Antonio Candela, CEO of Realturf Systems: “ the CDTI Innovation stimulates the creation of skilled jobs and promotes innovation in strategic sectors such as ours ”
With only 25 years ago, Antonio Candela was fascinated by the business community and sports. These were his motivation to constitute, along with her partner, Juan Rodriguez Realturf Systems. In recent years this sme has positioned itself as a pioneer in the development of grass made sustainable sports surface
The beginnings were not easy to CEORealturf Systemsbut its concern innovative and concern for the environment have been a constant factor in their careers.
“ in 2002 – ensures Antonio Candela – first and water shortages that affect the Valencian Community and, in general, many provinces of Spain, we specialise in the manufacture of artificial grass whose cost of maintenance is minimal. Today we have a great collection of this type of grass adapted to the specific needs of each customer. We Work mainly in two lines of business. On the one hand, the sector of gardening comprising gardens, pools, terraces, penthouses and thoroughfares and the marina, aiming at the football fields, paddle and gol more sustainable and environmentally-friendly ”.
Artificial grass for pools
“ In the field of sport are the first spanish company that has recently issued by FIFA for the manufacture and installation of synthetic in some football stadiums. Moreover, sports leagues and Paddle Tennis League For North America played on manufactured with our surfaces. It shows our experience and commitment with innovation and environmental protection ”.
The lawn in improving air quality
Over the last decade, artificial grass is one of the technical solutions that quickly have been accepted by society at the numerous advantages with regard to the natural in aspects such as greater durability, low maintenance costs and as one option in those places where the weather or resources hinder the existence of natural grass of good quality.
Some studies augur that during the coming years will see a growth of around 6 per cent in sales of artificial grass. This is mainly due to the development of hybrid technologies linked with the development of antimicrobial artificial grass and the incorporation of recycled materials and biodegradable.
In this constant search for the collection of materials with properties,Realturf Systemshas carried out, with financial supportCDTI Innovationand of the ERDF FundsEuropean Union, an innovative project with the aim of improving the sustainability of their intended to artificial grass football fields, and to make use of waste pre- and post-consumption generated over the useful life of artificial grass.
“ in the first case we have developed technology fotocatalítica that applied to our sunbathing area generates a layer-cleaning which, in contact with UV rays, maintains space free of viruses, bacteria and fungi, at the same time contributing to purify the air of toxic agents ”.
“ another important point is that this initiative will have achieved technical textiles for sustainable sports surface that contribute significantly to the environmental sustainability. For this, use recycled materials, as well as residues from foams artificial grass elastic to develop databases for football fields, children's parks and gardens. This strategy not only lets you re-use waste generated by our own product, but also facilitates circularity of materials. To prolong the useful life of products and encourage its recyclability, is considerably reduced the generation of waste and minimizes the environmental impact, avoiding the provision of in landfills ”.
For the implementation of the project, the company has benefited from the collaboration of the association of investigation of the textile industry (AITEX).
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In the process of business expansion, Realturf Systems exports the 55% of their sales to different countries in europe, middle east, usa, north africa and latin america.
3D football System authorised by FIFA
Technological collaboration
“ last year we carry out projects in cooperation with some technological centres and other developed countries with the assistance of agencies such as theCDTI,IVACEandAVIand also of the Erdf Funds that have been pivotal for us. In the case of CDTI, this body, through its various funding programmes, provides opportunities to conduct from feasibility studies to advanced technological projects. This collaboration not only enhances the competitiveness of enterprises in the national and international market, but also stimulates the creation of skilled jobs and promotes innovation in strategic sectors such as ours ”.
“ furthermore, the Erdf Funds For support to complement this co-finance projects that contribute to regional development and improve business competitiveness in key areas such as technology and sustainability. This combination of effort strengthens the ecosystem of innovation in Spain, to promote a more balanced economic growth and sustainable development ”.
Sustainable product detail artificial grass
Bets on innovation
“ this year we have invested, so far, little more than 200,000 euros in r & D and we plan to increase this amount with other projects that we will present to agencies such as the CDTI and AVI. We are also going to resolutely pursue the collection developed Reconnect with products containing more than 20% of recycled material ”.
CDTI Innovation
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