Released on: June 4, 2008, 4:28 am

Press Release Author: Grassform Ltd

Industry: Construction

Press Release Summary: Essex based sportsfield and golf course construction company
Grassform Ltd. has taken on the agency for the well known TrakMats ground protection
system.

Press Release Body: Own experience prompts decision
Essex based sportsfield and golf course construction company Grassform Ltd. has
taken on the agency for the well known TrakMats ground protection system. Having
used the system on a contract site in late 2007 after trying other brands, Grassform
were offered the chance to take on sales and hire of TrakMats for London, the south
east and the home counties. The company's experience of using the TrakMats system in
its business prompted an easy decision, as they believe the protection and stability
offered is superior to other systems on the market. TrakMats are also more grass
friendly due to their light colour reflecting sunlight, something that competitive
mats don't do as they tend to be black. This reduces heat absorption and increases
time mats can be left in one place before grass is harmed. Grassform are now able to
supply the sheets, which come in 2,440mm x 1,130mm (8'x4') or 2,440mm x 560mm (8' x
2') sizes for sale or hire plus offer delivery on its own transport.

Many uses for the system
So what can TrakMats offer over other systems of ground protection mats? Firstly,
the double-sided anti-slip pimple surface not only grips the ground below,
preventing mat movement but also gives traction to tyres and tracks that run over
the top. Secondly, weighing just 33kg, each large 12.7mm thick polyethylene sheet is
easily moved from a stack into place, and vice versa. Applications for the system
include temporary roadways across grass areas such as golf courses, lawns or caravan
parks, where the light reflecting material reduces damage to the surface. TrakMats
can also be used for emergency access routes, muddy driveways and on concrete or
paving to protect both the surface and tyres. Connection of the mats is by way of
three different systems - urethane connectors for long-term connection, metal
connectors for heavy and tracked equipment and U pins for slopes and cambers on soft
surfaces. With a capacity of up to 60 tonnes, TrakMats also offer the ultimate
solution for access needs if heavy plant is required to cross a road or sensitive
area.

Mark Dunning, managing director of Grassform Ltd. commented on the TrakMats: "We
purchased a competitor's matting system for a contract but found it to be poor and
not what we were looking for to reduce damage and improve access on site. We were
offered TrakMats and we were thoroughly impressed, so much so that we are delighted
to offer the system as a complimentary service alongside our main business of
sportsfield and golf course construction. We feel the system will find many uses not
only in these areas for our customers, but also in diverse applications when good
quality protection matting is required at a competitive price supplied from a
quality company."

Hire or buy, the choice is yours
From Grassform's base in Ingatestone, Essex, the company is well positioned to offer
full sales and hire service to the south east, home counties and London. Using its
own dedicated HIAB crane equipped lorry, Grassform can offer quick dispatch and
collection of the TrakMats system to almost any site in this area. Collection can be
arranged from the company's depot, subject to terms and conditions.

Prices for the TrakMats, which are only offered at present in a light green colour
and double-sided anti slip format, are £189 per full size sheet, or £105 per half
sheet. Hire costs are £10 per week for the full size sheets and £8 per week for the
half size, so very competitive with major hire shops. In terms of purchase cost,
when one considers the cost of a full size sheet of plywood is in the region of £25
but does not resist rain, snow, frost and is not anti slip, the investment in the
TrakMats system will pay for itself in no time. Discounts for long term hire are
available, so please contact Grassform with your requirements for purchase or hire.
Contact Mark Dunning on 01277 355500 or email mark@grassform.co.uk. Full details of
the system are available from http://www.grassform.co.uk/GroundProtectionMats



Web Site: http://www.grassform.co.uk/GroundProtectionMats

Contact Details: Grassform Ltd
Dunsteads Farm
Trueloves Lane
Ingatestone
Essex
CM4 0NJ
UK

Tel +44 ( 0 )1277 355500
Email: mark@grassform.co.uk
Web: www.grassform.co.uk