BUILD Q4 2023 10 Founded in 1963, M.K. Plastics is a global leader in the production of industrial and commercial blowers, fans, and ventilation systems. The company is a family-based business committed to a meticulous and responsible work ethic. The brand offers a broad range of quality, corrosion-resistant products. Its innovative ventilation technologies are patented in several countries and are AMCA-Certified for air and sound performance. M.K. Plastics is dedicated to providing the highest quality fans and systems in the industry and delivering superior engineering support. Air Technology Manufacturer of the Year 2023 - Canada In 1963, Mel Cooper, the founder of M.K. Plastics, was completing mechanical contracting and higher-end ventilation systems when he was approached by McGill University in Montreal to fabricate PVC ductwork. Over 45 years ago, little was known about PVC in Canada and the United States. Mel persisted and created the ducting, quickly becoming an expert in thermoplastics. When customers required a corrosive-resistant fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) fan and ducting, the company was able to meet their requirements. M.K. Plastics went on to become the first manufacturer in North America to fabricate FRP fans. Fibre Reinforced Plastic fans are typically used to capture, move, clean, and vent corrosive fumes. FumeScrubber systems utilise FRP fans due to a high humidity, wet corrosive environment. Galvanising and etching processes also use FRP fans for the exhaust. Waste water treatment plants, laboratory exhausts, and chemical-laden industrial processes operate in very demanding conditions and rely on special materials, like fibreglass, to withstand these corrosive conditions. Continuing its revolutionary work, M.K. Plastics was also the first to construct a fiberglass centrifugal fan and achieve AMCA certification for the fan’s sound and air performance. The company transformed the industry by creating a patented pressure control system for laboratory exhaust applications. Today, it is the only company on the market to provide an entire range of AMCA-Certified fibreglass products: low, medium, and high-pressure centrifugal fans and blowers; wall-mounted ventilators and exhausters; high-plume dilution exhaust fans; fiberglass bypass plenums; and a wide range of fiberglass control, balancing and backdraft dampers. M.K. Plastics concentrates on fulfilling the requirements of consulting engineers and facility managers to develop their specific design criteria and project expectations. Using its years of expertise and vast product knowledge, the company is able to successfully guide clients to find the best solutions for their individual purposes. A recent project involved designing the exhaust system for a New York based pharmaceutical company. The team was able to select the equipment best suited to the client’s criteria while maintaining strict budget restrictions and operating costs. Between the fan’s operating points and equipment power usage, M.K. Plastics were able to find a balance and provide the most energy-efficient solution to successfully complete the project. The company differentiates itself from the competition with its use of FRP material. The material has similar corrosion resistance to countless other stainless steel and metal-coated systems but is lower in cost for the company and client and significantly lighter. Unlike thermoplastics, FRP has a highly crosslinked molecular structure. The material has a flexural, high impact strength, and temperature performance twice that of most thermoplastics. FRP materials are low-maintenance and exceptionally durable. As it is impervious to moisture, fungus, and bacterial growth, the result is a much longer service life. Laboratory and wastewater markets are becoming a greater focus in the market, with highquality, long-life products now in high demand. M.K. Plastics is proud of its commitment to continuous research and development. The company has recently designed speciality exhaust fan assemblies for wastewater treatment wet well applications. M.K. Plastics remains devoted to providing the highest-quality corrosion-resistant fans and systems in the industry. The business will continue to supply innovative technology solutions and highly skilled application engineering to fulfil every client’s individual requirements. For its revolutionary work and continued research into new technologies, M.K. Plastics has received our award for this year’s Air Technology Manufacturer – Canada. Contact: Douglas Ross Company: M.K. Plastics Corporation Web Address: www.mkplastics.com
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