Supplier comparison
Maximum Matting vs BiGDUG: broad-line retailer or matting specialist?
BiGDUG is a one-stop warehouse-equipment retailer where matting is one category among many. Maximum Matting specialises in matting alone. Here's an honest comparison.
Quick comparison: Maximum Matting vs BiGDUG
Specifications below are taken from each company's own published information (sources listed at the foot of the page). Figures and ranges can change — request current spec sheets before you specify.
| Feature |
Maximum Matting Recommended: M2 Series | BiGDUG |
|---|---|---|
| Where it's made | European-made | Unverified (reseller) |
| Company type | Specialist matting supplier — buy direct | Reseller |
| Primary focus | Medium-duty anti-fatigue matting engineered for full 8-hour standing shifts in assembly, packing and production. | Warehouse & Workplace Equipment Retailer |
| Materials | Engineered anti-fatigue, ESD and anti-slip compounds (Safe-Flex: 100% recycled PVC) | Recycled/natural rubber, Vinyl, Closed-cell PVC foam |
| Pricing | Transparent pricing; build an M-Series basket online for review | Own-brand anti-fatigue from ~£12.19 ex VAT (at volume); resold specialist brands higher (COBA Orthomat from £24.91, COBA Deckplate from £52.14). |
| Free samples | Yes, with spec sheets | Varies — check website |
| RAMS & CAD layouts | Included with every order | Available on request / varies |
No-obligation comparison
Already pricing up BiGDUG? We'll benchmark it for you.
Send us your hazards, a couple of photos and your shift lengths. We'll spec a like-for-like Maximum Matting layout — with slip, fire and ESD data, tile counts and a CAD drawing where you need them — so you can compare on equal terms. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you quickly. Free, no obligation.
- ✓Free samples dispatched within 1 working day
- ✓Like-for-like quote, typically within 24 hours
- ✓Full spec pack: slip (R / PTV), fire certificates, ESD data and RAMS
- ✓UK-made Safe-Flex & European-made M-Series — bought direct
Larger or mixed-hazard site? Book a free site visit →
About BiGDUG
BiGDUG is a Gloucester-based online retailer (part of the international TAKKT group) best known for storage, shelving and racking, with matting sitting under its Workshop & Flooring section. It offers budget own-brand mat lines alongside established specialist brands such as COBA and Wearwell.
Its strengths are convenience and price: you can buy mats alongside the rest of your warehouse fit-out, with published bulk pricing and a 3-year warranty on its Essentials range (natural-rubber interlocking tiles, 16mm). Own-brand anti-fatigue mats start at around £12 ex VAT at volume.
BiGDUG strengths:
- ✓ One-stop B2B supplier (storage, racking, flooring & mats)
- ✓ Own-brand value lines alongside specialist brands (COBA, Wearwell)
- ✓ Published bulk/volume pricing on own-brand mats
- ✓ Backed by international parent TAKKT; 3-year warranty on Essentials range
Best-known products:
- • BiGDUG Non-Slip Anti-Fatigue Mat — Open-grid rubber, 14mm, drainage holes
- • BiGDUG Comfort Lock — Interlocking recycled rubber, 14mm
- • BiGDUG Essentials Solid Top — Natural rubber interlocking, 16mm, 3-yr warranty
- • Resold: COBA & Wearwell — Specialist third-party brands
About Maximum Matting
BiGDUG is a convenient one-stop for warehouse kit; Maximum Matting is the opposite by design — matting is all we do. That focus shows up where it matters: matching the mat to your specific hazard and shift, and backing it with documentation a broad-line retailer rarely supplies.
For standing comfort we'd recommend the European-made M2, with the M3/M4 for ESD and UK-made Safe-Flex tiles for industrial floors. Every order includes spec sheets, a RAMS pack and a CAD layout, and you can test it first with free samples.
Maximum Matting strengths:
- ✓Matting specialists — not a general-equipment catalogue
- ✓Mat matched to your hazard, shift length and floor
- ✓Slip, fire and ESD documentation supplied as standard
- ✓Free samples to test before you commit
When to choose each
Choose BiGDUG if you need:
- •Buying matting alongside storage, racking and warehouse kit
- •Budget own-brand mats at volume pricing
- •A quick, one-stop B2B order
Choose Maximum Matting if you need:
- ✓Matting specified by people who work with it every day
- ✓Published specs, RAMS packs and CAD layouts for compliance
- ✓European-made M-Series anti-fatigue/ESD or UK-made Safe-Flex tiles
- ✓Free samples to test before you commit
Our verdict
Maximum Matting vs BiGDUG
BiGDUG is convenient when matting is a line item on a bigger warehouse order and budget is the priority. When the mat has a job to do — protecting people on long shifts or controlling static — Maximum Matting brings specialist product knowledge, documentation and samples that a broad-line retailer typically doesn't.
Send us the hazard and the hours and we'll specify the right mat, with a spec sheet, free sample and a basket you can review. For larger sites, book a free site visit.
FAQ
Quick answers on Maximum Matting vs BiGDUG.
Is Maximum Matting a good alternative to BiGDUG for matting?
Yes, when matting performance and documentation matter. Maximum Matting is a matting specialist supplying European-made M-Series and UK-made Safe-Flex with published specs, RAMS packs and free samples. BiGDUG is convenient if you're buying budget mats alongside storage and racking.
Why choose a specialist over a broad-line retailer?
A specialist can match the mat to your specific hazard, shift length and floor, and supply the slip, fire and ESD data you need for compliance. Maximum Matting includes RAMS packs and CAD layouts and ships free samples so you can verify the fit first.
Do you offer bulk pricing?
Yes. For multi-station or site-wide installs, contact us or book a free site visit and we'll quote on the full layout, including tile counts and edging for Safe-Flex or quantities for the M-Series.
Sources
BiGDUG information is drawn from the following published sources (accessed 2026). We aim to compare fairly; if anything is out of date, please let us know.
Free site visit
Book a free site visit. We review hazards, measure the area, and specify the right matting layout.
Share floor photos or a CAD drawing and we’ll return a costed layout, product documentation, and a RAMS pack—matched to your hazard zone, footprint, and shift pattern.
UK-made Safe-Flex · European-made M-Series · Audit-ready documentation
Two origin routes. One specification process.
UK-made Safe-Flex for modular industrial zones and European-made M-Series for anti-fatigue and ESD mats.