Eucalyptus Timber Mats in Wetlands | Protect Sensitive Sites
The growth of eco-friendly tools like eucalyptus mats, though, could better protect wetlands from heavy construction and help lead the industry into a more sustainable future.
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More Mats Per Truck
Eucalyptus timber mats are unusual for one reason: Usually a stronger material means heavier. In the case of World Forest Group’s Eucalyptus timber mats, they are both stronger AND lighter.
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 mat … Read more
How Long Do Eucalyptus Mats Last?
How long do Eucalyptus mats really last? Of course, it all depends on….Stay tuned. You’ll love this post.
Better Sleep through Better Mats (Part 2)
How can we sleep better by using better mats?
Loss avoidance, especially in this financial environment, is a critical driver of sanity and better sleep.
Better Sleep for Transmission Contractors Through Better Mats
Can T-line and renewable contractors get better sleep through better mats?
Supply chains are more fragile, less predictable, and costs are ballooning. Simultaneously, companies are seeking solutions to reduce their carbon footprint.
Thinner Mats – The Future? Part 3 – Strength
To make the right decision on a thinner mat look at two things: Material strength and Total Cost of Ownership. The two are related because material strength is a good predictor of mat life and mat life is the biggest component and predictor of your Total Cost of Ownership.
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 … Read more
Is a Thinner Mat the Future of Matting?
Is a thinner mat the mat of the future? The infrastructure business has pivoted towards T-line and smaller pipelines. A thinner mat could be the solution.
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 … Read more