Amvic Recieves Non-Combustible Construction Approval

Amvic Inc. has received confirmation from ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES) that its Amvic ICF complies with the provisions of the following codes;

• 2003 International Building Code
• 2003 International Residential Code
• BOCA National Building Code 1999
• 1999 Standard Building Code?
• 1997 Uniform Building CodeTM

This confirmation, as evidenced in ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-1269, provides guidance to code officials faced with approving the use of Amvic ICF under these codes. The evaluation report is also available online at http://www.icc-es.org/.

This latest evaluation report from ICC-ES will now officially replace Amvic's old reports namely;

• BOCA IER report No. 21.95
• ICBO ES report No.ER-5948
• SBCCI PST & ESI report No. 2212

An important revision made to our latest ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-1269 is section 4.2.7 which includes details for the use of Amvic ICF in buildings required to be on non-combustible construction.

Amvic Recieves Non-Combustible Construction Approval

Amvic Inc. has received confirmation from ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES) that its Amvic ICF complies with the provisions of the following codes;

• 2003 International Building Code
• 2003 International Residential Code
• BOCA National Building Code 1999
• 1999 Standard Building Code?
• 1997 Uniform Building CodeTM

This confirmation, as evidenced in ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-1269, provides guidance to code officials faced with approving the use of Amvic ICF under these codes. The evaluation report is also available online at http://www.icc-es.org/.

This latest evaluation report from ICC-ES will now officially replace Amvic's old reports namely;

• BOCA IER report No. 21.95
• ICBO ES report No.ER-5948
• SBCCI PST & ESI report No. 2212

An important revision made to our latest ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-1269 is section 4.2.7 which includes details for the use of Amvic ICF in buildings required to be on non-combustible construction.

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Congressman Blunt sponsors ICF Construction for Habitat for Humanity - September 6, 2003

On Saturday, September 6th, U.S. Congressman and House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO) and his corps of volunteers erected the walls of a new Habitat for Humanity home, which utilized the latest in disaster-resistant and energy-efficient Amvic ICF technology. They assisted in this effort by volunteers from the management team of Diversified Plastics, Nixa MO, the co-manufacturer and co-donor with AMVIC Inc. A team from Carter-Waters Construction Materials, another major donor, also volunteered labor and building expertise. The home is located in northwest Springfield, MO.

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization dedicated to the concept of home-ownership for low-income families. These families provide their own labor in the home's construction, in lieu of down-payment.

Congressman Blunt sponsors ICF Construction for Habitat for Humanity - September 6, 2003

On Saturday, September 6th, U.S. Congressman and House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO) and his corps of volunteers erected the walls of a new Habitat for Humanity home, which utilized the latest in disaster-resistant and energy-efficient Amvic ICF technology. They assisted in this effort by volunteers from the management team of Diversified Plastics, Nixa MO, the co-manufacturer and co-donor with AMVIC Inc. A team from Carter-Waters Construction Materials, another major donor, also volunteered labor and building expertise. The home is located in northwest Springfield, MO.

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization dedicated to the concept of home-ownership for low-income families. These families provide their own labor in the home's construction, in lieu of down-payment.

Amvic Receives Approval in the Bahamas - Nov 7, 2002

Amvic has received approval from the Bahamas Ministry of Works & Utilities officially recognizing it as a viable building system. The report number is MOW&U/BC/24/14

Amvic Receives Approval in the Bahamas - Nov 7, 2002

Amvic has received approval from the Bahamas Ministry of Works & Utilities officially recognizing it as a viable building system. The report number is MOW&U/BC/24/14

Amvic Adds Director of Sales to Management Team

Gary Brown joins Amvic with more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience. He spent 20 years with General Electric working in various positions in the major Appliance Division. These positions included Regional Sales Manager, Brand Marketing Manager, National Sales Manager and Director of Builder Sales. Gary was involved with many types of business customers from independent distributors to the largest National retail and distribution chains.

Following his experience at GE, Gary was General Manager of an International Furniture manufacture involved in the distribution and marketing of both office and home furniture.

His most recent position was Vice President Sales North America with a Foam Insulation Manufacturer serving the building industry.

Gary has extensive knowledge with sales, distribution and Marketing within the building industry in North America, along with expertise in the management of sales and marketing teams.

Amvic Adds Director of Sales to Management Team

Gary Brown joins Amvic with more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience. He spent 20 years with General Electric working in various positions in the major Appliance Division. These positions included Regional Sales Manager, Brand Marketing Manager, National Sales Manager and Director of Builder Sales. Gary was involved with many types of business customers from independent distributors to the largest National retail and distribution chains.

Following his experience at GE, Gary was General Manager of an International Furniture manufacture involved in the distribution and marketing of both office and home furniture.

His most recent position was Vice President Sales North America with a Foam Insulation Manufacturer serving the building industry.

Gary has extensive knowledge with sales, distribution and Marketing within the building industry in North America, along with expertise in the management of sales and marketing teams.

Amvic Adds Two Product Lines - April 1, 2003

Amvic is pleased to announce the addition of two new lines of products to compliment its ICF division- EnviroTrim interior/exterior decorative trim and EIFS (exterior insulation finish system) flat sheets. EIFS flat sheets received code approvals last fall and are now in full production. Shortly after starting production and receiving approvals, Amvic was successful in supplying the trim for a Tridel high rise complex built. Tridel is one of the largest and most prominent high rise builders in North America. For additional information on these new products, contact Amvic at 877-470-9991.

Amvic Adds Two Product Lines - April 1, 2003

Amvic is pleased to announce the addition of two new lines of products to compliment its ICF division- EnviroTrim interior/exterior decorative trim and EIFS (exterior insulation finish system) flat sheets. EIFS flat sheets received code approvals last fall and are now in full production. Shortly after starting production and receiving approvals, Amvic was successful in supplying the trim for a Tridel high rise complex built. Tridel is one of the largest and most prominent high rise builders in North America. For additional information on these new products, contact Amvic at 877-470-9991.

Amvic Introduces New Reinforcement Technology for 90 Degree Corners

In June 2005, Amvic introduced "EPS reinforcement" (patent pending) This is a new technology using a similar approach as concrete reinforcement with steel rebar. This design uses an EPS reinforcing bar that is inserted in the 90 degree corners of our 8" block, ensuring the strongest corner block on the market is even stronger and virtually eliminating any EPS separation. Once again Amvic is reinforcing our reputation with unmatched strength and innovation in the ICF industry.

Amvic Introduces New Reinforcement Technology for 90 Degree Corners

In June 2005, Amvic introduced "EPS reinforcement" (patent pending) This is a new technology using a similar approach as concrete reinforcement with steel rebar. This design uses an EPS reinforcing bar that is inserted in the 90 degree corners of our 8" block, ensuring the strongest corner block on the market is even stronger and virtually eliminating any EPS separation. Once again Amvic is reinforcing our reputation with unmatched strength and innovation in the ICF industry.

Amvic Sponsors Not So Big Showhouse at the IBS in Orlando, 2005

The Not So Big Show house is more than a tastefully assembled box full of home-building products, it is a focused effort to influence industry thinking about the benefits of good design, better building practices and energy efficient, sustainable homebuilding. Sarah Susanka, Steve Easley and Ron Jones are committed to educating homebuilders, Architects, designers and consumers. Please visit www.NotSoBigShowhouse.com for more information about the show house.

Amvic Sponsors Not So Big Showhouse at the IBS in Orlando, 2005

The Not So Big Show house is more than a tastefully assembled box full of home-building products, it is a focused effort to influence industry thinking about the benefits of good design, better building practices and energy efficient, sustainable homebuilding. Sarah Susanka, Steve Easley and Ron Jones are committed to educating homebuilders, Architects, designers and consumers. Please visit www.NotSoBigShowhouse.com for more information about the show house.

Amvic Featured in Concrete Homes Magazine - July 21, 2003

Recently Amvic was profiled in the June/July issue of Concrete Homes magazine. The article described Amvic as "One company that had no trouble getting the horse in front of the cart." It went on to highlight Amvic's fast track market leadership as well as described the future direction of the company. In Amvic's future, the company is looking to provide a total solution for its distributors and contractors when it comes to building with foam products.For the complete article, visit concretehomesmagazine.com

Amvic Featured in Concrete Homes Magazine - July 21, 2003

Recently Amvic was profiled in the June/July issue of Concrete Homes magazine. The article described Amvic as "One company that had no trouble getting the horse in front of the cart." It went on to highlight Amvic's fast track market leadership as well as described the future direction of the company. In Amvic's future, the company is looking to provide a total solution for its distributors and contractors when it comes to building with foam products.For the complete article, visit concretehomesmagazine.com

Amvic Receives BOCA International Evaluation Report - Sept. 9, 2002

Amvic has received it evaluation report from the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc (BOCA). The report number is 21-95 and can be downloaded here. (Adobe Acrobat required). A BOCA-ES report can be relied upon as a basis for approval of innovative products and services for the built environment.

Amvic Receives BOCA International Evaluation Report - Sept. 9, 2002

Amvic has received it evaluation report from the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc (BOCA). The report number is 21-95 and can be downloaded here. (Adobe Acrobat required). A BOCA-ES report can be relied upon as a basis for approval of innovative products and services for the built environment.

Amvic Co-sponsoring "Sustainable Home" Open House September 19 & 20 - September 15, 2003

Amvic is very pleased to be co-sponsoring the Peterson Project with REHAU. This "Sustainable Home" open house is being held on September 19th and 20th and is located in West Pasco, Washington. Amvic and REHAU have combined their efforts to exhibit products that focus on sustainable construction such as energy efficient insulating concrete form walls, and energy efficient in-floor heating and window and door systems. Mr. Keith Peterson is a senior research scientist for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and a certified Sustainable building design Advisor. Mr. Peterson and his wife saw the design and constriction of their new home as an opportunity to apply energy efficient and environmentally sustainable principles that Keith has been promoting in his professional life.

Amvic Co-sponsoring "Sustainable Home" Open House September 19 & 20 - September 15, 2003

Amvic is very pleased to be co-sponsoring the Peterson Project with REHAU. This "Sustainable Home" open house is being held on September 19th and 20th and is located in West Pasco, Washington. Amvic and REHAU have combined their efforts to exhibit products that focus on sustainable construction such as energy efficient insulating concrete form walls, and energy efficient in-floor heating and window and door systems. Mr. Keith Peterson is a senior research scientist for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and a certified Sustainable building design Advisor. Mr. Peterson and his wife saw the design and constriction of their new home as an opportunity to apply energy efficient and environmentally sustainable principles that Keith has been promoting in his professional life.

Amvic Continues Growth by Adding 15,000 sq.-ft of Manufacturing Space - Nov. 8, 2002

Amvic is proud to announce that it has completed the addition of 15,000 sq.-ft. of manufacturing space. A new, state-of-the-art block molding machine along with a cutting line have been added in this space and are fully operational. The new machine will be producing flat insulation and decorative shapes to augment Amvic's ICF manufacturing capabilities. This raises Amvic's total manufacturing area to 48,000 sq.-ft.

Amvic Continues Growth by Adding 15,000 sq.-ft of Manufacturing Space - Nov. 8, 2002

Amvic is proud to announce that it has completed the addition of 15,000 sq.-ft. of manufacturing space. A new, state-of-the-art block molding machine along with a cutting line have been added in this space and are fully operational. The new machine will be producing flat insulation and decorative shapes to augment Amvic's ICF manufacturing capabilities. This raises Amvic's total manufacturing area to 48,000 sq.-ft.

Amvic Continues to Strengthen Competitive Position by Introducing New Products

In January 2005, Amvic introduced two new brick ledge blocks, an 8" to 8", and a 6" to 6" along with our existing 8" to 6" brick ledge. With more residential homes and commercial buildings requiring a brick ledge we now have more flexibility within our product line to accommodate these needs. The details on how to make a chamfered cut on your brick ledge products are available on our website and at www.caddetails.com.

We also recently introduced a new 6" taper top block and an 8" tapered block in March 2005. At Amvic we strive to continually expand our product line so we can provide you with all the products you may need for your projects.

Amvic Continues to Strengthen Competitive Position by Introducing New Products

In January 2005, Amvic introduced two new brick ledge blocks, an 8" to 8", and a 6" to 6" along with our existing 8" to 6" brick ledge. With more residential homes and commercial buildings requiring a brick ledge we now have more flexibility within our product line to accommodate these needs. The details on how to make a chamfered cut on your brick ledge products are available on our website and at www.caddetails.com.

We also recently introduced a new 6" taper top block and an 8" tapered block in March 2005. At Amvic we strive to continually expand our product line so we can provide you with all the products you may need for your projects.

Amvic and REHAU Announce the Start of Marketing Alliance

Due to the success and positive market response from a recent joint project in Washington State, Amvic and REHAU are pleased to announce their decision to develop and implement a joint marketing alliance. The goal of this alliance is to bring enhanced value to Amvic and REHAUs distribution and customer base with the integration of leading edge building systems.

Amvics superior insulated concrete forms (ICFs) combined with REHAUs high quality fire protection, window, door and radiant heating components provide the consumer with unparallel comfort and energy efficiencies. The alliance will enable manufacturers REHAU and Amvic to offer their customer base an enhanced value package of more energy efficient, quiet, comfortable, safe and healthy homes.

REHAU is a global polymer system supplier with offices in 57 countries.

Amvic and REHAU Announce the Start of Marketing Alliance

Due to the success and positive market response from a recent joint project in Washington State, Amvic and REHAU are pleased to announce their decision to develop and implement a joint marketing alliance. The goal of this alliance is to bring enhanced value to Amvic and REHAUs distribution and customer base with the integration of leading edge building systems.

Amvics superior insulated concrete forms (ICFs) combined with REHAUs high quality fire protection, window, door and radiant heating components provide the consumer with unparallel comfort and energy efficiencies. The alliance will enable manufacturers REHAU and Amvic to offer their customer base an enhanced value package of more energy efficient, quiet, comfortable, safe and healthy homes.

REHAU is a global polymer system supplier with offices in 57 countries.

Amvic Holds First Annual Convention - March 26, 2003

Signifying its growth, Amvic recently held the company's first annual convention for its distributors. Held in Niagara Falls, Ontario from February 23rd through to the 25th, the event drew 102 attendees from all over the US and Canada. Since its inception in 1999, Amvic has fast become one of the largest ICF companies in the industry by recording annual growth rates of over 300%.

Amvic Holds First Annual Convention - March 26, 2003

Signifying its growth, Amvic recently held the company's first annual convention for its distributors. Held in Niagara Falls, Ontario from February 23rd through to the 25th, the event drew 102 attendees from all over the US and Canada. Since its inception in 1999, Amvic has fast become one of the largest ICF companies in the industry by recording annual growth rates of over 300%.

Amvic Moves to New Building

Recently Amvic has moved to a 150,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility located in Toronto, Canada. With much anticipated growth and the strength of the company we needed more operating space says Victor Amend, President, CEO.

Amvic Moves to New Building

Recently Amvic has moved to a 150,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility located in Toronto, Canada. With much anticipated growth and the strength of the company we needed more operating space says Victor Amend, President, CEO.

Amvic Launches New Reversible ICF - July 23, 2003

In response to consumer demand and Amvic's commitment to have North America's number one insulating concrete form, Amvic has begun production of its new 6 and 8 inch cavity reversible ICF. This form features an incomparable, superior, interlocking system that allows it to be stacked easily into the wall regardless of which side is up. Its new full-length webs also have duplicate rebar holders. Contractors will no longer have to look for left and right corner blocks, since corners are simply flipped to stagger the interlock system. Currently the new 6 and 8 inch reversible ICFs will be available only from Amvic's Toronto manufacturing facility.

Amvic Launches New Reversible ICF - July 23, 2003

In response to consumer demand and Amvic's commitment to have North America's number one insulating concrete form, Amvic has begun production of its new 6 and 8 inch cavity reversible ICF. This form features an incomparable, superior, interlocking system that allows it to be stacked easily into the wall regardless of which side is up. Its new full-length webs also have duplicate rebar holders. Contractors will no longer have to look for left and right corner blocks, since corners are simply flipped to stagger the interlock system. Currently the new 6 and 8 inch reversible ICFs will be available only from Amvic's Toronto manufacturing facility.

Amvic Receives Ruling from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Sept. 27, 2002

Amvic has received Ruling from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Ruling Number is 02-02-89 and can be downloaded here. (Adobe Acrobat required). Ontario's Building Code Act of 1992 empowers the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to makes Rulings approving the use of innovative materials, systems or building designs evaluated by a materials evaluation body designated in the Ontario Building Code (OBC). A Ruling of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is based on an Evaluation Report by the CCMC and entitles a person to use, in the manner approved, the material, system, or building design, in all of Ontario, unless the Ruling states otherwise.

Amvic Receives Ruling from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Sept. 27, 2002

Amvic has received Ruling from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Ruling Number is 02-02-89 and can be downloaded here. (Adobe Acrobat required). Ontario's Building Code Act of 1992 empowers the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to makes Rulings approving the use of innovative materials, systems or building designs evaluated by a materials evaluation body designated in the Ontario Building Code (OBC). A Ruling of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is based on an Evaluation Report by the CCMC and entitles a person to use, in the manner approved, the material, system, or building design, in all of Ontario, unless the Ruling states otherwise.