Terraplas

What Terraplas does

Terraplas is a UK-based manufacturer, founded in 1991, specializing in temporary flooring systems that protect natural, hybrid, artificial turf, and ice surfaces during non-sporting events. Its core products are modular HDPE tile systems (TerraFlor for pedestrian traffic, TerraTrak and TerraTrakPlus for heavy vehicles and cranes up to 100 tonnes, TerraTile for pedestrian areas, and TerraCoverIce for ice arenas), each featuring UV-translucent tiles, cam-lock connectors, and multi-directional installation that allows setup to begin from the centre of a venue outward. The portfolio is complemented by TerraTect, an organic bio-stimulant that maintains grass health during extended coverage periods.

The company generates revenue through one-time sales of these protection systems, hardware sales of accessories (ramps, transition panels, locking devices), and a usage-based rental channel via a worldwide network of rental partners. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting stadium and arena operators, supported by direct enquiry through the company website, industry association memberships (ESSMA, Coliseum, Stadium Managers Association, ESSG), and event/trade show presence. Terraplas serves over 260 venues globally across every continent except Antarctica, with documented customers including Wembley, Stade de France, Emirates Stadium, Etihad Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Manchester City FC. The company operates as a division of Hughes Safety Showers Ltd t/a Terraplas, under the parent Justrite Safety Group conglomerate.

Name

Terraplas

Legal name

Hughes Safety Showers Ltd

Website

https://terraplas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Terraplas manufactures temporary HDPE turf and ice protection flooring systems for stadiums, arenas, and sports venues, sold directly and via rental partners. Founded 1991 in the UK, it serves 260+ venues globally as a Justrite Safety Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stadium turf and ice protection flooring

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Temporary Flooring & Ground Protection Rentals (HSACAFAI)

Keywords

• Temporary stadium flooring
• Turf protection systems
• Ice arena protection
• Modular event flooring
• Stadium pitch covering

Headquarters

HQ city

Castle Donington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turf Protection Products: Sale of temporary turf protection systems including TerraTrakPlus (heavy-duty), TerraFlor (pedestrian), and related products. Products are sold directly to venue operators and through rental partners.
2. Ice Protection Products: Sale of TerraCoverIce protection for ice arenas looking to become multi-functional without removing ice.
3. Rental Services: Products available for rent through a network of rental partners, providing temporary flooring solutions without requiring full purchase commitment.
4. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including ramped edges, transition panels, steel access ramps, T-bar locking devices, and TerraTect bio-stimulant.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Terraplas designs and manufactures temporary turf and ice protection flooring systems for stadiums, arenas, and sports venues. The products are modular interlocking tiles made from virgin high-density polyethylene with a UV stabiliser, sold direct to venue operators and via a network of rental partners, enabling venues to host concerts, heavy equipment, and non-sport events without damaging the playing surface.

Product overview

Terraplas is the originator of turf protection systems, established in 1991, offering a portfolio of temporary stadium flooring and turf protection products. The product line centres on three main systems: TerraFlor (pedestrian and light vehicle protection), TerraTrakPlus (heavy-duty drivable protection for vehicles up to 100 tonnes including cranes and forklifts), and TerraTrak (heavy-duty drivable protection). These modular tile systems interlock seamlessly to create monolithic floors, with TerraTile serving as the pedestrian component that integrates with drivable products for comprehensive venue coverage. TerraTect is a complementary bio-stimulant accessory that extends turf health under coverage. The portfolio also includes TerraCoverIce for ice arena protection. All products are manufactured from natural high-density polyethylene, feature UV light-transmitting translucent tiles to enable photosynthesis while covered, and are designed for rapid installation, re-use across multiple venues, and 20-year life expectancy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TerraFlor: Reusable and portable turf protection solution for pedestrian traffic and light vehicles with pneumatic tyres.
• TerraTrakPlus
• TerraTile
• TerraTrak
• TerraCoverIce

Products and services

• TerraFlor Reusable and portable turf protection solution designed for pedestrian traffic and light-weight vehicles with pneumatic tyres at stadiums and arenas. Manufactured from virgin high-density polyethylene with UV stabiliser; translucent tiles enable photosynthesis while turf is covered. Suitable for concert floors, pedestrian areas and entry to drivable flooring systems.
• TerraTrakPlus Heavy-duty drivable turf protection for stadiums and arenas, designed to accommodate heavy machinery and cranes up to 100 tonnes. Features bi-directional connectors for rapid multi-directional installation starting from the centre of the pitch, providing the highest load-bearing capacity in the Terraplas range. Targeted at concert builds, motorsport events, rodeos and boxing in major stadiums.
• TerraTrak Heavy-duty drivable turf protection system designed for vehicles and heavy equipment operating on stadium pitches. Pairs with TerraTile and TerraFlor to provide a complete coverage solution for both vehicular and pedestrian areas.
• TerraTile Pedestrian turf protection tile that integrates with TerraTrakPlus and TerraTrak to provide a continuous flooring transition between vehicular and pedestrian zones at venues. Supports stadium and arena foot traffic while protecting the underlying playing surface.
• TerraTect Organic bio-stimulant designed to protect grass from stress, temperature extremes and humidity while the turf is covered. Extends the period natural grass can remain covered without sustaining damage, complementing the TerraFlor, TerraTrak and TerraTile flooring systems.
• TerraCoverIce Ice protection system tailored for ice arenas that want to host non-ice events such as concerts and exhibitions. Enables arenas to become multi-functional and generate additional revenue streams without the cost and downtime of removing the ice surface.
• Terraplas Accessories and Consumables Range of accessories supporting the Terraplas flooring systems, including ramped edges, transition panels, steel access ramps and T-bar locking devices, sold alongside the main products to ensure full venue coverage and safe transitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Field protection for 10,250m2 at Wembley Stadium
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Justrite Safety GroupcoreOthersTerraplas is part of Justrite Safety Group, a safety and industrial equipment company with sister brands including Checkers, Notrax, Sal, AccuformNMC, BCI, Eagle, and Hughes Safety Showers. Terraplas operates as a division of Hughes Safety Showers Ltd t/a Terraplas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Signature Systems Group: Signature Systems Group is one of the largest manufacturers of modular event flooring and stadium ground protection in North America, offering products like Signature Floor Protection and MegaDeck. Direct competitor to Terraplas in temporary event flooring for venues and heavy-load temporary road/ground protection.
• Matrax: Matrax produces heavy-duty composite mat systems widely used for stadium field protection, concerts, and event flooring, including at NFL and MLS venues. Competes head-to-head with Terraplas in the US drivable turf protection segment and has comparable claims around load-bearing capacity and fast installation.
• TuffTrak: TuffTrak (a brand within the Ground-Guards/GTP group) manufactures composite ground protection mats and temporary event roadway systems in Europe. Comparable to Terraplas in the temporary trackway/ground protection space, with overlap in stadium construction access and event deployment.
• Lite-Deck: Lite-Deck is a UK manufacturer of temporary flooring and roadway systems used at festivals, concerts, and sporting events. Comparable to Terraplas's pedestrian and light-vehicle temporary flooring lines, particularly in the UK/European outdoor event market.

Broad incumbents

• Newpark Resources: Newpark Resources is a publicly traded diversified industrial company providing composite matting systems (Dura-Base, Mark IV) used in oil & gas, construction, and event staging. Overlaps with Terraplas in temporary heavy-duty ground protection but serves much broader industrial markets.

Others

• Checkers (Justrite Safety Group sibling): Checkers is a sister brand within the Justrite Safety Group, manufacturing cable protection, wheel chocks, and ground protection products. Compares to Terraplas as same corporate parent with adjacent but not directly overlapping product lines.
• Notrax (Justrite Safety Group sibling): Notrax is another Justrite Safety Group sibling brand specialising in industrial matting and ergonomic flooring. While Notrax serves different use cases (anti-fatigue, industrial safety), the shared parent and overlapping safety-flooring category make it materially comparable.

Emerging players

• EventDeck (by ArmorDeck): EventDeck produces modular portable flooring systems for tents, stadiums, and outdoor events - competing with Terraplas in tent/festival flooring but with less of a stadium-specific position. Useful as a peer for the broader event temporary flooring market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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