Jul 6 2009
Greenblock Worldwide Corp. announced today that they have begun production of their Insulated Concrete Form wall systems at Diversifoam Products in Rockford, MN. This facility brings Greenblock's total manufacturing locations to eight.
"The addition of this new production location gives us increased capacity and will allow us to provide lower freight costs and shorter lead times to our customers in the Great Lakes/Upper Midwest regions," says Greenblock's Steve Reiter. "It's part of our continued commitment to this industry and our belief that ICF construction will play a major role in our countries move toward energy-efficient, sustainable building practices."
Greenblock , headquartered in Stuart FL, is a manufacturer, marketer and installer of high performance Insulated Concrete Form wall systems for the residential and commercial construction industry. Greenblock offers a full ICF product line including both fixed-web and assemble-on-site panel systems in 4, 6,8,10 and 12 inch core widths. Greenblock is the only ICF company to offer in-house installation services featuring trained, experienced employee crews, company owned trucks, wall alignment systems, steel rebar and concrete placement.
ICF construction offers several advantages over conventional concrete block and stick-frame building; Increased energy efficiency, protection from severe weather, healthier indoor air quality and excellent sound attenuation, to name a few. And, builders can earn substantial green building credits by using ICFs for the exterior walls of their structures.
Greenblock plans to add additional manufacturing facilities in strategic markets throughout North America to meet the ever-growing demand for its high performance, ICF building envelope solutions.