ATLAS EPS ANNOUNCES NEW MANUFACTURING REPRESENTATIVE AGENCIES
BYRON CENTER, MI (April 2012) — Atlas EPS, a division of Atlas Roofing, has added two new agencies to its list of North American manufacturing representatives:
- • Adroit Marketing, Inc., West Bend, Wisconsin (covering Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin)
- • Building Resource, Toronto, Ontario (covering the Ontario, Canada market)
THERMALSTAR® X-GRADE™ TAPERED RIGID FOAM FROM ATLAS EPS MEETS CHALLENGE AT FORMER CHURCH CONVERSION IN MICHIGAN
BYRON CENTER, MI (April 2012) — One challenge of converting the 120-year-old building that once housed the First Baptist Church in Allegan, Michigan into the community’s new senior citizen center was the former sanctuary.
The floor of the theatre-style sanctuary—which slanted down to a raised stage at the front of the room—needed to be filled in and brought level with the stage’s height so underlayment and carpeting could be installed in what will be the center’s new community room. The project is scheduled for June completion.
The solution was installing approximately 17,500 bdft of ThermalStar® X-Grade™ tapered rigid foam from Atlas EPS, a division of Atlas Roofing.
ThermalStar® X-Grade™ tapered was especially applicable for this particular project because its high compressive strength and durability will hold up under the weight of flooring, furniture, equipment and group gatherings. In an area where termites are present, the rigid foam’s integrated termiticide was also a key-determining factor.
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based contractors involved in the Allegan Senior Citizens Center project include Wolverine Building Group, general contractor; Roof Master, Inc., contractor, and Chris Dawson, Allied Building Products, primary engineer.
ATLAS EPS ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCTS, CCMC-EVALUATION AND NEW NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER
BYRON CENTER, MI (March, 2012) — Atlas EPS, a division of Atlas Roofing, announces the addition of two new products to its ThermalStar® construction products line of diverse expanded polystyrene roofing, sheathing and insulation materials; recently completed product evaluations by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC), and a new National Account Manager.
ThermalStar® CXT™ rigid contour siding insulation
Available June 2012, new Atlas EPS ThermalStar® CXT™ rigid contour siding insulation—specifically designed and precision-cut for an exact fit behind exterior polymer siding products—creates a more solid exterior for impact resistance and delivers an added layer of protection against extreme weather and high winds for increased energy efficiency. The added durability and impact resistance provided by ThermalStar® CXT™, an enhanced orange EPSx product, means a home’s curb appeal starts out looking great—and stays looking great—for years to come.
ThermalStar® XTR™ exterior insulating stucco sheathing
Available now in the Southwest United States through a partnership with Omega Stucco products, new ThermalStar® XTR™ rigid substrate—with a distinctive, trademarked orange color—will serve as an excellent sheathing for one-coat stucco systems, while providing superior thermal insulation and much higher quality than typical white EPS products.
Ideal for residential and commercial exterior wall applications, lightweight XTR™ panels install quickly and easily and feature a proprietary code-approved termiticide; wax matrix for long-term protection and improved moisture resistance; integrated drainage channels on the back side featuring DrainFind™ technology, and front side anti-slough dimples for improved mechanical and bonding of stucco.
When used with a one-coat stucco system, ThermalStar® XTR™ meets California Title 24 more efficiently and less expensively than existing three-coat systems.
CCMC-evaluation of rigid board thermal insulation products
The Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC), which operates within the National Research Council’s Institute for Research in Construction (NRC-IRC), has completed its evaluation of two Atlas EPS moulded/expanded polystyrene (EPS) rigid board thermal insulation products—ThermalStar® EWG™ EIFS and ThermalStar® XTR™.
ThermalStar® EWG™ EIFS has been evaluated as conforming to CAN/ULC-S701-05, Type 1 and ThermalStar® XTR™ as conforming to CAN/ULC-S701-05, Type 2.
CCMC offers a national evaluation service for all types of innovative commercial and residential building construction materials, products, systems and services. CCMC Evaluation Reports provide construction specialists, such as professional designers and building regulators, with important technical information on the use of construction materials, equipment or systems.
New National Accounts Manager
Craig Woodson has joined Atlas EPS as the company’s new National Accounts Manager, with responsibility of overseeing National Accounts focused on the construction-building products industry. Craig has more than ten years of experience in the EPS industry.
ATLAS EPS ELEVATION® GEOFOAM PLAYING KEY ROLE IN HIGH-VISIBILITY PROJECTS, INDUSTRY CONFERENCES
BYRON CENTER, MI (February, 2012) ⎯ From plaza decks and roadways at a large medical mart/convention center remodel and expansion project, to stadium-seating renovation at a legendary baseball field, to exhibits at key civil engineering conferences, Atlas EPS Elevation® Geofoam is making an impact on construction projects and communities—and civil engineers, construction specifiers, architects, project managers and others—across the country.
Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center
When it opens in 2013, the new Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center, designed to bring buyers and sellers together, will be the world’s only facility targeted specifically at the medical and healthcare industries.
Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Ohio, the more than 500,000-square-foot complex will include a four-story medical mart with permanent showrooms for medical manufacturers and service providers and an adjoining underground convention center with trade show exhibit space and meeting rooms.
On top of the convention center’s underground parking garage will be two malls with landscaped gardens, open-air performance stages and other public spaces.
During the six-phase construction project, three grades and 46,000-50,000 cubic yards of Atlas EPS Elevation® Geofoam will be installed under the facility’s roadways and plaza decks:
- • EPS46 – for the heavier roadbed load capacity needed to accommodate delivery truck and mall event traffic
- • EPS39 – for plaza deck areas where heavier trees will be planted and festivals and other large-crowd events will be held
- • EPS29 – for plaza deck parks and lighter pedestrian-traffic areas
“This may be the single-largest plaza deck application using geofoam, to date,” says Lisa Render, Atlas EPS geofoam specialist. “It’s also somewhat unique in that 12-24 inches of soil are being applied, compared to the usual 48 inches used to hold down the geofoam. In this case, using Elevation® Geofoam is a key component for adding fill and elevation without creating excessive weight that could cause structural issues.”
Primary engineer for the project is URS Corporation; Turner Construction Company is general contractor, and Independence Excavation is installing the geofoam.
Wrigley Field
Atlas EPS Elevation® Geofoam is also playing a key-supporting role in getting a new stadium-seating project ready for the Chicago Cubs’ 2012 opening day at Wrigley Field.
The project involves renovating Wrigley’s right field corner bleacher section into a vendor’s party patio deck with standup tables instead of individual bleacher seats.
Approximately 124 cubic yards of Elevation® Geofoam EPS29 are being installed under the deck to support the weight of snow, food and beverage equipment and other loads that stadium-seating projects typically aren’t required to accommodate.
Primary engineer for the project is Osborn Engineering, Cleveland, and general contractor is Strata Contractors, Chicago.
Indiana DOT U.S. Highway 31 Extension
The latest of several Indiana Department of Transportation roadwork projects that Atlas EPS has been involved with is the upcoming extension of U.S. Highway 31.
The Indiana DOT is upgrading 13 miles of existing U.S. Highway 31 to meet Federal interstate standards, improve safety and increase mobility in Hamilton County. According to IDOT, in terms of dollars this will be the largest and most aggressive road project ever attempted in that county.
Nearly 15,000 cubic yards of Elevation® Geofoam EPS19 will be used for the off-ramp roadbed and embankments of a new interchange at Section 38 of the highway. A geo-membrane will also be applied to protect the geofoam from vehicle-related hydrocarbon vapors.
Scheduled for a June 2012 start-date and 2014 completion, the extension is expected to cut 30 minutes off travel time between Indianapolis and South Bend.
General contractor is Milestone Contractors, Indianapolis.
Atlas EPS Conference Exhibits
Atlas EPS is exhibiting at two important conferences in March and will have company representatives on-site to provide attendees with information about Elevation® Geofoam and its features and applications.
- 98th Annual Purdue Road School
March 6-8
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
State officials, local professionals, industry consultants, academics, elected officials and civil engineering students convene for technical sessions and discussions focused on traditional topics, such as pavements and bridges, as well as other timely topics. - Geo-Congress 2012
“State of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering”
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
March 25-29
Oakland Marriott City Center
Oakland, CA
ASCE’s Geo-Congress 2012 will give members of the national and international civil engineering community the opportunity to view innovative new products, see service demonstrations and speak one-on-one with engineering-solution providers.
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES CLASSIFICATION
ThermalStar® Roofing Underlayment is now classified with Underwriters Laboratories.
BYRON CENTER, MI (May 27, 2011) ⎯ ThermalStar® Roofing Underlayment is now classified with Underwriters Laboratories for use with several PVC membrane systems over existing roofs. The specific classification listing based on UL790 surface burning tests can be accessed by clicking here (then scroll to final listing at bottom).
The listing is for Non Combustible decks at 1/2″ slope maximum, using 1/2″ thick ThermalStar® Roofing Underlayment. Although other Atlas EPS products are included in this surface burning approval listing, these products should not be used in direct contact with PVC membranes due to potential long term chemical degradation of the system. ThermalStar® Roofing Underlayment has been assessed for compatibility with PVC membranes and has passed all requirements.
FALCON FOAM RENAMED ‘ATLAS EPS’
Name change reflects company’s leadership in expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation industry.
BYRON CENTER, MI (February 22, 2010) ⎯ Falcon Foam, a division of Atlas Roofing Corporation, has been renamed “Atlas EPS” to reflect its leadership position in delivering innovative, energy-saving solutions and products for the expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation industry.
Atlas EPS specializes in developing and manufacturing quality, HCFC-free expanded polystyrene insulation for recreational vehicles, garage and pedestrian doors, sunroom panels and many other interior and exterior construction applications.
As a pioneer in the manufacture of EPS insulation produced without environmentally harmful blowing agents, Atlas EPS research specialists are actively engaged in developing innovative, energy-saving insulation products, while maintaining the outstanding thermal and mechanical properties expected from all Atlas EPS products.
With plants across the U.S. and in Mexico, Atlas EPS provides innovative, cost-efficient and energy-conserving product solutions coast-to-coast. Each Atlas EPS location also serves as a recycling center to keep useful materials out of landfills by processing construction tear-offs. All Atlas EPS products are third-party tested and certified/listed with ASTM, ICC, ONNCCE, Underwriters Laboratories and Factory Mutual.
“Atlas EPS does more than just manufacture world-class products,” says General Manager Robert Butkus. “We’re constantly working with our customers to develop new products and new and greener EPS applications, while at the same time, working to improve the performance of our core product lines. With a dedicated Engineering Department and Technical Services Group, we can work with new and existing customers to ensure the best possible product designs at a competitive price.”
About Atlas EPS
Established in 1965, the company has played a significant role in the industry-wide growth of EPS technology and product applications. Atlas EPS is headquartered in Byron Center, MI, at the largest EPS manufacturing plant in the industry. Parent company, Atlas Roofing, is well established in the construction industry and offers a complete line of roofing, sheathing and insulation products.
