by Shelby Becker
Al Sufouh, Dubai—Act Global and long-standing partner, Raymond Sport, recently delivered a successful installation of Xtreme Turf D60-360 at GEMS Wellington International School.
Xtreme Turf D60-360 is a top of the line system recommended for soccer. The systems diamond yarn utilizes a Dow Chemical’s elite C8 M-LLDPE resin to achieve an outstanding combination of skin-friendliness and durability.
The fibers are designed to resist degradation and splitting while offering optimal performance and vibrant natural grass-like appearance. Pitches equipped with the durable D60-360 are proven to last longer and offer tremendous value for various high-intensity sports applications.
GEMS Wellington International School is a renowned institution, being rated Outstanding by KHDA since 2010. The school was eager to work with both Raymond Sports and Act Global for our excellent after-sales service, vast experience, full range of the latest SMG installation machinery, and the ability to offer a customized turf system for the client’s specific needs.
“I am deeply proud of this installation—our first D60-360 field in Dubai,” Act Global Regional Manager Daniel Clapham said. “I would like to thank the client for their trust in our brand. They are in safe hands with Raymond Sports and will get the maintenance assistance and after-sales service needed to ensure this field continues to perform at the highest level for many years to come.”
At Act Global, we continue to innovate new and exciting products that can impact athletes and communities around the world.
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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.
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
by Shelby Becker
Tinton Falls, NJ–The K-12 private school’s new field features Act Global’s Xtreme Turf Woven and ocean plastic infill making it 100% recyclable.
Ranney School partnered with Princeton Soccer Academy (PSA) to re-turf 80,000 square feet of its existing soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey surfaces.
“Our athletes, their families, field owners, and the environment deserve better. The Elite Turf POWER system [Xtreme Turf Woven] is a win for all parties, reducing exposure to toxic chemicals, helping to prevent injuries, cutting costs through its recyclability, and removing dangerous plastic from our oceans,” said Paul Adams, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Elite Turf. “Completing our first installation in the U.S. with Ranney School and Princeton Soccer Academy is an important milestone for us, and we look forward to introducing our product to additional athletic facilities and public and private institutions across the country in the coming months.”
Xtreme Turf Woven is completely recyclable at the end of its life due to a trio of synthetic fibers woven into an interlocked backing system, eliminating the need for a polyurethane backing. Water passes easily through the woven backing allowing soil to dry quicker, while fixation and dimensional stability keep the fibers standing vertically to resist matting.
The woven system is not only eco-friendly, but it offers performance benefits for the game of soccer such as consistent ball roll, steady footing, and reduced glare and heat.
Along with the recyclable turf system, Ranney School used Act Global’s ocean plastic infill which is salvaged ocean plastic synthesizes into an eco-friendly TPE infill.
“We are thrilled for Ranney School to be the first facility in the states to install our woven system,” said John Baize Act Global found and CEO. “We are committed to providing safe and environmentally conscious surfaces to both our partners and to communities around the world.”
Ranney School is an independent, co-ed, secular college preparatory school serving children from age 3 to grade 12 offering an all-inclusive soccer program.
Act Global and Elite Turf plan to provide sustainable options for customers nationwide for years to come.
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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 Elite Turf
Elite Turf is a distribution and installation partner of Act Global, the global leader when it comes to synthetic turf. Through its POWER system, Elite Turf is proud to offer a 100% recyclable turf system that is more playable than grass, more durable than other synthetic turf systems, and healthier than both. Learn more at www.eliteturfusa.com
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
by Shelby Becker
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.
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
by Shelby Becker
The Minnesota Vikings’ home features latest safety and technology built by leading firm and partner General Sports Surfaces.
Austin, TX – When U.S. Bank Stadium decided they wanted to replace their turf in 2019, they turned to Act Global due to their dedication to player safety and performance. The Vikings played their first nationally televised regular season home game on October 24th against the Washington Redskins.
This removal of the old field and new installation were completed by Act Global’s in-house crew and its partner General Sports Surfaces (GSS). Specializing in offering a full range of athletic surfaces including synthetic turf and running tracks, GSS also offers comprehensive services including design, installation, maintenance, and customer support. The installation included removable panels for event, soccer, and football conversions.
“Act Global is both honored and excited to be the turf supplier for U.S. Bank Stadium and home of the Minnesota Vikings,” Act Global CEO John Baize commented.
“General Sports Surfaces’ installation quality is amazing and could not have done a better job,” Baize added.
“The enormity of US Bank Stadium and the level of NFL talent that performs on this field excited not only me, but every single member of our General Sports Surfaces crew,” President of General Sports Surfaces Hector Puentes said. “We are extremely proud to have played a role in producing this beautiful playing surface. Our commitment whether it is an NFL, collegiate, or high school field, is to provide a safe yet durable athletic field for athletes.”
Act Global’s synthetic turf system is specifically designed and tested to provide a superior playing surface for athletes geared towards player safety and performance. This proven methodology includes a vast range of quality and durability checks, biomechanical measurements and surface testing.
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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 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.
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
by Shelby Becker
General Sports Surfaces started construction on the first installation of the NR34 baseball system created by Act Global and Nolan Ryan led RS3
West Orange TX—Dan R. Hooks Stadium home of the Mustangs will be the first school in the world to have the new state of the art baseball system created and manufactured by Act Global and RS3. The base construction began on both the baseball and softball field in mid-August and the turf will be installed late September.
The NR34 system is similar to what is being used for Act Global stadiums and community fields around the world, optimized specifically for baseball. Performance benefits range from shock absorption, impact, ground interaction, traction, stability, bounce, lower infill splash, durability and UV testing, and more.
The field base construction and turf installation is being done under the direction of General Sports Surfaces of Ft. Worth, TX, that recently installed a new Act Global turf system for the West Orange Stark football field.
“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 being installed by General Sports at West Orange Stark High School will not only be the first Act Global NR34 fields in Texas, they will be the first in the entire nation. We are proud to be associated with Act Global and the Nolan Ryan group (RS3),” Puentes continued. “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.”
“The custom line of Nolan Ryan & RS3 Turf is first class,” said Cornel Thompson, Athletic Director of West Orange – Cove CISD. “West Orange Stark High School is thrilled to be the first school in Texas with this surface on our baseball and softball fields. I am confident our turf will be outstanding!”
“We’re excited to be partnering with West Orange Stark School and congratulate them on being the first field to bear the NR34 name,” said Ryan Sanders Baseball CEO Reese Ryan. “We’re committed to bring 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.”
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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.
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
