Sustainability

Sustainable in Products, Practice and People

Sustainability Initiative

We are dedicated to sustainable practices in the products we manufacture and with the processes we use. “Sustainability” means to meet the needs of our current stakeholders without compromising the needs of future generations. Sustainability principles provide the foundation upon which our corporate culture has evolved. This commitment extends to how we conduct our operations responsibly; mindful of the economic, environmental and social impacts of its operations.

“Better Building Ideas from PFB” are building materials that enable our customers and building owners to reduce consumption of scarce natural resources, reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere and reduce waste at building sites. Our culture is focused on operating our business in an environmentally responsible, efficient, safe and respectful manner.

Why EPS? Because among all insulations available, EPS stands out as the greenest

EPD Transparency Summary
Environmental Product Declaration

The Sustainable Nature of Plasti-Fab Products:

  • Are hydro chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) free
  • Provide stable R-value (thermal protection) that does not diminish with age
  • Do not support the growth of mold
  • Are manufactured regionally so less fuel is used for transportation
  • Do not adversely affect indoor air quality

Plasti-Fab’s EPS thermal insulation products, manufactured at plants across Canada and the United States, are used to help homeowners save energy and money. When applied to the exterior of the building envelope, Plasti-Fab EPS insulation will significantly reduce drafts and cold spots. For the weekend warrior, PlastiSpan® insulation is available in home improvement stores across North America and come in 2’x 8’ or 4’x 8’ sheets, which are easy to handle and install. For added R-Value, each of these rigid insulation products is perfect for retrofitting basement and exterior walls, ceilings and floors.

Plasti-Fab makes all of its thermal insulation products without HCFCs, a chemical with ozone-depleting potential that can provide increased R-value for some insulation products initially. However, the HCFC in these products diminishes over time and the R-value deteriorates. The rigid closed-cell structure of our insulation contains only air so the R-Value does not decrease with time and the insulation continues to save the same amount of energy year in and year out.

For more information on our Sustainability Initiative, visit pfbsustainability.com

Accessibility Policy and Customer Service Plan

Accessiblity Customer Service Plan
Accessibility Policy - Ontario

Ontario Toxics Reduction Act

Meeting Ontario’s T.R.A. Reporting Requirements

At PFB Corporation (parent company of Plasti-Fab Ltd.), we are concerned with the future of the planet and the effects that modern life styles may be having on climate change. PFB Corporation is committed to conducting our operations responsibly, mindful of the economic, environmental and social impacts of our operations. We have always placed environmental protection at the highest level of importance in our products, our processes and our practices. It is our intent to continue reducing our impacts on the environment that occur as a result of manufacturing energy saving insulation solutions for our customers.

Plasti-Fab makes all of its thermal insulation products without HCFCs, a chemical with ozone-depleting potential that can provide increased R-value for some insulation products initially. However, the HCFC in these products diminishes over time and the R-value deteriorates. The rigid closed-cell structure of our insulation contains only air so the R-Value does not decrease with time and the insulation continues to save the same amount of energy year in and year out.

Consistent with our ongoing sustainability reporting and to meet the regulatory requirements of Ontario’s Toxics Reduction Act, we provide the following public summary TRA reports for our Kitchener and Ajax facilities.