Continued from page 50 Genyk Polyurethanes: An emerging force in the Canadian spray foam market Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Genyk Polyurethanes is making its mark on the Canadian spray foam market. Established in 2012, Genyk started in flexi- ble polyurethanes and two years ago introduced its Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) approved medium den- sity spray foam. Today, Genyk has a complete product line rang- ing from light density spray foams to higher density roofing materials. The premier product in the Genyk line is Boreal Lavender, a CCMC approved, ecologically responsible medium density foam. Mark Furoy, president of Furoy’s Insulation, a 20-year veteran of the spray foam industry, endorses Genyk as a contractor friendly product. “My sprayers love the ease of application, my customers love the pleasant aroma during the spray process, and I love the yield.” Genyk’s “sprayability” is no accident. The driving force be- hind Genyk is Yves Rondeau, a chemist and 25-year veteran of the spray polyurethane foam industry. Together, Rondeau and his lab partner David Lievin have 40 years of experience with polyurethanes. In the field, Genyk is represented by Mike Richmond from Ontario, a building science specialist with 35 years of experi- ence in the spray polyurethane industry. Genyk’s rise in the spray foam community has been rapid. The company’s short history has been marked by product con- sistency and material innovation. In the immediate future, Genyk will be announcing its new Type Two, medium density ‘Nature.’ On the horizon – watch for Genyk’s new HFO-blown medium density foam. “If the company’s performance is repeated, the spray foam industry will be well served by these new products,” says Rich- mond. For more information about Genyk, visit www.genyk.com. CUFCA recently released a new daily worksheet online web form system. “A requirement of SPF in- stallers in Canada is to complete a daily work record. This is a requirement of the standard for 2lb closed cell SPF and will also be a requirement for the .5 lb open cell SPF standard that is due to be published next month.” The interactive form can be accessed from any web enabled device. To achieve this, CUFCA lever- aged its own installers’ database with external re- sources such as the national weather bureau in order to populate required data automatically where possi- ble. “It has become a real timesaver for our members and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. We will continue to investigate and leverage technol- ogy where we can.” “Spray foam is a wonderful product that can greatly increase energy efficiency in the construction market. As a site manufactured product it requires handling by trained and experienced installers. Certification of installers is a key component to ensuring you get qual- ity workmanship at all times.” For more information about CUFCA, visit www.cufca.ca. MANUFACTURER OF POLYURETHANE FOAM SYSTEMS Genyk develops and manufactures superior quality polyurethane foam systems. Key benefits include: • Innovative manufacturing processes • Rigid and flexible polyurethane foam delivering superior quality • High content of renewable, eco-friendly materials At Genyk, customer satisfaction is our top priority. Our unwavering commitment to excellence helps us to consistently exceed expectations. Count on us to deliver high-quality products, outstanding customer service and the very best technical assistance. Genyk is introducing its BOREAL LAVENDER, medium density, close cells spray foam insulation system for the canadian market. 1701, 3rd Avenue Shawinigan, Quebec G9T 2W6 819 729.0395 TF 1-844-40GENYK (1-844-404-3695) info@GENYK.com The Canadian Design and Construction Report — July - August 2016 – 51