What Cactus Mat does

Cactus Mat (legal entity: Cactus Mat Mg. Co.) is a U.S.-based, privately held manufacturer of commercial floor mats and matting products, founded in 1930 and headquartered at 930 W 10th St, Azusa, California. The company designs and produces rubber, vinyl, textile, and recycled-tire matting across an in-house catalog of over 2,000 styles, colors, and sizes, organized into vertical-specific product lines covering food service, commercial buildings, schools, medical/healthcare, industrial/manufacturing, and sports/fitness end markets. Notable specialty products include MIL-spec military diamond switchboard matting rated to 15,000 volts, ASTM-rated corrugated switchboard mats, grease-resistant nitrile kitchen runners, interlocking Tile Lock gym tiles, and recycled-content Eco-Gym flooring.

The underlying product technology centers on material formulation — including nitrile-based grease-proof compounds, SVR (scrap vehicle rubber) recycled content, and durable molded rubber with beveled edges and moisture dams — combined with mechanical features such as finger-top scraping surfaces, anti-fatigue cushioning, and modular interlocking tile systems. Specialized SKUs carry compliance documentation for Proposition 65, LEED, MIL-DTL-15562G Type 3, and ASTM electrical-safety ratings, providing regulatory-grade differentiation in food service, industrial electrical safety, and sustainability-mandated construction projects.

Cactus Mat makes money through one-time unit sales of matting products, with a $100 minimum order and Net 30 terms, shipped FOB Azusa. Pricing is quote-based and distributed through a multi-tier authorized sales representative and dealer network across the United States, supplemented by direct website inquiries, catalog downloads, and a 'Find A Rep' tool. A custom logo mat offering (Digi-Print, Marquis, Camino Real, etc.) captures premium-margin branding work, while a Buy vs. Rent comparison tool addresses customers weighing purchase against rental alternatives. The company operates with 11–50 employees, has no disclosed parent, no subsidiaries, and no public-market or venture funding history.

Name

Cactus Mat

Legal name

Cactus Mat Mg. Co.

Website

https://cactusmat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cactus Mat is a 1930-founded U.S. manufacturer of commercial floor mats and matting, offering over 2,000 SKUs in rubber, vinyl, textile, and recycled-tire materials to food service, commercial, industrial, medical, school, and sports end markets via a rep and dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Floor Matting

NAICS

Carpet and Rug Mills (314110), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Rug & Mat Manufacturing (Entry/Anti-fatigue/Utility) (IMAOAJAD)

Keywords

• Commercial floor matting
• Anti-fatigue mats
• Entrance matting
• Food service mats
• Industrial matting

Headquarters

HQ city

Azusa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Floor Mat Product Sales: One-time purchase model for commercial floor mats and matting systems. Products are sold directly to commercial customers through an authorized dealer and representative network. Pricing follows a per-unit/unit pricing model with minimum order requirements of $100. Catalog-based sales with custom logo and custom sizing options available.
2. Custom Logo Mats: Custom logo and branded matting solutions for corporate entrance and commercial applications. Premium pricing for custom logo printing and specialty configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cactus Mat is a manufacturer and distributor of commercial floor mats and matting products, offering over 2,000 styles, colors, and sizes. The company produces entrance mats, anti-fatigue mats, anti-slip mats, custom logo mats, switchboard mats, and specialty matting for food service, commercial, industrial, medical, education, and sports facilities. Products are manufactured at the Azusa, California headquarters and sold through authorized dealers, sales representatives, and direct website inquiries.

Product overview

Cactus Mat has served the commercial market with quality floor mat and matting products since 1930, offering the widest selection with over 2000 styles, colors, and sizes. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio organized into distinct product categories: Commercial matting (entrance, logo, walk-off, scraper, floor protection, and restroom/sanitation); Food Service matting (cookline, bars, walk-ins, anti-fatigue, dishwash, beverage/ice, prep, waitress stations, salad bars, and cashier areas); Industrial matting (anti-fatigue, floor protection, and specialty products including switchboard mats); Medical, School, and Recycled/Eco-friendly matting lines. Key product lines include VIP mat series, Digi-Print custom logo mats, Marquis high-traffic carpet, Enviro-Gym recycled flooring, and specialized products like Ice Machine Mat. The products serve industries including foodservice, healthcare, education, commercial facilities, sports, and industrial applications, with emphasis on safety (anti-slip, anti-fatigue), floor protection, and branding opportunities through custom logo mats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Service Matting Grease-resistant, anti-fatigue matting for commercial kitchen cooklines, bars, dishwash areas, prep areas, walk-ins, waitress stations, salad bars, beverage/ice machine areas, and cashier/hostess stations. Includes VIP Guardian, Red Cloud, Tuffdek, Black Cloud, Duralok, Topdek SR, and Revers-A-Mat product families.
• Commercial Entrance Matting Commercial-grade entrance matting including Vinyl Link (1472), Park Place (1611), Camino Real (1422), Ultra Berber (1410), Marquis (1412), Machine Washable (1470), Tire-Tex (29), and Digi-Print (46) models designed for high-traffic building entrances.
• Walk-Off and Scraper Mats Heavy-duty walk-off and scraper mats including Enviro-Tuff (1508), Enviro-Scrape (1509), Needle-Rib (1485), Catalina Standard/Premium, Bubble Eze (2502), Vinyl Loop, Twist Loop, Tuf-Plush Olefin, Vinyl-Coil, Cocoa Brush, Ridge-Scraper, and Nomad models for removing dirt and debris from footwear.
• Custom Logo Mats Custom-branded logo entrance mats including Digi-Print (46), Marquis (1412), Camino Real (1422), Vinyl-Link (1472), Ridge-Scraper (1625), and Cocoa Brush (800) with custom logos or plain carpet options for corporate branding in lobbies and commercial entrances.
• Industrial Anti-Fatigue Matting Anti-fatigue mats for industrial environments including Pinnacle (1082), Walrus Hide (2300), Black Cloud Runner (2200), Tredlite series, Cushion Diamond Dekplate, Cushion Comfort, and Comfort Zone (2500) for reducing worker fatigue in manufacturing and assembly line settings.
• Industrial Floor Protection Matting Floor protection and runner mats including Corrugated Deep Groove Runners (1000, 1001, 1002, 1010), Ezy Kleen Round Rib Runner (1011), Kleen-Rite, Diamond Plate, and Anchor-Runner (3548), Gripper-Back (3545), and Pro-Tekt (1001) for protecting floors in heavy-traffic industrial settings.
• Ice Machine Mat Specialized modular mat designed to address ice machine water hazards, capturing falling ice while allowing water to drain through open-hole construction. Features modular sections with connectors for easy setup in food service and beverage areas.
• Military Diamond Switchboard Mat High-voltage switchboard matting rated to 15,000 volts with MIL-DTL-15562G Type 3 certification, featuring oil, ozone, fire, corona, and sulfuric acid resistance for industrial electrical applications and utility workers.
• Corrugated Switchboard Mat ASTM-rated corrugated switchboard mat rated for 20,000 VAC with ozone and flame resistance meeting OSHA requirements for electrical safety applications.
• Smooth Top Switchboard Mat Smooth top switchboard mat rated for 3,000 volts with vinyl construction, flame and abrasion resistance for electrical safety applications.
• Tile Lock System Interlocking rubber tile system (2560) for weight rooms and gyms with molded rubber construction, bevel edges, no-glue installation, and noise reduction properties.
• Enviro-Gym Recycled Rubber Flooring Eco-friendly gym flooring (1035) made from SVR (scrap vehicle rubber) tire rubber for weight rooms, spin studios, cycling, yoga, locker rooms, and fitness studios.
• Medical Use Matting Matting for medical facilities including Hospital/Pharmacy anti-fatigue, General Practice/Dental office, and Clean Room applications designed for sanitary, anti-fatigue use in healthcare environments.
• School Use Matting Matting for educational facilities including Cafeteria and Snack Bar areas, Entrance matting, Gym and Weight Room flooring, and Locker Rooms, Showers and Pools applications for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.
• Recycled and Eco-Friendly Matting Eco-friendly matting made from recycled materials including Enviro-Gym, Tire-Tex (29), Enviro-Tuff (1508), Enviro-Scrape (1509), and Cocoa Brush (800) for facilities pursuing LEED certification or sustainability goals.
• Duratred Golf Spike Resistant Mat 1031 Duratred is a golf spike resistant rubber mat for heavy traffic areas including golf courses, weight rooms, horse trailers, and hockey rinks.
• Matting Accessories Accessories including Rubber-Cut, Plasti-Cut, Case Liner, Flex Tile, VinaTex, Wonder Grip, Stay-Put Backing, Hook and Loop Tape, Double Face Tape, Tempra Flex Hose, Port-A-Mat, and Hose Nozzles for mat installation and maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Slip and fall reduction through specialized grease-resistant and anti-slip matting in commercial kitchens

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: 3M's Safety & Industrial division includes floor matting (e.g., 3M Safety Walk) and broader facility-safety products. Cactus Mat actually distributes a 3M Safety Walk Wet Area Mat, indicating a vendor/adjacency relationship, while 3M's portfolio scale and institutional reach make it a broad incumbent competitor.
• Cintas: Cintas is the largest US mat rental and uniform services provider, offering recurring mat rental, laundering, and replacement to commercial customers. It is a broader incumbent that competes against Cactus Mat's one-time-purchase model with a sticky managed-service alternative, particularly in food service and commercial buildings.
• UniFirst: UniFirst is a major uniform and mat rental services company offering recurring mat and floor care programs to commercial accounts. It competes with Cactus Mat in the same B2B buyer base via a rental/replacement service model that the company's own Buy vs Rent tool acknowledges as an alternative.
• Milliken & Company: Milliken is a large diversified manufacturer with a floor covering division (including mats and entrance products) alongside textiles, chemicals, and specialty materials. It is a broader incumbent operating across the mat category as part of a much larger portfolio, competing with Cactus Mat primarily in commercial carpet mat and high-traffic entrance applications.

Direct peers

• Wearwell: Wearwell manufactures industrial and commercial floor matting with a strong focus on anti-fatigue, safety, and ergonomic mat solutions. Its product range and target buyer (industrial, manufacturing, food service) closely match Cactus Mat's industrial anti-fatigue and specialty mat categories.
• New Pig Corporation: New Pig sells industrial absorbents, spill containment, and floor matting for industrial and facility safety. Its mat range overlaps with Cactus Mat's industrial anti-fatigue and floor protection categories and addresses similar slip-and-fall and worker-safety pain points.
• Crown Mats and Matting: Crown Mats manufactures commercial floor mats, anti-fatigue mats, entrance mats, and runners sold through distribution. It is a directly comparable rubber/vinyl/textile mat manufacturer competing in the same food service, industrial, and commercial-building verticals as Cactus Mat.
• Andersen Company: Andersen Company is a US mat manufacturer specializing in entrance mats, logo mats, and specialty commercial matting. It directly overlaps with Cactus Mat's logo entrance mat, walk-off, and scraper categories and serves many of the same B2B channels.
• Apache Mills: Apache Mills is a US manufacturer of commercial and industrial floor mats and matting products, including anti-fatigue, entrance, and specialty mats. It competes head-to-head with Cactus Mat across food service, industrial, and commercial channels with overlapping rubber and vinyl mat SKUs.

Emerging players

• The Matworks: The Matworks is a US commercial mat rental and purchase provider serving facilities with custom logo mats, entrance matting, and floor care programs. It overlaps with Cactus Mat in custom logo matting and commercial entrance matting and represents a smaller, regionally focused competitor with both rental and purchase offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cactus-mat-manufacturing-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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