GFI Solutions; Alberta’s Premier Choice for Access Mats

Apr 24, 2023 | Access Mats, News

Are you searching for lightweight and cost-effective access mats for your upcoming project in Alberta? Fortunately, GFI Solutions is here to help! As Alberta’s leading manufacturer and distributor of access mats, GFI Solutions proudly offers a range of access mats. Our access mats offer your project safe, cost-effective, and durable temporary roadways and work foundations. Keep reading to learn more about GFI Solutions’ various access mat options!

Site Access Solutions You Can Depend On

With access mats from GFI Solutions, your project can avoid production delays and costly damages associated with low-quality access matting and challenging terrain. Our Albertan landscape, especially in remote areas, poses significant challenges when efficiently and safely navigating your worksite. However, GFI Solutions’ inventory of access mats ensures your project has a reliable and stable temporary roadway or work platform. Regardless of your worksite’s ground conditions, your project site will be safe for your crew and equipment. Moreover, access mats from GFI Solutions protect the landscape you’re working in as they create a protective barrier between the ground and your equipment. So no matter the industry or environment in which your project will be working, GFI Solutions’ access mats are here to provide you with a solid, dependable foundation.

Engineered to Outperform

At GFI Solutions, we carry new and used access matting and the Site Safe Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats. However, when your project needs lightweight and cost-effective access matting, Site Safe CLT access mats are your top choice. Site Safe CLT access mats are made from Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine and adhered together with an eco-friendly adhesive. As part of the innovative manufacturing process a wax sealer is applied to all for edges of the Site Safe CLT access mat. This prolongs the life cycle of the mat reducing rot and decay.

Since Site Safe CLT access mats do not use bolts, they reduce the risk of buckling under your equipment and environmental cross-contamination. Moreover, they weigh significantly less than traditional bolted mats. This weight reduction means you can fit more Site Safe CLT access mats per load. Combined with their ease of installation, Site Safe CLT access mats are a cost-effective alternative to traditional bolted mats. Overall, Site Safe CLT access mats from GFI Solutions are a cost-effective and lightweight access solution. At GFI Solutions, we proudly carry the Site Safe 300 and 500 CLT access mats. Below are further details on these particular access matting models:

Site Safe® 300 CLT Mats:

Part number: TL3S148FI
No. of Ply: 3-ply Cross Laminated Timber
Dimensions: 8′ width X 14′ or 16′ length X 5″ thick
Weight: 1,350 lbs
Construction: Solid Core
Material: All Layers Manufactured from Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine
Additional Features: Beveled Edges, Available With or Without 10″ Oak Fingers

Site Safe® 500 CLT Mats:

Part number: TL5S168PLX
No. of Ply: 5-ply Cross Laminated Timber
Dimensions: 8′ width X 16′ length X 7″ thick
Weight: 2,667 lbs
Construction: Solid Core
Material: All Layers Manufactured from Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine
Additional Features: Beveled Edges

Partner with GFI Solutions Today!

As Alberta’s premier manufacturer and distributor of access solutions, GFI Solutions is proud to provide outstanding customer service and access products. With 24/7 services and a variety of turn-key support services such as mat washing, delivery, mat inventory management and more, GFI Solutions is your source for everything access solutions! Contact GFI Solutions today to learn more about our expert customer service and inventory of access mats.

GFI Solutions; Edmonton’s Access Mat Specialists

Apr 17, 2023 | Access Mats, News

If your next project is kicking off near Edmonton, Alberta, you’ll require access mats that are durable, cost-effective, and high-performance. Fortunately, GFI Solutions has the access matting your project needs! As your local experts in safe access solutions, GFI Solutions has decades of combined experience. Our team has worked hard to provide companies with the temporary roadways and work foundations they need to ensure the safety and productivity of their sites. In particular, GFI Solutions’ Site Safe Cross Laminated Timber access mats provide incredible benefits such as reduced carbon footprint, transportation and installation savings, extended lifespan and more! Next, we’ll tell you more about GFI Solutions’ Site Safe CLT access mats and our other access matting solutions available in Edmonton. Keep reading to find out more!

Why Your Project Needs CLT Access Mats

Simply put, GFI Solutions’ Site Safe Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) access mats are an incredible asset to any project in Edmonton, as they are cost-effective and outperform other competing access matting products. Site Safe CLT access mats are manufactured through an innovative process. This process uses an eco-friendly adhesive instead of bolts and sustainably sourced Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine. The environmentally friendly adhesive used in these access mats allows the mat to flex and distribute the weight of your equipment more effectively across the entire mat. These features ensure the Site Safe CLT access mats have a lifespan that is 3-5X longer than traditional bolted mats. Moreover, switching to GFI Solutions’ Site Safe CLT access mats provides your project with the following benefits:

Reduced carbon emissions through the use of sustainably sourced materials.
Reduced tripping hazards through these access mat’s sold-top construction.
Faster installation can save you up to 40% on labour and equipment costs.
Reduced mat weight ensures you can fit more Site Safe CLT access mats per load and save up to 60% on freight.
Mats will not deform or diamond if mishandled.
And More!

GFI Solutions’ range of Site Safe CLT access mats provides numerous benefits for projects across Edmonton. With options to rent or purchase these access mats combined with GFI Solutions’ incredible turn-key services, our team is here to ensure your worksite is safe and accessible with only the best access solutions.

Your Source for Access Mats and More in Edmonton!

Since our incorporation in 2016, GFI Solutions has been Edmonton’s premier choice for durable and reliable access matting. In addition to our offering of access mats, GFI Solutions also stocks crane mats, rig mats, and access bridges. So regardless of your access solutions needs, GFI Solutions will surely have the access products you require.

Ready to learn more about GFI Solutions’ inventory of access mats? Contact us today!

Why Choose GFI Solutions for Access Mats in Calgary

Apr 17, 2023 | Access Mats, News

Are you looking for an access matting distributor in Calgary with industry expertise and a wide inventory of access solutions? Your search is over! GFI Solutions is pleased to have decades of combined experience working in the safe access solutions industry, assisting companies and projects with their access product needs. As Western Canada’s premier manufacturer and distributor of access mats, GFI Solutions’ team of experts is here to help you find the proper access matting for your next project. Next, we’ll cover more about our comprehensive access matting inventory and our range of support services that can make organizing your project significantly easier. Continue reading to learn why you should partner with GFI Solutions for all your access mat needs!

Comprehensive Access Mat Inventory

Depending on your application, access mats provide your crew and equipment with a temporary roadway or work surface. Often access mats are used in remote or sensitive environments where rugged terrain complicates the ability of your team or equipment to work on your project site easily. For these reasons, you can find access mats being used by various industries. As they reduce the risk of environmental cross-contamination, worker injury, and equipment becoming stuck. At GFI Solutions, we proudly offer a range of access matting products, including the Site Safe Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) access mats.

GFI Solutions proudly carries a comprehensive inventory of access solutions. GFI Solutions will surely have the access products you need, from new and used access mats and Site Safe CLT access mats to rig mats, access bridges and more! Each access mat is quality tested to ensure safety, performance, and longevity. So when you need A, B, or C-grade access mats or are looking to rent access mats for your next project, GFI Solutions is here to help.

Supportive Services and More!

Aside from our inventory of access mats, GFI Solutions is pleased to offer various support services to bring greater value to your project’s bottom line. You’ll receive outstanding customer service and support when you partner with GFI Solutions. Our team is here to ensure your project has the access mats and products it needs to be completed safely and efficiently. The turn-key solutions we offer at GFI Solutions include the following:

Inventory Management
Turn-Key Services
Mat Manufacturing
Delivery and Installation
Mat Washing
Planning and Consultation

GFI Solutions is here to help you through every phase of your project in Calgary. Our goal is to support your project so that it operates smoothly without any delays due to your access matting. With decades of combined experience under our belts, GFI Solutions is available 24/7 to provide expert access solution guidance and support. So plan ahead and plan better with GFI Solutions!

GFI Solutions, Your Access Mat Experts in Calgary

At GFI Solutions, our focus is on your project’s safety. That’s why we proudly offer innovative access solutions and exceptional customer service. With a comprehensive range of access matting and other products, GFI Solutions is your source for industry-leading access solutions.

Ready to learn more about our inventory of access mats or our various support solutions? Contact GFI Solutions today!

Lightweight and Cost-Effective Swamp Mats

Apr 10, 2023 | Access Mats, News

For those working in the oil & gas, forestry, mining, civil and renewable energy industry, you have definitely experienced the challenges posed by Canada’s difficult landscapes. Working in a remote location and navigating heavy machinery and heavy loads across unstable terrain can be extremely dangerous, which is why you need robust and long-lasting matting solutions that can withstand the demands of your project.

If you’re a project manager searching for a lightweight, cost-effective and site-safe access solution for your next project, GFI Solutions has the perfect product for you. As Canada’s leading supplier of access matting solutions, GFI solutions is proud to offer a range of swamp mats. Our cost-effective and lightweight swamp mats offer you a durable solution that can meet the requirements of your project. Learn more about the benefits of our CLT swamp mats below!

Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Mats

Generally, traditional bolted mats are the primary choice for site-safe access solutions; however, there are better options available on the market. CLT swamp mats are much more suited for heavy industries than traditional bolted mats. Instead of using traditional Douglas Fir to manufacture access mats, CLT mats are manufactured from Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine wood fiber, which is 33% stronger than Douglas Fir. Compared to traditional bolted mats, CLT swamp mats are a safer and longer-lasting access solution for heavy equipment and heavy loads.

Safer For the Environment

Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine wood is not only 33% stronger than Douglas Fir, but it’s also much more sustainable as it grows to harvestable maturity in approximately 20 years, whereas Douglas Fir takes up to 80 years. At GFI Solutions, we believe that it’s our responsibility to ensure the safety of your machinery, crew and environment, which is why we offer sustainable access matting solutions that can meet the needs of your project without causing harm to the environment.

Solid Foundation

The adhesion used to bond the fiber in our CLT swamp mats create a smooth and solid top surface that eliminates many hazards on the job site. Unlike traditional bolted mats, CLT mats don’t rely on bolts which removes the risk of puncture injuries or vehicle damage from loose bolts or gaps between the boards. GFI solutions Site Safe CLT access mats also have a wax sealer on all four edges of our swamp mats to reduce moisture absorption and increase the longevity of the mats.

Lightweight and Cost Effective Solution

There are many factors that determine the budget of your matting needs, including the cost of the product, transport, installation, removal and storage. Our CLT swamp mats are engineered to be two-thirds the weight of traditional bolted mats! We can fit 72 CLT swamp mats per load, saving you up to 60% in transportation costs! With a lighter CLT swamp mat, you will be able to fit more mats on loaders and shuttle trucks, increasing your savings by up to 40% on installation and removal costs. Save time and money and keep your project on track with GFI Solutions’ CLT swamp mats.

Our inventory of CLT access mats includes the following:

Site Safe 300 CLT Access Mats

Sizes: 4′ or 8′ wide x 14′, 16′ or 18′
3-ply construction
Manufactured from sustainably sourced Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine

Site Safe 500 CLT Access Mats

Sizes: 4′ or 8′ wide x 14′, 16′ or 18′
5-ply construction
Manufactured from sustainably sourced Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine

Site Safe 700 CLT Access Mats

Sizes: 8′ wide x 14′ or 16′
7-ply construction
Manufactured from sustainably sourced Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine

Site Safe Access Services and Products

Our 24/7 service and support team offers customers access to our access matting products and services, including our rental and sales, mat washing, installation and turnkey services.

Access Mat Rentals in Canada

Apr 10, 2023 | Access Mats, News

Access mats are temporary portable solutions designed to help workers and heavy machinery navigate through Canada’s unstable terrain. Generally, access mats can be used in remote locations or on large worksites for temporary roadways, temporary staging yards and drilling pads.

Since access mats can be manufactured using a wide variety of materials and different compositions, the first step in choosing the right access mat is choosing the right material for your needs. Learn more about choosing the right access mat below!

Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Access Mats

With the current technological advancements nowadays, GFI Solutions’ access mats are manufactured using our innovative Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) technology. Instead of fastening planks of wood together using bolts, CLT mats use an environmentally safe structural adhesive to bond the planks together.

Sustainable and Long Lasting Access Solution

While traditional mats use Douglas Fir, which grows to harvestable maturity in 80 years, our CLT mats are manufactured using Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine, which only needs about 20 years to grow to maturity. Not only is Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine much more sustainable than Douglas Fir, but it is also 33% stronger! Combined with our environmentally safe adhesive, our CLT access mats are three to five times more robust than our competition, offering you a sustainable and long-lasting access solution.

Lightweight and Cost-Effective Access Solution

Now that we’ve established the strength and durability of CLT access mats, it’s time to uncover their cost. As a project manager, the cost of access mats doesn’t only include the price of the product, but it also incorporates delivery, installation and removal costs. Since CLT access mats are two-thirds the weight of traditional bolted mats, GFI Solutions can transport 72 CLT access mats per load, saving you up to 60% in transportation costs!

As our CLT access mats are lighter in weight, you can fit more mats on loaders and shuttle trucks, increasing your savings by up to 40% on installation and removal costs. When choosing GFI’s CLT access mats, you’re definitely choosing the more cost-effective option.

Bring Down Your Costs with Access Mat Rentals

Other factors that contribute to the cost of your access matting budget are washing, transporting and storing your access mats. As per Canada’s matting standards, used access mats must be properly washed and bleached to avoid cross-contamination. Once you’ve completed your project, why spend unnecessary amounts of time and money on cleaning, transporting and storing your access mats? With GFI Solutions’ access mat rental service, you can eliminate extra costs and only pay for what your project requires! Our access mat rental services allow us to take the responsibility off your hands!

Access Mat Rentals and More at GFI Solutions

As Canada’s leading supplier of access solutions, GFI Solutions offers a variety of access products and services to meet the demands of your project. Contact our 24/7 support and service team today at +1 (833) 434-6287 or fill out our online form with all your needs, and one of our matting experts will reach out to you as soon as possible!

Access Solutions Built To Last!

Mar 30, 2023 | Access Mats, News

Are you looking for a site-safe access solution, but you’re not entirely sure which product best suits your project requirements? Learn about the most common access mating products.

Let’s Clear Up the Confusion

There are many site access products you can use to create a safe and robust makeshift road or ground protection platform for your heavy machinery and crew. Across all industries, access products are used to safely navigate the rugged Canadian terrain and overcome the challenges posed by unstable regions.

Since all access products technically provide ground protection on uneven terrain, customers often make the mistake of thinking that they’re all the same. However, there are significant differences in sizing, usage, material and pricing of access products. Below are the three most common access products you might come across:

Access Mats

- Sizes:
  - 8’ Wide x 14’
- Material:
  - Hemlock and/or Balsam Fir
  - Sustainably Sourced Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine
- Usage:
  - Temporary access to navigate unstable terrain
  - Temporary right-of-ways
  - Temporary staging yards
  - Portable platform used to support equipment

Rig Mats

- Sizing:
  - 8’’ Wide x 14’’, 16’’, or 18’’
- Material:
  - Douglas Fir ( 3 or 4 rail steel beams and wooden inserts )
- Usage:
  - Temporary stationary platforms to support large and heavy equipment
  - Temporary foundations for large surface area applications
  - Temporary heavy-duty ground protection for large working areas

Crane Mats

- Sizing:
  - 4’ Wide x 20’ Long x 12’ Thick
- Material:
  - Douglas Fir
- Usage:
  - Temporary ground protection for heavy crane equipment
  - Protecting the environment in industrial projects
  - Temporary access to help heavy equipment navigate unstable terrain

CLT Mats: Lightweight Solution

As someone who’s been in the industry for years and managed numerous projects, you’re probably familiar with Douglas Fir traditional bolted mats. For the longest time, everyone relied on Douglas Fir traditional bolted mats to support their heavy machinery and crew in unstable terrain; however, with the introduction of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats, project managers have shifted to a more cost-effective and lightweight solution.

Unlike traditional bolted mats, CLT mats are manufactured using sustainably sourced Long Leaf Southern Yellow Pine wood that is 33% stronger than Douglas Fir and other wood compositions. Instead of using bolts to fasten the wooden planks together, our CLT mats are bonded together using an environmentally safe adhesive that allows for even distribution of loads across the surface area, rather than fixating the weight only on the bolts. The strength and flexibility of our CLT mats make them 3-5 times stronger than traditional single wood or composite mats and offer maximum durability.

CLT Mats: Cost-Effective Solution

Our CLT mats are not only engineered to offer industries a lightweight and durable matting solution but they’re also designed to cut down unnecessary costs! With a lighter CLT mat, you can fit more mats on loaders and shuttle trucks, increasing your savings by up to 40% in installation and removal costs. We can also fit more CLT mats per load and save up to 60% on transportation costs. GFI’s innovative manufacturing process and sustainably sourced materials are designed to outperform traditional mats and offer you a lightweight and cost-effective solution!

Access Products and More at GFI Solutions!

As Canada’s leading distributor of access mat solutions, GFI Solutions is proud to offer a wide range of access mat products and solutions for all your matting needs! Our extensive inventory of access mats, rig mats, crane mats, swamp mats and more are available for rent and purchase, suitable for every budget!

Contact our 24/7 support and service team at +1 (833) 434-6287 or fill out our online form with details of your matting needs, and one of our matting experts will reach out to you as soon as possible!

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