Yak Mat
Yak Mat is a U.S. provider of temporary ground protection matting and turnkey site access services — timber mats, EPZ grounding mats, installation, and SWPPP compliance — for oil & gas, construction, civil infrastructure, renewable energy, data center, and government projects, now operating as a United Rentals specialty solutions subsidiary.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersColumbia, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Yak Mat does
Yak Mat, also referred to as Yak Access or the Yak Temporary Matting Business, is a U.S.-based provider of temporary ground protection matting and site access solutions headquartered in Columbia, United States, founded in 1976 with an employee base in the 501-1000 range. Its core product line consists of heavy-duty timber mats, Timberlite light-duty timber mats, 3-ply laminated timber mats, timber crane mats, and EPZ grounding mats — engineered solutions that create temporary roadways, crane platforms, and equipotential-bonded work zones for heavy equipment operating on soft, muddy, or environmentally sensitive terrain. The company complements its mat fleet with a turnkey service offering covering installation and removal, site access planning, land clearing and restoration, civil site development, water crossings and temporary bridges, and environmental/SWPPP compliance services.
The business sells primarily to enterprise and mid-market buyers through a vertical segmentation approach, with core demand coming from Oil & Gas / Oilfield Services and Construction & Building projects, alongside Civil & Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Data Centers, Government, and Sports/Entertainment work. Revenue mechanics are quote-based rental of mats plus bundled turnkey services; pricing is not publicly disclosed and engagements are sourced via a 24/7 customer service line (844.873.4948). Distribution historically relied on the company's own field crews; following its 2024 acquisition by United Rentals (NYSE: URI) for USD 1.1 billion, distribution now runs through United Rentals' national rental network, online equipment marketplace, and field sales force, with the matting business operated under the United Rentals specialty solutions brand. Named engagements include the Jones Capital headquarters construction (an 18-month build where matting prevented 65 days of weather-related downtime) and the Cleveland Guardians' Progressive Field renovation delivered via Independence Excavating.
Yak Mat firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Yak Mat
- Legal name
- Yak Access
- Website
- https://yakmat.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Yak Mat is a U.S. provider of temporary ground protection matting and turnkey site access services — timber mats, EPZ grounding mats, installation, and SWPPP compliance — for oil & gas, construction, civil infrastructure, renewable energy, data center, and government projects, now operating as a United Rentals specialty solutions subsidiary.
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Yak Mat industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Ground Protection Matting & Site Access Services
- NAICS
- Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH)
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Where Yak Mat is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Columbia
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Yak Mat business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Yak Mat product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Yak Mat rents and installs temporary ground protection timber mats and composite mats used to create access roads, work platforms, and staging areas for heavy construction equipment. The company complements its mat inventory with turnkey services including site access planning, mat installation and removal, land clearing and restoration, civil access development, and environmental/SWPPP compliance support. Operations are delivered through United Rentals' national footprint following the 2024 acquisition.
Product overview
Yak Mat, acquired by United Rentals in 2024, offers a comprehensive portfolio of ground protection matting solutions and site access services. The product lineup centers on five core timber mat products: Heavy-Duty Timber Mats, Timberlite™ Light-Duty Timber Mats, 3-Ply Laminated Timber Mats, Timber Crane Mats, and EPZ Grounding Mats. These are complemented by six turnkey service offerings including Mat Installation & Removal, Site Access Planning, Land Clearing & Restoration, Site Development & Civil Access, Access Roads & Matting, and Environmental & SWPPP services. The portfolio serves diverse industries including Oil & Gas, Power Generation & Distribution, Civil & Infrastructure, Data Centers, Renewable Energy, Restoration & Remediation, Chemical, Oilfield, and Government sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Heavy-Duty Timber Mat
Quantifiable outcome
- Prevented 65 days of downtime on Jones Capital headquarters project despite heavy rain during 18-month construction
Companies that use Yak Mat
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Yak Mat technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Yak Mat partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- United RentalsflagshipUnited Rentals acquired Yak Access (temporary matting business) for USD 1.1 billion in 2024, one of the top 10 equipment rental acquisitions of the year. Yak Mat's ground protection matting and site access solutions are now offered under the United Rentals specialty solutions portfolio.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Yak Mat competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- United Rentals: Acquirer of Yak Mat and now its parent company. United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in North America and now offers Yak Mat's ground protection solutions as part of its specialty solutions portfolio, making it both the parent and the broadest incumbent peer.
- Sunbelt Rentals: One of the largest equipment rental companies in North America and a direct competitor to United Rentals across general equipment, specialty solutions, and mat/site services. Sunbelt offers ground protection and site access solutions across a similar customer base.
- WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings: Provider of modular space, portable storage, and site solutions to construction, commercial, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to Yak Mat in delivering temporary on-site infrastructure (space, storage, access) to construction and energy projects.
- BrandSafway: Large industrial services company providing scaffolding, access, insulation, and site services to construction, energy, and infrastructure customers. Overlaps with Yak Mat's turnkey site access and infrastructure offerings, particularly for industrial and energy projects.
- H&E Equipment Services: Major equipment rental company serving construction, industrial, and oil & gas customers with aerial, earthmoving, and material handling equipment. While not a mat specialist, it competes for the same contractors and projects as Yak Mat.
- Ashtead Group: Parent company of Sunbelt Rentals and one of the largest equipment rental groups globally. Comparable to United Rentals in scale and strategy, and now a direct competitor to the combined Yak Mat/URI ground protection offering.
Direct peers
- Newpark Resources: Newpark's Mats & Integrated Services segment rents composite and timber mats and provides site access solutions to oil & gas, utility, and infrastructure customers — a directly comparable offering to Yak Mat's core rental + turnkey service model, particularly in energy end markets.
Emerging players
- Matrax: Manufacturer and renter of composite (HDPE) ground protection mats, positioning itself as a reusable, lighter-weight alternative to traditional timber mats. Directly competes with Yak Mat in markets where environmental sensitivity or weight limits favor composite mats.
- Signature Systems Group: Composite mat and ground protection manufacturer serving construction, events, and energy end markets. Offers temporary roadways and ground cover as alternatives to timber mats, overlapping with Yak Mat's product portfolio.
- SiteMat (Site Access Solutions): Specialty provider of timber and composite mats for site access in energy, pipeline, and heavy civil projects. A direct niche competitor to Yak Mat in oilfield and pipeline site access matting.
Market position
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Yak Mat leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Yak Mat funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Yak Mat M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Yak Mat
What does Yak Mat do?
Yak Mat rents and installs temporary ground protection timber mats and composite mats used to create access roads, work platforms, and staging areas for heavy construction equipment. The company complements its mat inventory with turnkey services including site access planning, mat installation and removal, land clearing and restoration, civil access development, and environmental/SWPPP compliance support. Operations are delivered through United Rentals' national footprint following the 2024 acquisition.
Is Yak Mat a public or private company?
Yak Mat is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Yak Mat founded?
Yak Mat was founded in 1976. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Yak Mat based?
Yak Mat is headquartered in Columbia, United States, in the North America region.
Who are Yak Mat's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are United Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals, WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings, BrandSafway, H&E Equipment Services and Ashtead Group. Newpark Resources is listed as a direct peer. Emerging players are Matrax, Signature Systems Group and SiteMat (Site Access Solutions).
Does Yak Mat have an API?
No public API is recorded for Yak Mat.
What industry is Yak Mat in?
Yak Mat's product category is Ground Protection Matting & Site Access Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAFAH, Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers). Its NAICS code is 53241 and its SIC code is 7350.