John Baize Receives AMI Award for Best Personal Contribution to Industry
John Baize, co-owner of Act Global, recently received an honorable award at the 2016 AMI Grass Yarn & Tufters Forum, in Berlin, Germany. It was the 11th edition of the annual international conference, which highlights the technical developments and innovations in...
Millfield School Gets FIH Global Xtreme Turf Hockey Pitches
Millfield, a leading private school in Somerset, England, recently received two new state-of-the-art synthetic turf hockey pitches to support their thriving hockey program. The pitches feature Act Global's water-based Xtreme Turf NFH13-MF, and were professionally...
Act Global Appointed Official FIH Supplier for Hockey Turf
January 22, 2016 - The International Hockey Federation has today announced its appointment of Official FIH Suppliers, who have demonstrated commitment to provide top level hockey surfaces around the world. Act Global is among seven companies to be recognized in the...
Xtreme Grass Hybrid Turf Enters US Market
Xtreme Grass reinforces natural sports turf to promote faster, stronger growth and greater durability. Austin, TX - The latest reinforced natural turf system has entered the US market, to offer up to 30% more playing hours compared to natural grass alone. The system,...
FIH Certified Xtreme Turf Pitch at Nepean Sportsplex, Canada
Act Global and Carpell Surfaces have recently installed a high-performance synthetic turf hockey pitch at Nepean Sportsplex, a multipurpose facility in western Ottawa. The Minto Field hockey surface has been certified to by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to...
Act Global Welcomes New Australian Installation Partner Court Craft
Court Craft has joined the Act Global network as a new synthetic turf installation partner in Australia. The company will distribute the Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Lawn lines throughout New South Wales, Australia to deliver top quality sports fields and landscaping...
Act Global Grows International Management Team
New staff members will strengthen key markets as well as technical and product development expertise. Austin, Texas - Synthetic turf firm Act Global has hired two new staff members to their growing international management team. The additions will reinforce the...
Ho Chi Minh City Gets First Xtreme Turf DX Pitch in Asia
A new quality benchmark for artificial turf has entered the Asian sporting market, with the latest FIFA Two Star pitch from Act Global at Ho Chi Minh University of Sport. As players set foot on the new pitch at Ho Chi Minh City University of Sport, they are the first...
Homeless World Cup: More Than a Pitch, a Place to Belong
The newly installed synthetic turf pitches from Act Global hosted hundreds of homeless individuals for eight days of football and fellowship. Aalten, Netherlands - September 20, 2015 For eight days, over 500 individuals of varying backgrounds, nationalities, ages and...
STC Releases Guidelines for Testing Infill in Synthetic Turf Fields
September 27, 2015 - The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) has released the latest environmental guidelines for testing crumb rubber and other infills used in synthetic turf sports and recreation fields. The STC selected European Standard EN 71-3, a widely recognized...
Inspiring Life Changes: Homeless World Cup
On September 12, individuals of varying backgrounds, nationalities, ages and interests, will come together in Amsterdam for eight days. One thing they all have in common: a shared love of football. They are here to play in the 13th Annual Homeless World Cup. An...
Act Global Purchases New USA Production Plant
New synthetic turf manufacturing center spans more than 210,000 square feet. Austin, Texas – Act Global, a worldwide leader in synthetic turf technology, has moved its USA manufacturing headquarters into a new 210,000 square foot facility in Calhoun, Georgia. “We are...
CSV Apeldoorn Selects Xtreme Turf DX
CSV Apeldoorn, Netherlands, is the latest Club to receive a state-of-the-art Xtreme Turf DX - the highest performing monofilament system available exclusively from Act Global. The new synthetic turf surface will be used for all home games and first team training as...
U.S. Women Win at Olympic Stadium, Advance to World Cup Final
In an historic match on Act Global Xtreme Turf, the U.S. Women's Team defeats top-ranked Germany to advance to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Final. More than 51,000 fans filled Montreal Olympic Stadium on June 30, to watch football’s top teams face-off in the 2015...
Olympic Stadium Pitch Ready for Women’s World Cup Semi-Final
World-class Xtreme Turf pitch set to host USA and Germany in momentous semi-final match. From design to manufacturing to installation, the synthetic turf pitch at Olympic Stadium Montreal has been expertly built to host the world’s greatest football talent. Tonight,...
World Cup Records on Xtreme Turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium
Brazil’s Marta, Formiga break records in Brazil win at Montreal History was made on Xtreme Turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium June 9, as two records were set in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Korea Republic in the first round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015. Brazil's Marta...
Montreal Olympic Stadium Synthetic Turf Achieves Elite FIFA Two Star Certification
Artificial turf pitch from FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf Act Global is installed by Canadian partner Carpell Surfaces. The football turf pitch at Montreal Olympic Stadium has been successfully installed and certified to FIFA Two Star status, to be...
Women’s World Cup Canada 2015: With Synthetic Turf, Quality Counts
Demonstrated by the growth of synthetic turf in elite football, alongside numerous studies, high quality artificial turf provides performance and safety advantages for both training and tournaments. For years, synthetic turf has had a place in both male and female...
Prestigious Al-Ahly Sporting Club Selects Xtreme Turf for New Training Centre
The world’s most successful senior football club named “African Club of the Century” now trains on Act Global artificial turf. May 28, 2015 - Al-Ahly Sporting Club has won 130 official trophies, more than any other senior team in the world. Following completion of the...
Rock in Rio USA 2015 [Photos]
The 40-acre festival grounds were covered with Act Global artificial grass. The people came. They danced. They zipped. They lounged. And took selfies. There were robots. And jugglers. Weddings and Elvis. Sunsets. And fireworks. Until next time, Vegas.
Synthetic Turf a Success at Rock in Rio USA
The first official Rock in Rio USA has come to a close. But not before putting on a party in true Vegas fashion. The inaugural Rock in Rio USA festival kicked off this year at the new MGM Resorts Festival Grounds, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite the arid climate and...
Benefits of Synthetic Turf vs. Natural Grass
Today’s synthetic turf is designed to simulate the experience of practicing and playing on the best natural grass. Natural grass simply cannot remain lush and resilient if used more than three to four days a week, in snow or drought, or during months when grass...
Football Champions on Xtreme Turf
A reliable, high-quality playing surface performs an important part in the making of a successful team. It keeps athletes safe and training year round, with consistent practice conditions to allow athletes to play their best and hardest at game time. Congratulations...
Act Global and Carpell Supply Synthetic Turf to Montreal Olympic Stadium
Carpell Surfaces and Act Global will again supply and install the synthetic turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium, which will also be used for the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015™. This is the first time synthetic turf will be used throughout an entire FIFA senior World...
Synthetic Turf Firm Act Global Grows International Staff
New team members will develop strategic expansions in key Europe and Asia markets. Artificial turf manufacturer Act Global has announced the addition of four staff members to its international sales and marketing team, to strengthen key markets in Europe and...
Bonar Yarns and Act Global Announced as Finalists for Sports Technology Awards
Synthetic turf specialists considered for ‘Best Technology Partnership’. Bonar Yarns and Act Global were recently announced as finalists for the upcoming Sports Technology Awards, as a result of the newly developed and unique synthetic turf surface at Queen of the...
Act Global Completes FIFA Goal Project at Malawi Technical Centre
FIFA Certified synthetic turf pitch provides top playing surface for football players and youth sporting development. The Chiwembe Technical and Development Centre in Malawi, Africa now has one of the finest synthetic turf playing surfaces, certified to FIFA level...
Synthetic Turf Partners ProGrass and Act Global Align System Brands
Brand strategy reflects the growing integration of the construction and manufacturing partnership. To reinforce their combined strengths of artificial turf research, manufacturing, construction and maintenance, ProGrass and Act Global have consolidated product brands...
First Rock in Rio USA to Feature Act Global Synthetic Grass
A total of 532,800 square feet of artificial turf will be installed at one of the largest music festivals in the world. For its inaugural stateside edition, Rock in Rio USA is going green, by installing more than a half million square feet of artificial grass at the...
Why Synthetic Turf is Perfect for Event Spaces
Artificial grass can provide attractive, low-maintenance and functional spaces ideal for community events, concerts and more. As of the end of 2014, 40-45 million square feet of synthetic grass for landscape has been installed in the United States, according to the...
Case Study: Queen of the South FC Chooses Woven Synthetic Turf
Championship Football Club, Queen of the South, required a world class 3G synthetic turf pitch to to ensure top playing performance and added durability to withstand heavy use. To meet their needs, the Club chose artificial turf manufacturer Act Global and their...
Breakthrough Woven Synthetic Turf Performance Technology
Xtreme Turf WX is the latest innovation in artificial sports turf, designed to resemble the look and feel of the best natural grass fields, with the resilience of synthetic turf. A unique three fiber blend is woven into an interlocked backing system, to secure fibers...
Latest Crumb Rubber Research Study Supports its Safety
Act Global worked in collaboration with an organic chemist PhD and three testing laboratories in New York, France and Texas to prepare the latest research study on crumb rubber safety. Results support the safety of crumb rubber and show no chemicals or substances to...
Act Global and ProGrass Donate Synthetic Turf Field to Non-Profit
Detroit-based Neighborhood Service Organization, which serves homeless and at-risk individuals, will soon receive new artificial turf playing surface. Austin, TX - Those experiencing homelessness and hardship in Detroit, Michigan, USA will soon have a new, top quality...
Connecticut Department of Health Reaffirms Safety of Crumb Rubber and Artificial Turf
In light of crumb rubber safety concern raised by an NBC report from Brian Williams, the Connecticut Department of Public Health has restated their stance on synthetic turf safety, that outdoor artificial turf fields do not represent an elevated health risk. In a...
Act Global Wins National Artificial Turf Project with Hungarian Football Federation
Over the course of two years, 200,000 square metres (2.1 million square feet) of Xtreme Turf will be installed throughout Hungary, in one of the country’s largest synthetic turf projects. Austin, Texas - As part of a large national project in Hungary, Act Global will...
Football and Rugby Clubs Across UK Choose Xtreme Turf
Football and rugby clubs throughout the United Kingdom are realizing the benefits of selecting a high-performing 3G synthetic turf system, which closely replicates natural grass in good condition. Below are a sampling of Clubs from the past year which have chosen to...
Act Global Brings First FIFA Certified Artificial Turf Pitch to Taiwan
The new synthetic turf field at Wu Feng University offers elite performance characteristics to serve as training base for the national football teams. As part of a government initiative to support the growth of football in Taiwan, Wu Feng University has received the...
Act Global Renews United Nations Global Compact Commitment
To continue promoting responsible, honest business practices, Act Global has committed to another year as a United Nations Global Compact member. This will be the company's seventh year as dedicated participant. The UN Global Compact is a strategic policy initiative...
For Tortoise Troubles, Orlando Sanford Chooses Artificial Turf
Airports deter wildlife around runway safety zones with synthetic turf. The product, called AvTurf, is manufactured by Act Global. Austin, Texas - When hundreds of burrowing gopher tortoises made home in Orlando Sanford International’s runway grass, the unassuming...
At Tiempo de Juego, Colombian Youth Turn from Violence to Football
Synthetic turf donation to non-profit youth group provides at-risk children a safe, high quality playing surface to keep them off the streets and on the field. The artificial turf field was provided by Act Global, partner Psport Systems and additional suppliers....
Why UV Protection Matters in Artificial Turf
Areas facing rising drought levels are often some of the hottest in the world. But not all artificial turf can stand up to these harsh UV climates. Heavy UV exposure will cause lower quality products to degrade over time, leading to breaking and splitting of the...
Act Global Promotes Artificial Grass for Play Areas at French Atlantica Trade Show
In partnership with Mobiplay Atlantique, Act Global recently attended the trade show Atlantica in La Rochelle, France. The trade fair had a high number of professional attendees and approximately 400 exhibitor stands. On display was Act Global's Xtreme Play Lawn...
Is Crumb Rubber Infill Safe?
More than 60 independent studies show no evidence of negative health effects of crumb rubber in synthetic turf. Our goal above all is to provide a safe, healthy playing surface for athletes around the world. We take the health and welfare of synthetic turf users very...
Xtreme Turf Expands in Indonesia as Buyers Seek Higher Quality Artificial Turf Surfaces
Highly urbanized markets with limited space are choosing longer lasting and better performing synthetic turf systems to maximize value of investment. September 29, 2014 - In a market dominated traditionally by lower-end products, Act Global is working with local...
Breakthrough Woven Technology for Artificial Landscape Grass
Xtreme Turf Woven W35 is a blend of grass-like fibers woven into a highly durable, interlocked artificial turf system. The synthetic grass system from Act Global consists of a blend of polyethylene fiber with a thatch zone in a woven pattern. The interlocked synthetic...
Artificial turf attractive option for drought-tolerant landscaping
As drought levels continue to rise, home and business owners in hot, arid climates seek alternatives to water-intensive natural turf grass. Water restrictions are in place for many areas of the country, and some drought-stricken areas like California are offering...
Act Global Completes ALS #IceBucketChallenge
Act Global Austin does the #ALS #icebucketchallenge! Beyond throwing icy cold water on our heads, Act Global is also supporting ALS...
U-20 Women’s World Cup Final Played on Xtreme Turf
The final matches of the Under-20 Women's World Cup Canada 2014 commenced this weekend at the Montreal Olympic Stadium. A dramatic finale ended as Germany edged out Nigeria 1-0 in an extra-time goal. In the 3/4 place final, France beat Korea DPR 3-2 to secure the...
Act Global Supports Anti-Bullying Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation
Act Global has made a donation to the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation and joined the anti-bullying movement. The mission of the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation is to increase awareness of the long-term, damaging effects of bullying and raise funds to support those doing...