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!

Access Mat Sales and More!

Mar 2, 2023 | Access Mats, News

Access mats are widely used across industrial projects in Canada to overcome difficult terrain. Remote worksites face many challenges and require access solutions to safely and efficiently transport materials to and from the worksite as needed. GFI Solutions is proud to be Canada’s leading source for access mat sales, rental and many other matting solutions to ensure the safety and efficiency of your project. We have partnered with hundreds of clients across Canada to provide them with site-safe access solutions for projects in the oil & gas, drilling, construction, refinery, renewable energy, power industry and more! Read on to learn more about our access products and solutions!

Access Mat Sales and Rental

At GFI Solutions, we manufacture and supply both traditional bolted mats and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats to clients throughout Western Canada. Each and every product is engineered and tested to ensure that they meet the requirements of the job, no matter the challenges. Our aim is to ensure that every mat performs optimally throughout the scope of your project. Our extensive inventory of access mats for sale or rental includes the following:

Rig Mats
Crane Mats
Worksite Access Mats
Temporary Access Bridges
Swamp Mats
And more!

With our line of CLT mats, you can rent or buy the following mats for your next project:

Site Safe Access 500 CLT Mat

Engineered for heavy-duty machinery and trucks
Support drilling equipment and platforms
Offer excellent ground protection and can be used as a bridge decking
Suitable for pipeline projects, work pads for cranes, protecting wetlands and more!
4’ wide x 16’ or 18’ long

Site Safe Access 300 CLT Mat

Engineered for temporary access roads
Supports drilling equipment and platforms
Offers safe and efficient makeshift roads for machines and workers
It can be used as bridge decking and general ground protection
8’ wide x 14’ or 16’ long

Solutions and Services:

When it comes to access solutions, GFI goes over and beyond to ensure that your project does not undergo any delay. We provide all our partners with the following solutions to keep their projects on schedule:

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

Our top priority is our partner satisfaction. We work closely with all our clients to offer them fast access to the products they need most and offer 24/7 customer service to ensure that all their access needs are met as soon as possible.

Avoid Project Delays with GFI Solutions

Waiting for access mats to arrive or pending installation can cause costly and time-consuming delays. With GFI Solutions, you can rest assured that our team is always available for your access needs 24/7. You can count on us to provide you with the products and services you need with no hassle and no headaches.

Contact our team to learn more about our access mat sales, rental and other access solutions today!

Edmonton Rig Mat Experts

Apr 11, 2022 | Access Mats, News

Oil and gas is one of Alberta’s largest industries and is continuously growing, especially in Edmonton. If you’re in Edmonton and starting a project for the oil and gas industry, you will be on the lookout for durable and cost-effective rig mats. You’ll also keep an eye out for rig mats that can withstand Edmonton’s unpredictable weather with waves of extreme cold and heat.

Our experts at GFI Solutions have created rig access mats that are safe, durable and endure Edmonton’s unforeseeable weather conditions. We are proud to be Edmonton’s source for site-safe access rig mats that guarantee the safety of your equipment and your crew in any worksite. Keep reading to learn more about partnering with GFI Solutions for your next oil and gas project.

Cost-Effective Solution

GFI’s Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) access mats are a cost-effective solution for all contractors. The cost-saving starts from the moment the CLT access mats are manufactured to when they are delivered to your worksite. For starters, CLT access mats are made from Southern Yellow Pine, making our mats significantly lighter and easier to transport. This will allow you to save up to 50% on transport since more CLT access mats can fit during transportation than standard mats. You can also save up to 40% on labour and equipment as our CLT access mats are lighter in weight than traditional bolted access mats. GFI Solutions enables you to ship more mats per load, saving you both time and money on delivery.

Stronger Solution

It is a common misconception that CLT access mats are less robust than bolted access mats; however, that is not the case. CLT access mats use adhesive to bond the wood together instead of bolts, which allows for higher durability as the weight is spread across the entire board evenly. The adhesion also rids you from worrying about replacing your bolted mats from damage caused by wood splinters, gaps and uneven weight distribution.

Some might think that using fibre instead of blocks of wood decreases the durability of access mats; however, Southern Yellow Pine Wood fibre is 30% stronger than Douglas fir used in standard bolted mats. Our CLT access mats are created to guarantee long-lasting durability in all job sites under any conditions. You can either buy or rent CLT 300 and CLT 500 mats that come in various standardizations:

3- or 5-ply Construction

300 CLT – 8’ wide x 4’ thru 16’ long
500 CLT – 4’ wide x 4’ thru 18’ long
500 CLT – 8’ wide x 4’ thru 18’ long

Ready to Learn More?

GFI Solutions is looking forward to partnering with you on your upcoming project. Contact us to learn more about our site-safe rig mats in Edmonton.

Swamp Mats, Access Mats and More at GFI Solutions

Jun 7, 2021 | Access Mats

In need of access solutions that make it easy to navigate remote sites safely? GFI Solutions is here to help! With decades of combined experience in the industry, we understand how important it is to have access to swamp and access mats that are built to stand up to your needs, job after job. As one of Canada’s top providers of site access solutions, GFI is proud to partner with clients in the construction, oil & gas, drilling, power transmission, renewable energy, mining, and related sectors for all their site access needs. Learn more about the benefits of CLT swamp mats and partnering with GFI Solutions below.

Cross Laminated Timber: Your Secret Weapon for Safe Site Access

At GFI Solutions, our number one priority is making sure our customers always have access to the best products on the market. That’s why we offer a vast selection of site-safe Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) swamp mats in a wide variety of sizes and weights, including 500 level mats suitable for crane and rig work. Site-safe CLT mats are designed to be stronger and longer lasting than bolted mats, you can rest assured that you’re always getting the best ROI.

How do CLT mats outperform bolted mats? Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats are bonded together with an environmentally safe structural adhesive instead of bolts which allows them to transfer the load evenly through every square foot of the mat, strengthening the planks and reducing your chance of damage. In addition to superior durability where loads are concerned, the adhesive also protects the mat from rot and decay, meaning your lifecycle is much longer and maximizing your investment. The final result are swamp mats that last 3-5x longer than standard mats and stand up to the most demanding tasks with ease.

Why Partner With GFI Solutions

At GFI Solutions, we understand the headaches caused by sudden delays, shipment issues, or breakages on site. With 24/7 service and support including delivery and installation, you can count on our team to have your back. Our range of services include:

Turnkey services
Inventory management
Manufacturing
Delivery& Installation
Mat washing
Planning & consultation, and more.

For more information on leading swamp access mat products throughout Canada, contact GFI today.