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!
Feb 7, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Cross – Laminated Timber mats are the new face of safe site access mats. Long gone are the days when you’re constantly experiencing mats snapping under pressure resulting in project delays and causing an unsafe work environment. At GFI Solutions, we understand the challenges of finding reliable access mats that can withstand heavy machinery while ensuring the safety of the equipment, crew and environment. We are proud to manufacture and supply CLT mats across Canada that offer clients superior performance while increasing savings! Learn more about GFI Solutions’ access matting products and services.
Industry Leading Access Mats
CLT access mats, also commonly referred to as swamp mats, are engineered to be up to 40% lighter than bolted mats. The unique design of CLT access mats provides clients with exceptional quality while maintaining the safety of the equipment, the crew and the environment. With CLT access mats, you will no longer have to worry about constantly replacing your mats, as they are twice the strength of traditional bolted mats and five times stiffer. We manufacture industry-leading access mats to help clients stay on track, especially during the toughest of terrains.
You Can Always Count on CLT Mats
With industrial projects, the primary factor is safety. With heavy equipment involved and expensive material transported, it’s essential to purchase or rent access mats that you can count on. GFI Solutions’ CLT access mats (swamp mats) are manufactured using Cross-Laminated Timber, which uses an environmentally friendly adhesive to bond the layers of wood together. The layers of wood are placed perpendicular to one another, resulting in exceptional strength and performance. The use of the adhesive with CLT mats not only enhances the performance of the access mats but also eliminates the use of bolts or the presence of any gaps that can result in work hazards. Using CLT access mats will create a smooth surface for your machinery, prevent any tire punctures and ensure the safety of your crew.
Benefits of CLT Access Mats
The unique design of CLT access mats creates many benefits, including:
- Saving up to 60% on freight
- Saving up to 40% on installation and removal
- Twice the strength of traditional bolted mats
- Environmentally friendly adhesive that repels moisture and rot
- Longer lifespan than bolted mats
Find Reliable Access Mats at GFI Solutions
Whether you’re looking to rent or buy CLT access mats, you can find the perfect fit at GFI Solutions. Our team is available 24/7 to answer any questions you may have and provide you with solutions to all your access matting needs. We also offer mat washing, inventory management, delivery and installation services to ensure that your access mats are cleaned and ready for your upcoming project. Contact our team today!
Sep 20, 2022 | Access Mats, News
As experts in safe access solutions, GFI Solutions has extensive experience working with companies that require stable foundations for their equipment and crews in remote locations. Your worksite comes with various unique needs and challenges that can make efficiency and safety an issue. Access mats from GFI can assist you in guaranteeing that your worksite is safe for your workers, equipment, and the environment. As Canada’s exclusive retailer for Sterling Solutions Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats, we are excited to provide you with innovative and economical options for safe access solutions. Below we’ll discuss some benefits of switching from traditional bolted access mats to CLT mats. Continue reading to learn more!
Why Switch to CLT Access Mats?
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) access mats are an asset to any project site, especially for areas where heavy machinery and equipment are used. CLT access mats are manufactured to improve upon some of the best features of traditional bolted mats. CLT mats are made using alternating perpendicular pinewood layers bonded with a unique eco-friendly adhesive. The special adhesive allows the access mats to flex under pressure and distribute weight evenly across the entire mat. That results in an access mat with a 3-5 times longer lifespan than traditional bolted mats. Making the switch to CLT access mats can enhance your worksite with additional benefits such as the following:
- Ability to withstand extreme environmental conditions
- Repels moisture, rot, and decay
- Environmental safe
- Interlocking capabilities
- Gap-less, solid mat top reduces tripping hazards and more!
GFI Solutions’ offering of TerraLam CLT mats has many benefits for various industries here in Alberta. So if you’re working in the oil and gas, or the renewable energy sector, CLT mats can assist you in ensuring your site is safe and accessible.
Stay on Budget
CLT mats are constructed from Southern Yellow Pine which is significantly lighter in weight. CLT mats are two-thirds the weight of traditional bolted mats, which means you can save up to 60% on transportation costs. Per load, you’re able to fit up to 72 CLT mats. More mats per load mean delivery is fast and cost-effective. At GFI Solutions, our team will ensure your project has reliable and safe access mats. We offer 24/7 support, so our team can still assist if your project is working in a remote location! So whether you’re looking for access mats or bridges to rent or buy, GFI Solutions is here to help.
GFI Solutions Your Best Option for Access Matting
Since its incorporation in 2017, GFI Solutions has been Canada’s premier source for reliable and durable access solutions. Our team is excited to partner with you and be your primary contact for any questions or concerns you may have regarding access solutions. We want to ensure that your experience with us benefits your project. That’s why our team of experts is available to help you get the job done on time and within budget. At GFI Solutions, we work hard to bring you the best and safest access solutions for your project. Are you interested in our range of access mats? Contact us today to learn more about our access solutions!
May 11, 2022 | Access Mats, News
Access mats (also known as swamp mats) are laid on the ground of construction worksites to make difficult terrains such as rocky slopes, swamps and unstable soil a safer worksite for heavy equipment and construction workers. The mats are installed side-by-side (or sometimes overlapping) to create a mobile road-like foundation to allow for easy transportation across uneven ground. Access mats not only protect the crew and the worksite, but they also protect the landscape from rutting, contaminants or chemicals left behind by rigs and cranes.
GFI Solutions is proud to present you with Sterling Solutions’ Cross Laminated Timber access mats/swamp mats for your worksites. CLT mats are made from Southern Yellow Pine wood which keeps the access mats dry, safe and robust throughout your project. Learn more about why our worksite swamp mats are below!
Inventory Management
GFI Solutions offers you several services that enhance your project’s flow. An important service that our customers heavily rely on is our inventory management system. This allows us to manage available stock for your ongoing projects and guarantee the optimum level of access mats available for future needs.
Manufacture, Deliver & Install
Not only do we manufacture access mats in-house, but we also provide delivery and installation services. Our CLT mats are available in 3- or 5-ply construction but can also be manufactured to your specifications. Since our TerraLam mats are engineered to be lightweight, we can fit 72 mats per load on the delivery truck, saving you up to 60% in transportation costs. Our team of experts is ready to deliver and install your mats as per your need.
Mat Washing
Access mats require regular cleaning to reduce the risk of contamination, damage or even breakage. Installing mobile roads and moving access mats around the worksite can cause irreparable damage, especially if your worksite involves the use of fuel or chemicals. Unwashed access mats can harm the environment or even cause potential reactions in the future. GFI’s mat washing services keep your worksite clean and safe as well as provide a longer life cycle for your access mats.
Planning & Consultation
Building a mobile road using access mats requires meticulous planning. Our experts are available to consult with you on your upcoming projects and plan out the optimal place for your custom-built road.
GFI Solutions
GFI Solutions is proud to offer the options of CLT and bolted access mats for sale and rent. In addition to a robust stock of in-demand mats, we offer 24/7 support, granting you access to site access solutions whenever you need! To learn more about GFI’s matting solutions, contact our team today!
May 2, 2022 | Access Mats, News
The most common concerns with work sites are the safety of the crew, equipment and environment. At GFI Solutions, we understand that this balance is more often than not unavailable which is why we have created the optimum solution for you. GFI Solutions is proud to offer clients across Canada high-performance access mat solutions that are safe for the environment, safe for your workers and provide a safe foundation for your heavy equipment.
We have engineered access mats suitable to withstand equipment used in construction, oil & gas, drilling and refinery industries. Learn more about our access mats for sale designed to provide durability, last longer and cause no harm to the environment
Safe For The Environment
TerraLam® access mats are engineered through a novel process called Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), which is the use of an environmentally safe adhesive to bond the wooden planks together, instead of using metal bolts. CLT access mats are also designed using wood used in plantation-grown Southern Yellow Pine, which is harvestable at 20 years, in comparison to oak, which is harvestable after 100 years. It is important to us that all of our products are built with consideration of our current environmental issues and provide solutions for sustainable forest practices. Ensure your next project does not harm the environment by choosing CLT access mats.
Safe Foundation
The adhesion in our CLT access mats is not only safe for the environment but also provides a safe foundation for your heavy equipment. Using adhesion instead of bolts eliminates gaps between the wooden planks, reducing the strain on singular wooden planks by evenly distributing the weight of each load. We also ensure that our CLT access mats are durable in extreme weather conditions to guarantee overall safety on the job site as we understand the dangers and possible accidents associated with the use of machinery in extreme weather on any work site.
Safe For The Crew
Our CLT access mats are also designed to provide a safe and smooth worksite for your crew. We have eliminated any gaps between wooden planks in our access mats to eliminate the possibility of accidents. The smooth surface ensures that your crew will not trip, get stuck or involuntarily damage the wooden planks as a result of an uneven surface. Install our CLT access mats today to provide a safer job site for your workers and avoid costly accidents in the future.
A Safer Solution For You
Request a quote today to ensure a safe worksite for your crew, your machinery and the environment. We proudly offer mat rentals and sales throughout Western Canada and 24-hour service and support. Contact our team today and ask about access mats for sale!
