In 2025, CapitaLand’s Lafayette Plaza in Changning District, Shanghai—a landmark property that combines a premium shopping mall with a high-rise office tower—completed a major upgrade of its entrance matting systems. The property had previously relied on 3M entrance mats, which performed well but required replacement after four to five years of heavy use. With exceptionally high foot traffic every day, the management team sought a solution that could deliver longer service life, superior performance, and enhanced safety.
Following a comprehensive evaluation, Lafayette Plaza selected PAALER as its new floor mat supplier and manufacturer, choosing two flagship products: the Pixor™ Module Tile Scraper Mat System and the Absorpa™ Microfiber Super Water & Oil Absorbing Mat.
Lafayette Plaza is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Changning District, serving as both a high-end shopping destination and a prestigious office location. Its strategic position and tenant mix generate constant and heavy foot traffic, from daily shoppers and professionals to international visitors.
Such large-scale daily pedestrian flow places tremendous pressure on entrance matting systems. Mats must not only withstand wear and tear but also protect interiors from dirt, water, and debris while maintaining a polished, professional appearance.
Durability in High-Traffic Areas: Built with a closed modular structure, Pixor™ mats are engineered to last significantly longer than traditional products, making them ideal for locations like Lafayette Plaza.
Load Tolerance: Strong enough to handle occasional light vehicle crossings, such as delivery carts and maintenance equipment.
Maintenance Efficiency: Modular design allows for easy replacement of sections without dismantling the entire mat, reducing downtime in a busy commercial setting.
Superior Absorption: Capable of absorbing more than 6 kg of water per square meter, Absorpa™ provides unmatched protection in rainy or humid conditions.
Proven Reliability: A PAALER bestseller for over a decade, trusted by thousands of clients worldwide.
Versatility: Effectively captures both water and oil residues, improving safety in retail and office entrances where slip hazards must be minimized.
Together, these two systems form a custom matting solution designed to address the unique challenges of a landmark, high-traffic property like Lafayette Plaza.
The CapitaLand management team was impressed by the performance of PAALER’s solutions, noting that they offered better functionality, longer service life, and stronger design integration than their previous mats. Compared with the 3M products that required replacement after four to five years, PAALER’s Pixor™ and Absorpa™ systems are expected to deliver extended durability while maintaining excellent performance under continuous high-traffic use.
This project demonstrates PAALER’s capability to serve international real estate leaders like CapitaLand with world-class solutions. The fact that a landmark property with such exceptionally high daily traffic chose PAALER underscores the company’s strength as a global floor mat supplier and manufacturer.
It also highlights the breadth of PAALER’s product portfolio. While Pixor™ and Absorpa™ serve as front-line solutions for entrance safety and cleanliness, PAALER also provides a wide range of products, including aluminum entrance mats, anti-fatigue mats, anti-slip mats, PVC tiles, rubber flooring, ESD mats, PVC mats, and other custom mats, ensuring comprehensive coverage across commercial, retail, and office environments.
By selecting the PAALER Pixor™ Module Tile Scraper Mat System and Absorpa™ Microfiber Super Water & Oil Absorbing Mat, CapitaLand’s Lafayette Plaza in Shanghai secured a long-term solution to manage heavy foot traffic while improving safety, durability, and aesthetic value at its entrances.
This successful installation reinforces PAALER’s reputation as a trusted partner in commercial matting for some of the most iconic properties in China and beyond. With innovative design, extended service life, and proven performance under demanding conditions, PAALER once again demonstrated why it is a global leader in custom matting solutions and floor mat manufacturing.
