Matta has recycled more than 60 million kilograms of PVC and rubber in the last 30 years, since the company was started by then-Ōtaki mayor Murray Scott in his garage.
The company produces safety matting for playgrounds and industrial use all over the world, and brings a strong sustainability approach to a very niche sector.
In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to managing director Brent Harris about:
- The DIY early days and pioneering recycling systems in the 1990s
- Growing from a small Ōtaki startup to having overseas offices and international business
- How being from New Zealand aligns with their focus on recycling and opens doors
- Why they keep manufacturing in New Zealand, despite it being cheaper to go elsewhere
To find out more, head to https://www.mattaproducts.com/
Find Matta on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattaProducts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matta_products_/
To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/
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