In September 2025, PAALER successfully delivered a major entrance flooring upgrade at LIVAT Wuhan, a shopping centre operated by Ingka Centres, part of the IKEA Group. The project involved the replacement of all 11 revolving door mats with the PAALER Andes™ Aluminum Entrance Mat System, marking a significant improvement in durability, performance, and design integration.
LIVAT Wuhan opened in 2015 and has grown into one of the most popular shopping destinations in central China. From its opening, the centre has placed importance on the customer experience at its entrances, installing mats under each revolving door to ensure cleanliness and safety. However, the mats originally chosen were of average quality, and the management team found that they typically needed to be replaced every three to four years due to wear and declining performance.
By 2025, as part of their regular maintenance cycle, LIVAT Wuhan once again prepared to replace the revolving door entrance mats. This time, after extensive research and comparison of multiple suppliers, the operations and design teams selected PAALER’s Andes™ Aluminum Entrance Mat System.
Extended Durability
Unlike the previous mats that required replacement every 3–4 years, Andes™ mats are engineered for longevity. Based on PAALER’s on-site traffic analysis, the expected service life is 5–7 years, significantly reducing replacement frequency and costs.
Premium Quality & Construction
The Andes™ system features a fully enclosed aluminum profile with heavy-duty inserts designed for high-traffic retail spaces. This aluminum entrance mat not only traps dirt and moisture effectively but also provides greater stability and resilience than standard mats.
Design Compatibility
The sleek metallic finish of Andes™ harmonizes perfectly with the revolving door structures at LIVAT Wuhan. The result is both functional reliability and aesthetic integration, enhancing the visual impact of the shopping centre’s entrances.
Performance Beyond Expectations
After installation, the LIVAT Wuhan team noted that Andes™ mats far exceeded their expectations, offering superior performance in both durability and design compared to previous solutions.
The operations team at LIVAT Wuhan praised the new entrance mats for their ability to maintain safety, cleanliness, and style at one of the busiest entry points of the mall. They highlighted the difference between the short lifecycle of previous mats and the long-term reliability expected from the Andes™ system.
By choosing PAALER, LIVAT Wuhan secured a custom mat solution that aligns with international retail standards and provides measurable value to their operations.
This project further reinforces PAALER’s reputation as a global floor mat supplier and manufacturer. Being selected by Ingka Centres, the retail real estate arm of IKEA’s parent company, demonstrates confidence in PAALER’s ability to deliver commercial matting solutions that combine durability, safety, and design excellence.
Beyond aluminum entrance mats, PAALER offers a complete portfolio of matting solutions for global clients. This includes anti-fatigue mats, anti-slip mats, ESD mats, rubber flooring, PVC mats, and PVC tiles, making PAALER a trusted partner for comprehensive flooring needs across retail, hospitality, transportation, and industrial sectors.
The PAALER Andes™ Aluminum Entrance Mat System has transformed the revolving door entrances of LIVAT Wuhan. By replacing all 11 revolving door mats, the shopping centre now benefits from longer service life (5–7 years), improved durability, and enhanced architectural harmony.
For a shopping centre that previously replaced its mats every 3–4 years, this upgrade represents a step-change in efficiency and quality. More importantly, it reflects PAALER’s mission to provide world-class custom mats and reliable commercial matting solutions for partners worldwide.
With Andes™, PAALER once again proves why it is a leading name in the global floor mat industry.
