At Empire Mat, we strive to serve the many-faceted oil, gas, transmission line, energy and pipeline industries. Founded in 19 ... 93 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wallace Lumber Company, Empire Mat has grown in the name of adapting to industry needs. We pride ourselves in being the mill-direct experts in our industry. We embrace our sawmill heritage as the guys you call when you need solid ground custom designed and built to last. Rather than focusing on expansion for expansion’s sake, we believe personal service and streamlined fulfillment of our customer’s needs are paramount. Whether you are seeking mat manufacturing, sales, laying, or transportation, think of Empire Mat as your one-stop shop for service and results. The hardwood mat industry is about one thing: raw, tough grit. In a field where dependability and strength are everything, Empire Mat proudly boasts some of the toughest mats in the business. Born to help accommodate industry demand and serve as the hardwood mat division for its third-generation parent company, Wallace Lumber, Empire Mat was forged through years of experience and industry know-how. Starting as a single sawmill operation, Empire Mat has expanded to include three sawmills, and more than a hundred workers producing high quality digging mats, bridge mats and laminated mats for the oil, gas and pipeline industries. Able to produce on-demand, custom spec’d mats and large volume orders to meet the specific requirements of any project, Empire Mat confidently helps conquer the most demanding terrains and challenging job sites. Rather than focusing on expansion for expansion’s sake, we believe personal service and streamlined fulfillment of our customer’s needs are paramount. Whether you are seeking mat manufacturing, sales, laying, or transportation, think of Empire Mat as your one-stop shop for service and results. read more