20% expansion rate for 2008. Growth in all sectors of...
State of New York – July 2008 Fact Sheet
FACT SHEET issued by the State of New York (USA) Department of Health Crumb-Rubber Infilled Synthetic Turf Athletic Fields July 2008 PURPOSE There are several kinds of synthetic turf surfaces (e.g., surfaces that use a fill material (“infill”) between the blades of...
Synthetic Turf Research
Research Verifies Numerous Usage Benefits and Minimal Health & Environmental Risks From the Synthetic Turf Council (USA) November 2007 These days, synthetic turf seems to be everywhere. It empowered the Barrow Whalers to become the first Arctic high school...