Architect and Builder July/August 2015 | Page 132

MATCO: A BRAND OF COBA INTERNATIONAL Matco is one of South Africa’s leading commercial entrance matting manufacturers and suppliers and a long-established name that has been associated with many prestigious architectural projects. M atco recently entered an exciting new phase as it became part of the globally successful COBA International group. Like Matco, COBA has a long and exemplary pedigree in the matting business, with state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facilities in Europe and Cape Town. While Matco now has access to exceptional resources, which will only enhance its product offering, the company remains unchanged with MD, Nicole Herron, still at the helm. Matco supplies entrance matting for installation in a variety of projects across South Africa. From small businesses, schools and restaurants, to hotels, convention centres, airport terminals, shopping centres and commercial office developments. Sandton, South Africa’s commercial hub, features many buildings with Matco installations. Practical Aesthetics Entrance matting has a reputation for being one of the final elements of building completion, and it can be something that gets taken for granted. It is a cliché to say, ‘first impressions really do count’ but for any commercial or public building, those first impressions can be imperative to business success. It is not just a matter of aesthetics; 30 entrance matting should also be fit-forpurpose. This includes being suitably durable to cope with footfall, of sufficient length to wipe/scrape moisture and debris from footwear, whilst still accessible for wheeled apparatus. Wide Range Matco offers a comprehensive choice of entrance matting, enhanced further by COBA’s extensive range. Premier interlocking PVC / carpet entrance tiles being an example. Matco’s bestselling entrance mats for interior use include Trio Scraper and Trio Brush, both suitable for high footfall areas. Both Trio Scraper and Trio Brush are manufactured from needlepunch coarse fibre polypropylene and feature polyamide brushing and drying strips. Not only are these entrance mats attractive, but their design ensures that the dirt remains trapped within the mat and prevents it from being walked into the building. This aids with maintaining a clean building and saving on cleaning costs. Super Scraper is the outdoor version of Trio Scraper. The difference is that it features perforations to allow for water drainage and has the function of scraping and collecting dirt. “I describe Matco as a solutions-based company,” says Nicole. “We have a top quality range of products and we strive to find appropriate entrance matting solutions for our clients through highly effective, proactive sales support, swift lead times and competitive pricing.” For further information, please contact: 011 452 7961 [email protected] | www.matco.co.za Advertorial