Packerland Rent-A-Mat News & Events

Custom Logo Mats Are One of the Easiest Upgrades You Can Make Freshen Up Your Entrance This Spring There’s something about spring that makes us feel ready for a reset. Windows get cleaned. Floors get scrubbed. Clutter gets cleared out. But most businesses don’t think about the one spot every single person who enters your business sees first: The entrance. Before anyone experiences your service, your product, or your team, they step onto your mat. If that mat is worn, […]

Sustainability Isn’t a Slogan—It’s How We Operate Every Day A More Sustainable Mat Service… Not Just on Earth Day You’ll see a lot of companies talk about sustainability this time of year, and that’s great. But for us, it’s not something we turn on for a post or a promotion. It’s built into how we run our business… every single day. From how we clean, to how we deliver, to how we extend the life of products through our eco-friendly […]

Why Packerland Never Stops Looking for a Better Way: Legacy Doesn’t Mean Standing Still We’ve been in business since 1969. That kind of longevity doesn’t happen by accident — and it doesn’t happen by doing things the same way decade after decade. As a third-generation, family-run company, we take pride in our history. But we also believe that legacy should never mean complacency. Staying independent, reliable, and relevant requires constant evaluation, learning, and improvement — especially behind the scenes, where […]

Running Out of Towels Is a Small Problem That Can Create Big Risks How a commercial towel service for restaurants helps improve sanitation, staff safety, and guest trust. In restaurants, bars, and hotels, most shifts don’t fall apart because of one big mistake — they unravel when small details get overlooked and cause one big disaster. Before a shift even begins, a lot has to come together: Food is prepped Stations are stocked Silverware is rolled Clean towels are rarely […]

When Winter Can’t Make Up Its Mind: What the NWS Forecast Means for Your Floors Wisconsin winters are nothing new. Cold, snow, ice — we plan for it every year. But some winters are harder to manage than others, and according to the National Weather Service and the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, this season is shaping up to be one of them. The reason isn’t record-breaking cold or nonstop snowfall. Instead, it’s unpredictability. The remainder of this winter will bring […]

Where to Put Floor Mats: The Most Overlooked Areas in Your Building  Floor mats do far more than protect your entrances — they quietly influence safety, cleanliness, customer experience, and employee well-being. While most business owners know to cover their main doors, the real question you should be asking is: Am I missing any areas that should have a floor mat?

The Day the Game Stopped at Vortex Pickleball March 11, 2025, began like any other Tuesday. Steve Czinsy, manager at Vortex Pickleball in West Bend, Wisconsin, headed to work to start his shift at the facility where so many—friends and regulars alike—came to play the game they loved.  One of those players was Mike McGuire. As a pickleball instructor at Vortex, Mike was no stranger to the intensity the game can demand—in fact, he lived for it. He laced up […]

Winter Floor Care: Protecting Your Business from Moisture, Salt, and Damage When winter hits Wisconsin, it doesn’t just pile up outside—it tracks inside too. Snow, slush, and salt take a toll on floors, mats, and even your bottom line. That’s why winter floor care is so important. From managing moisture to preventing salt damage, having the right matting and maintenance plan makes all the difference in protecting your workplace and keeping it safe.

Reduce Workplace Risks: From Slippery Floors to Everyday Emergencies According to the National Safety Council, slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries—responsible for tens of thousands of incidents every year. While they may sound minor, they’re among the most common reasons employees miss work, and they cost businesses millions in lost productivity and insurance claims. That’s why workplace risk reduction should start with something simple: the ground beneath your feet.

Winter Floor Matting Tips to Protect Your Business from Snow, Salt, and Ice Winter in Wisconsin brings more than just cold air and snow piles outside. It also brings extra challenges inside your building. Every time someone steps through your doors, they track in slush, ice melt, and grit (and not the type of grit we love in the Midwest). Without a plan in place, your floors can quickly become slippery, stained, and costly to maintain. A thoughtful winter floor […]