Supplier comparison
Maximum Matting vs KAISER+KRAFT: broad-line reseller or matting specialist?
KAISER+KRAFT is a large pan-European equipment distributor where matting is one of tens of thousands of products. Maximum Matting is a matting specialist supplying its own range direct. Here's the comparison.
Quick comparison: Maximum Matting vs KAISER+KRAFT
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 | KAISER+KRAFT |
|---|---|---|
| Where it's made | European-made | Mixed (broad-line 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. | Broad-Line Workplace Equipment Distributor |
| Materials | Engineered anti-fatigue, ESD and anti-slip compounds (Safe-Flex: 100% recycled PVC) | Resold brands (COBA, NoTrax): PVC, nitrile, foam |
| Published slip rating | Slip data supplied per product (Safe-Flex anti-slip R-rated) | Resold lines, e.g. NoTrax Cushion Trax R10 (DIN 51130) |
| Published fire rating | Fire certificates supplied per product | Resold lines, e.g. Cushion Trax Bfl-S1 (EN 13501-1) |
| Pricing | Transparent pricing; build an M-Series basket online for review | Mid-market with heavy promotions; published GBP anti-fatigue from ~£49.50/m (Orthomat) up to £179 (COBAelite), ex VAT. |
| Free samples | Yes, with spec sheets | Varies — check website |
| RAMS & CAD layouts | Included with every order | Available on request / varies |
No-obligation comparison
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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
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About KAISER+KRAFT
KAISER+KRAFT is part of TAKKT AG (the same group as BiGDUG), a Stuttgart-based broad-line B2B distributor with a catalogue of roughly 75,000 items spanning office, storage, handling, packaging and workshop equipment. Matting sits within its workshop and floor-covering range.
Its matting is resold under recognised specialist brands — COBA and NoTrax among them — plus an own eurokraft private label, all available through a GBP-priced UK site with frequent promotions and strong buyer terms. So when you buy matting from KAISER+KRAFT, you're usually buying another manufacturer's product through a distributor.
KAISER+KRAFT strengths:
- ✓ One-stop B2B catalogue (~75,000+ items) incl. matting
- ✓ Stocks recognised specialist brands (COBA, NoTrax)
- ✓ UK site with GBP pricing and frequent promotions
- ✓ Scale and buyer terms (up to 15-yr guarantees, 30-day returns)
Best-known products:
- • COBA Orthomat / Bubblemat / COBAelite — Resold COBA anti-fatigue
- • NoTrax Cushion Trax / Safety Stance — Resold NoTrax lines
- • eurokraft basic — Kaiser+Kraft private label
About Maximum Matting
KAISER+KRAFT resells other manufacturers' matting through a broad equipment catalogue; Maximum Matting makes and supplies its own range direct. That means one specialist contact, consistent specifications, and no distributor layer between you and the product.
For most enquiries we'd point you to the European-made M2 for full-shift standing, with M3/M4 for ESD and UK-made Safe-Flex tiles for industrial floors. Every order includes spec sheets, a RAMS pack, a CAD layout where needed and free samples.
Maximum Matting strengths:
- ✓Own specialist range, supplied direct — no distributor layer
- ✓Consistent, published specifications across the range
- ✓European-made M-Series and UK-made Safe-Flex tiles
- ✓Spec sheets, RAMS, CAD and free samples included
When to choose each
Choose KAISER+KRAFT if you need:
- •Buying matting alongside wider workplace and storage equipment
- •Consolidating many categories with one distributor
- •You want a specific resold brand (e.g. COBA, NoTrax)
Choose Maximum Matting if you need:
- ✓Matting specified by the people who make and supply the range
- ✓Your own line direct — no distributor layer
- ✓European-made M-Series anti-fatigue/ESD or UK-made Safe-Flex tiles
- ✓Spec sheets, RAMS packs, CAD layouts and free samples included
Our verdict
Maximum Matting vs KAISER+KRAFT
KAISER+KRAFT is convenient when matting is one line on a much larger equipment order, and it stocks reputable brands. The trade-off is that you're buying through a broad-line distributor rather than from a matting specialist.
Maximum Matting supplies its own range direct — the European-made M2 for full-shift standing, M3/M4 for ESD, and UK-made Safe-Flex tiles for industrial floors — with the documentation and free samples included. Send your requirement and we'll specify it.
FAQ
Quick answers on Maximum Matting vs KAISER+KRAFT.
Is Maximum Matting an alternative to KAISER+KRAFT for matting?
Yes. Maximum Matting is a matting specialist supplying its own European-made M-Series and UK-made Safe-Flex direct, with spec sheets, RAMS packs and free samples. KAISER+KRAFT is convenient if you're buying matting alongside wider equipment from one distributor.
Does KAISER+KRAFT make its own mats?
For matting it primarily resells specialist brands (such as COBA and NoTrax) plus an eurokraft private label. Maximum Matting makes and supplies its own M-Series and Safe-Flex ranges direct.
Why buy from a matting specialist?
A specialist can match the mat to your hazard, shift length and floor, and supply UK/EU slip, fire and ESD data plus a RAMS pack. Maximum Matting includes that documentation and ships free samples so you can verify the fit first.
Sources
KAISER+KRAFT 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.
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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.