Advance Entry Matting: Local Manufacture Ensures Supply and Cost Stability

Advance Flooring’s Entrance Matting range — which today spans CoralTread, EverTread, ExtraTread, MasterTread, Axis and Shuttle — was developed in New Zealand in the 1980s by Advance’s founders. The range has been locally manufactured by the family-owned business from the very start.

Designed and engineered in New Zealand specifically for our climate and code compliance, the high-performance entrance matting is made of robust polyamide carpet inserts set into a heavy-duty aluminium frame.

Bulk stock means supply is guaranteed

The majority of the aluminium sections are extruded in New Zealand, with the aluminium produced at the Tiwai Point smelter near Invercargill. A few components are sourced from overseas — including the polyamide carpet inserts — with all parts held in bulk stock at Advance’s South Auckland warehouse, and local extruders also holding aluminium for continuous supply. The entrance mats are fabricated in Auckland.

Working with local extruders who hold stock of all the standard styles means Advance can guarantee supply time frames. All of the entry mats are custom-made to order, and once final measurements are confirmed, rapid sourcing and manufacture ensures the product is delivered on schedule.

Controlling price fluctuations

For Advance, being able to offer pricing stability is a further advantage of working with local extruders. Aluminium is an internationally traded commodity which has recently seen some increases in cost; holding bulk stock in all their components gives Advance the ability to ensure pricing is kept as stable as possible.

As well as componentry, Advance also control their own labour costs compared to those for imported products. Finally, offering a supply and install service when required gives Advance total control over project costs and time frames, from specification to final installation.

Local manufacturing supports the economy

Local manufacture means Advance are not beholden to international shipping, with its current unpredictability. Products are also handled more carefully, eliminating the damage that can happen with international freight.

Keeping the manufacturing process local means supporting New Zealand businesses and communities, to the benefit of all. And because Advance have full control over the materials that go into their products, achieving environmental certification is simple and straightforward; the entrance matting currently has Declare certification, and is in the process of acquiring Green Tag accreditation.

Visit www.advanceflooring.co.nz for more information.

EverTread Entrance Mat

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As part of the Architectural Series of Entrance Matting Systems, EverTread is designed to perform, endure and keep on looking great - every day.

NZ Made

NZ-Owned Business

Post-Consumer Recyclable Content

Protected outdoor and interior applications with polyamide inserts
Can be used unprotected outside with ReTread recycled rubber inserts, (however optimum performance is achieved if the mat system is in a weather-protected area).
Heavy use applications such as transport hubs, shopping centres and public buildings — deluxe appearance suitable for high-end locations
Suitable for heavy rolling loads

The EverTread system is compliant and exceeds the minimum of 2.2 kW/m² CRF required for exits in all buildings excluding non-sprinkled buildings for detention or care, C/VM2, Verification Method: Framework for Fire Safety Design (the New Zealand Building Code Clauses C1-C6 Protection from Fire requires floor surfaces in exitways to achieve a minimum of 2.2 kW/m²).
Test Certificates available upon request
The New Zealand Code recommends that a mat should have a minimum dimension of 1.8 metres from front to back which allows for 2 contacts of each foot. Refer Acceptable Solution D1/AS1 Access Routes.

Independent Assessment

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MasterTread Entrance Mat

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As part of the Architectural Series of Entrance Matting Systems, MasterTread is a smart roll-up strip matting solution for easy installation and cleaning.

NZ Made

NZ-Owned Business

Post-Consumer Recyclable Content

Protected outdoor and interior applications with polyamide inserts
Can be used unprotected outside with ReTread recycled rubber inserts, (however optimum performance is achieved if the mat system is in a weather-protected area).
Heavy use applications such as shopping centres and public buildings
Suitable for wheelchair rolling loads

The MasterTread system is compliant and exceeds the minimum of 2.2 kW/m² CRF required for exits in all buildings excluding non-sprinkled buildings for detention or care, C/VM2, Verification Method: Framework for Fire Safety Design (the New Zealand Building Code Clauses C1-C6 Protection from Fire requires floor surfaces in exitways to achieve a minimum of 2.2 kW/m²).
Test Certificates available upon request
The New Zealand Building Code recommends that a mat should have a minimum dimension of 1.8 metres from front to back which allows for 2 contacts of each foot. Refer Acceptable Solution D1/AS1 Access Routes

Independent Assessment

Test Results

Shuttle Entrance Mat

Advance

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Shuttle is a unique patented entrance mat system design for unrivalled appearance and performance.

NZ Made

NZ-Owned Business

Post-Consumer Recyclable Content

Protected outdoor and interior applications with polyamide inserts
Can be used unprotected outside with ReTread recycled rubber inserts, (however optimum performance is achieved if the mat system is in a weather-protected area).
Heavy duty use for applications such as Transport hubs, car showrooms, shopping centres and public buildings
Designed to accommodate extra heavy rolling loads

The Shuttle system is compliant and exceeds the minimum of 2.2 kW/m² CRF required for exits in all buildings excluding non-sprinkled buildings for detention or care, C/VM2, Verification Method: Framework for Fire Safety Design (the New Zealand Building Code Clauses C1-C6 Protection from Fire requires floor surfaces in exitways to achieve a minimum of 2.2 kW/m²).
Test Certificates available upon request
The New Zealand Code recommends that a mat should have a minimum dimension of 1.8 metres from front to back which allows for 2 contacts of each foot. Refer Acceptable Solution D1/AS1 Access Routes.

Independent Assessment

Test Results

Axis Entrance Mat

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As part of the Architectural Series of Entrance Matting Systems, Axis is an interlocking modular Entrance Mat System designed to handle heavy rolling loads besides removing dirt and water from all directions.

NZ Made

NZ-Owned Business

Post-Consumer Recyclable Content

Protected outdoor and interior applications
Heavy use applications such as transport hubs and shopping centres
Suitable for heavy rolling loads or wheeled traffic (with Advance Flooring's proprietary matwell system)

The Axis system is compliant and exceeds the minimum of 2.2 kW/m² CRF required for exits in all buildings excluding non-sprinkled buildings for detention or care, C/VM2, Verification Method: Framework for Fire Safety Design (the New Zealand Building Code Clauses C1-C6 Protection from Fire requires floor surfaces in exitways to achieve a minimum of 2.2 kW/m²).
Test Certificates available upon request
The New Zealand Code recommends that a mat should have a minimum dimension of 1.8 metres from front to back which allows for 2 contacts of each foot. Refer Acceptable Solution D1/AS1 Access Routes.

Independent Assessment

Test Results

ExtraTread Entrance Mat

Advance

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As part of the Architectural Series of Entrance Matting Systems, ExtraTread is a prestigious aluminium and carpet strip with extra wide infills, designed and engineered with extra absorbing performance in mind.

NZ Made

NZ-Owned Business

Post-Consumer Recyclable Content

Protected outdoor and interior applications with polyamide inserts
Can be used unprotected outside with ReTread recycled rubber inserts, (however optimum performance is achieved if the mat system is in a weather-protected area).
Heavy use applications such as shopping centres and public buildings
Suitable for wheelchair access

The ExtraTread system is compliant and exceeds the minimum of 2.2 kW/m² CRF required for exits in all buildings excluding non-sprinkled buildings for detention or care, C/VM2, Verification Method: Framework for Fire Safety Design (the New Zealand Building Code Clauses C1-C6 Protection from Fire requires floor surfaces in exitways to achieve a minimum of 2.2 kW/m²).
Test Certificates available upon request
The New Zealand Code recommends that a mat should have a minimum dimension of 1.8 metres from front to back which allows for two contacts of each foot. Refer Acceptable Solution D1/AS1 Access Routes

Independent Assessment

Test Results

CoralTread Entrance Mat

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As part of the Architectural Series of Entrance Matting Systems, CoralTread is a stylish low profile that is a proven performer, designed to do the 'dirty work' by providing optimum dirt and moisture removal and keeps on looking good.

NZ Made

NZ-Owned Business

Post-Consumer Recyclable Content

Protected outdoor and interior applications with polyamide inserts
Can be used unprotected outside with ReTread recycled rubber inserts, (however optimum performance is achieved if the mat system is in a weather-protected area).
Heavy use applications such as shopping centres and public buildings
Suitable for wheelchair access

The CoralTread system is compliant and exceeds the minimum of 2.2 kW/m² CRF required for exits in all buildings excluding non-sprinkled buildings for detention or care, C/VM2, Verification Method: Framework for Fire Safety Design (the New Zealand Building Code Clauses C1-C6 Protection from Fire requires floor surfaces in exitways to achieve a minimum of 2.2 kW/m²).
Test Certificates available upon request
The New Zealand Code recommends that a mat should have a minimum dimension of 1.8 metres from front to back which allows for two contacts of each foot. Refer Acceptable Solution D1/AS1 Access Routes.

Independent Assessment

Test Results

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