For building owners and managers considering the purchase of high-performing matting systems, two words they likely will run into frequently are nitrile and rubber.
Due to the importance of nitrile rubber when it comes to selecting an effective matting system here is everything you need to know:
According to ISSA, the leading trade association for the cleaning industry worldwide, entry mats can provide a positive ROI to building managers. Entry mats are necessary to keep buildings clean of dirt and moisture. However, these items should be considered an investment rather than just a necessary commodity. Read More ▸
Floor mats are an essential part of a facility safety program. When selected and installed correctly, matting solutions can help reduce maintenance costs, improve safety and increase employee comfort and productivity. Read More ▸
As our world begins to open back up amid a global pandemic it is paramount that all facilities, especially some of the busiest -airports- are protected from harmful bacteria and viruses. Read More ▸
First impressions are lasting impressions. Many retailers are missing a tremendous opportunity by not taking advantage of Image floor mats. Valuable real estate in the entrance of a facility remains untapped. According to Joseph S. King, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at Radford University in Radford, Virginia, floors can be an effective location for advertising information1. Read More ▸
Floor mats are an essential part of a facility safety program. When selected correctly, they can help keep outdoor moisture and soils from being tracked onto indoor floors, potentially causing slip, trip and fall accidents. Read More ▸
Wear-Bond Comfort-King Wear-Bond Comfort-King made with our patented Zedlan Foam provides outstanding comfort, safety and durability! Wear-Bond Deck-Plate top with Zedlan anti-fatigue foam reduces fatigue for those working in a standing position by providing a balance of softness and support. Read More ▸
According to the National Safety Council, fatigue costs U.S. employers more than $130 billion a year in health-related lost productivity. Shift workers are at the highest risks for fatigue related injuries, about 15% of full-time employees in the U.S. work on shifts, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read More ▸
One of the services Crown offers its customers is to design and then manufacture what are called "image" mats. These are typically found at the entrances of hotels, office buildings, restaurants, retail locations, schools and universities, inside and outside grocery stores, even industrial facilities. Now, more than ever they are being used for social distancing. Read More ▸
Slips, trips, and falls are some of the leading causes of what are called "unintentional injuries" among adults. Every 11 seconds, an adult is treated in an emergency room due to a slip and fall and every 19 minutes, and older person dies due to a fall. Read More ▸
Most of us have heard of LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification. Created by the US Green Building Council, it was initially designed to help building owners better understand what is necessary to make their facilities healthier, safer, and more environmentally friendly. Read More ▸
A recent study reported that there are approximately 37,000 grocery stores in the United States, visited by 32 million people every day, or about 900 visitors per store per day. Read More ▸
