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Fibres and Materials


Ottawa and Eastern Ontario (OEO) RIN Fibres/Materials Links

Natunola

Thanks to its patented technologies, in particular its Vegetable Gel Technology, Natunola is able to offer health conscious consumers a unique natural alternative to petroleum based ingredients. Natunola offers its customers vegetable gels based on canola, sunflower, castor and rice bran oils, as well as customized ingredients.

Contact: Dr. Nam Fong Han, President & CEO
TEl: 613-774-9998
Web: http://www.natunola.com

Java Products Incorporated

Java Products Corporation researches, develops and manufacture technologies and products which "close the loop" in production and consumption, by reusing waste products. The first group of products that the Company is pursuing are based on its exclusive rights to the founder's patent for fuel products comprised of recycled coffee grounds (Javalogs).

Contact: Marcel Sbrollini
Tel: 613- 761-9578
Web: www.java-log.com/company_overview_en.htm

ELORIN RIN Fibres/Materials Links

Stonehedge Phytomedicinal Consulting

Research, development, and technology transfer as it applies to the production, processing, and utilization of medicinal plants and industrial hemp. Stonehedge focuses on Cannabis bio prospecting, plant breeding and the development of the industrial hemp fibre industry in the Eastern Lake Ontario Region.

Contact: John Baker
Tel: (613) 395-2690

Proctor & Gamble

R&D at P&G is based on a strong commitment to find the best researchers, and retain them with a culture designed to reward success, stimulate learning, and nurture innovation.

Contact: Glen Leclair
Tel: (613) 966-5130
Web: http://www.pg.com

Lafarge North America

A world leader in building materials, including cement, roofing, aggregates, concrete, and gypsum; with locations for aggregates, concrete & asphalt in Kingston, Napanee, and Belleville.

Contact: Robert Cumming
Tel: (613) 352-7711
Web: http://www.lafargenorthamerica.com

Strathcona Paper Company

The manufacturing facility in Napanee produces a 100% recycled clay coated boxboard that has superior performance in terms of strength, brightness and plybond.

Contact: Brian Best
Tel: 613-378-6672
Web: http://www.strathconapaper.com

Norampac Inc., Belleville Division

Manufacturing of corrugated packaging containers with an annual production capacity of 750 million square feet.

Contact: Ron Demers
Tel: (613) 392-6505
Web: http://www.norampac.com

Sonoco Trent Valley mill in Glen Miller

Featuring a Kobayashi Ultra-Former paper machine, which can produce 350 tpd of lightweight paperboard grades.

Contact: Chris Freeman
Tel: (613) 392-1231
Web: http://www.sonoco.com

OMG Group

Producing metal organics to meet the needs of producers of paints and inks, petrochemical-based products and polyester-based products.

Contact: Mike Hewitt
Tel: (613) 966-8881
Web: http://www.omgi.com

Nordenia Canada Belleville

Focusing on the hygiene industry, but making extensive progress in developing new markets in other sectors such as food packaging, confectionary, lawn & garden, and the pet food industry.

Contact: Robert Muentz
Tel: (613) 962-5365
WEb: http://www.nordenia.com

Interface Flooring Systems (Canada)

Manufacturing nylon carpet tiles in Belleville, while setting industry standards for innovation in product design and engineering.

Contact: Rahumathulla Marikkar
Tel: (613) 966-8090
Web: http://www.ifsia.com

Belleville Oriented Polypropylene Film Plant

Manufacturing polypropylene packaging products.

Contact: Rob Hallsworth
Tel: (613) 966-5533
Web: http://www.exxonmobilchemical.com

Moorcroft Hemp Farms

Growing hemp on 50+ acres and selling bales for the construction of straw/hemp houses; also developing a market for chopped hemp for use as mulch, animal bedding and insulation.

Contact: Grant Moorcroft
Tel: (613) 473-2713
Web: http://www.hemphomes.ca

North RIN Fibres/Materials Links

And-Son Contracting

Recycles wood wastes and wood chips. Converts biomass into compost. Sault Ste. Marie.

Contact: Irene Arbour
Tel: (705) 256-8376
Web: http://www.and-son.ca

Fibratech

Produces particle board. Atikoken.

Contact: Rob Fergeson
Tel: (807) 597-6921
Web: http://www.fibratech.com

Flakeboard Company Limited

Produces particle board. Sault Ste. Marie.

Contact: Mike Rosso
Tel: (705) 253-0770 ext. 3003
Web: http://www.flakeboard.com

Green Circle Recycling

Recycles paper and boxboard. Sault Ste. Marie.

Contact: John Martella
Tel: (705) 945-7554
Web: http://www.greencirclerecycling.com

Lemieux Composting

Collects, hauls and composts biomass. Licensed compost site. Licensed transfer site of wood waste. Sault Ste. Marie.

Contact: Kathy Lemieux
Tel: (705) 942-2750
Web: http://www.lemieuxcomposting.com

Lumber Mills in Northern Ontario

Mill by-products include sawdust, bark, wood waste, wood shavings, wood chips etc.

Contact: Errol Caldwell
Tel: (705) 541-5558

Mikro-Tek Incorporated

Developed a technology to increase carbon sequestration through the application and management of naturally occurring soil fungi called mycorrhizae. Timmins.

Contact: Mark Kean
Tel: (705) 268-3536
Web: http://www.mikro-tek.com

Pulp and Paper Mills in Northern Ontario

Produce various types of pulp and wood wastes.

Contact: Errol Caldwell
Tel: (705) 541-5558

St. Marys Paper Incorporated Biosolids Project

Project aims to develop Pulp and Paper Mill Biosolids (primary and secondary mill waste, ash, wood waste and yard waste) into a marketable resource. Sault Ste. Marie.

Contact: Marc Dube
Tel: (705) 541-2406
Web: http://www.stmarys-paper.com

Weyerhaeuser Canada Limited

Produces oriented strand board. Dryden.

Tel: (705) 856-2771
Web: http://www.weyerhaeuser.com

SOBIN RIN Fibres/Materials Links

Hempline Inc.

Produces high quality hemp fiber suitable for a wide range of applications. The primary hemp fiber from the outer portion of the hemp stalk is an ideal reinforcement in composites. The core hemp fiber from the inside of the stalk makes an excellent material for horse bedding, garden mulch or as a filler in composites.

Contact: Geof Kime
Tel: (519) 652-0440
Web: http://www.hempline.com

PSA Composites

Patented extrusion technology that significantly reduces weight, while maintaining performance for biocomposites in the construction and plastics industry.

Contact: Dr. Frank Maine
Tel: (519) 823-1465
Email: fmaine@psacomposites.com

SunOpta BioProcess Group

technology for the conversion of biomass into value added industrial products. The Group utilizes extensive engineering and research and development expertise in combination with its steam explosion technology, known as the "StakeTech Steam Explosion System", to provide innovative biomass conversion solutions.

Contact: Murray Burke
Tel: (905) 455-2528 ext. 144
Web: http://www.sunopta.com

Wellington Polymer Technology Inc.

Manufacturers of environmentally friendly composite cedar-like shake roof shingles. The WPTI composite blend is a mixture of post industrial plastic(s), recycled rubber elastomers and cellulosic fibre materials.

Contact: Jim Nash
Tel: (519) 380-9265
Web: http://www.enviroshake.com

Other Fibres/Materials Links