Gum-tech® Expands to the Middle East: Why We’re Bringing Our Patented Systems to a Growing Region
Gum-tech® has spent more than a decade transforming how outdoor rubber surfacing is designed, manufactured, and implemented. From playgrounds and pedestrian areas to sports zones and multifunctional public spaces, too many surfaces require tradeoffs: impermeable concrete that traps heat, materials that degrade quickly, or systems that are difficult and expensive to maintain. From the start, our mission has been to eliminate those compromises.
Two patented systems changing the marketplace
Our core solutions—Puzzle Mat 3D® and Grass Grid Hexagon®—are protected by technical patents. That means their mechanical performance, their structural interlock designs, and their functional advantages are uniquely ours. These products aren’t generic tiles—they’re engineered systems that solve long-standing problems for planners, contractors, and public authorities.
Sustainability with measurable proof—not promises
Both systems are manufactured from controlled streams of recycled rubber. Each production batch is backed by quality assurance, and our CO₂ footprint is externally verified at 624 g CO₂e/kg. We believe genuine sustainability must be measurable, traceable, and repeatable—not assumed. That’s why we optimize material usage, invest in automated production lines, and use solar energy where possible.
The result is not only an environmentally responsible product, but a durable system that keeps materials circulating longer. Puzzle Mat 3D® allows tiles to be selectively replaced instead of requiring full-area removal. Grass Grid Hexagon® can serve for decades without erosion or structural failure. The ecological benefit and lifecycle savings reinforce each other.
Why the Middle East? Because the region is building the future today.
Cities in the Gulf and surrounding regions are expanding faster than almost anywhere else on Earth. Governments are investing in parks, public gathering areas, safe play spaces, walkways, and climate-resilient urban planning.
But rapid development brings challenges:
• Heat retention from sealed surfaces
• Water scarcity and insufficient infiltration
• Dust generation and soil displacement
• High lifecycle maintenance pressure
• Growing sustainability targets
Gum-tech® systems address these needs directly:
• Open-structure permeability improves groundwater replenishment
• Cooler surface temperatures support comfort and health
• Structural strength prevents erosion and dust
• Modular systems reduce cost over lifespan
• Recycled materials support national climate strategies
Partnership over product boxes
We don’t “ship and forget.” Our growth strategy is built on professional collaboration.
As we enter the Middle East, our products are distributed through our regional logistics partner Soft Surfaces in Saudi Arabia, who supports projects with local warehousing, customs clearance, and efficient delivery across the region.
At the same time, we are looking to expand our network of professional partners:
• Designated country partners
• Contractors building public outdoor spaces
• Landscape architects seeking smart alternatives
• Distributors ready to represent patented systems
We equip partners with:
• Technical training and certifications
• Sales and project documents
• Engineering and design support
• Site supervision on request
• Installation management to German construction standards
This model ensures every project succeeds — and every end user experiences the benefits we engineered into these products.
Building resilient cities together
The Middle East is already leading global conversations about sustainable urban design. Gum-tech® is proud to contribute proven European engineering to that momentum. As regulations evolve and cities prioritize climate-adaptive infrastructure, solutions like ours will become essential—not optional.
Puzzle Mat 3D® and Grass Grid Hexagon® provide planners with the ability to protect people, support the climate, and reduce long-term operating budgets—all in a single system.
For us, growth into the Middle East is not only business expansion—it is a strategic contribution to the future of resilient, livable outdoor environments.
Social media
Gum-tech® is expanding into the Middle East! 🌍
Our patented outdoor surfacing systems — Grass Grid Hexagon® and Puzzle Mat 3D® — are now available through Soft Surfaces in Saudi Arabia.
Sustainable. Permeable. Engineered to last.
We’re seeking strong distribution partners and can even support German-standard installation.
👉 www.gum-tech-systems.com

