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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.

2012

EXPANSION International Markets

50% the of annual sales turnover in international markets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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