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
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 brokers. Quite the opposite. As … Read more
How Long Do Eucalyptus Mats Really 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 – A Different Viewpoint
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 T-Line 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)
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 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
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