ACT Group

What ACT Group does

ACT Group (Guangzhou ACT Industrial Co., Ltd.) is a privately-held Chinese manufacturer of synthetic artificial turf systems, stadium seating, and complementary sports infrastructure, founded in 2002 with predecessor operations dating to 2001. The company operates two production bases in Qingyuan (Guangdong Province, southern China) and Xinxiang (Henan Province, northern China), totaling nearly 100,000 m² of manufacturing capacity and making it the first and largest artificial grass manufacturer in China to operate a dual-base configuration. Core product lines include FIFA-certified football turf systems, FIH-certified hockey turf (including the ACT Turf HSX13), patented non-infill systems eliminating toxic crumb rubber, an internationally patented 100% recyclable ECO grass line, stadium seating (injection-molded, blow-molded, folding, aluminum bleachers, retractable, VIP), and add-on products such as LED sports lighting, football goals, padel courts, and drainage systems. The company has delivered 51+ FIFA-accredited football fields and 18 FIH hockey fields globally, including surfaces for the Beijing 2008 Paralympics, 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympics, and 2016 Brazil Olympics.

Name

ACT Group

Legal name

ACT Group

Website

https://actcorp.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ACT Group is a privately-held Chinese manufacturer of FIFA and FIH-certified synthetic turf, stadium seating, and sports facility equipment, serving governments, schools, and event organizers globally through two production bases and exclusive distribution partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artificial Turf and Sports Surface Manufacturing

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Artificial Turf & Synthetic Grass Manufacturing (IMAOAJAI)

Keywords

• Artificial turf manufacturing
• Sports surface systems
• Stadium seating solutions
• FIFA certified football turf
• Hockey field construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Qingyuan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Artificial Turf Products: ACT Group generates primary revenue from manufacturing and selling artificial turf systems including FIFA-certified football turf, FIH-certified hockey turf, non-infill turf, ECO environmental turf, and landscape turf. Products are sold globally through direct export, distributors, and project contracts.
2. Stadium Seats & Equipment: Secondary revenue from stadium seating products (injection-molded, blow-molded, folding, VIP, aluminum bleachers, retractable, and bench seating) and sports equipment (football goals, court fencing, goalpost systems) sold as products or bundled with installation projects.
3. Turnkey Installation & Project Services: ACT provides comprehensive turnkey sports facility solutions including design, construction, installation, FIFA testing, and maintenance. Revenue generated from project contracts covering complete facility build-outs for football, hockey, rugby, multi-sport, and landscape applications.
4. Licensing (FIFA/FIH): As a FIFA-licensed and FIH-licensed manufacturer, ACT generates revenue from certified product lines and standards-compliant installations that carry licensing premiums, particularly for global event projects.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACT Group manufactures and globally distributes artificial turf systems for sports and landscaping applications, including FIFA-certified football turf, FIH-certified hockey turf, non-infill synthetic turf, and patented ECO environmental grass. The company produces stadium seating (injection-molded, blow-molded, retractable, aluminum bleachers) and complementary sports equipment (football goals, court fencing, padel courts, LED sports lighting). ACT provides turnkey sports facility services covering design, installation, FIFA testing, and maintenance through its two Chinese manufacturing bases.

Product overview

ACT Group is a leading manufacturer of artificial grass, stadium seats, and sports facilities based in China. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including FIFA-certified artificial turf systems for football, FIH-approved hockey turf, non-infill systems for rubber-free play areas, and ECO recyclable environmentally-friendly grass. Stadium seating solutions encompass injection molded, blow molded, folding, aluminum bleachers, demountable stands, retractable stands, VIP chairs, and substitution benches. Additional offerings include football goals, LED sports lighting, padel courts, flat drainage pipes, and sports equipment. Services include turnkey solutions, professional design, installation, FIFA testing, and maintenance support. ACT Group operates two manufacturing bases (Qingyuan and Henan provinces) and holds FIFA and FIH licensing certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACTkids: Surface system for children's playgrounds featuring soft padded surfaces with cushioning pads, designed for kindergarten and play areas.
• ACT ECO / ECO System

Products and services

• FIFA System (Artificial Turf) FIFA-certified artificial turf systems for football fields, meeting FIFA Quality Pro or FIFA Quality standards. Designed for international football competitions and professional venues.
• FIH System (Hockey Turf) International Hockey Federation approved artificial hockey turf meeting the highest FIH Global classification standards for professional competition surfaces including youth Olympics, Asian Games, and East Asian Games.
• Non-infill System High-density artificial grass system featuring unique profiled fibers, enhanced textured filaments, and prefabricated shockpad underlayer. Eliminates need for crumb rubber infill while providing consistent ball performance for football and multi-sport applications.
• ECO System Internationally patented 100% eco-friendly artificial grass made from Eco material PE (yarn, backing, and glue). Features no smell, no toxic substances, improved tuft binding, and 100% recyclability with 20% direct material recycling value and 40% reuse value.
• Stadium Seats Complete range of stadium seating solutions including injection molded seats, blow molded seats, folding seats, aluminum bleachers, demountable stands, retractable stands, VIP chairs, and substitution benches for various sporting venues.
• Hockey Turf HSX13 FIH-certified hockey turf used in professional competitions. Features excellent water retention, permeability, high resistance, and superior ball control properties.
• Kindergarten/Playground Turf (ACTkids) Soft cushioned artificial grass surfaces designed for children's playgrounds with safety padding, vibrant colors, and cartoon patterns. Meets safety standards and is environmentally friendly for kindergarten and play areas.
• Golf and Putting Green Turf Synthetic turf products for golf applications including tees, putting greens, fringes, and fairways. Reduces maintenance costs while providing realistic playing characteristics.
• Padel Court Complete padel court construction and installation services for new and existing sports facilities.
• Turnkey Solutions Comprehensive one-stop services including professional marketing consultation, integrated construction, installation, and maintenance services with 24/7 response system for complete sports facility build-outs.
• FIFA Testing Services Performance testing services to verify site excellence with data after construction completion, supporting FIFA Quality Pro and FIFA Quality certifications.
• LED Sports Lighting Professional LED sports lighting systems for stadiums and sports facilities, providing energy-efficient illumination for various sporting events.
• Football Goals Professional football goals in various dimensions with portable or fixed installation options. Made from high-intensity aluminum with anti-rust powder coating, compliant with BS EN 748:2004 standard for world-class play and training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51+ FIFA-accredited football fields delivered globally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• INBOUNDS Athletic PerformancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 July 2016Baltimore-area based INBOUNDS Athletic Performance, founded by Andrew Bounds, entered into a long-term (15+ year) exclusive agreement in July 2016 to market, sell, distribute, resell, and install ACT's non-infill 'Pure-Play' synthetic turf throughout the United States. This partnership provides ACT with direct market access to the U.S. sports facility market through a dedicated exclusive distributor.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SYNLawn: U.S.-headquartered artificial turf manufacturer with a strong portfolio in sports, landscaping, playground and golf applications. A relevant peer given ACT's adjacent landscaping/ACTkids product lines and U.S. distribution via INBOUNDS.
• Limonta Sport: European artificial turf producer focused on football and hockey systems with FIFA/FIH certifications. Competes directly with ACT for European federation-certified field projects.
• FieldTurf (Tarkett Sports): One of the largest global artificial turf manufacturers for football, hockey and multi-sport fields. Directly comparable as a FIFA/FIH-licensed turf maker competing for the same international sports-facility projects as ACT.
• Edel Grass: European synthetic turf producer for football, hockey and rugby pitches. Direct competitor in the certified sports turf category, particularly relevant for FIFA and FIH projects where ACT also competes.
• TigerTurf: Global artificial turf manufacturer supplying sports, landscaping and playground surfaces across multiple continents. Overlaps with ACT across football/hockey fields and adjacent landscaping/educational segments.
• Shaw Sports Turf: Major North American artificial turf manufacturer serving football, baseball, soccer and hockey venues. Comparable as a direct competitor in the certified sports-surfacing category, particularly relevant given ACT's U.S. push via INBOUNDS.
• AstroTurf (SportGroup): Original artificial turf brand (and ACT's historical distribution partner in 2001-2002). Competes in the same FIFA/FIH-certified sports surfacing category globally and serves as a benchmark for ACT's product positioning.
• CCGrass (China Casegrass / CCGrass): Largest Chinese artificial grass manufacturer and direct domestic rival to ACT, with comparable FIFA-certified product lines, similar product breadth (turf, hockey, landscaping), and similar export-driven business model.
• Saltex (Oy Sc Capit Ab): Nordic artificial turf manufacturer with FIFA/World Rugby certified products and global project references. Comparable to ACT in international sports-surfacing project execution and certified field delivery.
• Polytan: European-based manufacturer of artificial turf for football, hockey and athletics, including FIFA Quality certified systems. Directly competes with ACT for international federation-level sports surfacing projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ACT-GROUP-100031039042119
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/guangzhou-act-industrial-co-ltd

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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