Jeffrey Atkin 
With Yak Mat acquisition matting news announcement by United Rentals, we’ll see big changes in the matting world. Major Points: Consolidation in the mat business Recognition that infrastructure build out is here to stay for the long term. United says decades. A drive towards one-stop shopping irrespective of geographical location. For the big players, substantially … Read more
Mature Eucalyptus Trees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsGn2WPLfEQ There are hundreds of Eucalyptus species, which are native to Australia. Eucalyptus species are hardwoods and are grown worldwide in plantations for lumber, pulp products and firewood. Many Eucalyptus species have been researched intensively and have substantially improved genetic stock. It’s the most planted tree worldwide with about 50 million acres … Read more
How long do Eucalyptus mats really last? Of course, it all depends on….Stay tuned. You’ll love this post.
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.
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.
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.
Previously, we explored, “Is a thinner mat the future of matting?“ Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a useful tool to evaluate the cost of owning a timber mat. You get lowest TCO with Eucalyptus timber mats. TCO is especially important with thinner mats because freight savings may seem to be large, but you may … Read more
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.
Sometimes a standard mat just won’t work. You can order a custom design or custom order for strong, uniformly manufactured mats. Eucalyptus is 40% stronger than mixed hardwoods so you may be able to use a thinner Eucalyptus mat for a thicker mixed hardwood mat.* Here are two mats that customer requested. The first is … Read more
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