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PRODUCTION
Our production teams must ensure we utilize the best production practices. This means that beyond our efficiency and legislative compliance, we must manufacture our products responsibly by optimizing the use of resources and energy. In addition, we must make choices that help strengthen our ability to deal with dangerous events and disturbances.
Responsible production
- Focusing on eco-efficiency;
- Promoting industrial ecology;
- Prioritizing green technologies;
- Controlling process quality.
Resilient production
- Ensuring a high-quality work environment;
- Considering climate change;
- Applying the principle of precaution;
- Meeting our obligations.
Plant Aimed at Eco-Efficient Production
As part of an eco-efficiency mindset, several SOPREMA plants have been designed to reduce the impact of production on the environment. Here are a few examples:
- The production process at the polyiso plant in Drummondville (QC) incorporates a heat recovery system to heat other sections of the building.
- The production process at the XPS plant in Sherbrooke (QC) is designed to minimize losses at the source and efficiently reintroduce residues into the production cycle.
Recycling Waste Between Our Sites
Several sites in Québec send their paper, cardboard and glassine to the Sainte-Julie (QC) plant for the manufacture of our SOPRA-CELLULOSE insulation products, which are made from 85% recycled paper and cardboard.
LEED Silver Certified Plant
Our polyisocyanurate insulation panel manufacturing plant in Drummondville (QC) has obtained a LEED Silver certification. In addition to being a benchmark building for our future development projects, it incorporates several energy efficiency measures. It also includes a heat recovery system and a 4,000 ft2 solar wall to complement the heating system.
Plant Integrating Lifecycle Analysis
In May 2020, SOPREMA completed the construction of its brand-new sealant manufacturing plant in Woodstock (ON). Covering an area of 10,015 m2, the building is also LEED v4 certified. The design team considered the building’s lifecycle as part of the construction project, unlike the other plants established in Canada by the company so far.
Standard Requirements
In addition to following laws and regulations, several SOPREMA sites comply with certain relevant standards. These are recognized nationally and internationally.
Environmental management
Health and safety management
Quality management
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