Locker Room High Traffic Matting

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In 1986 Bon Jovi released the album Slippery When Wet.  We have always wondered what they were trying to say with that album. Was it some kind of philosophical statement about the Iran Hostage Crisis or were they simply stating the obvious? Maybe? We may never know…

Speaking of slippery, have you ever been in locker room at a pool or recreation center? Not only is the floor extremely slick, it is constantly wet, increasing the risk of bacteria forming. Is there a way to rectify this problem, you ask? The answer: PEM locker room slip-resistant matting.

Recently, we installed some high traffic slip-resistant matting in the Campus Recreation Center locker rooms at Missouri State University. In an effort to create a safer and more comfortable environment, the university enlisted the help of our slip-resistant matting.  Locker Room High Traffic Matting

After a seamless installation, the university began to see results almost immediately. The neutral color blends in well with the surroundings, and the surface provides a safe path for students, faculty and guests. Plus – the antimicrobial formula guards against the growth of mildew, fungi and bacteria. In short, our high traffic slip-resistant matting will help keep the recreation center safe, healthy and comfortable.

While our slip-resistant matting might be new to the Missouri State Recreation Center, it can be found in a variety of locker rooms from coast to coast. Don’t believe us? Feel free to peruse our aquatic matting photo gallery at pemsurface.com.

AT&T Winter National Championships

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The 2012 AT&T Winter National Championships came to a close at the Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center last Saturday. For three days, Austin, Texas was swimming with some of the best talent our country has to offer. PEM was thrilled to yet again be a part of this prestigious event. Our PEM aquatic matting was installed on the pool decks to protect swimmers and staff from slips and falls.

Our bold blue aquatic matting compliments the event’s logo and color scheme perfectly!

Want to see the matting in action? We can’t blame you! Check out the video below:

If you missed the meet, you can see complete results of the 2012 AT&T Winter National Championships on USA Swimming’s event page.

PEM is proud to take the national stage. Our matting has been used year-after-year at USA Swimming events, including previous National Championships and Olympic Trials. When safety is a concern, you can count on PEM!

Our aquatic matting is designed with your pool’s wet conditions in mind. The porous construction means water won’t pool on the surface, creating slippery puddles. Instead, water flows through easily, keeping walkways dry and slip-free. Plus, the antimicrobial formula guards against the growth of mildew, fungi and bacteria.

Are you searching for slip-resistant aquatic matting for your next event? PEM can help! Our non skid matting will protect athletes and improve the aesthetic appeal of your venue. Our matting is available in black, grey, blue, chocolate brown, sand and hunter green. The matting is lightweight and installs easily. Plus – it can be stored for use again and again, making it an ideal solution for annual events.

Contact us today if you’d like to learn more about our slip-resistant matting!

 

Hit the Decks at 2012 AT&T Winter National Championships

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On November 29th, many of our country’s top swimmers will descend upon the University of Texas in Austin to compete in the 2012 AT&T Winter National Championships, presented by USA Swimming. Do you know what else will be on campus for the event? PEM Aquatic Matting, of course! Our slip-resistant matting will be installed at The Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center, one of the top competitive aquatic facilities in the world. For three days, our aquatic matting will be center stage at this national event, safely minimizing the risk of slips and falls on the pool deck.

PEM aquatic matting is the perfect solution for slippery, wet conditions around pools. The matting is delivered in rolls, making it easy and fast to unroll and install. No more messing with an interlocking puzzle of confusion! Plus, the porous construction allows water to flow through and moisture to evaporate quickly. Worried about mildew in the damp conditions? Our antimicrobial formula guards against the growth of mildew, fungi and bacteria, making it perfect for an aquatic facility!

The striking blue and grey PEM aquatic matting was previously used at the Texas facility.

Want to see our matting in action? The 2012 AT&T Winter National Championships will be televised on NBC Universal. Check your local listings for dates and times.

Seeing BLUE at US Olympic Swim Trials

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The 2012 US Olympic Swimming Trials are under-way! The 8 day event, hosted by USA Swimming, is jam-packed with our country’s top swimmers. Do you know who else is there? PEM! Our bold, blue, slip resistant aquatic matting has become a visual staple at USA Swimming Events and we’re proud to once again be a part of the Olympic Trials.

“PEM Aquatic Matting has been the perfect slip resistant solution for USA Swimming events. The matting has furthered our brand image and increased on-air visual appeal, all while protecting our world-class athletes. No other surface cover could match PEM’s combination of design features, safety benefits and durability.” – Dean Ekeren, National Events & Marketing Director, USA Swimming
Learn more about how USA Swimming has utilized PEM Aquatic Matting at their events.


Source: USA Swimming

USA Swimming is posting daily updates of all the action. You won’t want to miss a minute as top USA swimmers battle it out to be a part of the 2012 Olympics. PEM will be there every stroke of the way, doing what we do best – providing slip-resistant surfaces that not only protect, but also add aesthetic value.


Source: USA Swimming

Have you seen PEM on NBC yet? Look for our blue matting around the perimeter of the pool. You can’t miss us! NBC and NBC Sports Network are airing coverage of the trials through July 2, 2012. Check your local listings for more information.

The PEM Surface Creations Story

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Dueling has been a part of American history since the earliest days of our country. In fact, Alexander Hamilton (Secretary of the Treasury) was killed by Vice-President Aaron Burr in a pistol duel. Could you imagine Joe Biden doing that today? I’m guessing that might cost him a few votes. But the truth was dueling was so entrenched in the culture, nearly everyone participated. For example in the early 1800s, dueling killed more Navy sailors than the sea.

Today, dueling is all but forgotten, partly because it is illegal. Instead, we compete in sports and other “smarter” methods against our rivals. A much anticipated duel quickly approaching is Mutual of Omaha’s Duel in the Pool. The U.S. Swimming Team will be facing off with a team of European All Stars to solidify for a year, who has the best swimmers in the world.

And because the best swimmers need the best equipment, PEM will be there to protect against slips and falls and protect the swimmers’ feet. Our matting will be used around the pool in our signature blue color.

PEM’s slip-resistant matting was chosen in part because it contains an antimicrobial biocide that guards against the growth of mildew, fungi and bacteria. The porous construction allows moisture to flow through or evaporate to eliminate standing water and reduce algae growth. And cleaning PEM is also easy, with only a sweeping or hose down, the matting can be cleaned.

So if you are interested in watching the best from the U.S. faceoff with all Europe has to offer, tune at the below times:

Watch on TV
Dec. 16, 7:00-9:00 p.m. ET on Universal Sports
Dec. 17, 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET on NBC

PEM Protects High Traffic Areas, Wysiwash Cleans Them

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Locker rooms, playground surfaces and hot yoga studios are all perfect environments for dangerous bacteria, like E.Coli and Staph. Thriving in the warm, wet and highly used areas, aquatic managers and park directors have a lot to worry about.

To protect their visitors, many facilities have turned to PEM Surface Creations and Wysiwash for a long term and cost-effective solution.

How does PEM’s matting protect people? PEM’s slip-resistant matting contains an antimicrobial biocide that guards against the growth of mildew, fungi and bacteria. The porous construction allows moisture to flow through or evaporate to eliminate standing water and reduce algae growth.

And cleaning PEM is also easy, with only a sweeping or hose down the matting can be cleaned. But for a more effective measure we recommend the Wysiwash Sanitizer System.

The Wysiwash…

  • Connects right to your hose
  • Cleans, sanitizes and eliminates odors while blasting away dirt with a jet stream of water
  • Hydro-injection system produces a solution of hypochlorous acid up to 120 times more effective than liquid bleach

PEM and Wysiwash can protect visitors in nearly all environments. Watch our latest YouTube video to find out more.

Easy Installation Above and Below the Waterline

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On hot summer days at your local pool, the lifeguards are always blowing their whistles to warn swimmers to stop running outside of the pool.  While you may hear it 20 times in an hour, it actually serves a great purpose, it reduces falls and injuries. But, with all the attention paid to outside the pool, there is little attention paid to falls in the pool. Areas like baby pools and splash parks are especially susceptible to injuries from slips and falls as a result of the wet, slippery flooring.

PEM Surface Creations doesn’t just protect against falls above the water, it also protects below. How you might ask? PEM is easily installable with their special adhesive below the water, installed with only a chalk gun. Our adhesive is specially formulated for a more permanent installation, holding for years. Taking into account PEM’s ability to withstand the elements, you have a long term fix!

You also might be surprised to find that there are no regulations on the matting used on pool bottoms and spray parks, like there is at conventional playgrounds. This leaves even more reason to further research matting options, because the lack of oversight.  At PEM, we believe underwater applications are just as important as above water, possibly even more so with the lack of regulation in the industry.

And if you think a PEM installation might be difficult, don’t just take our written word for it, listen to our president Bob Amelung talk over the installation process and the many options for adhesives. This video is the latest on our YouTube channel.

Stayed tuned or contact PEM to find out more about our matting’s slip-resistant properties and adhesives for safety and comfort above and below the water.

Tips for Opening the Pool

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Baseball is on TV, there are steaks on the grill and the kids are in the pool, it must Summer time! But before you get to this wonderful state of relaxation, there is work to be done – namely opening the pool!

To give you do-it-yourselfers some help, PEM Surface Creations has put together a few tips to make the pool opening process run smoother, so you can better enjoy your time off and avoid some common mistakes.

1. Check chemicals: Your chemicals have been sitting for months waiting to be used. Now that you are ready to use them, they might have passed their expiration date. Go through and throw away any expired chemicals and prioritize the chemicals you have left, so the oldest supply is used first.

2. Cleaning the winter cover: Give your winter cover a thorough cleaning, it has been taking mother natures worst all winter. And once you have finished cleaning, make sure you let the cover air dry. Otherwise it will likely collect mildew.

3.Filling the pool: Usually filling your pool with your garden hose is the easiest and most cost-efficient way of raising the water level. Except for larger pools, it can cost less to have a service truck in the water. Check local providers.

4. Put in the time: If you have solids floating in your pools, take the time to manually remove them with a net. Relying on your pool system or vacuum can lead to clogged pipes and bigger problems than you started with.

Now that you have your pool open, it is also important to consider protecting the people who will be using it. A pool is typically open for 90 days during the summer and we suggest that any pool, large or small, consider installing PEM Surface Creations’ aquatic matting. Out matting can help reduce slips and falls on concrete and on decks, as well as help prevent splinters to the foot.

PEM also is simply great for increasing comfort to bare feet! Our matting is cost-effective and can be installed with just a razor knife, caulk gun and square.

Have fun this weekend and rest of summer. For more on PEM Surface Creations visit our website.

PEM at the NCAA Woman’s Swimming and Diving Championships

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March isn’t just a time for championship basketball, it is also a time for championship swimming. At this year’s NCAA Woman’s Swimming and Diving Champions, 322 of the best student-athletes in the two sports will meet at the Texas Swimming Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin.

But for the first time, PEM Surface Creations’ aquatic matting will be there to greet them. When swimmers and divers get out of the pool they can expect to feel the comfort of PEM matting on their feet, as well as the benefits from its slip-resistant properties. PEM’s textured surface reduces the risk of slippage in wet conditions and allows moisture to flow through the matting, eliminating standing surface water.

To get here, the swimmers had to meet minimum requirements on strokes like the free style, breast stroke, butterfly and back stroke. And divers had to compete in Zone Meets to qualify.

In years past this event has featured Olympians or future Olympians, making us even more excited to have our product chosen for this event. The championships will run from March 17 to the 19. ESPN3.com will stream finals sessions live on Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19 and ESPN2 will air a 90-minute show at 1:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 5.

PEM at the SEC Championship

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Have you ever seen a gator or a razorback slip when getting out of the pool? If you said no, that might be in part to PEM’s aquatic matting being used at the SEC swimming and diving championship. Obviously we are not talking about the animals, but mascots that represent some of the country’s best universities.

The SEC or Southeastern Conference is comprised of schools like the University of Florida, Vanderbilt University, Louisiana State University and Auburn University. Every year the best from the conference compete in the conference championship to determine a winner, which can be difficult because SEC schools have also won an astonishing 23 NCAA swimming championships.

The 2011 SEC Championship was held at the University of Florida’s Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Utilizing PEM’s slip-resistant properties and comfort to bare feet, our matting was installed on the pools bulkheads. Also because PEM contains an antimicrobial biocide and can be rolled up for easy storage, it can be used at future events for years to come.

This year, athletes broke a number of SEC records with the Auburn University coming away with the win for the men and the University of Georgia the winner for the woman.  It was a great weekend of friendly competition and large crowds to cheer the student-athletes on. Take a look at the photos of PEM in action!