Fods

What Fods does

FODS, LLC manufactures and distributes reusable HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Trackout Control Mats designed to replace traditional rock stabilized construction entrances. The company's proprietary pyramidal mat surface mechanically flexes vehicle tire treads to dislodge mud and sediment, preventing trackout onto public roadways and supporting compliance with NPDES permits, SWPPP guidelines, and state stormwater regulations. Mats are rated for over 1,000,000 vehicle passes up to 80,000 lbs, carry a 10+ year service life with a 3-year warranty, are 100% Made in USA, and fully recyclable. A secondary Scout Ground Protection Mats (GPM) line extends the platform into light-duty turf and substrate protection.

FODS sells hardware primarily through quote-based pricing via a global distributor network — including M-Cross International (US/Japan), JWA Oilfield Supplies (Australia), Rocktec (New Zealand), Ground Guards Ltd (UK/Europe), and Jobsite Products (Northeast US) — alongside direct enterprise sales. The customer base spans general contractors, federal agencies (NASA, NNSA), state DOTs (Caltrans, CDOT), airports, energy and industrial operators, and major real estate developers, with deployment references including the $8.5B O'Hare modernization, $2.2B Central 70 reconstruction, and $1.4B NNSA Savannah River facility.

FODS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF), a publicly traded Canadian diversified industrial company. The company is headquartered in Centennial/Englewood, Colorado, with operations across 15+ countries. Marketing is channel-partner-led and event-driven, anchored on trade show presence (World of Concrete, ARA, Sydney Build, Melbourne Build, NAHB, PWX), published case studies, and an ROI calculator tool comparing FODS lifecycle costs to traditional rock entrances.

Name

Fods

Legal name

FODS, LLC

Website

https://getfods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FODS manufactures reusable HDPE Trackout Control Mats that replace rock stabilized construction entrances, serving heavy civil contractors, government agencies, and industrial operators across the United States and 15+ countries through a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Site Erosion & Sediment Control Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Erosion Control & Land Stabilization (BPABADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Site Access & Temporary Roads / Working Platforms (IMAFAKAO)

Keywords

• Construction site protection
• Trackout control mats
• Erosion sediment control
• Stabilized construction entrance
• Ground protection mats

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Trackout Control Mats Sales: FODS generates revenue through the sale of its reusable HDPE trackout control mats. Customers include construction contractors, government agencies, and industrial operators who purchase mats for use on construction sites. The mats are sold through a global distributor network and directly to large enterprise customers. One-time hardware purchase with 10+ year product lifespan and multi-project redeployment capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FODS designs, manufactures, and distributes reusable HDPE trackout control mats that serve as a rockless alternative to traditional aggregate stabilized construction entrances (Caltrans TC-1) at construction sites. The mats use a proprietary pyramidal surface design to mechanically remove mud and sediment from vehicle tires before they exit the site, helping contractors comply with NPDES, SWPPP, and state DOT stormwater regulations. The company also offers light-duty ground protection mats for protecting turf and soft substrates under vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Product overview

FODS offers two main product lines: the FODS Trackout Control Mats (primary product) and Ground Protection Mats. The Trackout Control Mats serve as a reusable, rockless alternative to traditional CalTrans TC-1 stabilized construction entrances, using a proprietary pyramidal HDPE mat design to remove mud and sediment from vehicle tires. The Ground Protection Mats provide light-duty access solutions for protecting surfaces like grass and turf. Both products support NPDES compliance and are marketed as sustainable, cost-effective alternatives to aggregate-based systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FODS Trackout Control Mats: Reusable construction entrance mats designed to remove mud and sediment from vehicle tires without damaging tires or ground surfaces.
• Scout Ground Protection Mats (GPM)

Products and services

• FODS Trackout Control Mats Reusable HDPE construction entrance mats with a proprietary pyramidal surface design that flexes vehicle tire treads to dislodge mud and sediment, preventing trackout onto public roads and into sensitive environments. Replaces traditional rock/aggregate stabilized construction entrances (Caltrans TC-1). Rated for 1,000,000+ vehicle passes up to 80,000 lbs per mat, with a 10+ year service life, 3-year warranty, 100% Made in USA construction, and full recyclability. Sold to general contractors, heavy civil contractors, government agencies, and industrial operators via distributor and direct channels.
• Scout Ground Protection Mats (GPM) Light-duty HDPE access mats designed to protect grass, turf, and other soft substrates from rutting and damage caused by vehicle, equipment, and pedestrian traffic. Provide stabilized access across boggy areas and wet soil to prevent vehicles from getting stuck or losing control. Marketed as part of the FODS site preparation portfolio alongside Trackout Control Mats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 59% reduction in street sweeping compared to traditional rock entrances
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary, flagship and minor.

• Exchange Income Corporation (EIC)coreOthersFODS is a subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation (EIC). EIC is a publicly traded company (TSE: EIF) that owns multiple industrial and manufacturing businesses. FODS operates under EIC's corporate governance and privacy policy.
• M-Cross International CorporationprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFODS exclusive distributor for United States and Japan markets. US headquarters located at 386 Beech Ave. Suite B7, Torrance, CA 90501. Tokyo office at 9F 1-6-5 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0005 Japan. Phone: +81-3-6822-7175. Website: getfods.jp. Works with companies in US and Japan to offer construction supplies including FODS Reusable Construction Entrance for manufacturing sites and permanent industrial installations.
• JWA Oilfield Supplies Pty LtdprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFODS distributor for Australia covering Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney locations. Phone: 1-800-BOGMATS. Website: www.jwamats.com.au. Established in 2003, JWA Oil is Australia's premiere bog mat supplier working in oil and energy industry. Supplies pipeline mats, temporary roads, ground protection mats and oilfield rig mats to contractors throughout India, South East Asia, New Zealand, Australia and Papua New Guinea. FODS mats have been adopted by multiple Australian construction companies.
• RocktecprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFODS distributor for New Zealand. Street Address: 48 Mangawhero Road, Matamata 3400, New Zealand. Postal: Private Bag 4072, Matamata, 3440, New Zealand. Phone: +64 (7) 881 9188. Website: www.fods.co.nz. Engineering company specializing in manufacture of quarrying and mining equipment, materials handling machinery and environmental waste solution products including Truck and Underbody Wheel Wash. Staff provide FODS Trackout Control Mats to New Zealand construction industry.
• Ground Guards LtdprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFODS distributor for Europe/UK. Leeds Office: Ground Guards Ltd, Rudgate, Walton, Leeds, LS23 7AU, UK. Website: www.ground-guards.co.uk. Phone: +44 (UK). Offers range of matting solutions from light duty pedestrian walk mats to ultra heavy duty trackway mats. FODS Construction Entrance Mats used for projects where job site mud tracking needs to be minimized.
• Jobsite Products, Inc.primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFODS distributor serving contractors, engineers, and municipalities throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Based in Skippack, Pennsylvania. Specializes in erosion and sediment control, geosynthetics, stormwater management, spill containment, and related site solutions. Supplied mats and installation anchors for Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport project, including pre-install design assistance and on-site technical support. Vice President Nick Fanto led the company's role on the project.
• Lane-Security Paving Joint VentureflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeployed over 100 FODS mats on the multi-phase Interstate 10 'Tune-Up' project in Southern California. Project team cited system ease of use, portability, and compliance performance as critical advantages for maintaining stormwater and air quality compliance while reducing labor.
• Delta Airport ConsultantsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering and planning firm for Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport modernization. While FODS was not explicitly partnered with Delta, they were working together on this project where FODS was selected as the trackout control solution.
• Construction EcoServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental and stormwater protection solutions provider that supplied FODS Trackout Control Mats to Challenger Services Inc. for Harris County Greens Bayou project as part of a BMP product evaluation. Collected data on durability, maintenance frequency, and street sweeping frequency.
• City of AustinflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCity of Austin evaluated FODS performance and added FODS to the list of approved BMPs in 2020 after seeing the system in use. This municipal endorsement has helped drive adoption among Austin contractors on major technology company construction projects.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCaltrans formally approved FODS Trackout Control Mats as part of stormwater BMPs in September 2024. Added to Encroachment Permit Stormwater Special Provisions for Minimal or No Impact (SWSP), Section 19, alongside gravel and steel rumble plates as approved materials for Caltrans TC-1 stabilized construction entrances/exits.
• Ferguson WaterworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerguson Waterworks supplied FODS Reusable Construction Entrance Mats for the NASA Kennedy Space Center Crawlerway Restoration Project. Special thanks to Eric Smith with Ferguson Waterworks for supplying the mats.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS):
• Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH): Oldcastle Infrastructure manufactures an extensive range of drainage, stormwater, and erosion/sediment control products used on DOT and private construction sites. Comparable as the broader incumbent supplying traditional stabilized construction entrance materials (rock, rumble plates) that FODS displaces.
• Contech Engineered Solutions: Contech (part of CRH/Oldcastle) supplies a broad stormwater and site BMP portfolio including stabilized construction entrance solutions. Comparable as an incumbent erosion/sediment control provider competing in the same BMP specification environment.

Direct peers

• Oxford Plastics: UK-based manufacturer of ground protection mats, temporary roadways, and trench covers. Comparable as a European channel competitor to FODS Ground Protection / Scout mat product line.
• Matrax: Matrax manufactures composite ground-protection and temporary roadway mats used at construction sites and event venues. Closest direct competitor in the reusable construction mat category FODS competes in.
• Signature Systems Group (MegaDeck): Signature Systems Group produces composite construction mats under the MegaDeck brand, used for ground protection and temporary roadways on job sites. Direct competitor in the reusable mat category.
• Checkers Safety Group / TuffTrak: Checkers Safety Group sells the TuffTrak line of heavy-duty composite ground protection and trackway mats for construction, utilities, and events. Direct competitor to FODS Trackout and Scout product lines in the construction ground protection category.

Emerging players

• ERTEC Environmental Systems: ERTEC makes erosion and sediment control products including trackout BMPs and perimeter controls. Most directly comparable in the construction-site sediment/trackout BMP category that FODS addresses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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