Act Global Purchases New USA Production Plant
Calhoun, Georgia (PRWEB) August 05, 2015 -- 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 reinvesting our success back into the company,” said John Baize, co-owner of Act Global. “We are committed to servicing our customers, growing our business and constantly innovating to serve the market in new and better ways.”
The expansive facility will have capacity for a research and development laboratory, state-of-the-art equipment, and additional production volume and storage. It can also facilitate plant tours and customer events, with additional office space and large conference areas.
“We have exciting plans underway for the new building and for the direction of Act Global,” said plant manager Steve Oswalt.
Oswalt has worked with Act Global for more than nine years, and was instrumental in managing the transition of equipment, operations and personnel to the new space. The scope of moving an entire manufacturing facility is no easy task – just one synthetic turf tufting machine can weigh as much as 35,000 pounds, and is a highly specialized piece of precision equipment.
The company is now operating fully out of the new space, with artificial turf production for sports (Xtreme Turf), landscape (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and landfill (LiteEarth). Each market has a unique set of challenges, needs and opportunities, driven by increased urbanization, lack of water and heightened desire for sports and leisure activity.
Act Global does business in more than 70 countries, with corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas and additional manufacturing in Netherlands and Asia.
About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with a full range of artificial turf products for sports (Xtreme Turf), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global is notable for currently being the first company in the world that is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, and holds an ISO 9001 certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness, and performance.
Cassie Holman, Act Global, http://www.ActGlobal.com, +1 512-733-5300, [email protected]
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