It was Monday morning, the time when the doors of the shopping centre opened. The sky was overcast, spreading rain over everything in its path.
At five past, the first customer crossed the entrance. At six past, a delivery driver. By seven past, the floor already showed the first trace of moisture brought in from outside. It only took one wrong step — a barely perceptible slip — for that small detail to have become a major problem.
Luckily, no accident occurred. Just a knowing glance between the employees, aware of how close they had come, and with the certainty that something had to change.
When the Floor Becomes a Risk in Itself
For years, the entrance had been a weak point in the shopping centre. The decorative carpet covering the access area was more aesthetic than functional, unable to retain dirt or absorb moisture on rainy days. Each morning, the same ritual was repeated: cleaning, drying, and hoping no one would slip…
Until someone from maintenance proposed a solution that, though seemingly minor, changed everything: installing Carttec’s hygiene and entrance mats.
“But doesn’t that company design shopping baskets and retail security systems?” someone asked.
“They do much more than that — they design the solution we need,” another replied.
At first glance, Linkwell and Tongue do not stand out. However, beneath their aluminium profiles, rollable structure, and interchangeable rubber, textile or brush inserts, lies engineering precision.
Both products are custom-made to fit the exact space, ensuring perfect installation on a clean, dry and level surface. Their R13 non-slip certification according to the CTE makes them an invisible barrier against risk.
After Installing the Hygiene and Entrance Mats…
The change was clear, though almost imperceptible. Everything seemed the same: the sound of trolleys, the coming and going of customers and staff, the dampness from outside… But the floor was no longer a threat. Customers were safe, employees could focus calmly on their tasks, and the cleaning teams spent less time keeping the area spotless.
The maintenance worker who had suggested Carttec’s hygiene and entrance mats summed it up best:
“I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we haven’t had a single scare for weeks.”
That’s the magic of well-thought-out solutions — when they work, they go unnoticed.
