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“Inception” the latest sci-fi action movie that debuted at #1 in recent weeks starring Leonardo DiCaprio also marks the return of Mattracks to the big screen. During a sequence in the movie shot on a snowy mountain top, the characters battle it out with a heavily armed Mattracks equipped HMMWV. The Mattracks equipped H1 cruises over the snow in a chase involving snowmobiles and gun laden snowboarders; you will have to see the movie to see how the scene ends.

Past Mattracks big screen performances include “Taxi 3” and “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines”. In “Taxi 3” a sequel to the French action comedy series, the main character uses a modified cab that can switch between tires and Mattracks to do battle with a gang of thieves. The movie features snow scenes where the Taxi cruises over the snow with ease on tracks.

In the “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” Mattracks worked directly with Stan Winston Studios to develop custom tracks and the base drive units for 5 full sized T1 robots used in the movie. The special development project was held in secret for over a year until the release of the movie.

To catch Mattracks movie appearance go see “Inception” which is currently showing at theaters across the country.

Mattracks Equipped Subaru WRX STI creates major buzz at 2009 SEMA Show

Over the past years Mattracks have appeared on a number of specialty vehicles at the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show. 

Well this year is just a little different because for the first time the Mattracks conversions are not on a pick-up, Hummer or other SUV, instead this year the track system is mounted on a 4 wheel drive car.

Subaru Press Release - Nov. 2, 2009:
The Subaru WRX STI, when equipped with proper tires, is capable of impressive all-weather performance. But when even snow tires are not enough, Subaru offers a solution - a 400-hp WRX STI equipped with a snow tracks system, as showcased at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov. 3-6.

Starting with a rally-prepared 2009 WRX STI, Subaru Rally Team USA's technical partner, Vermont SportsCar, built the one-off 400-hp TRAX STI envisioned by, and built for, DC Shoes co-founder and SRT USA driver Ken Block. The WRX STI TRAX is ready for the half-pipe, with a Yakima FatCat 4 Snowboard Rack up top, a Yakima Landing Pad rack base and DC Shoes XFB-C Snowboards. Naturally, there is a custom matching sleigh to go with it.

With the exception of the Mattracks rubber track system, the car is rally-prepared and similar in specification Block's #43 SRT USA competition STI. Starting with a stock 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Vermont SportsCar stripped the car's interior bare, lightened the shell and then fully seam-welded it for added strength, also installing a multipoint roll cage manufactured from T45 steel. Major differences from the stock STI include the addition of lightweight carbon/Kevlar RECARO SPA ProRacer competition seats with the Head and Neck Restraint System (HANS), carbon fiber door panels and an onboard fire suppression system.

Under the hood, the ultimate Subaru snow machine sports a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled STI engine tuned with a MOTEC M800 ECU. The engine, which kicks out approximately 400 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, is teamed with a KAPS 5-speed close-ratio dog-engagement gearbox and the Subaru programmable DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) all-wheel drive system. Employing custom machined hubs, the drivetrain - which has been dropped three inches - is mated to Mattracks 105M1-A1 rubber track conversion. The car also features Group N competition rally dampers made by EXE-TC.

Mr. Brazier Mattracks CEO recognized with the “Faces of Trade Award”

Mattrack’s success is recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce by presenting CEO Brazier with the “Faces of Trade Award”. The award was presented following a hearing on "Promoting Export Success for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses". The hearing was convened by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and held on Monday October, 26th at Skyline International Design Center in Eagan, MN.

The “Faces of Trade Award” was presented to Brazier by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in recognition of Mattracks success in exporting Mattracks products and expanding its international market presence. Brazier spoke on Mattracks experience to an audience of several hundred small-business officials, citing that the use of federal government programs helped in gaining new international business.

Senator Klobuchar invited Mr. Brazier to speak at the hearing to reveal how even businesses from the “Moose Capital of the North” can grow if they know how to utilize federal help; Mattracks is a good example of that success. Brazier also stated, “up to 80 percent of the company’s sales are for work related uses, with a major demand in foreign countries. There are more unimproved transportation systems in other countries”.

“Most companies don’t know about it” said Brazier speaking on programs designed to expand U.S. exports offered by the U.S. Commerce Department. Mattracks was introduced to the U.S. Commercial Service’s Minneapolis Office in late 1990’s as international interest and requests for the Mattracks Product were becoming more frequent. At that time Mattracks didn’t take advantage of all the services that were available. 

Since then, Mattracks has gained more international exposure and product demand grew in new and different markets. Mattracks has turned to U.S. Commercial Service for help in bringing product to those markets. In 2000 approximately 15% of Mattracks sales were outside of the United States and Canada. Currently, Mattracks’ international business comprises over 50% of sales, experiencing sales growth into over 55 international markets, with track systems in use on all 7 continents.

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