Resilite News

Resilite Introduces New Mat Lifting System

The Resi-EZ-Lifter, mat lifting bar makes handling mats easier than ever before!

You will be amazed at how simple and easy to use the Resi-EZ-Lifter makes lifting a section of mat onto Mat Transporters.

Makes Moving Mats Simple as 1, 2, 3!

  1. Insert the Resi-Lifter into one end of the mat tube.
  2. Pick up one end of the mat using the EZ-Lifter handles and slide a Mat Transporter under the raised end.
  3. Repeat on the other end. –
    …Then simply push your mat section toward your storage area.

Visit the product page for videos to see just how simple and easy to use the Resi-EZ-Lifter makes handling mat sections.


Microban

Resilite introduces wrestling mats with
Microban® antimicrobial product protection:

NORTHUMBERLAND, PA: Resilite™ Sports Products, Inc., the world's largest mat manufacturer, announces another industry-leading advancement in wrestling mat technology by integrating Microban® antimicrobial product protection into the wrestling mat manufacturing process.  Microban technology will continuously fight the growth of microbes such as bacteria, mold and mildew that cause stains and odors. By continuously fighting these microbes, Microban protection makes the Resilite mat easier to keep clean and reduces odors between cleanings.

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Microban antimicrobial product protection

Microban antimicrobial protection is NOT a disinfectant, normal mat cleaning and disinfecting practices must still be maintained. Microban protection is added during the manufacturing process and will not wash off or wear away. Microban protection is engineered to provide continuous antimicrobial protection against stain and odor causing bacteria, mold and mildew for the useful life of the wrestling mat.

Microban protection is an option that can be added to NEW or RECONDITINED Resilite mats.

Contact us today for Details: 1-800-THE-MATS

Wrestling Mats with Antimicrobial protection -- Press Release (PDF)
Wrestling Mats with Microban Protection FAQ Sheet-- FAQ (PDF)


Governors Award for Excellence

2007 PA Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence

2007 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence


HARRISBURG, PA:   The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence honors Pennsylvania businesses and organizations that put in place projects that tackle environmental problems and help build new businesses, enhance the bottom line and engage residents in a renewed commitment to investing in their communities. 

Resilite™ Sports Products, Inc., the world’s largest mat manufacturer, is being honored for their innovative projects that demonstrate their environmental stewardship while promoting economic development in Pennsylvania.

In January 2006, Resilite implemented an energy efficiency project that has already reduced the company’s fuel oil consumption by approximately 20,100 gallons per year.  The project included upgrading its boiler by applying insulation to the feed and return lines and condensation tanks.  This resulted in 3,154 pounds of sulfur dioxide, 482 pounds of nitrogen oxides, 99 pounds of carbon monoxide (CO) and 41 pounds of PM10 being eliminated.

“Pennsylvania is working with businesses and residents to advance innovative measures that encourage new investment in the commonwealth, enhance our energy independence and ensure the highest standards of environmental protection and public health,” Governor Rendell said.
 
Resilite TruckResilite also purchased two APUs to further reduce fuel consumption for it fleet of tractor trailor trucks when idling.  The estimated fuel savings will be 2,160 gallons per year. Resilite's success demonstrates there are cost effective ways to make capital improvements that reduce energy consumption and harmful air emissions.

“The connection between protecting our natural resources and creating a better quality of life in Pennsylvania is evident in each one of the projects honored by this award,” Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty said.

For more information: www.ahs.dep.state.pa.us


Extreme Makeover Home Edition

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition logoPRESS RELEASE:

NORTHUMBERLAND, PA : When ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" was looking for a wrestling mat to include as part of a room design for a well-deserving family, they contacted Resilite Sports Products, the world's largest mat manufacturer. "We were more than happy to provide a mat for such a worthy project," said Paul Gilbert, President of Resilite Sports Products. "We are extremely dedicated to the sport of wrestling, and as a company are excited that we were able to help these young athletes."

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EMHE Press Release- Sept 2006 (PDF)