COBOURG, ON, Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - ARXX Corporation, a leading supplier of insulating concrete form (ICF) technology has been recognized for its leadership and innovation by CleanTech North. Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Innovation Brad Duguid presented the award to Gael Mourant, President & CEO of ARXX at the CleanTech North Annual Summit in Toronto. "We are thrilled to be honoured by CleanTech North," said Gael Mourant, President & CEO of ARXX. "Energy efficiency and innovation in building materials and systems are clear priorities being embraced by governments, consumers and builders. Our technology helps to significantly lower the energy costs of homes and buildings, while improving occupancy comfort, safety and security. With more than 105,000 projects representing more than 140 million square feet of installed walls and foundations, ARXX ICFs have proven their value many times over." "ICF technology is recognized by all major building codes throughout North America and is experiencing significant growth in adoption for large scale projects where speed of construction combined with the operating cost savings, increased fire resistance, improved sound suppression and better structural support compared to conventional construction methods is winning over more and more architects, engineers, contractors and owners," she added. The CleanTech North Awards recognize promising clean technology companies that have displayed outstanding development and potential.
