Eucalyptus Timber Mats in Wetlands
Revised December 24, 2025 This article was originally published in September, 2023. As of December 2025, the Eucalyptus timber mats featured in this article are expected to last about 6-7 years. Introduction In wetlands, the wrong matting choice can destroy habitat, trigger regulatory problems, and add months and lots of money to restoration work. Eucalyptus timber […]
More Crane Mats Per Truck
Last updated: December 23, 2025 Summary of More Crane Mats Per Truck More mats per truck means lower freight cost per mat because Eucalyptus crane mats are both stronger and lighter, so each truck can safely carry more mats than mixed hardwood. Over time, as Eucalyptus mats wear in, you can increase from about 25 to […]
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 […]
How Long Do Eucalyptus Timber Mats Last?
How long do Eucalyptus mats last – revised December 30, 2025 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.
Better Sleep through Better Mats (Part 2)
Better Sleep through Better Mats (Part 2) was revised December 30, 2025 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 […]
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 mat of the future? The infrastructure business has pivoted towards T-line and smaller pipelines. A thinner mat could be the solution.
World’s First Carbon-Neutral Ground Protection: Eucalyptus Timber Mats by World Forest Group
World’s First Carbon-Neutral Eucalyptus Timber Mats For Ground Protection – was revised on January 5, 2026 Carbon neutral Eucalyptus timber mats for ground protection lower freight, handling, and replacement costs while strengthening ground protection for heavy equipment. Standardized, lighter, thinner mats let you load more mats per truck and reduce downtime compared to typical mixed […]