Mat and Bridge Solutions for the Forestry Industry
Our relationship with the forestry sector is unique, as we engage in both sourcing and supplying materials from partners such as sawmills and logging operations. First, we acquire high-quality, No. 2 grade or better lumber from local Canadian mills to manufacture our range of access products, including access mats, rig mats, crane and digging mats, and bridges. Next, we provide sawmills and logging companies with temporary roads, sort yard pads, and other access products, ensuring safe and reliable access for their crews and machinery.
Working this way allows us to support the communities we work in. Not only do we purchase and support local sawmills, but we also employ local talent to work in our manufacturing plants and on our crews. All of this puts money back into the local community.
MATTING USAGE ACROSS THE FORESTRY INDUSTRY
Access mats can function as short-term, temporary roads during the winter, extending seamlessly into the summer season with twice the surface allowance. Additionally, they can connect to permanent roads, including highways that adhere to 100% legal axle standards.
To maximize cost savings and efficiencies, we recommend contacting our team in the early project stages to develop a comprehensive plan.
Examples of matting for the logging industry include:
- Haul Roads
- In Block Roads
- Landings
- Log Yards
- Sort Yards
- Road Side Load outs
- Skid Trails
- Riparian Areas
Examples of matting for mills include:
- Log Yards
- Onsite access
- RoadsTemp area extension (increase useable area of yards without gravel)
- In feeds and Out Feeds
- Other work areas
The Northern Mat & Bridge Difference
At Northern Mat & Bridge (NMB), our people, values, experience, and passion are our greatest strengths. We provide access products for industry projects across North America, working closely with teams to ensure the safe movement of crews and equipment. Our commitment to excellence, safety, and environmental responsibility sets us apart in several key ways.
Respecting Indigenous Communities
We understand successful relationships are built on mutual respect, fairness, understanding, and most importantly open communication. Since our inception in 1999, we have learned from our Indigenous partners. We recognize our responsibility, and we embrace our role in economic reconciliation.
Environmental Protection
Industry projects sometimes take place in environmentally sensitive areas, and any work completed in these areas needs to be done with great care.
Access mats protect these sensitive lands by ensuring equipment does not touch the ground, which is critical in preventing cross-contamination, protecting root systems, preventing surface erosion, and generally minimizing the environmental impact of these projects.
Rigorous Safety Standards
Our clients can feel confident knowing our Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) ensures every step of the job is completed safely and with the utmost efficiency. On-site supervisors monitor, control, measure, and regularly implement improvements to our safety protocols and workflows.
Health and safety personnel perform frequent on-site inspections of all our equipment to verify all government, client, and internal requirements are completed and up to date.
Expert Budgeting & Fiscal Management
Canada-Wide Distribution
Largest Matting Fleet in Canada
As a vertically integrated company, NMB manufactures its own mats, maintaining substantial inventory levels. This enables us to quickly fulfill client orders, ensuring they have access to the products they need without delays.
The Matador - Mat Washing System
Our proprietary mat washing system, the Matador, not only cleans and disinfects access mats more rapidly and efficiently than any other machine. It also operates as a closed circuit, recycling water. This environmentally friendly feature ensures a swifter and more efficient cleanup after each project, preventing cross-contamination and the spread of non-native species between job sites.
Enhanced Job-Site Safety
Using access mats or bridges is a cost-effective way of enhancing on-site safety. Access mats create a stable surface that reduces slips, trips, and falls while allowing heavy equipment to safely operate without the risk of getting stuck or tipping over. By safely connecting hard-to-reach areas, access products improve on-site traffic management and overall work site efficiencies.
Access Mats
We build a variety of swamp mats that enable your crews and heavy equipment to safely and reliable reach their destination.
Rig Mats
Rig mats offer secure temporary access in challenging environments, designed for easy maintenance and environmental sustainability.
Bridges
We’re Canada’s premier bridge provider with 500+ bridges available. We offer top-notch temporary and permanent solutions designed and made locally.
Our Network
Northern Mat & Bridge is proud to be Canada’s largest, fully integrated, turn-key access solutions company. More locations mean more available products with lower transportation costs!