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Our History

Tradition carpet factory
1934

TRADITION Beginning of the 20th Century

Antonio Espinosa Carreres, a businessman from Crevillente, owner of one of the most important carpet companies in the Crevillente area. 

Businesses manufactured esparto grass mats, adding new fibers such as reed and pita and spreading the practice of matting to other capitals in Spain (Valencia, Madrid and Barcelona).

Tradition textile factory
1980

TRADITION 1934 -1980

After his death, his sons, and especially his daughter María Espinosa Oliver continue the family business with one of the most important textile warehouses in the area.

Second generation artificial grass for sports
2002

TRADITION 1980 – 2002

María’s children, Francisco and Antonio Candela Espinosa, started several textile businesses including Crevicesped, which manufactures second generation sports artificial grass (25 mm maximum height/polypropylene fibers/silica filler)

Third generation artificial grass Realturf
2002

INNOVATION 3rd Generation Artificial Grass

Juan Rodríguez Sánchez and Antonio Candela Torregrosa, who both studied and worked in the United States, bring to the Spanish industry a new concept of third generation artificial grass (up to 60 mm height/polyethylene fibers/SBR infill).  The currently known Realturf Systems SL is born.

Artificial grass for landscapes Realturf
2003

INNOVATION Artificial grass for Landscape

Realturf designs the first artificial grass for ornamental purposes for public and private areas.  The Elche City Council believes in this new eco-sustainable concept (in the emblematic piece located on Avenida del Ferrocarril) which would save a lot on maintenance and water expenses for the city.

Expansion across Europe Realturf
2008

EXPANSION Europe

The economic crisis hits the national market. Realturf begins to expand to international markets. France, Italy and the United Kingdom: the first markets with excellent acceptance.

Growth artificial grass sales Realturf
2016

GROWTH 1.000.000 m² per year

Exceeds the annual production of 1,000,000 m² of sports and ornamental artificial grass.

2012

EXPANSION International Markets

50% the of annual sales turnover in international markets.

Realturf joins Fifa Quality Program
Oct. 2019

INNOVATION FIFA QUALITY PROGRAM

First Spanish company to meet the demanding international standards and join the FIFA QUALITY PROGRAM.

2013

DEVELOPMENT New production center

New logistics and production center in Alicante.

2015

EXPANSION REALTURF USA Creation

International growth continues with the starting of Realturf USA.  Headquarters and logistics center in Houston, United States.

Increase artificial grass sales Realturf
Dec. 2019

GROWTH 2.000.000 m² of artificial grass per year

Exceeds the annual production of 2,000,000 square meters of artificial grass.

Innovative SME label
October 2021

INNOVATION INNOVATIVE SME 2020

IVACE recognises Realturf for its commitment to innovation, essential for the economic and social development of our country, with the Innovative SME label.

Cepyme 500 2020 award for Realturf
2020

BUSINESS GROWTH Leaders in 2020

Cepyme (Spanish Confederation of SME) grants recognition and international projection to Realturf with the CEPYME500 award.

Expansion Realturf Mexico
2022

EXPANSION REALTURF MEXICO CREATION

We created the first Realturf headquarters in Latin America, specifically in Mexico, with the aim of continuing to grow.

Realturf Factory artificial grass
2022

EXPANSION REALTURF FACTORY

We opened a new artificial grass factory, Realturf Factory, with a production capacity of more than 5 million square metres per year.

Expansion internationalization award 2021 Realturf
November 2021

EXPANSION INTERNATIONALIZATION AWARD

We attended as guests to receive the Internationalization Award at the XLVI ceremony of the Alicante Economy Night by the Official Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navigation of Alicante due to the extensive commercial network in the foreign market and the opening of new markets and investments made.

Innovation award REM Realturf
Mar. 2023

RESEARCH AWARD FOR INNOVATION

We attended the XVI Gala of the REM 2023 Awards (Relaciones Empresariales del Mediterráneo) to receive the award for innovation in the Auditorium of La Nucía.

What motivate us?

Our MISSION is to create sustainable artificial grass spaces adapted to the needs of each client, distributed near you through a network of trusted professionals.

And all of this with the VISION of being the company that engages people who share our values, provides a successful model for professionals, and becomes the leading artificial grass brand for consumers.

Our Clients

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Video Experiencies

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VERO OH.MAMIBLUE

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At Veronica Sanchez’s house they trusted in Realturf because they were advised by friends who already had it installed and were very satisfied. “We have two dogs and a child and we wanted to make the most of the garden, to make the most of all the spaces and it looks very nice and harmonious. Of the advantages of artificial grass, he... Read more >

At Veronica Sanchez’s house they trusted in Realturf because they were advised by friends who already had it installed and were very satisfied.

“We have two dogs and a child and we wanted to make the most of the garden, to make the most of all the spaces and it looks very nice and harmonious.

Of the advantages of artificial grass, he highlights the fact that it does not need so much water, that it is perfect all year round and its durability.

“We chose the Trevi model because of the drainage, as we have two puppies and it was something that worried me a lot. And the truth is that I’m very happy with it, we only water it from time to time to clean up dirt.”

Verónica recommends the installed artificial grass 100%, “for saving water, making the most of the space in the garden and because aesthetically it looks better than you would expect. I am very happy with the result, I would do it again”.

As a company you can’t ask for more than that your clients want to trust you again.

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Irene Rosales

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Irene highlights that she decided to use artificial grass because it was the best option for her garden, “aesthetically it is much nicer than natural grass and it doesn’t require so much maintenance”. According to Irene, in a place with children and pets, the most important thing is to create a space where they can enjoy... Read more >

Irene highlights that she decided to use artificial grass because it was the best option for her garden, “aesthetically it is much nicer than natural grass and it doesn’t require so much maintenance”.

According to Irene, in a place with children and pets, the most important thing is to create a space where they can enjoy themselves safely, which is why she chose Realturf.

She highlights Realturf’s “trust, quality, advice and speed of assembly”. He chose the model because of “its good drainage and recovery when stepped on or when any object is placed on it”.

“The result has been magnificent aesthetically because it gives a lot of light, green and joy, seeing it so beautiful, you want to use it more and be in the garden all day”.

“I am very happy with both the service and the product, I thought it was going to look good but the result was better than expected.”

At Realturf we love to see our customers satisfied with their artificial grass.

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MÓNICA MDEMON

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In Monica’s case, they trusted Realturf because “they are manufacturers and that guarantees you that they know their product very well, and on the other hand, they have branches all over the world and distributors all over Spain, so it was super easy and super fast for them to install it for us”. For Monica, when it came to... Read more >

In Monica’s case, they trusted Realturf because “they are manufacturers and that guarantees you that they know their product very well, and on the other hand, they have branches all over the world and distributors all over Spain, so it was super easy and super fast for them to install it for us”.

For Monica, when it came to choosing her artificial grass model, it was important that it looked natural and that it was antibacterial because she has pets. They chose our Terranova model.

She highlights many advantages of artificial grass, firstly the low maintenance cost, “there is no need for a gardener, no watering, no fertilisers, nothing”.

“The house has a different look, the lawn has added a lot of value, it generates another colour, another look, the children are using it a lot. We have gained a lot of land that was unusable and now we can use it. We are all delighted.

In conclusion Monica told us: “My experience has been wonderful, the installation has been perfect and I don’t have to worry about anything else”.

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FRAN ALCÁZAR

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Fran Alcazar is one of the founding partners and trainer of the Nexxo Life centre, a health and personalised training centre in Malaga. They chose artificial turf for the design of the training room because it was the material that best suited the use and design they wanted to give to the room. According to Fran, “the result is great, people... Read more >

Fran Alcazar is one of the founding partners and trainer of the Nexxo Life centre, a health and personalised training centre in Malaga.

They chose artificial turf for the design of the training room because it was the material that best suited the use and design they wanted to give to the room.

According to Fran, “the result is great, people are very happy and comfortable when they are training and that is the most important thing, and aesthetically it is incredible.”

“As for the endurance of the grass, the traffic here is very high, more than 300 people a day can pass through, a lot of people lying down, the material that slides on the grass, we have sleds, a lot of things that fall on the grass, and it is maintained as the first day.”

He also points out that as far as maintenance is concerned, it is very easy to maintain, no specific maintenance is needed, just scrubbing and little else.

The evaluation of Realturf, “a 10 for both the result in terms of visual appearance and the satisfaction of the users, everyone is very happy and we are the first ones”.

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