TK PLASTICS LIMITED

$69,922.00 CAD

≈ 11 months of average Canadian pay
Department
National Research Council Canada
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2023-2024
Agreement period
May 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024
Reference
nrc-cnrc:172-2023-2024-Q2-1007235

Published purpose

Metal to plastics conversion project to achieve Co2 reduction / weight savings in replacing Metal Z bars utilized in the construction of residential and low rise housing. Z Bars are utilized to support exterior insulation and support cladding while creating the air gap between the wall and exterior sheeting. The plastics Z bar also eliminates the need for a plastic insulator sleeve placed over the metal component utilized as a thermal break.

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