Mats for the CBD Industry

The CBD — or cannabidiol — industry is a rapidly growing segment of the health and wellness market. According to the Harvard Medical School, CBD is an important ingredient in a variety of products ranging from topical oils to FDA-approved pharmaceuticals. CBD operations can vary in terms of size and scope. Some facilities focus on the extraction of CBD while others concentrate on producing CBD-infused products.

Even though many CBD operations are different in terms of size or layout, they still tend to share many of the same general areas. A cleanroom is needed to ensure CBD is manufactured in a sterile environment. General workstations are also needed to provide a place for the mixing of ingredients or packaging products. It is essential to utilize mats that are suited to the diverse areas of a typical CBD business to protect personnel and customers in your facility.

Choosing the right mat for the right place can maximize a mat’s efficacy and lifespan. Additionally, mats designed for ergonomic support can help to reduce injuries to personnel that result from standing for long periods of time. 

In a CBD facility, it is important to ensure that lab workers and production specialists have the working platforms they need to safely manufacture products. To help you find the matting solutions for your CBD facility, here is a breakdown of the most common areas of a CBD facility and a description of the mats that are best suited to those areas.

CBD facilities commonly feature laboratory areas where new products are developed and tested. Because of the chemicals or volatile substances that are often used in these areas, sanitation and safety are paramount. NoTrax® antimicrobial anti-fatigue mats including the Autoclavable Bubble Mat 448, are designed to provide a comfortable working platform while also preventing cross-contamination.

Mats for laboratories and research areas can be customized to suit almost any working context. By placing sanitizing mats and tacky mats at the entrances and exits of these areas, you can help protect your personnel and your sensitive manufacturing materials. 

The production area of a CBD facility is where products are assembled and readied for sale and consumption. These areas are often busy with materials constantly moving in from storage areas and out to shipping or retail sections of the facility. Personnel are often required to stand for long periods in the production area of a CBD facility. 

Anti-fatigue mats can be used to minimize the risk of injury to workers as they assemble products. Not only will anti-fatigue mats help reduce injury, but they can also maximize productivity. Anti-fatigue mats from NoTrax including the Anti-Fatigue Mat Bubble Sof-Tred™ Dyna-Shield® 417 can offer a 50 percent decrease in tiredness and discomfort. Mats for these areas can also be customized to fit virtually any length, which is ideal for large production areas.  

Many consumer-facing CBD products come in the form of oil. The work areas where these are produced could become slippery if there is ever any spillage. An oil- or grease-resistant anti-slip mat in these areas would offer resistance to corrosive liquids and traction for personnel.

NoTrax is the industry leader in protective matting solutions for commercial, public and industrial buildings. NoTrax offers a wide range of mats designed for all areas of a CBD facility. Mats are available in standard sizes and many mats feature custom sizing options as well. For unique spaces, modular options that can be fitted to any layout are available. Take a look at our extensive product inventory today and find the mats best suited to your facility.