Supplier comparison
Maximum Matting vs NoTrax: imported US matting or UK-made direct?
NoTrax is a long-established US matting manufacturer sold into the UK as an imported brand. Maximum Matting supplies UK-made and European matting direct. Here's an honest comparison.
Quick comparison: Maximum Matting vs NoTrax
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: Safe-Flex | NoTrax |
|---|---|---|
| Where it's made | UK-made (West Midlands) | Imported (US-made + EU hub) |
| Company type | Specialist matting supplier — buy direct | Manufacturer |
| Primary focus | UK-made modular interlocking tiles (anti-slip, anti-fatigue, drainage, ESD, antimicrobial) for demanding industrial footprints. | Industrial & Anti-Fatigue Matting (US/EMEA) |
| Materials | Engineered anti-fatigue, ESD and anti-slip compounds (Safe-Flex: 100% recycled PVC) | Nitrile rubber, Vinyl / PVC, Closed-cell PVC foam |
| Published slip rating | Slip data supplied per product (Safe-Flex anti-slip R-rated) | NFSI-certified slip resistance (US); EU DIN 51130 R-ratings not published |
| Published fire rating | Fire certificates supplied per product | FR variants meet US DOC FF 1-70 / NFPA 101 Class 1 (not EN 13501) |
| ESD standard | M3/M4 and Safe-Flex ESD supplied with static-control specs (IEC 61340) | Niru 665 anti-static nitrile, Rg/Rp 10⁴–10⁶ Ω (no IEC 61340 cited) |
| Pricing | Transparent pricing; build an M-Series basket online for review | Premium / professional positioning; GBP pricing not verified (UK storefront blocked to fetch). |
| 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 NoTrax
NoTrax is part of the Justrite Safety Group, with US manufacturing in Mississippi and Illinois and an EMEA hub in the Netherlands. The brand has decades of matting heritage and a deep industrial range covering anti-fatigue, anti-slip, entrance and electrical-safety matting, reaching the UK through the Justrite distribution network and a UK-facing storefront.
Its strengths include well-engineered modular interlocking systems — Cushion-Ease and the nitrile Niru Cushion-Ease — and specialist nitrile compounds that resist oils and chemicals. Its published slip and fire credentials are based on US standards (NFSI, NFPA, DOC FF 1-70) rather than the UK/EU norms (DIN 51130 R-ratings, EN 13501) that British specifiers usually work to.
NoTrax strengths:
- ✓ Established matting manufacturer (brand since 1948; now Justrite)
- ✓ Strong modular interlocking systems (Cushion-Ease, Niru)
- ✓ Specialist nitrile rubber options for oil/chemical resistance
- ✓ NFSI-certified slip resistance and fire-retardant variants
Best-known products:
- • Cushion-Trax 479 / Ultra 975 — Vinyl diamond-plate anti-fatigue
- • Cushion-Ease 550 / 556 — Interlocking rubber anti-fatigue
- • Niru Cushion-Ease 656 — Nitrile interlocking; FR and anti-static (665) variants
- • Sky Trax 782 — Bubble-design anti-fatigue
About Maximum Matting
Maximum Matting closes the gap NoTrax leaves for UK buyers: a comparable modular interlocking system, but UK-made and rated to the standards British specifiers actually use — no transatlantic lead time, and no translating US ratings into EN/DIN terms.
We'd point you to UK-made Safe-Flex — anti-slip, anti-fatigue, drainage and ESD compounds in an interlocking tile — with the European-made M2 for standing comfort and M4 for ESD floors. Every order includes R-rated slip data, fire certificates, a RAMS pack and free samples.
Maximum Matting strengths:
- ✓UK-made modular tiles, rated to UK/EU (DIN/EN) standards
- ✓No US import lead time, duty or standards translation
- ✓European-made M-Series for anti-fatigue and ESD
- ✓R-rated slip data, RAMS and free samples as standard
When to choose each
Choose NoTrax if you need:
- •You specifically want the NoTrax nitrile interlocking system
- •Your specification accepts US slip and fire standards
- •You already buy through the Justrite network
Choose Maximum Matting if you need:
- ✓UK-made modular tiles rated to UK/EU norms, supplied direct
- ✓No US import lead time, duty or cross-standard translation
- ✓European-made M-Series anti-fatigue and ESD with spec sheets
- ✓RAMS packs, CAD layouts and free samples as standard
Our verdict
Maximum Matting vs NoTrax
NoTrax is a credible premium manufacturer, and its nitrile interlocking mats are genuinely good. The friction for UK buyers is that it's an import specified to US standards — which can mean longer lead times and an extra step proving compliance against British or European norms.
Maximum Matting's Safe-Flex gives you a comparable UK-made modular tile system with R-rated slip data and full RAMS, and the European-made M-Series covers standing comfort and ESD — all bought direct. Send your layout and we'll spec a like-for-like and ship free samples.
FAQ
Quick answers on Maximum Matting vs NoTrax.
Is Safe-Flex a good alternative to NoTrax Cushion-Ease?
Yes. Safe-Flex is a UK-made modular interlocking tile system — like Cushion-Ease — with anti-slip, anti-fatigue, drainage and ESD compounds, R-rated slip data and a RAMS pack, supplied direct with no US import lead time. Request free samples to compare on your own floor.
Are NoTrax mats made in the UK?
No. NoTrax is US-manufactured with a Netherlands EMEA hub, so for UK buyers it's an imported brand. Maximum Matting's Safe-Flex and Stand-Safe are UK-made (West Midlands) and the M-Series is European-made.
How do the standards compare?
NoTrax publishes US credentials (NFSI, NFPA, DOC FF 1-70). Maximum Matting supplies UK/EU slip data (R-value / PTV) and fire certificates plus a RAMS pack, so you can specify directly against British and European norms.
Sources
NoTrax 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.