SATECH SmartCells® Cushioned Flooring Reduces Injuries from Falls in Healthcare
"Dual-purpose cushioned flooring protects patients from falls and cushions caregivers as they work..." More
Sept 2007 edition of Extended Care Product News (ECPN journal) How Flooring Can Reduce Fall Risk and Injury
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June 27, 2007 -- News Release
SATECH SmartCells® Anti-Fatigue Flooring Taking Off in Airports and Airline Industry
"A growing number of airports and airlines around the country are installing innovative, anti-fatigue flooring to prevent worker injury and improve productivity..." More
June 5, 2005 -- Article (Occupational Health and Safety) Best practices: Ergonomic standing surfaces for workers
"Allan Shelly discusses nine essential questions to ask before buying an anti-fatigue mat in this article from the current issue of OHS magazine. ..." More
February 22, 2005 --News Release
SATECH Inc. Rolls out Portable 'STOP-Fatigue' Mat
"The new STOP-Fatigue mat has a unique octagon shape, identical to a traffic STOP sign and weighs only 5.5 pounds. Occupying a surface area of only 2.7 square feet, it is built with two handles, making it easily..." More
December 2004 -- ASSOCIATED PRESS ARTICLE
Centralia mat maker expands with new press and employees
MARK LAWTON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
"Bryce Betteridge, president of SATECH in Chehalis, pulls a 2-foot by 3-foot black mat from ..." More
October 25, 2004 --News Release
SATECH Inc. Expands SmartCells® Anti-Fatigue Matting Product Line
"Custom-fit platforms, runners and mats use a new generation.." More
Cable News Network
CNN filmed a multi-part environmental documentary of the entire SmartCells process, from the drive to collect 15,000 sneakers to the volunteer's finger painting a wood-like pattern onto the surface. This documentary was condensed into a full feature video that was aired worldwide.
National Public Radio
NPR recorded an interview on the SmartCells court with local basketball players and sports researchers. This documentary was also broadcast worldwide.
The Associated Press
Associated Press Television sent an interviewer to Puget Sound Christian College to film athletes playing on the SmartCells court. This interview was incorporated into a three-minute environmental documentary that was distributed to 150 networks worldwide, including CNN and BBC.
National Geographic
National Geographic Magazine featured the SmartCells court in the Earth Matters section, in both the English and Japanese language versions. This coverage included a photograph of a cross-section of the floor and a quote from an NBA player who evaluated the SmartCells court during a full team practice.
KING, KIRO, and KOMO Television Stations
KING TV has twice featured the SmartCells court at PSCC on its evening newscast, as well as being on featured on their Evening Magazine program. KIRO TV also aired a feature of the SmartCells court installation at PSCC.
Seattle P-I, Everett Herald, and Bellevue Journal American
These Seattle-area newspapers have all featured the SmartCells court in lengthy articles. Two of the Seattle P-I articles were featured on the front page of the sports section, and the Associated Press subsequently carried both.
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce published a lengthy article, which included photos of the first annual SmartCells Inter-Military Tournament. The article profiled SATECH's activities, including a presentation to the NBA Head Coaches Meeting.
BioCycle
BioCycle magazine published a lengthy article about the SmartCells surface. The article, which included photos of the sneaker recycling surface to market.