James Low, Business Development, Ideal Products
Efrain Gutierrez, Estimator, Custom Insulation Systems Ltd.
Luis Garcia, Director of Sales, Impro Insulations

Tim Bieri, Chair, Association for Materials Protection and Performance and Vice President – Materials & Corrosion Engineering, BP America Inc.

TIAC Innovators Committee Update
James Low, Business Development, Ideal Products
Efrain Gutierrez, Estimator, Custom Insulation Systems Ltd.
Luis Garcia, Director of Sales, Impro Insulations

The Innovators Committee is a standing committee of TIAC, established to advise and assist the association to engage members who are under 40 or have less than 5 years of experience in the industry.

This presentation will provide members with an overview of the Innovators Committee history, as well as an update on the initiatives that they have completed, are currently working on, and their plans for the upcoming year. There will also be an open discussion where members will be able to bring forward ideas and suggestions for future projects/activities.

Tim Bieri, Chair, Association for Materials Protection and Performance and Vice President – Materials & Corrosion Engineering, BP America Inc.
Tim Bieri has been an active member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) International (now the Association for Materials Protection and Performance, AMPP) for nearly three decades and has served the NACE membership in several leadership roles on the association’s board and several committees.

A Principal Corrosion Management Engineer with bp America’s Upstream Engineering Center, Tim has over 25 years’ experience leading a broad range of global, multi-discipline engineering teams in the areas of mechanical engineering and integrity management in support of projects and operations. In addition, he contributes to the health of the corrosion discipline, standards and practice, and integrated corrosion management. Tim is a registered Professional Engineer, and a NACE certified Internal Corrosion Specialist and Cathodic Protection Specialist.

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https://www.alltherm.ca/

Amity is proud to be Western Canada’s sole 100-percent Canadian-owned and operated distributor and fabricator specializing in thermal insulation systems for industrial work. Our dedication at Amity to family values and the ideals represented by small business provides a sense of history and accomplishment that makes us proud of what we have accomplished in over 35 years serving Canadian industry. Our vision of the up-close, personalized service of a corner store, and diverse industrial base of a modernized global business, makes Amity uniquely positioned to contribute to the mechanical insulation industry and the world it serves.

https://www.amityinsulation.com/index.php/company

As the inventors of flexible foam for equipment insulation and a leading provider of engineered foams, Armacell develops innovative and safe thermal, acoustic and mechanical solutions that create sustainable value for its customers. Armacell’s products significantly contribute to global energy efficiency making a difference around the world every day. With 3,000 employees and 23 production plants in 15 countries, the company operates two main businesses, Advanced Insulation and Engineered Foams. Armacell focuses on insulation materials for technical equipment, high-performance foams for high-tech and lightweight applications and next generation aerogel blanket technology.

For more information, please visit:  www.armacell.us.

https://www.certainteed.com/

https://www.crossroadsci.com/

CUSTOM INSULATION SYSTEMS is a Toronto based firm specializing in the Thermal Insulation of Pipe, Ducts and equipment for industrial and commercial markets. Established in 1986, CIS has offered its clients quality and service in installations.

Projects have been completed for hospitals, process industries, manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceutical, schools and office complexes. Whether your pipe, duct or equipment systems is cryogenic, chilled, hot or superheated, we can offer an economical Thermal Insulation solution with a relevant return on investment. Services can be provided for the supply and installation; on contract or unit rates; for new construction or maintenance of existing systems.

CUSTOM INSULATION has also expanded its services to Firestop Installation to augment the need and demand of the industry for specialized Firestop Contractors. CIS formed NEXLEVEL Construction Solutions Inc. to handle growing Firestop Installation Work. NEXLEVEL has become the first “Certified 3M-Trained Master Contractor” in Canada and work closely with 3M Canada.

CUSTOM INSULATION SYSTEMS offers a team of knowledgeable people, competitive prices, and quality to service the needs of its customers.

http://www.custominsulation.ca/

http://www.dispro.com/

For over 25 years, Ideal Products has been driven to provide innovative solutions to the mechanical insulation industry, that help increase Productivity, while decreasing Safety risks. With a focus on leading edge technology, Ideal Products strives to provide product and service solutions to its customers that address the changing dynamics in market and labour pool.

Ideal Products is a proud member of TIAC, and committed to partnering with its association members in order to forge a brighter future for the industry and community.

www.idealproducts.ca

Ideal Products – “Safer, Smarter, Faster”

https://www.jm.com/

Years In Business: Founded 1938

Owens Corning is a global leader in insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composite materials. Its insulation products conserve energy and improve acoustics, fire resistance, and air quality in the spaces where people live, work, and play. Its roofing products and systems enhance curb appeal and protect homes and commercial buildings alike. Its fiberglass composites make thousands of products lighter, stronger, and more durable. Owens Corning provides innovative products and solutions that deliver a material difference to its customers and, ultimately, make the world a better place. The business is global in scope, with operations in 33 countries. It is also human in scale, with approximately 20,000 employees cultivating local and longstanding relationships with customers. Based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, the company posted 2018 sales of $7.1 billion. Founded in 1938, it has been a Fortune 500® company for 64 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.

Phone: 419 248-8000
Web: https://www.owenscorning.com/insulation/commercial
Address:
One Owens Corning Parkway
Toledo OH 43659

POL R is a group of companies which intend to make buildings, spaces, plants, or products comfortable, quiet, safe and efficient. Thru focused and specialized business units, it offers a wide range of integrated products and services for various industries and applications, including construction, manufacturing, life sciences, energy and public transit. With locations across Canada, its Impro, Nadeau, Nu-West and Scotia Insulations banners have been recognized for a long time as premier suppliers of commercial and industrial insulation products and related items. 

https://polrcorp.com/en/

https://polyguardproducts.com/

Wallace Construction Specialties Ltd. is a privately held corporation comprised of a professional team of self-motivated individuals who strive to be the leading distributors of industrial and commercial mechanical insulations in the Saskatchewan market. We seek to do so by adding value in the following ways:

• Exceptional service.
• Technically competent personnel.
• Respond quickly to changing market needs with new, reliable technology.
• Significant warehousing facilities and inventory.
• Timely and honest delivery schedules.
• Positive and pleasant attitude.

Wallace operates with the utmost integrity as well as sensitivity to client confidentiality.

Wallace also contributes to the greater construction community through active involvement in industry associations.

http://www.wallace.sk.ca/