American Fiber Green Products Inc. (AFBG), based in Tampa, Florida, and Owens Corning, a Toledo, Ohio-based developer and manufacturer of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composites, have entered into a five-year agreement for recycling services. The deal calls for AFBG to recycle the glass-fiber-related material generated at Owens Corning's Amarillo, Texas, plant, which is currently being landfilled.
"The recycling plan in Amarillo represents continued progress toward Owens Corning's 2020 environmental footprint goals," says Doug Pontsler, Owens Corning vice president of environment, health and safety and operations sustainability. "Concurrent with our progress to reduce waste generation, we've made securing more reliable recycling for glass fiber waste a top priority. The solution from American Fiber Green Products, which will convert our waste into useful, marketable products, will help us achieve our sustainability goals."
"AFBG is excited to provide recycling services to this market leader through our Amour Fiber Core subsidiary," says AFBG Chairman Kenneth McCleave. "This contract has been in negotiations for over a year and a half and will substantially boost revenue for AFBG. The project will commence upon completion of construction of our recycling and manufacturing facility in the Amarillo area.
“Construction is expected to take about 12 months. We expect a successful recycling program in Amarillo to be the catalyst to an expanded relationship between our firms and potentially include other Owens Corning facilities around the country," McCleave adds.
AFGP provides reclamation services to the fiberglass industry.
American Fiber Green Products, Owens Corning sign deal
Under the agreement, American Fiber Green Products will recycle glass-fiber-related material from Owens Corning plant.