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) – 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 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 – 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
World’s First Carbon-Neutral Eucalyptus Timber Mats For Ground Protection – was revised on January 5, 2026 Stacked Eucalyptus Timber Mats Ready to Ship Stacked Mixed Hardwood Mats 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
Timber Mats: Did They Cost You Millions? Timber Mats: Did They Cost You Millions? – was revised on January 5, 2026 Many projects lose millions on timber mats because they specify size instead of strength and performance. Matching Eucalyptus timber mats to real loads and soil conditions often cuts freight, replacement, and total cost of
