Americo Manufacturing Company, headquartered in Acworth, Georgia is a leading manufacturer of sustainable products such as synthetic and natural fiber floor pads, hand pads, utility pads and floor matting. 100% of the polyester fiber used in pads produced by Americo comes from recycled material from post industrial and post consumer waste and the only binders used in their manufacturing process used in their manufacturing process are water based. Americo’s products are currently sold worldwide as the company enters into their 45th year of operation. For more information on Americo, visit www.americomfg.com. For additional information regarding Americo's PromoMatting Division, visit www.promomatting.com. .

1. Manufacturer of the highest quality
non-woven abrasives and premium
floor matting since 1969
Welcome to
Americo

2. Company Background
• Founded in 1969 by James Rones
• Continues to Operate as a Family Owned and Managed Business
• Total Employees: 300
• Three (3) Manufacturing and Distribution Sites
• Acworth, GA (Headquarters, Nonwoven Production)
• Cartersville, GA (Matting Manufacturing and Warehouse)
• Los Angeles, CA (West Coast Warehouse and Distribution)
• Worldwide Sales

3. Corporate Headquarters
and
Non-woven Manufacturing
Facility in Acworth, GA
200,000 sq. ft.
Matting Manufacturing
Facility in Cartersville, GA
150,000 sq. ft.
Warehouse and Distributing
Facility in Los Angeles, CA
15,000 sq. ft.

4. High tech
non-wovens operations
Acworth, GA

5. State-of-the-art
floor matting facility
Cartersville, GA

6. Americo Quality Commitment
• Quality Conscious at Every Point
• Every Manufacturing Employee is a Trained Inspector
• Product must pass Five (5) Stages of Quality Evaluation
• Product must meet Standard Specifications:
Thickness • Weight • Color • Tensile Strength • Feel
• Random “Spot Checking” Conducted Daily
“Americo Strives to be the Quality Leader in the Business”

7. State-of-the-Art
Technology

8. Quality Testing & Evaluation
• Full Laboratory Testing Capabilities
• Fiber Denier
• Abrasive Content (type/%) “Ash Test”
• Binder Viscosity and % Solids
• Micro Photography of Web Formation
• Schieffer Abrasive Test
• Certificates of Analysis Provided on all Raw Materials
• Prompt and Professional Response to all Customer Complaints

9. Competitive Test & Evaluation
• Full Competitive Product Evaluation
• Practical Testing In-use
• UHS Finish Testing with Americo/Competitor Pad(s)
• Electric/Propane/Battery
• Gardner 20° Gloss Meter

10. Floor Pads

11. Floor Pad Composition
• Fiber (Varying Denier)
• Synthetic (Polyester, Nylon)
• Natural (Hog Hair/Coconut)
• Abrasive (Stripping and Scrubbing Only)
• Aluminum Oxide
- fine particle, used in both floor and hand pads, but is the primary abrasive used in hand pads
• Silicon Carbide
- larger particle, tends to shear during use, always allowing for a sharp edge
• Industrial Diamonds
- microscopic diamonds used in a spray on application for TwisterTM pads
• Binder
• Latex (Water Based)
• Web Construction (Air-Laid, Nonwoven)

12. Pad Images
at 50X magnification
BLACK
STRIP
GREEN
SCRUB
NATURAL
LIGHT HAIR

13. Stripping Pads
• Dominator Extra Aggressive Stripping
Most aggressive stripping pad for the toughest
strip jobs.
Total removal of floor finish/seal
• HP500 Heavy Duty Black Stripping
Heavy duty stripping. Excellent for removing
burnished finish.
• Black Stripping
Standard pad for normal stripping.
• Brown Stripping
Multi-purpose for wet or dry stripping.

14. Feature Advantage
Open web construction
• Absorbs and holds soils and finish
• Allows soil & finish to easily flush
from pad
Heavy denier fiber
• Increased durability
• Holds large abrasive particles
• Increases life
Heavy-duty binder • Enhances cut and life
Heavy abrasive content
• Saves time by acting fast
• Consistent cut throughout pad life
General Features: Stripping Pads

16. Scrubbing Pads
• Green Scrub
Heavy duty wet scrubbing.
Deep cleaning often removing
1-2 coats of damaged finish
• Blue Cleaner
Standard wet scrubbing.
• Auto Scrub UHS Cleaner
Light cleaning using UHS equipment.
• Flamingo Auto Scrub
Daily cleaning without finish removal.

17. Feature Advantage
Open web construction
• Will absorb removed
soil/finish
Medium denier fiber • Increased flexibility
Medium-duty binder • Long wearing; reduced drag
Medium to light abrasive
content
• Reduced cut
General Features: Scrubbing Pads

19. Buffing and
Polishing Pads
• Red Buffing
Ideal spray cleaning pad.
Light duty cleaning/polishing
• Tan Buffing
Dry buffing pad for light cleaning/polishing.
• White Super Polish
Extra fine for dry polishing.

20. Feature Advantage
Closed web construction • More surface contact
Fine denier fiber
• Safe to use on most floors
• Produces shine
• Will not remove coatings
Light binder formula • Reduced drag
No abrasives used
• Safe
• Will not damage coatings
General Features: Buffing and Polishing Pads

22. Rectangular Pads
Rectangular pads designed for
use with oscillating floor machines.
Sizes Available:
• 12” x 18”
• 12” x 24”
• 14” x 20”
• 14” x 28”
• 14” x 32”
Available in:
• Black Stripping
• Green Scrub
• Blue Cleaner
• Red Buff
• White Super Polish
• Maroon Conditioning/Stripping Pad
• Maroon EcoPrep EPP
• Xtract Melamine
Check for availability in other types and sizes.

23. UHS Burnishing Pads
Synthetic fiber
• Luster Lite
Frequent burnishing of soft finishes.
• Aqua
For frequent burnishing on soft to medium finishes.
• Image Beige
Frequent burnishing on soft to medium
hard finishes.
• Impress
Ultra soft for between coats burnishing.
• Champagne
Unique highly rubberized binder,
recommended for soft to medium finishes.
• Remover
Removes black marks, restores gloss,
recommended for medium to hard finishes.
.
• Joey®
Soft pad for frequent to moderate burnishing.

24. Feature Advantage
Closed web construction • Maximum surface contact
Very fine denier fiber • Produces maximum gloss
Heavy fiber concentration
• Enhances loft retention
• Longer life
Special binder • Create friction without abrasion
No mineral content
• Safe
• Will not damage coatings
General Features: Synthetic UHS Pads

26. UHS Burnishing Pads
Blended natural & synthetic fiber
• Combo
For frequent burnishing on soft to medium finishes.
• Porko Natural
For frequent minimal burnishing on hard finishes.
• Porko Extreme
Contains a high amount of hog hair for higher
solid and harder finishes.
• Porko Elite
For minimal burnishing on medium finishes.
• Porko Plus
For minimal burnishing on hard finishes
• Natural Blue Blend
For frequent burnishing on soft to medium finishes.
• CocoPad®
Blended coconut fiber for frequent to moderate burnishing.
• Buckaroo®
For moderate to infrequent burnishing.

27. Feature Advantage
Closed web construction • Increased surface contact
Proprietary fiber blend • Enhanced gloss
Heavy binder formula
• Increased friction
• Longer life
No mineral content • Safe for most hard coatings
General Features: Natural Hair UHS Pads

28. Black Strip
Very Open
Web Formation
Green Scrub
Open
Web Formation
White Polish
Closed
Web Formation
Web Formation

29. Specialty
Pads

30. TURFSCRUB™
BRUSH TYPE FLOOR PAD
The pad that gets down into cracks and
crevices of uneven floor surfaces and deep
grout lines of unsurpassed cleaning results.
Constructed of heavy-duty turf material
No harsh chemicals needed for cleaning
Superior construction with no serged borders
Also available TURFSCRUB™ Utility Pad

31. Microfiber Pads
• MICROFIBER CLEANING
For daily cleaning. Pad will not damage floor
finish. For use on single disc or auto scrubber.
Double sided cleaning action.
• MICROFIBER BURNISHING
Soft fine fibers will not damage the finish on
uneven floors. Reduces airborne dust.
Single sided burnishing action.

32. Feature Advantage
Tiny fibers
• Clean into the smallest pores
of the floor
• Traps and holds the dust or soil
Soft fibers
• Increases floor finish life
• No burn marks
• No dust is created during
burnishing
Durable fiber construction • Can be washed up to 30 times
Velcro backing on burnishing
pad
• Reduces movement while
burnishing
General Features: Microfiber Pads

33. Speed Tracker carpet bonnet
• Polyester/Rayon blend
• Looped construction
• Use both sides
• Scrubber strips for extra scouring action
Blue Bonnet
Microfiber carpet bonnet
• 100% Microfiber (80/20 Polyester/Polyamide)
• Extremely absorbent
• Use both sides
• Highly durable

34. Beige Carpet Pad
Carpet Encapsulation Cleaning Pad
• Economical carpet cleaning
• Special binder for soft,
durable construction
• Simple to use and clean
• Available in sizes for standard
speed floor machines and leading
industry accepted carpet
encapsulation equipment

35. XTRACT
Melamine Floor Pad
For Cleaning and Restoring Floors
• Ideal for cleaning shallow grout
• Removes black marks from floors
• No need for harsh chemicals

36. MAROONConditioning/Stripping Pad
This thin line pad has been designed to
create a very fine scratch pattern on cured
urethane finish, between coats. Also ideal
for light duty stripping.
• Very fine, consistent abrasive
throughout the pad.
• Easily cleaned for longer life.
• 3/8” thick, allowing the pad to follow
contours of floor.
• Ideal for use with water based
urethane finishes.
• For use on Standard Electric,
Automatic Scrubbers and Oscillating
floor machines.

37. Sand Screen Discs
• Available in various grits
• 60 • 100 • 150
• 80 • 120
• For use in:
• Wood floor refinishing
• Repair of painted surfaces
• Cleaning of hard floor surfaces
• May be used wet or dry
• Available in rectangular shapes to
fit all oscillating machines

38. Maroon
EcoPrep EPP
Chemical Free Stripping Pad
This pad has been specially
designed to strip floors without the
use of harsh chemicals.
• For wet or dry stripping and deep
scrubbing.
• Sustainable stripping with no need
of harsh chemicals.
• Excellent for repairing acrylic or
urethane finishes for recoating.
• For use on Standard Electric,
Automatic Scrubbers and Oscillating
floor machines.

39. • Matches performance to
industry standard Maroon pad.
• Higher distributor profit.
• Very competitively priced. Half
the cost of the leading
competitor.
• Outperforms all other
competitive pads.
• Maintains aggressive cut.
• Longer wearing.
• Does not load like competitor’s
pads.
Maroon EcoPrep “EPP”
Key Selling Points

40. Americo Maroon EcoPrep EPP
compared to
3M Surface Prep Pad SPP
(video from Square Scrub)

41. Products to Focus On
• Stripping: Dominator and Standard Black
• Scrubbing: Green and Flamingo
• Chemical Free: Maroon EcoPrep “EPP”
• Buffing and Polishing: Red and White
• Synthetic Burnishing: Luster Lite and Remover
• Natural Fiber Burnishing (hog’s hair): Combo, CocoPad®,
Buckaroo and Porko Plus
• Tile and Grout: Xtract Melamine and TurfScrub™

44. Accessory
Products
from Americo

45. Octopus Utility Pads
and Holders
• OCTOPUS HOLDERS
• Threaded
• Lock-On
• OCTOPUS PADS
• Heavy Duty Brown • Heavy Duty Black
• Medium Duty Blue • Light Duty White
• EcoPrep “EPP” Maroon
• X-Heavy Duty Black • Xtract Melamine
Cleaning tool and pads for edges,
stairs or any hard to reach area

46. HAND PADS
• WHITE Light Duty Cleaning
• GREEN Medium Duty Cleaning
• BLACK Heavy Duty Cleaning
• DARK GREEN Extra Heavy Duty Cleaning
• ECOPREP “EPP” Heavy Duty Cleaning
CLEANING PADS
• BLUE Medium Duty
• BLACK Heavy Duty Cleaning

47. Griddle Cleaning Holder
• Protects hands from hot griddles
• Adds leverage for Cleaning
Griddle Cleaning Pad
• Use between holder and screen
• Adds to screen’s life
• Use for polishing griddle
Griddle Screen
• For heavy-duty griddle cleaning
• Removes burned-on grease and food build-up
Grill-Brick
• Cleans without scratching griddle surface
• Made of light pumice stone
• Non-porous/non-toxic
Stropping Pad
• Specially designed for cleaning deep fat fryers

48. • Natural abrasive
Made from crushed and ground walnut
shells, a natural abrasive, this organic
hand pad is perfect for use on tough
cleaning applications.
• Scratch-resistant
Safe for use on most delicate surfaces.
Note: Always test suitability in an
inconspicuous area.
• 100% Recycled Fiber
100% recycled fiber with natural crushed
walnut makes it a truly sustainable pad.
Scratch-resistant hand pad
from Americo

49. Floor cleaning accessory
from Americo
• Safety
Reduces risk of slipping or falling when
stripping or scrubbing floors..
• Protection
Keeps footwear clean, dry and protected
from harsh chemicals..
• Aids in Cleaning
May be used for removing heavy soil
and black marks from floors in hard to
reach places.
Stripping Boots

50. Scouring Sponges
• LIGHT DUTY
White pad laminated to absorbent cellulose sponge
Safe to use on delicate surfaces like porcelain or
stainless steel.
• MEDIUM DUTY
Green pad laminated to absorbent cellulose sponge
Safe to use on any hard, scratch resistant surface like
counter or oven tops.
Cellulose Sponges
Absorbent synthetic sponges available
In three convenient sizes.
Aquazone WD Sponges
anti-microbial poly sponges

51. Scrubex Scrub Sponge
• No scratch
• Anti-microbial
• Highly durable
• Wave pattern for extra scouring action
Xtract Erasing
Melamine Sponge
• Cleans without chemicals
• Safe on walls and woodwork
• Reinforced center
• Odor-free
Melamine Block
Erasing Sponge
• Cleans without chemicals
• Safe on walls and woodwork
• Odor-free

52. Twister™
Floor Pads
Diamond Cleaning System

53. Twister
Diamond Cleaning System
Twister is a revolutionary cleaning system
consisting of floor pads containing billions
of microscopic diamonds which clean and
polish the floor mechanically instead of
using chemicals.
• Twister White 800 Grit
• Twister Yellow 1500 Grit
• Twister Green 3000 Grit
• Twister SuperClean
• Twister SuperGloss
Also available:
• Twister Red 400 Grit

54. A simple four pad system
Twister™ White
• 800 Grit
• Heavy Restoration
Twister™ Yellow
• 1500 Grit
• Medium Restoration
Twister™ Green
• 3000 Grit
• Fine Polishing
• Daily Maintenance
Pads Available from 5” to 28” and Utility Sizes
Twister™ Red
• 400 Grit
• Extra Heavy
Restoration

55. Hybrid™ Restoration System
• Use on concrete, terrazzo and marble
• 5 step restoration process that’s completed
with the traditional twister system
Hybrid
Red
Hybrid
Black

56. TwisterTM
Pads designed for
Cleaning and Buffing coated floors
Twister™ SuperClean
• Works for daily cleaning
on all coated floors
• A SuperClean pad and water
is all that is required to
remove dirt from the floor
Twister™ SuperGloss
• Designed for coated floor in
in high traffic areas
• Produces a super high gloss
when burnishing floors.

57. Twister™ Line Review
Coated Floors
Traditional Twister™ System Cleaning and Polishing
Restoration Concrete, Terrazzo, Marble
Twister™ Red
400 Grit
Twister™ White
800 Grit
Twister™ Yellow
1500 Grit
Twister™ Green
3000 Grit
Twister™ Red
Twister™
SuperClean
Twister™
SuperGloss
Twister™ White Twister™ Yellow Twister™ Green
Twister™
Hybrid Black
Twister™
Hybrid Red

58. Restoration with TWISTER™ HYBRIDS
Where?
Concrete, Terrazzo and
Marble Floors
Why?
 Deep Scratches and
Significant Wear
 Lippage
 Heavy Duty Cleaning
 Discoloration
 Staining
 Orange Peel

59. Restoration with TWISTER™ HYBRIDS
When?
When the condition of the
floor has deteriorated
beyond what the
Traditional Twister™
System can rejuvenate
How?
“A Light Grind”
5 Step Process using a
combination of
Standard/UHS Machines

60. Concrete Restoration
After Hybrid Restoration Process
Bare Concrete

61. Twister™ Steps by Application
Twister™ Product RESTORATION
Concrete, Terrazzo, Marble
TRADITIONAL
Cleaning and Polishing
COATED
Floor Maintenance
Hybrid Black 100 Grit
low speed only, wet
Step 1
Hybrid Red 400 Grit
low speed only, wet
Step 2
Twister™ Red 400 Grit
low speed only, wet
Step 1 (as needed) Scrub & Recoat
Twister™ White 800 Grit
low speed wet or high speed dry
Step 3 Step 2
Twister™ Yellow 1500 Grit
low speed wet or high speed dry
Step 4 Step 3
Twister™ Green 3000 Grit
low speed wet or high speed dry
Step 5 Step 4
Twister™ SuperClean
low speed only, wet
Step 1
Twister™ SuperGloss
High speed only, dry
Step 2
5 Steps 3 or 4 Steps 2 or 3 Steps

62. Competitive Comparison
Component Twister™ Hybrid 3M Trizact
Total Number of Steps 5 9
Expensive Chemicals Required No Yes
Average Distributor Start Up Costs $675 $1,572
Material Costs per 20,000 Sq. Ft. $839 $1,150
Average Square Footage per Set of Discs 10,000 7,500

64. Life expectancy is 250,000 sq. ft. (150-300 rpm’s)
when using a Standard Electric floor machine
or Automatic Scrubber?
Life expectancy is 25,000 sq. ft. (1500-3000 rpm’s)
when using an UHS floor machine.
Note: These are average figures and pad life is increased if used wet vs.dry. Condition of the floor
may effect pad life. Square foot life varies slightly by pad color, with White pads having the shortest
life and Green longer. Proper care and cleaning of pads between uses will increase pad life.
Average life expectancy of TwisterTM pads
SuperGloss - up to 200,000 sq. ft., high speed
SuperClean - up to 180,000 sq. ft., low speed
Hybrid - up to 10,000 sq. ft.

65. Terrazzo

66. Concrete

67. Marble

68. Actual
Demo Results
LAX

69. THE TWISTER™ SYSTEM
Frequently asked questions
Q Will TWISTER™ grind or cut through my
existing floor’s surface? (ie VCT)
A No the TWISTER™ System works by
micro-polishing the floor surface and
will not remove or damage the surface,
even over time.
Q How do we apply Twister™ pads to corners,
edges and stairs?
A Twister™ pads are available in 5” and 8” sizes
to accommodate edging equipment. In addition
Americo offers the Twister™ in a 4.5” x 10”
utility pad.

70. Q Does use of the TWISTER™ System change the
slip resistance of a floor?
A There is no change to the floor surface using
TWISTER™ so there will be no change in the
floor’s slip resistance.
Q Do I need a special pad driver for TWISTER™?
A Standard available nub or velcro like pad drivers
are recommended. Do not attach TWISTER™ to a
bristle brush.

71. Q Can I use a cleaner with the TWISTER™ System?
A Yes, a pH neutral or Green Seal neutral cleaner
may be used with TWISTER™ in an automatic
scrubber application. Many users prefer
plain water.
Q Do I still need to use a seal or finish
with the TWISTER™ System?
A In areas where repeated spills (staining) are
present, the use of a penetrating water base
seal or finish is recommended.

72. Competitive
Product
Comparisons

73. Standard Competitive Testing
 Use ASTM standards
for quality and consistency
 Conduct durability testing
in “real life”
 Evaluate pad formula
 Testing is a continuous process

74. Testing Measurements
 Durability
 Tensile
 Tear
 Gloss (where applicable)

83. Floor Finish Gloss Testing

84. Promoting a
Sustainable
Future

85. Americo has been promoting
a sustainable stance in the marketplace
for over a decade
▪ 100% recycled PET plastic used in floor pads produced by Americo
▪ We use only water-based resins in our binding process
▪ Our shipping cartons contain at least 45% recycled materials
▪ In-house water treatment has reduced waste water flow by 83%
▪ Energy efficiency increased by over 30% with advanced equipment
▪ Pads specially formulated to rapidly biodegrade once
discarded into an active landfill

86. REUSE We’re reusing post-consumer waste — all of our pads are made
using 100% recycled PET plastic, e.g., recycled soda and water bottles
REDUCE We’re reducing the amount of “virgin” plastics from entering
the environment and also reducing the amount of plastics going into landfills
RECYCLE When Full Cycle™ pads are introduced into a landfill they are
recycled to a natural state and by-products, like methane gas can be captured
and converted to energy where facilities exist
FULL CYCLE™ We're manufacturing pads using 100% recycled PET
plastic that has been specially formulated to rapidly biodegrade once discarded
into an active landfill

87. Full Cycle™ Enhanced Biodegradation
Floor Pads Now With
Made from 100% Recycled PET Plastic
Formulated to biodegrade in a fraction of the
time that it takes conventional floor pads
Leaves no toxins or toxic remnants in
the environment
Does not modify core pad formulation
Same high quality, product performance
and consistency
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California Notice: California law prohibits the sale of plastic packaging and plastic products that are labeled with the terms ‘biodegradable’,
‘degradable’, or ‘decomposable’, or any form of those terms, or that imply in any way that the item will break down, biodegrade, or decompose
in a landfill or other environment. These restrictions apply to all sales in or into the State of California, including such sales over the Internet.

88. Dramatic Results
with Full Cycle™ Technology

89. Sample A Sample B
Sample A and B
taken from same
Full Cycle™ floor pad
Sample A was placed in an
ASTM D5511 simulated landfill
test for 290 days
Sample B was left untouched
Significant Mass Reduction
via Enhanced Biodegradation

90. Going Green with
Full Cycle™
• Green Information included on labeling
• Bid Specifications
• Sample Demo Water Bottle with
Plastic Chips and Fiber
• Americo Literature -
▪Introduction to Enhanced Biodegradation – 2-sided flyer
▪Frequently Asked Question on Full Cycle™– 2-sided flyer
▪Full Cycle™ Eco-Friendly Floor Pads – 2-sided flyer

91. Environmental
Calculator
Calculate the number
of plastic water or soda
bottles that are prevented
from going into landfills
by using Americo pads.
• Available with Americo or
private label.

92. 12 - 2 Liter Bottles = 1 Case of 20” Pads
(5 Pads)
35 – 16.9 oz. Bottles= 1 Case of 20” Pads
(5 Pads)
Reduce the number of
PET plastic bottles
from entering landfills

93. Marketing
Support

94. • In-house Graphic Design Capability
• State-of-the-Art Label Production
• Custom Sales Support Materials
• Major Industry Trade Show Participation
• Advertising in Major Trade Publications
• Sales Literature and Sample Books
Marketing Support

95. • Custom designed labeling
• Fast turn-around
• State-of-the-Art printing equipment
Standard Americo Label
Custom Private Label

96. • Americo or private label fiber bottles
provide a hands-on promotion showing
the transformation of PET bottles into the
fiber used in Americo pads.
• Americo or private label floor pad rings
provide customers with actual samples
for easy pad identification.

97. Americo’s in-house marketing department is
ready to assist you with your marketing needs from
pre-formatted sales sheets to custom literature

98. Visit Americo’s website www.AmericoMfg.com

99. Visit Americo’s website dedicated to Full Cycle™
www.AmericoFullCycle.com

101. • Selector Guides
• Floor Pads
• Floor Mats
• References & Education
• Green Initiatives
• Why Americo
• Real-time Rep Locator
• Access to Key Americo Contacts
• REP TOOL BOX
MOBILE APP
Features

102. • Version I: English and Spanish
MOBILE APP
Multiple Languages!!!

103. FLOOR PAD
SELECTOR
GUIDE

104. Floor Type
Floor Pad
Selector Guide
 Similar to a decision-tree
 Takes users through a series
of selections
 Results product recommendations

105. Floor Type
Traditional
vs.
Diamond

106. Floor
Type
Traditional
vs.
Diamond
Floor Care
Application

107. Floor Type
Traditional
vs. Diamond
Floor Care
Application
Floor
Condition

108. Floor Type
Traditional
vs. Diamond
Floor Care
Application
Floor
Condition
Equipment

109. Floor Type
Traditional
vs. Diamond
Floor Care
Application
Floor
Condition
Equipment
Floor Pad
Recommendations

110. • View Specification Sheet
• Email Product Info Instantly!
• View/Email Video

111. View Specification Sheet
• Recall information fast…
• Properties
• Construction
• Labeling
• Directions for Use
• Product Care
• Sizes
• Sustainability
• Equipment

113. MAT
SELECTOR
GUIDE

114. Mat Selector
Guide:
2 Ways to use it!
• MAT PLACEMENT:
Select from mat positions within
various environments;
• ANSWER SHORT Q/A:
View product recommendations
based on your criteria!

115. • Segmented Views!
• See mat positions within
various environments to
begin the selection process

116. INDUSTRIAL

117. HEALTHCARE

118. EDUCATION

119. HOSPITALITY/RESTAURANT

120. Mat Categories
What TYPE of Mat?

121. Mat Categories
(TYPE)
Mat Placement
(What is the mat
PLACEMENT)

122. Mat Categories
(TYPE)
Mat Placement
Mat traffic or applications
(What is the expected foot traffic)

123. Mat Categories (TYPE)
Mat Placement
Mat traffic or applications
Recommended Product(s)

124. Product details at
your fingertips!

125. RESOURCES &
EDUCATION

126. RESOURCES & EDUCATION
3 main features:
 Product Search
• Keyword or Phrases
 Library
• Product specification sheets
• Literature
 Americo University
• How-to instructions
• Training videos

127. RESOURCES & EDUCATION
 Product Search
• Keyword or Phrases
• Click to Product information
• Videos
• And more!

128. RESOURCES & EDUCATION
 Library
• Catalogs
• Product Specification sheets
• Other Corporate Collateral
• Full Cycle™ Sales Sheets
• Product Sales Sheets

129. RESOURCES & EDUCATION
 Americo University
• How-to instructions
o On the job reference
o Training tool
• Training videos
o Demonstrates how to use the
product;
o Shows results!

130. CONTACT US

131. CONTACT US
 Sales Rep Locator
• Search Geographically
 Americo Customer Service
 Americo Sales
Administration
*Includes a FAQ section to direct users
to the appropriate dept.

132. CONTACT US
 Sales Rep Locator
• Americas
• Canada
• United States
• Caribbean
• Latin America
o Latin America
 Mexico
 Brazil
 All Other
• Europe, Middle East, Africa
• Greater Pacific

133. CONTACT US
 Sales Rep Locator
• United States
o Select By State

134. CONTACT US
 Sales Rep Locator
• The concept is to provide
immediate access to the
designated Sales Rep or office:
o Email
o Call
o Map

135. WHY
AMERICO?

136. WHY AMERICO
 Users can take a virtual tour of
Americo:
• Manufacturing plants
• View worldwide distribution
• Sustainable practices & products
• Observe state-of-the-art equipment and
production at work
• Learn more research and development
• Catch a glimpse of our private labeling
departments in action
 Share via email or texting the
video

137. GREEN
INITATIVES

138. GREEN INITIATIVES
• Full Cycle™
o View Full Cycle Video
o Dive into literature about Full Cycle™
 Overview Fact Sheet
 Frequently Asked Questions
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142. Floor Mats

143. Background
• Total matting market is
$258 million.
(equal in size to floor pads!)
• Matting sales represent
approximately 3% of
distributor’s supplies sales.
• Selling matting
is easy and profitable

144. Walk-off Matting
The first line of
defense in a good
floor care program.

145. Consumer
Perceptions
• 91% of consumers selected a
business because of its appearance.
• 42% of people judge a facility’s
cleanliness by the appearance
of its floors and carpet.
Source: Progressive Shopper

146. Benefits of Matting
• First impression -
enhances any entrance.
• Stops dirt, water and snow at
the door.
• Protects floors - reduces wear
and deterioration of the interior
floors.
• Reduces routine and costly
restorative maintenance costs.
• Promotes safer floors.
• Part of green cleaning program.

147. Background
• Maintaining the capital investment
in a building is priority number one.
• Controlling maintenance costs
is critical.
• Floor maintenance is the single
largest cost in building maintenance.
All of the above are reasons why an
investment in matting makes
good business sense.

148. Background
• Matting systems will
contain over 85% of soil.
• Soil is concentrated within
3 ft. of entrance.
• Estimated it costs $600 to
remove 1 pound of dirt.
• 80% of soil entering
a building is dry.
• 30 ft. of matting will remove
100% of soil.

149. Buying Decisions
“Why Users Invest in Matting”
• Maintain a positive
first impression.
• Protect the flooring from
premature wear.
• Reduce maintenance costs.
• Increase building safety.
• The “Green Movement”
protect the environment.

150. • Inside air more polluted than outside.
• Primary source of contaminates is entrances.
• Reduction in use of cleaning chemicals.
• Less chemical waste disposal.
• Increase worker health/productivity.
GREEN CLEANING
A Commitment to
Protect the Indoor Environment

151. Why Americo Mats?
• 30 years of experience.
• 5 matting company acquisitions in the last 3 years.
• 150,000 sq. ft. new matting production facility came
on line in 2012.
• Quality commitment; 100% guaranteed.
• Best in class service.
• Full product range.
• Competitively priced.
• Industry leading logo mat expertise.

152. Why Americo?
• Fastest growing manufacturer of mats.
• Flexible in-house producer.
• Knowledgeable support staff.
• Continuous new product innovation.
• Field sales support staff.
• Sales training and tools.
• 24 hour Quick Ship Program.

153. Proper matting placement
is the key to an overall
effective preventative
maintenance program.

154. Matting Applications

155. Floor Mat Placement

156. GYPSYBACKED
GYPSYUNBACKED

161. FOYER OR ENTRANCE MATTING
The primary mat used to prevent dirt and moisture from being tracked indoors.

167. INTERIOR MATTING
Used as a finishing mat to remove light dirt and moisture. Also used as
floor protection or to collect moisture throughout a building.

171. ANTIFATIGUE MATTING
• Provides extra cushioning for hard floors.
• Used behind counters.
• Reduces workers’ fatigue and
increases productivity.
• Insulation from cold floors.

176. FOOD SERVICE MATTING
• Provides comfort and safety to work areas
• Grease resistant
• Slip resistant

179. “V” GROOVE
Corrugated Runners
SPECIALTY MATTING
• Protect floors
• Slip resistant
• Noise reduction

184. Mat Style Mat Surface Mat
Backing
Custom
Cut
Exact
Cut
Logo
Front Runner PVC Coated Nylon Loop Vinyl Available N/A N/A
Gypsy PVC Extruded Vinyl Available N/A N/A
Dirt Stopper Eco Recycled Rubber N/A N/A N/A
Dirt Stopper Rubber N/A N/A Thermal-Graphic
Diamondback Needpunched
Polypropylene
Vinyl Available N/A N/A
Ridge Runner Needlpunched
Polypropylene
Vinyl Available N/A N/A
Chevron Needlpunched
Polypropylene
Vinyl Available N/A N/A
Aqua Dam Eco Recycled Polypropylene Rubber N/A N/A N/A
Aqua Dam Polypropylene Nitrile Rubber N/A N/A N/A
Defender Polypropylene Berber Rubber Available Available Inlaid Polypropylene

185. Mat Style Mat Surface Mat Backing Custom
Cut
Exact
Cut
Logo
SureStep Tufted Nylon Rubber
(20% Recycled)
N/A N/A Ink Jet Dyed
Camelot Smooth Ribbed
Polypropylene
Vinyl Available N/A (Flocked Special Order)
Ole Olefin Olefin Pile Vinyl Available N/A (Flocked Special Order)
EverSoft Anti-Fatigue Expanded PVC Available N/A N/A
EverSafe Anti-Fatigue Expanded PVC Available N/A N/A
EverWear Anti-Fatigue Expanded PVC Available N/A N/A
EverEase Anti-Fatigue Expanded PVC
w/Solid Vinyl Top
N/A N/A N/A
Safety Flo Kitchen Rubber N/A N/A N/A
Aqua Flo Kitchen Rubber N/A N/A N/A
V-Groove Runner Vinyl N/A N/A N/A

186. CLEANING MATS
Shaking the mat out Works for smaller mat to remove lighter
amounts of dirt and debris.
Sweeping Removes light amount of dirt and debris.
Vacuuming Frequent vacuuming is best and should be
done several times a week for maximum benefit.
Carpet extractor Used when the floors are cleaned or when the
mat has captured dirt and debris over a time of
heavy usage.
Spray with garden hose Done outside to remove large amounts of dirt
and debris from the mat.
High pressure washer Done outside to remove large amounts of dirt.
Be careful to not damage the mat.

187. HOW TO MARKET MATS
• Understand Your Customers’ Needs
• Bring all Sales Tools to Each Presentation
• Know Your Products
• Conduct a Building Tour
• Ask Questions
• Prepare a Matting Proposal

188. MATTING SALES OPPORTUNITIES
• Schools (large logo mat user)
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Retail
Note: Look for all matting opportunities by
taking a tour of the building.

189. MAT PURCHASE vs. RENTING
Perception Fact
Low cost Cost up to 7 times more
No maintenance You are already cleaning the mats
Clean mats delivered Some play “musical chairs”
Get any size needed Limited to a very few sizes
Enhance the look of a facility Most are years old and worn out
More mats do a better job The right mats do a better job
Green option Water, chemicals, electricity, gas
Be prepared to overcome the above objections to purchasing mats.

190. What are the renting costs? 3
Mat Size Mat Quantity
Weekly Matting Charge per
Mat
3X4 X =
3x5 10 X $3.00 =
3x10 5 X $6.00 =
4x6 X =
$1.00 =
$5.00 =
=
Renting =
What are the purchasing costs?
Size Mat Quantity Mat Cost
3X4 X =
3x5 10 X $70.00 =
3x10 5 X $135.00 =
4x6 X =
Estimated Freight =
Purchasing =
less $1,575.00 =
Purchasing SAVINGS
Number of years of contract?
Total Cost per Contract
$0.00
$4,680.00
$4,680.00
$0.00
$8,721.00$10,296.00
$156.00
$780.00
$0.00
$1,575.00
Renting
$700.00
$675.00
$0.00
$200.00
How much can purchasing Americo matting save you?
$10,296.00
$0.00
Weekly Service Charge
Weekly Fuel Surcharge
Misc. Weekly Surcharge

191. Americo Logo Mat Capabilities

192. FLOCKED LOGO MATS
• Provides Crisp, Clean Images
• Great for 1-3 Spot Colors
• Attractive Raised Imprint
• Nylon Flocking Permanently
Embedded into Mats Surface
• Available on:
Diamondback, Ole Olefin,
and Camelot

193. NYLON DYE
LOGO MATS
• Images are Created with a
Patented Dyeing Process that Creates
Excellent Detail
• Available in 27 Colors with a Maximum
of 8 Colors per Mat
• No Charge for Extra Colors (up to 8)
• Ideal for Heavy Traffic Areas
• 100% Nitrile Rubber Backing is
Grease Resistant and Launderable

194. INLAID POLYPROPYLENE
LOGO MATS
• Images are created with a
combination of inlaid mats
• High/low Berber pattern provides
excellent scraping actions
• Ideal for Heavy Traffic Areas
• Heavy-duty composite rubber
backing
• Resistant to mold, mildew and stains

195. Thermal-Graphic Processed
LOGO MATS
• Images are created by molding digitally
printed thermal plastic graphics onto
the nitrile rubber mat
• Low maintenance—Easy to clean!
• Non-skid backing
• Ideal for heavy traffic areas
• Made from 100% Nitrile rubber
construction

196. ORDERING STANDARD MATS
• May be Assorted
• No Minimums
• Lead Time: 5 Days
• Quick Ship Program
• May be bundled with floor/hand
pads and accessories

197. ORDERING LOGO MATS
• Logo Mat Portal: http://www.americomfg.com/logoportal.html
• E-mail Artwork to: art@americomfg.com
• Files Accepted:
Vector Art Preferred (Illustrator)
Also Accepted: Photoshop High Resolution jpg, tif, or eps files
• Fax Order with Copy of Artwork to: (888) 241-9903
• Artwork Proofs will be E-mailed from Americo for Approval
(within 48 hours)
• Logo Mat(s) will be Produced after Customer’s Approval
• Lead Times after Approval of Artwork are 10 Working Days
for Nylon Dye and 18 Working Days for Flocked (15 Days
for Repeat Orders)

198. Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Americo’s lead time for standard mats?
A. 5 business days.
Q. When might longer lead times apply?
A. When ordering any special cut Rubber backed mats, Defender or
EverEase.
Q. Why doesn’t Americo charge a minimum order for mats like there is
for pads?
A. Americo must compete with the industry practice to sell one mat plus
freight with no minimum order requirement.
Q. Which mats are best used on the flooring I have?
A. Vinyl backed mats are recommended for use on any hard surface
flooring. On carpeting, it is recommended to use rubber backed
matting with cleated backing.

199. Q. Explain the difference between “Custom Cut” and “Exact Cut”.
A. Custom Cut is just a general term for a requested size that is not
standard. Any custom cut mat will still have a tolerance of +/- 1”
required. We prefer not to accept Exact Cut requests because the
matting production process just does not ensure exact sizes. The
exception here is Defender mats that can be Exact Cut. Contact
Sales with any Exact Cut mat requests.
Q. Which mats can be Custom cut?
A. Refer to the chart showing which mats can be produced in custom
lengths or widths.
Q. What is the maximum length we can produce for each type of mat?
A. 60’

200. Q. Can we seam mats together to make them wider or longer?
A. Gypsy is the only mat that can be seamed to be made wider or
longer. Extra charges will apply, so check with matting production.
The best recommendation to give when this request comes up is to
use Defender, however even then the maximum width is 12’ 6”
Q. Which mats get boxed and which get shipped flat on pallets?
A. This is generally at the discretion of Americo for cost savings or at
the request of a customer.
Q. Which mats have rubber or vinyl backing?
A. Refer to your Americo Matting Spec sheets.
Q. Can you get a vinyl backed mat in a rubber back?
A. No. Mats are backed either or and can’t be changed.

201. Q. Which mats get boxed and which get shipped flat on pallets?
A. This is generally at the discretion of Americo for cost savings or at
the request of a customer.
Q. What is the best method for cleaning mats?
A. See the mat training materials.

202. Any Additional
Questions?
Thank You.