Safety has become one of the highest regarded ways of maintaining an effective and efficient work site. With all the “safety celebrations” and attention being brought to maintaining an injury free work place, it is only appropriate that your matting follows suit. Safety starts with proper education. Knowing your equipment, co- workers, and surroundings are… Read more »
The Benefits of Using Wood Mats
There are many benefits that come with using high-quality wood mats, no matter what type of industry you work in. If your day to day operations involve heavy duty machinery, having reliable wood mats available is always a good idea. While some of the advantage may be obvious, were here to run down some of… Read more »
Working Outdoors in Cold Weather
No matter what type of industry you work in, if you operate outdoors during the winter there are a few things you should be aware of in order to stay safe. Ensuring you and your employees avoid any and all injuries should always be a top priority, which is why we’re here to provide you… Read more »
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Ground Support for lift of NASA’s Shuttle Replica Independence
JOB: Ground support for the lift of NASA’s “Independence” LOCATION: Houston, Texas PRODUCTS USED: (64) 4’x20’x12” Crane Mats DESCRIPTION: On Thursday, August 14, Space Center Houston’s full-size space shuttle replica, named the “Independence,” was hoisted by crane on top of NASA’s historic Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, a modified Boeing 747 jumbo jet. The flight of the 160,000-pound (72,575-kilogram) mockup… Read more »
Hurricane Ike Recovery
JOB: Hurricane Ike Recovery on East Beach in Galveston, Texas LOCATION: Galveston, Texas CUSTOMER: City of Galveston PRODUCTS USED: 8″x16″ Laminated Mats DESCRIPTION: Mats were used to make a temporary road for Ike cleanup. CONTACT: Joey Holmes for mat needs in the Houston, Texas area
Cape Canaveral, Florida
JOB: Cape Canaveral, Florida LOCATION: Florida PRODUCTS USED: 4’x20’x12″ Crane Mats DESCRIPTION: Mats were used to construct a crane pad in order to have a solid foundation for the crane to lift and install lighting rods near the space shuttle launch area. CONTACT: James Cowart for mat needs in Florida.
Industrial Canal Lake Charles, LA
JOB: Industrial Canal Lake Charles, LA LOCATION: Industrial Canal Lake Charles, LA PRODUCTS USED: 4’x30’x12″ and 4’x28’x12″ crane mats CONTACT: Tommy Baumgarten for mat needs in the Sulphur, La area.
Chalmette Port in Chalmette, LA
LOCATION: Chalmette, LA PRODUCTS USED: 4’x20’x12″ Crane Mats DESCRIPTION: Chalmette port in Chalmette, LA rolling off a vessel . CONTACT: James Cowart for mat needs in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA area.
McRay Crane
JOB: Pad Site. LOCATION: Houston, Texas PRODUCTS USED: 8×16 Laminated Mats CONTACT: Joey Holmes for mat needs in the Houston area.
