The Matium Network is an invite-only directory of material and service providers. It allows you to connect with your existing contacts as well as find new partners through the North American plastics supply chain.
To get the most out of Matium, follow these steps to create your company's public profile and link up with others on the Network. Keep in mind that the directory is ranked based on number of links, so the more companies you connect with, the more your company will stand out to others!
1. Enable your company's public profile
Now that you are a member, make sure that your company's public profile is enabled so that other companies can find and connect with you.
Note: You must have Admin permissions in order to access your company's public profile. Reach out to your company administrator for questions about permissions.
Click on Administration in the left sidebar and then Public Profile to view your company's public profile.
Take a few minutes to add all the information needed to help others know exactly who you are and what you do:
Upload your company logo. Click on the image to the left of your company name to upload.
Update your company profile. Click the Edit button and provide basic information including your website, about us, and services and materials your company provides.
Add company contacts so others will know how to reach you. Click the Add button to add accounting, purchasing, sales and shipping contacts.
Add all of your company locations. Click the Locations tab and then the Add button. Include your company headquarters along with any other facilities you use for servicing, shipping, remittance, etc.
Next, check if your company profile is public. If the Enabled toggle shown below is On, you're all set!
If the Enabled toggle is Off, simple switch it to On and your company will be searchable in the Matium Network.
2. Add your team
Invite your teammates to join you on Matium.
Simply click on Administration in the left sidebar, then the Add User button. The new user will receive a welcome email with instructions on how to verify their email, set their password and join you on Matium.
3. Build out your private network
Links are the building blocks in Matium that allow you to create your own private network for conducting transactions on the platform. Links exist between two companies and must be approved by both sides before they will be established.
Note: While anyone on the Network can view your company profile, you can only send and receive material offers with those companies that you are linked with.
Click Network in the left sidebar to browse the Matium Network. Utilize the filters and map view to find companies you do business with today or to identify new companies you want to bring into your network.
Click the Link button on a company card to request to link with that company. You will be prompted to specify a designated representative from your company for the link. When another company requests to link to you, you will be able to approve or reject the request from the Link Requests tab.
Click the Company Links tab to view your company's private network on Matium. Click the Personal Links tab to view your own personal links, or links where you are listed as the designated representative.
If a company you work with today is not a part of the Network, click Invite in the upper right to invite them to join you on Matium.
4. Explore AI Leads
Intelligence subscribers also have access to thousands of AI-enhanced plastics leads throughout North America. These are companies that aren't yet on Matium, but are searchable on the Network, giving you access to the entire industry - all in one place.
Click on an AI Lead to access detailed information including company website, materials and services they provide, individual sales and procurement contacts, and company locations.