Oct 24, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Across various industries, environmental sustainability and eco-friendly operations have quickly become a top priority. Companies throughout Canada are actively seeking ways to reduce their ecological footprint while maintaining efficient and cost-effective operations. One often-overlooked solution that contributes significantly to these goals is the use of used crane mats from GFI Solutions. These mats, which have already served their primary purpose, offer a range of environmental benefits that align with responsible business practices while still being a cost-effective access solution. Next, we’ll explore the environmental advantages of opting for used crane mats from GFI Solutions. Continue reading to find out more!
1) Resource Conservation
Resource conservation is one of the leading environmental benefits of purchasing used crane mats from GFI Solutions. Our crane mats are manufactured from durable hardwood timber and feature steel through-bolts. By reusing them, companies can reduce the demand for new timber and other materials required in manufacturing new crane mats. This contributes to the preservation of forests and minimizes the ecological impact of harvesting new resources.
2) Extended Product Lifecycle
GFI Solutions’ used crane mats still have plenty of life left in them. Our crane mats are designed to withstand heavy loads and harsh conditions, and their durability means they can continue to serve their intended purpose for numerous projects. By extending the product lifecycle of crane mats through reuse, companies reduce the frequency at which new mats must be manufactured and, ultimately, disposed of as waste.
3) Reduced Waste Generation
Speaking of waste, choosing used crane mats over new ones significantly reduces waste generation. By opting to use used crane mats from GFI Solutions, companies are helping to reduce the number of mats that will wind up in landfills prematurely. Moreover, once a used crane mat is no longer fit for service, they can continue to serve a purpose for farmers and other applications where burying the mat can provide stability benefits. This reduced waste generation can positively impact local communities and the environment.
4) Minimal Ground Disturbance
Additionally, used crane mats, just like our new crane mats, provide a stable foundation for heavy equipment to work on top of. This not only ensures heavy cranes can safely work throughout the duration of the project but also protects the environment. Less ground and environmental disturbance means a smaller ecological impact and a quicker return to normalcy for natural ecosystems.
5) Sustainable Practices
Finally, using used crane mats from GFI Solutions demonstrates a commitment to more environmentally friendly practices. This commitment can resonate positively with stakeholders, customers, and regulatory bodies. It showcases a responsible approach to business operations and aligns with the growing demand for environmentally conscious practices across numerous industries.
Your Source for Used Crane Mats and More
Used crane mats offer a range of environmental benefits that make them a practical, affordable, and responsible choice for companies across various industries. As companies prioritize environmental responsibility, using used crane mats and other access solutions provides a clear path to minimizing the ecological impact of heavy equipment operations while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Choosing used mats from GFI Solutions isn’t just a wise business decision; it’s part of corporate responsibility to the environment.
Contact GFI Solutions today to learn more about our used crane mat inventory and other access solutions.
Oct 24, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Choosing between used or new access mats can be a tough decision. Many factors play into a decision, which is why GFI Solutions wants to help you discern what works for you. We offer used and new access mats and both purchase and rent options so you can truly find the product that works. We’ve put together the following points to help you decide what is best for your situation.
When to Choose New Mats
The following points are the main things to consider when deciding between used and new access mats. While it’s not comprehensive, it will cover the most significant points of concern.
Long-Term Use
Are access mats something that your business will use countless times, or do you need them for this one remote project? This answer will heavily influence your decision. If you will be using your access mats again and again, buying new mats means that your access matting will last you longer than used ones will. While there certainly are benefits to buying used mats, for long-term return on your investment, you’ll want to consider buying new access mats.
Inventory You Need
GFI Solutions has a range of products available, with new inventory coming in all the time! We have delivered and installed access mats in the eleventh hour for many businesses because we care about getting you quality terrain access solutions when you need them. We keep new and used inventory, as both are beneficial and also offer value services like mat care. The GFI mat management program means that we can wash, handle, and store your mats properly so they last as long as possible.
If buying access mats is not a great option for you, talk to us! We have access mats available for rent as well. This option will save you money and stress.
Ecologically Friendly Matting
GFI Solutions sources all of its Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) matting materials from sustainably grown Longleaf Southern Yellow Pine and bonds it with an environmentally safe glue. Unlike its competitor, the traditional bolted mat, the CLT access mat is biodegradable. GFI allows the trees to age to maturity so that they can store more carbon and make more oxygen over their lifespan. There are many more benefits to the materials that GFI chooses, but these are our favourites.
GFI Solutions: High-Quality Access Mats
Trusted Canada-wide, GFI Solutions provides many industries with the access solutions they need for outdoor remote worksites. Not only do we care about getting you the right product, but we care about how they are handled and stored. Washing your access mats and storing them correctly will make your access mats last longer. Contact GFI Solutions today to inquire about our inventory.
Oct 16, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Edmonton’s oil and gas industry is no stranger to the challenges posed by rugged terrains, extreme weather conditions, and the need for efficient operations. In this context, GFI Solutions’ rig mats are a significant advantage, offering companies economic benefits beyond their immediate functionality. Next, we will explore the economic benefits of GFI Solutions’ new and used rig mats for Edmonton’s oil and gas industry; we will showcase how these innovative access solutions contribute to operations’ cost savings, enhanced productivity, and long-term profitability. Continue reading to learn more about GFI Solutions’ rig mats.
Enhanced Efficiency and Time Savings
One of the main economic benefits of rig mats from GFI Solutions is their improved efficiency in oil and gas operations in the Edmonton area. Our rig mats provide a stable and secure platform, enabling the seamless movement of heavy equipment and machinery across rugged terrains. Our rig mats expedite project timelines and reduce downtime by eliminating the need for extensive and disruptive ground preparation or constructing permanent roads. This time savings increases productivity and cost-effectiveness, allowing companies to maximize their output and revenue.
Minimized Equipment Damage and Maintenance Costs
The rugged terrains and adverse weather conditions common to the Edmonton region pose significant risks to oil and gas operations‘ expensive equipment and machinery. GFI Solutions’ rig mats act as a protective barrier, preventing damage and wear to these valuable assets. By creating a stable work foundation, our rig mats minimize the risk of heavy equipment sinking, shifting, or sustaining potentially costly damage. Consequently, by utilizing our rig mats, companies can save on maintenance and repair costs, ensuring that their equipment remains operational and productive throughout their projects.
Flexibility and Reusability
GFI Solutions’ rig mats offer a high level of flexibility and reusability, resulting in significant cost savings for Edmonton’s oil and gas industry. Our new and used rig mats can be quickly installed, removed, and relocated as needed. That way, they can be used across multiple projects and sites efficiently. By reusing or investing in used rig mats, in particular, companies eliminate the need to purchase brand-new rig mats for every project, reducing capital expenditures and enhancing their bottom line. Additionally, GFI Solutions’ rig mats are manufactured to withstand challenging conditions, ensuring durability and a longer lifespan, improving their return on investment.
Environmental Responsibility and Compliance
In today’s oil and gas sector, environmental responsibility and compliance are crucial in maintaining a positive reputation and avoiding potential fines or penalties. GFI Solutions’ rig mats contribute to sustainability by minimizing soil erosion and protecting sensitive ecosystems during oil and gas operations. By adopting environmentally friendly solutions like investing in GFI Solutions’ rig mats, companies in Edmonton’s oil and gas industry can demonstrate their commitment to responsible resource extraction and environmental preservation, improving their standing with stakeholders and potential investors.
Find the Rig Mats You Need at GFI Solutions
Rig mats are an essential asset for the Edmonton region’s oil and gas industry, as they provide substantial economic benefits to companies operating in challenging terrains and difficult weather conditions. At GFI Solutions, we recognize the economic advantages of rig mats for the oil and gas industry. That’s why we provide innovative access solutions that cater to this industry’s evolving needs. Contact GFI Solutions today to learn more about our offering of rig mats and other access solutions.
Oct 16, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Swamp mats, also called access mats, are the perfect solution to your access needs when working on softer ground. Our durable mats will withstand your heavy machinery, foot traffic, and more as you do your work. We help you to protect the environment around the worksite by using trees that are grown to maturity before harvest. High-quality GFI Solutions access mats help you to cut down on habitat disruption and can also prevent your machinery from damage. Keep reading to understand the difference between buying and renting swamp mats and which might be better for you.
Benefits of Buying Swamp Mats
To buy or rent? Swamp mats are a great investment if you perform outdoor work constantly. Renting your swamp mats again and again can stack up costs quickly, not to mention the added delivery and installation charges. For the oil, forestry, and construction industries, it is often better to buy your swamp mats to reduce costs and increase your return on investment. If you buy swamp mats and use our mat management program, you will find your mats lasting longer and, therefore, reducing your cost even further.
Benefits of Renting Swamp Mats
If your industry does not often need to use access mats, renting your mats when needed is a spectacular option to save money. For one-off or short-term use of swamp mats, talk to GFI Solutions about renting swamp mats. Renting for short projects or one-time needs will save you on costs while buying mats can cost you unnecessarily. GFI Solutions offers a quick turnaround for delivery and installation services to save you time and get you started on your work sooner.
Choose GFI Solutions
GFI Solutions uses eco-friendly materials on all of our CLT access mats, helping to save the environment one job site at a time. GFI Solutions’ CLT mats are completely biodegradable, including the adhesive. Any accidentally left behind pieces from the mats will combust over time. Our customers are able to choose between 3-ply, 5-ply and 7-ply mats to fit any need. CLT mats beat out traditional bolted mats by fully dispersing the weight of the load to all four corners. Swamp mats will last you longer, as traditional bolted mats do not disperse the weight evenly over the mat and then will break faster. Our high-quality laminated swamp mats are available to buy or rent, and we are more than willing to deliver and install them for you!
High-Quality Swamp Mats for Any Job
For all of your worksite’s swamp mat needs, GFI Solutions can help. Industries all across Canada trust GFI for quality matting solutions that are 3 to 5 times stronger than traditional bolted access mats and cost up to 60% less in transportation. GFI helps you make your mats last longer with our mat management program, which will include proper storing, washing, and handling of your swamp mats. In need of the best swamp mats for your job? Contact GFI Solutions today!
Oct 16, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Knowing what is in the access mats that you plan on purchasing will have many benefits. First, you will learn what the process will be for storing, caring for, and removing them. Secondly, you will better understand what the access mat will do for you. Is it made with durable wood? Is the wood flimsy? Will it withstand the cold, wet seasons? In this blog post, we answer these questions and more. Keep reading to learn more!
Strength of the Longleaf Southern Yellow Pine vs Douglas Fir
Many companies use Douglas Firs for their access mats, but GFI Solutions uses Southern Yellow Pine. Pines, especially the yellow variety, can withstand more psi (pound-force per square inch) than Douglas Firs can. The Longleaf Southern Yellow Pine is recorded at withstanding 14,500 psi, and the Douglas Fir at 12,500 psi.
As North American softwoods go, some have argued yellow pine as the strongest. Our customers need access mats that will not break or shift during their project. Access mats are needed to protect the environment around the worksite and to provide stable ground underfoot. Yellow pine is far superior to achieving this goal.
The Durability of the Southern Yellow Pine
Yellow pine might be the stronger of the two woods, but will it last through the Canadian weather cycles? According to the Janka scale, yes! The Janka scale measures the density of the wood (the higher the number, the better), noting Longleaf Southern Yellow Pine at 870 and Douglas Fir at 660. Denser wood means that the flooring will last longer in better condition. The pine we use in our access mats will last you through the cold Canadian winters and through the rain and heat that come during summer. Plus, if you take advantage of our mat management program, your access mats will last you far more than one project.
Benefits to the Environment
Sustainability is essential to keeping our planet alive, which, in turn, will keep us alive. At GFI Solutions, we aim to build our products sustainably as an investment in our future. We choose to age our trees to maturity, about 20 to 25 years. It’s been documented that trees store more carbon in their maturity than in their youth. By creating a demand for more trees in maturity, we are helping the planet in collecting carbon from the atmosphere. The maturity age gives them more time to create oxygen out of carbon dioxide; another added benefit of letting trees age. The adhesive used to bind the sustainable wood together is biodegradable, making everything about our access mats completely biodegradable.
Access Matting for Any Industry
GFI Solutions is Canada’s trusted business for access mats. We provide quality access mat solutions for different industries working in remote locations or with accessibility issues. Choose access mats that won’t cause hazards to the environment, your machines, or your staff. GFI Solutions access mats protect ecologically sensitive areas while allowing your crew to work efficiently and safely. Looking for access mat rentals? We have that, too! Check out our inventory or send us a message.
Oct 16, 2023 | Access Mats, News
There are regulations for contractors protecting the environment, that ensure that the surrounding area remains impacted as little as possible after the work is performed. These regulations may include:
- Preventing air pollution and ground disturbance
- Prohibiting or managing wildlife interaction
- Tree and vegetation preservation
- Hazardous waste disposal
- And more.
You must operate your construction site in a compliant manner. Keep reading to discover how GFI Solutions’ environmental matting is the perfect solution.
Protect the Environment Around You
GFI Solutions access matting helps prevent hazardous matting waste and protects the ground on the construction site. The CLT access mats are highly durable and stronger than traditional bolted mats. Bolted access mats typically break easier on the job, whereas we designed our CLT environmental matting to be 3-5 times stronger than bolted mats. The result of this is that you get more uses out of them before they begin to break. That being said, when your mat does end up splintering, it’s okay! The wood and adhesive are entirely biodegradable. Plus, GFI’s turn-key services mean our experts can perform your deliveries, installs, and management for you.
Sustainable Access Mats For You
Our GFI Solutions access mats are made to be lightweight to reduce shipping costs, meaning that you save money on transportation costs on top of a higher return on investment. Lighter access mats mean that the cargo takes far less gas to transport, which is both better for the environment and for your pocket. You will also save time by avoiding potential roadblocks caused by the constantly changing Canadian seasons, leaving mud and snow underfoot. Our environmental matting keeps your workers and equipment safe from getting stuck in the mud and snow or slipping on ice. When heavy equipment gets stuck, getting it out can mean a lot of damage to the surrounding habitat as well as unnecessary money and time wasted. Avoid the pain of removing the equipment by using environmental matting.
How GFI Mats are Created to be Environmentally Friendly
We do our best to make sure that you are satisfied with our environmental matting by constructing it from wood from trees that have been allowed to mature for over 20 years. Doing this allows the trees to capture more carbon and clean more air before serving a new purpose as environmental protection from heavy equipment.
GFI Solutions sorts our used mats into different grades, reusing our access mats as long as it is safe and helpful to do so. We offer our customers the choice of using new mats or our used mats. In the winter, used mats are often preferred for outdoor use, as small dents and scratches create better grip for machines and workers.
GFI: Environmental Matting Solutions for All
Whether you are looking to reduce your company’s impact or simply comply with your environmental regulations, matting from GFI Solutions is your answer. With different grades available to rent or buy, GFI can supply you with the access mat resources and services you need to do your part. Contact us today to ask about what grades of mats we currently have available.
