EcoPath
EcoPath is a U.S. commercial entryway matting manufacturer selling premium, 100% perpetually recyclable EcoMax and EcoRib mats factory-direct to facility managers in corporate, hospitality, healthcare, education and retail facilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersChatsworth, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EcoPath does
EcoPath is a U.S. commercial-grade entryway matting manufacturer positioned as the world's first 100% perpetually recyclable matting product line with biobased content. The company designs and sells two premium product lines, EcoMax (rough-textured exterior/interior mats for large debris) and EcoRib (water-channeling mats for wet and dry dirt), typically deployed together at entry thresholds. Customers are facility managers, building owners and specifiers in Class A corporate high-rises, hospitality, healthcare, education and retail, who buy mats as a front-line defense against tracked dirt, moisture and slip-and-fall liability while pursuing LEED green-building certification.
EcoPath's technical differentiation sits in its backing and material science, not in software or electronics. All products use the proprietary EnviroCel polyurethane backing, in which 60-70% of backing weight is recycled, recovered or renewable content via soybean-derived polyols replacing petroleum-based inputs, plus the Celceram pre-consumer recycled mineral compound. The BioGrip secondary backing layers 100% post-consumer recycled PET with a natural rubber non-skid compound. A cradle-to-cradle takeback program collects end-of-life mats and recycles them into inputs such as AstroTurf infill and carpet backing, none going to landfill. Products carry a 5-year limited-wear warranty and are precision-made to order in 2-6 weeks.
Commercially, EcoPath operates a factory-direct model that bypasses distribution markups, executed through five U.S. regional field representatives (Southeast, Northeast, New York, Midwest, West) and a small layer of registered resellers. It is a private, vertically integrated product brand of Engineered Conversion Systems (ECS), which also owns sister brands AstroTurf and SYNLawn; manufacturing is handled by Accucut, an ECS division running a 70,000 sq. ft. facility in Dalton, Georgia, with a general office in Chatsworth, California and a U.S. warranty operation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are handled via sales representatives. Reported headcount is 501-1,000 employees; revenue, funding history and ownership stake details are not disclosed.
EcoPath firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EcoPath
- Legal name
- EcoPath
- Website
- https://ecopathmats.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- EcoPath is a U.S. commercial entryway matting manufacturer selling premium, 100% perpetually recyclable EcoMax and EcoRib mats factory-direct to facility managers in corporate, hospitality, healthcare, education and retail facilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EcoPath industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Entryway Matting
- NAICS
- Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sustainable Rubber & Bio-elastomers (bio-based TPEs, natural rubber innovations) (IMANANAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Biodegradable Elastomers & Rubbers (IMAEAOAI)
Keywords
Where EcoPath is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chatsworth
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
EcoPath business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Entryway Mat Sales: EcoPath generates revenue through the direct sale of entryway matting products (EcoMax and EcoRib lines) sold factory direct to facility managers, building owners, and through channel partners. Products are precision-made to exact specifications of each order.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Factory Direct Premium Matting |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
EcoPath product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EcoPath manufactures and sells premium commercial-grade entryway matting products, including the EcoMax (rough-texture scraper mat) and EcoRib (water-channeling ribbed mat) lines, made with biobased polyurethane (EnviroCel) and post-consumer recycled (BioGrip) backing systems. The mats are 100% perpetually recyclable through a cradle-to-cradle take-back program, manufactured factory-direct in the USA, and sold to facility managers, building owners, and commercial accounts.
Product overview
EcoPath is a sustainable entryway matting company offering two premium commercial-grade product lines: EcoMax and EcoRib. EcoMax features a rough texture ideal for trapping larger debris in heavy-traffic exterior and interior entryways, while EcoRib channels water and traps wet and dry dirt, often used in conjunction with EcoMax. Both products feature EnviroCel polyurethane backing (60-70% green by weight with soybean-based polyols) and BioGrip secondary backing (100% post-consumer recycled PET fleece with natural rubber). The products are 100% perpetually recyclable, manufactured factory-direct in the USA, and contribute toward LEED building certification. EcoPath mats are precision-made to exact specifications and carry a 5-year limited warranty.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EcoMax: Premium commercial-grade entryway matting line ideal for exterior and interior entryways as primary defense against heavy tracked-in grime, trapping larger debris with rough texture. Features solution-dyed fibers, superior durability and performance.
- EcoRib
Products and services
- EcoMax Premium commercial-grade entryway matting line with a rough texture ideal for exterior and interior entryways as the primary defense against heavy tracked-in grime. Traps larger debris with solution-dyed fibers and features EnviroCel polyurethane backing and BioGrip secondary backing for commercial facilities.
- EcoRib Premium commercial-grade entryway matting that channels water and traps wet and dry dirt. Designed to be used in conjunction with EcoMax to better remove dirt and grit at the entry threshold. Features EnviroCel polyurethane backing and BioGrip secondary backing.
- EcoPath Sustainable Entryway Systems World's first 100% perpetually recyclable entryway matting solution with biobased content. Provides front-line defense against floor damage by removing large and small particulate dirt, mud, and moisture. Available in standard and custom sizes for exterior entryways, lobbies, elevators, hallways, and wayfinders in commercial facilities. Includes a cradle-to-cradle take-back guarantee where mats are recycled into other products such as AstroTurf infill.
Quantifiable outcome
- Entrance matting covering 15-18 feet can prevent 80-90% of dirt from entering a facility
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use EcoPath
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
EcoPath technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
EcoPath partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- United Soybean BoardminorThe United Soybean Board and its 600,000 member farmers support UTT's innovative uses of soy technology. The USB New Uses Committee worked with Universal Textile Technologies from early stages to develop biobased polymer technology used in EcoPath's EnviroCel backing.
- Engineered Conversion Systems (ECS)coreECS is the parent company of EcoPath. As a vertically integrated manufacturing company with a modern 70,000 sq. ft. facility in Dalton, GA, ECS incorporates maximum standards in quality control. ECS sister companies include AstroTurf and SYNLawn.
- Universal Textile Technologies (UTT)coreUTT is the parent company and carpet industry's recognized leader in backing systems innovation. UTT's biobased backings contain renewable and recovered materials including post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. UTT and EcoPath share soybean-derived polyol technology and cradle-to-cradle philosophy. Both exhibited together at Greenbuild 2010.
- AstroTurfcoreAstroTurf is the world leader in synthetic turf and sister company under Engineered Conversion Systems. Co-exhibited at Greenbuild 2010. EcoPath's recycled materials contribute to AstroTurf's sustainability goals. Both brands share UTT's biobased backing technology.
- SYNLawncoreSYNLawn is the industry innovator on synthetic grass and sister company under Engineered Conversion Systems. Co-exhibited at Greenbuild 2010 with EcoPath and AstroTurf. All three brands share UTT's soy-based backing technology and sustainability commitment.
- Washington State Convention CenterminorEcoPath partnered with Washington State Convention Center to provide environmentally friendly entryway mats for their buildings. EcoPath provided 15 EcoRib mats for entryways. The center wanted a product that would contribute to their LEED certification total.
- Accucut (division of ECS)coreAccucut is the manufacturing division of Engineered Conversion Systems that produces EcoPath Sustainable Entryway Systems. Since 1994, Accucut has offered high quality mats combining latest innovations in manufacturing, technology, and materials with superior workmanship.
- CM HospitalityminorCM Hospitality is a registered reseller for EcoPath products with more than 25 years of experience in the carpet industry. Known for devotion to unique design, quality manufacturing, and professional service.
- NxStep's Floor Matting SolutionsminorRegional representative covering the entire United States for EcoPath products. Led by John Van Steenhuyse, operating from Grayslake, Illinois.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
EcoPath competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Andersen Mat Company: Commercial-grade entrance mat and matting manufacturer serving corporate, education, and healthcare facilities. Direct competitor to EcoPath's EcoMax and EcoRib lines in the U.S. commercial entryway mat market.
- Apache Mills: Dalton, Georgia-based commercial mat manufacturer with overlapping product portfolio in commercial and residential entrance mats. Closest geographic and product-category peer to EcoPath.
- Crown Mat Company: U.S. manufacturer specializing in commercial entrance and industrial matting with similar heavy-traffic and safety-backed product offerings to EcoPath.
- Wearwell Matting: Industrial and commercial matting manufacturer offering ergonomic, anti-slip, and entrance matting. Comparable product breadth to EcoPath with overlapping customer segments in commercial facilities.
- Notrax (Justrite Safety Group): Specialist matting brand within Justrite Safety Group; competes directly in commercial entrance and anti-slip matting with comparable LEED-friendly products.
Broad incumbents
- Cintas Corporation: Facility services giant whose mat rental and replacement program is the dominant outsourced alternative to direct purchase of entryway matting. Indirect competitor in commercial mats and the largest channel for mat-as-a-service.
- Interface, Inc. Public commercial carpet tile leader with deep sustainability positioning (Mission Zero, Climate Take Back). Provides commercial-spec flooring bundles that can replace or complement EcoPath entryway systems.
- Shaw Industries: Largest U.S. carpet manufacturer (Berkshire Hathaway) with cradle-to-cradle and Cradle to Cradle Certified products. Competes in commercial carpets and entryway mats with sustainability credibility.
- Mohawk Industries: Diversified flooring leader offering commercial carpet, resilient, and matting products with growing recycled-content and biobased lines. Broad incumbent that can bundle matting into larger commercial specification contracts.
- Tarkett: Global commercial flooring manufacturer with Cradle to Cradle Certified product lines and circular-economy programs. Competes broadly in commercial hard surface and carpet, and offers mat-compatible entrance systems.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
EcoPath social profiles
Digital presenceEcoPath compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
EcoPath financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
EcoPath leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
EcoPath subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
EcoPath funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EcoPath M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EcoPath
What does EcoPath do?
EcoPath manufactures and sells premium commercial-grade entryway matting products, including the EcoMax (rough-texture scraper mat) and EcoRib (water-channeling ribbed mat) lines, made with biobased polyurethane (EnviroCel) and post-consumer recycled (BioGrip) backing systems. The mats are 100% perpetually recyclable through a cradle-to-cradle take-back program, manufactured factory-direct in the USA, and sold to facility managers, building owners, and commercial accounts.
Is EcoPath a public or private company?
EcoPath is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was EcoPath founded?
EcoPath was founded in -1. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is EcoPath based?
EcoPath is headquartered in Chatsworth, United States, in the North America region.
How does EcoPath make money?
One revenue line is on record: entryway Mat Sales.
Who are EcoPath's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Andersen Mat Company, Apache Mills, Crown Mat Company, Wearwell Matting and Notrax (Justrite Safety Group). Broad incumbents are Cintas Corporation, Interface, Inc., Shaw Industries, Mohawk Industries and Tarkett.
Does EcoPath have an API?
No public API is recorded for EcoPath.
What industry is EcoPath in?
EcoPath's product category is Commercial Entryway Matting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANANAG, Sustainable Rubber & Bio-elastomers (bio-based TPEs, natural rubber innovations), with a secondary code of IMAEAOAI, Biodegradable Elastomers & Rubbers. Its NAICS code is 32522 and its SIC code is 3080.