Mateflex

Name

Mateflex

Legal name

Matéflex-Mele Corporation

Website

https://mateflex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Sports Flooring

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Carpet and Rug Mills (31411)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Carpets & Rugs (2273)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Performance Flooring (Gym, Courts, Tracks) (IMADAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carpet Tile Manufacturing (Modular) (IMAOAJAB), Pickleball Equipment & Accessories Retail (CRAMAFAB)

Keywords

• Modular sports flooring
• Interlocking floor tiles
• Polypropylene court tiles
• Pickleball court flooring
• Basketball court surfaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Utica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Modular Tile Product Sales: One-time purchase of modular sports flooring tiles sold by the square foot. Customers can select from various product lines (HomeCourt, ProGym, ProGym Plank, Inline Arena Tile, TopCourt, Mateflex III, SoftFlex, Classic, VersaFlex) with customization options including colors, game lines, and logos. Tiles are priced per unit with shipping costs additional.
2. Professional Installation Services: Full-service dealer and installer partners provide professional installation services including subsurface preparation, court pinning process (fastening border tiles to subsurface), game line application, and final inspection. Installation labor is separate from tile product costs.
3. Dealer/Installer Partnerships: Authorized dealers purchase Mateflex tiles at wholesale pricing, mark up for retail sale, and provide installation services. Certified installers earn labor fees for installation work facilitated through dealer partnerships.
4. Custom Design Services: Free digital custom court layout and rendering service included with quotes. Additional customization includes factory-painted game lines, custom logos, and bespoke color configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Matéflex manufactures and sells modular interlocking polypropylene sports flooring tiles sold by the square foot for basketball, pickleball, volleyball, tennis, inline hockey, and multi-purpose courts across residential, commercial, and institutional settings. Products are sold direct via the company's e-commerce site and through a national dealer and certified installer network, with professional installation services provided by dealer partners. The company also offers a free custom court layout design service and ships tiles domestically from its Utica, NY manufacturing facility.

Product overview

Mateflex is the original US-based modular tile manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of interlocking sports flooring products. The product lineup includes HomeCourt for outdoor basketball and multi-sport applications, ProGym for indoor gym flooring and volleyball courts, ProGym Plank combining luxury vinyl aesthetics with modular performance, Inline Arena Tile for roller hockey, TopCourt optimized for pickleball and tennis with superior flex joints, Matéflex III for demanding outdoor inline hockey conditions, SoftFlex for pool decks and wet areas, Classic as the original honeycomb-drain tile from 1974, and VersaFlex for commercial applications. All products use patented flex-joint technology and snap-together interlocking systems manufactured in Utica, NY since 1974.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HomeCourt: Multi-court flooring for year-round backyard sports, outdoor basketball, and recreational surfaces
• ProGym
• ProGym Plank
• Inline Arena Tile
• TopCourt
• Matéflex III
• SoftFlex
• Classic
• VersaFlex

Products and services

• HomeCourt Outdoor modular sports flooring tile designed for year-round backyard basketball, multi-sport, and recreational court installations; features engineered flex joints and high-density rib pattern for traction and reduced joint stress.
• ProGym Solid-top indoor modular gym flooring engineered for gyms, rec rooms, volleyball, inline hockey, futsal, handball, and fencing lanes with superior traction and resiliency.
• ProGym Plank Modular sports flooring that combines the look and feel of plank luxury vinyl tile with the low cost, low maintenance, and ease of installation of modular tile, for indoor sports surfaces.
• Inline Arena Tile State-of-the-art roller hockey flooring engineered for fast skating and indoor court installations.
• TopCourt Modular court tile with engineered flex joints and a cushioned surface, optimized for tennis, pickleball, and other sports, with a narrow-gauge rib system providing excellent traction and ball bite.
• Matéflex III High-density rib pattern tile for superior durability under demanding conditions; designed for outdoor inline hockey rinks with rapid drainage flow-through grid design.
• SoftFlex Soft Tiles Soft modular tile with optimal drainage for indoor pool decks, locker rooms, and playground areas, providing comfort and safety for wet environments.
• Classic Original 1974 Matéflex tile with honeycomb grid allowing water and liquids to drain through, leaving a dry, safe surface; used for tennis courts and dock decking.
• VersaFlex Reversible, low-profile modular tile built for food service floors, storage spaces, spa decks, and other commercial applications.
• Professional Court Installation Services Full-service dealer and installer partners provide professional installation services including subsurface preparation, court pinning (fastening border tiles to subsurface), game line application, and final inspection; sold separately from tile product costs.
• Custom Court Design & Layout Service Free digital custom court layout and rendering service included with quotes, plus factory-painted game lines, custom logos, and bespoke color configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ courts installed worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southernmost Hockey ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Partnership between Southernmost Hockey Club and City of Key West for installation of Mateflex III modular inline hockey rink tiles at 1800 Bertha St, Key West, FL 33040. The new rink serves as a hub for Key West youth hockey, adult leagues, and recreational skating, with organized league play and youth hockey clinics open to the community.
• Muhlenberg CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Muhlenberg College installed two ProGym volleyball surfaces, serving as the Official Volleyball Court of the American Volleyball Coaches Association. The modular design allows quick conversion between volleyball and other sports.
• YMCAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMatéflex is partnered with YMCA, a community organization providing recreation facilities where modular sports flooring is installed for various sports and fitness activities.
• American Sports Builders Association (ASBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMatéflex is a proud member of the American Sports Builders Association, participating in their annual conferences and educational events focused on sport facility construction.
• National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMatéflex maintains membership and exhibits at NRPA conferences, connecting with parks and recreation professionals nationwide.
• Ball Hockey OntariominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Ball Hockey Ontario for ball hockey rink installations using Mateflex modular flooring solutions.
• Ball Hockey InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational ball hockey organization partnered with Matéflex for professional and recreational ball hockey facility flooring.
• Boys & Girls Club of AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMatéflex provides sports flooring solutions for Boys & Girls Club facilities, supporting youth recreation and athletic programs.
• Washington CapitalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNHL team Washington Capitals uses Mateflex flooring at their facilities, demonstrating professional-level trust in the product.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gerflor: Gerflor is a large international flooring manufacturer with a strong sports and multipurpose flooring line, competing with Mateflex's commercial gym and multi-sport tile offerings, particularly for European and large-institutional projects.
• Mondo Sports: Mondo is a global manufacturer of athletic tracks and sports flooring including modular and resilient surfaces, competing with Mateflex in athletic facilities and high-performance sports surfacing markets.
• Regupol (America): Regupol is a leading manufacturer of recycled rubber sports surfacing and modular athletic flooring used in weight rooms, tracks, and multi-sport facilities, broadly competing for institutional and commercial sports flooring budgets.
• Tarkett Sports: Tarkett Sports is a large global sports surfacing manufacturer offering modular tiles, hardwood, and resilient flooring for gyms and multi-sport facilities, competing across all of Mateflex's commercial product lines at greater scale.
• Connor Sports Flooring: Connor Sports is a major incumbent supplier of hardwood and modular sports flooring systems for basketball courts, arenas, and schools, competing with Mateflex's ProGym and ProGym Plank lines for institutional gymnasium contracts.

Direct peers

• Rhino Tile: Rhino Tile is a U.S. manufacturer of modular sports flooring tiles targeting basketball, pickleball, and home gym applications, positioning similarly to Mateflex with comparable interlocking polypropylene tile technology.
• SnapLock Industries: SnapLock produces modular interlocking floor tiles for athletic, commercial, and residential use, competing directly with Mateflex's Classic, ProGym, and VersaFlex tiles in the snap-together sports and commercial flooring category.
• Sport Court: Sport Court is the largest U.S. modular sports flooring manufacturer and Mateflex's primary direct competitor, offering interlocking tile systems for basketball, pickleball, tennis, and multi-sport courts through a similar dealer/installer channel model.
• VersaCourt: VersaCourt manufactures modular tile sports flooring focused on basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts, directly competing with Mateflex's HomeCourt and TopCourt product lines via an online configurator and dealer network.

Emerging players

• SelecTech: SelecTech makes interlocking rubber and vinyl tiles for commercial, athletic, and trade-show flooring applications, partially overlapping with Mateflex's event flooring and indoor gym surface segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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