Industries
FODS Trackout Control Mats are designed to serve a diverse range of industries where effective sediment control, site cleanliness, and compliance are critical.
Industrial Applications
Residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Open-pit mining, mineral processing sites, and quarry operations. Power plants, renewable energy projects, oil and gas sites. Road construction, bridge building, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Wetland restoration, land remediation, and conservation efforts. Large-scale farms, agricultural construction, and equipment-heavy operations. Distribution hubs, industrial warehouses, and freight terminals. FODS Trackout Control Mats provide versatile, industry-wide solutions, ensuring compliance, reducing costs, and protecting the environment.
Urban Applications
As New Zealand's cities expand, construction in dense urban areas poses unique challenges. Limited space for long, stabilized entrances and the need to prevent debris tracking onto busy streets make FODS Trackout Control Mats the perfect solution.
Urban projects often require construction entrances to exit directly onto roads and sidewalks, where dirt, mud, and debris can disrupt traffic, create safety hazards, and pollute stormwater systems. Traditional rock tracking pads require frequent maintenance and introduce aggregate that can endanger pedestrians and vehicles.
FODS Trackout Control Mats feature a patented pyramid-shaped design that effectively removes debris from vehicle tires while being compact and easy to deploy. This innovative system eliminates the need for traditional rock pads, reducing maintenance costs and roadway hazards. Many leading builders and contractors rely on FODS to stay compliant, ensure safety, and support sustainable urban development.
Compact, durable, and environmentally friendly, FODS mats are transforming trackout control for New Zealand’s urban projects.
Highway and Heavy Civil
The civil and heavy construction sector in New Zealand benefits significantly from FODS Trackout Control Mats, which are engineered to meet the high demands of these challenging projects. With rapid installation, FODS helps contractors stay on schedule and within budget while maintaining compliance and site safety.
Highway projects, often completed in phases, require frequent mobilization of equipment. Traditional rock entrances demand repeated installation and removal, consuming valuable time and resources. In contrast, FODS mats are versatile, reusable, and quick to deploy on any substrate, making them ideal for highway projects. Their portability allows them to be easily relocated as the project progresses, significantly reducing the cost and time associated with trackout control.
Designed to handle vehicles of any size, including standard highway and large off-highway equipment, FODS mats can support over 900 tonnes per mat. This makes them perfect for heavy traffic projects. Unlike rock pads, FODS mats don’t degrade over time, and a simple cleaning restores them to full performance—even in muddy conditions. This durability ensures contractors are well-prepared for any site challenges, helping to prevent fines and project downtime.
The patented pyramid design of FODS Trackout Control Mats enhances their effectiveness, providing superior trackout control compared to traditional systems. By replacing disposable rock entrances, FODS reduces environmental impact, maintenance costs, and hazards. Proven on some of the largest construction projects worldwide, FODS mats are the smart, sustainable solution for New Zealand’s civil and heavy construction industry.
Oil Gas, Solar, Energy Services, and Logging
Energy and Forestry production projects take crews to remote corners of New Zealand and beyond. The FODS Trackout Control System offers an environmentally friendly and highly effective solution for managing trackout, ensuring compliance with regional environmental protection and sediment control regulations.
For energy sites where stabilized construction entrances are required for just 3–6 months, the reusable FODS mats provide unmatched value with their 10-year service life. Their ability to be installed or removed in under an hour allows contractors to quickly adapt to changing egress points as projects progress.
FODS mats require minimal maintenance. A quick cleaning—using a FODS shovel or a skid steer with a brush attachment—removes sediment buildup, which only needs attention when 6.4 cm of material accumulates between the pyramids. When compared to traditional systems, FODS mats perform reliably in all weather conditions, offering a more effective solution in New Zealand’s weather and wet season.
With over a decade of durability, FODS mats deliver an exceptional return on investment for energy firms while ensuring sites remain safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant.
Land Development and Residental Construction
Selecting the right reusable, rockless residential stabilized construction entrance is crucial for keeping your project on schedule and within budget.
FODS Trackout Control Mats eliminate the need for constant refreshing and redressing of traditional aggregate tracking pads. When sediment accumulates, a quick cleaning fully restores the mats to optimal performance.
In New Zealand, land-disturbing activities over 0.4 hectares—such as subdividing land into sections or preparing sites for new builds—must comply with local council regulations under the Resource Management Act (RMA). This includes implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCs) to manage sediment runoff and trackout control.
FODS mats offer an innovative, effective alternative to aggregate entrances, riprap, or rumble plates. Their portability makes them ideal for moving between residential plots or using as a subdivision-wide solution.
FODS mats can be installed on any substrate without excavation, making them exceptionally versatile. With compact dimensions of 2.1 m x 3.7 m, they are easy to transport in a utility trailer and can be relocated as needed.
FODS Mats For Landfill and Industrial sites
Landfills in New Zealand see heavy daily traffic from commercial vehicles and transfer trucks, creating significant sediment runoff risks. This sediment can wash into stormwater drains, polluting rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Sedimentation disrupts aquatic ecosystems, clogs fish gills, impedes growth, and harms egg and larvae development. Additionally, sediment often carries harmful chemicals, compounding environmental damage.
To mitigate these risks, landfill operators must comply with the Resource Management Act (RMA) and implement measures to manage sediment and stormwater. Constant site contour changes and erosion from material storage and cell expansion further complicate stormwater control efforts.
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Why FODS Trackout Control Mats Are the Solution?
FODS Reusable Construction Mats provide a stabilized entrance for landfills and industrial sites, addressing sediment control challenges while meeting New Zealand’s Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCs) requirements.
Contain Pollutants: Prevent sediment and contaminants from leaving the site, protecting waterways.
Durable & Low Maintenance: Built for heavy traffic, FODS mats reduce repair and replacement needs.
Adaptable to Site Changes: Reusable mats can be relocated as site contours evolve.
FODS mats offer a sustainable, cost-effective solution for New Zealand’s landfills, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safeguarding natural ecosystems.