United Rentals | Yak Access Acquisition
United Rentals | Yak Access Revised December 24, 2025 This matting news article was written in March 2024. Since then, the points below have been proven out in spades. There have been two areas where we haven’t been right on the United Rentals | Yak Access acquisition…yet. We have not yet seen pressure on […]
Sustainable Ground Protection Mats
Revised December 29, 2025 Sustainable Ground Protection Mats Sustainable ground protection mats and strong financial returns don’t have to be separate. What Makes a Mat Sustainable? Our definition of sustainable ground protection mats is a product that is made from natural materials, which can be recycled, repurposed, or re-used, and which products last a long […]
Eucalyptus Species for Timber Mats
Mature Eucalyptus Trees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsGn2WPLfEQ Revised December 29, 2025 Eucalyptus species provide consistent, high‑quality hardwood fiber for mats, backed by decades of research and large‑scale plantations that expand forest cover rather than deplete it. This makes them an excellent fit for standardized, reliable matting products. What are Eucalyptus Species? There are hundreds of Eucalyptus species, most of them […]
How Long Do Eucalyptus Timber Mats Last?
How long do Eucalyptus mats last – revised December 30, 2025. Updated June 13, 2026. Summary Eucalyptus timber mats can often last about 7–10 years in harsh, muddy conditions when handled with reasonable care, outperforming many traditional timber mats. A 6.5‑year real‑world test showed Eucalyptus timber mats remained dense and strong enough to be remanufactured […]
Better Sleep through Better Mats (Part 2)
Better Sleep through Better Mats (Part 2) How Better Decisions Improve Sleep How can we sleep better by using better mats? For many decision‑makers, the path to better sleep runs through better purchasing and investment choices and loss avoidance. Recently, there was a situation that made sleep difficult because the cost to resolve it was […]
Better Sleep for Transmission Contractors Through Better Mats
Better Sleep for Transmission Contractors Through Better Mats was revised December 30, 2025. Introduction to Better Sleep for Transmission Contractors Through Better Mats: Can Better Mats Really Offer Better Sleep For Transmission Contractors? Can T‑line and renewable contractors get better sleep through better mats? Yes. Eucalyptus timber mats reduce surprises in cost, performance, and safety. […]
Thinner Mats – The Future? Part 3 – Strength
Thinner Mats – The Future? Part 3 – Strength – was revised on December 31, 2025 Why Strength Drives Thinner Mat Decisions To make the right decision on thinner mats, focus on two things: material strength and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Stronger species support stronger, thinner mats that live longer, and mat life is […]
The Future of Matting? (Part 2 – Using TCO)
The Future Of Matting? (Part 2 – Using TCO) – was revised on December 31, 2025 Why TCO Matters More Than Ever for the Future of Matting Previously, we explored “Is A Thinner Mat The Future Of Matting?”, looking at how thinner, strength‑adjusted mats can reduce freight without sacrificing performance. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) takes […]
Is a Thinner Mat the Future of Matting?
Is A Thinner Mat The Future Of Matting? – was revised on December 30, 2025 Why Is A Thinner Mat the Future of Matting? When this article was first written, diesel fuel hovered near $5.00 dollars per gallon in the United States, driven by the 2022 energy spike. Diesel prices have eased since then, but […]
Custom Timber Mats
Custom Timber Mats – was revised on December 31, 2025 When Standard Mats Are Not Enough? Sometimes a standard timber mat will not fit the job, the crane pad, or the laydown yard. Custom timber mats let you match mat design to exact loads, geometry, and site constraints while still controlling Total Cost of Ownership […]