PEM® was first developed in 1997 for the golf industry during the spikeless golf shoe movement. The Golf Course Superintendent was desperate to find a solution to reduce the risk of golfer slippage on: bridges, steps, walkways, and cart paths on the course. PEM® proved to be the answer! Since 1999, over 1,000 golf courses throughout the country have purchased PEM® to reduce the risk of golfer injury due to slips and falls. PEM® Mat's overwhelming achievement in the golf industry has led to similar success in applications on: major cruise lines, marinas, athletic fields, YMCA's, military bases, park and recreation facilities, campgrounds, hotels, resorts, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, equestrian centers, high schools, colleges and universities, playgrounds and major theme parks. PEM® Mat's soft PVC construction and unique porous looping design creates a durable textured surface to reduce slippage in well traveled areas and to provide padding on points of harmful contact. Thank you for visiting our site. Take a moment to view our wide range of applications, and discover where PEM® can be utilized at your facility.