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.
It's More Than a Mat … It's An Opportunity
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 ▸
Promote Safety with the Right Mat
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 ▸
Ohio Safety Congress Expo - Product Spotlight
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 ▸
ThermoGrip Eliminates Mat Curling and Provides Antimicrobial Solution
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 ▸
Proper Floor Matting is an Investment in Health and Safety
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 ▸
How Mats Create Less Static in the Office
Static electricity is more than a nuisance. When electronics or combustibles are involved, it can result in serious problems. Not only can a buildup of static cause a person to feel a sudden charge when it is released, but because virtually every electronic item we use has some computer system on board, the static could damage chips and circuit boards, and worse, erase the information stored on the device. In fact, estimates now claim that as much as 80 % of computer/electronic failure is the result of static electricity. Read More ▸
Ways to Select Floor Mats Based on Foot Traffic
At first glance, most floor mats look pretty much the same. They typically are rectangular and come in a few different lengths and widths. This is most often the case if these are rental mats. Rental mats can be viewed as commodities. They are all pretty much the same as to size and quality, offering the customer relatively few options. Read More ▸