About

For 70+ Years, Building NZ’s Most Durable Rubber Matting

 

Our Story

Founded by Alan Burgess in 1951, Burgess Matting & Surfacing Limited was started using recycled tyres to produce New Zealand’s longest lasting rubber doormat. Over 70 years later, we are still family-owned and operating out of Whanganui, proudly working with our customers to produce the product they require, and using recycled rubber to produce a wide range of rubber products.

What We Offer

Burgess Matting & Surfacing Limited is widely recognised for the manufacture and supply of many different types of domestic, industrial, recreational and commercial matting.

  • Agricultural matting
  • Playground safety surfacing
  • Vehicle and trailer matting
  • Entrance matting
  • Industrial anti-fatigue matting
  • Custom rubber solutions

Why Choose Burgess Matting?

Current Managing Director and youngest son of the founder, Russell Burgess attributes the company’s ongoing success to an adaptable attitude. Research and development ensures products are what the customer wants.

Our locally manufactured products are still made in-house in our Whanganui-based factory, using recycled rubber from various industries accross New Zealand.

The Burgess Matting Wetpour system for Playgrounds is one of the leading playground systems available in New Zealand.

Guarantees & Aftercare

  • Standard 1-year guarantee against faulty materials and workmanship
  • 5-year guarantee for all playground safety surfacing 

Burgess Matting & Surfacing are very proud of the range of matting available and even though the warranty will run out, we will still inspect installations as necessary. 

We believe in the circularity of our materials. We will happily take back our rubber products to re-process for its next life cycle. Contact us today to find out more.

Our Factory Details

Originally one of the old Eastown Railway Workshop buildings, Burgess Matting & Surfacing Limited have been operating from the current premises at 22 Poutini Street, Whanganui since 1993.

 

Call us today on 0800 808 570 or come in and see us. We will be happy to help!