ATI-Composites is a privately owned, Canadian company dedicated to the research, development, production and code approvals of unique building products, systems and (fire retardant) components.

The company has operated in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for over 12 years; the principals have been involved in product development, marketing and building code approvals for more than 20 years.

ATI-Composites focuses on the development of light weight concrete or mineral foam which has the potential to impact the Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) market, the pre-cast industry as well as the Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) market. The technology utilizes waste materials such as mine tailings, Class C, class F or “high carbon” fly ash, and/or agricultural waste such as rice hulls.

Potential applications for such technologies include (but are not limited to):

• Light Weight, Insulating Mineral Foam (Show Details)
  By customizing (changing) the mix design we created a non-combustible, inorganic, insulating composite Mineral Foam which can be used as a less expensive alternative to “Hebel” autoclaved, aerated concrete. While Hebel autoclaved aerated concrete (ACC) has been used in Europe and the Southern USA, it is extremely capital intensive at US$27 to $60 Million for a plant. The process involves a 12-hour production cycle that uses pressure and steam (in an autoclave), which limits production throughput and is energy intensive. The ATI-Composite Foam can be mixed and placed at ambient pressure, and temperatures, without the need for expensive technology or high-energy inputs. The finished product has a density of 0.35 to 1.15 g/cc. Compressive strength and thermal resistance ratings vary with the density, choice of fillers & overall mix design.
  
  This fast setting foam is ideal for creating " Tilt -Up " building panels,  blocks and similar architectural forms. It can readily replace many of the AAC elements in a cost-effective manner with a very inexpensive plant using rudimentary mixing equipment, plywood forms and air-dry techniques. The potential to use manpower rather than capital equipment makes it attractive for the low cost housing market in North America and abroad.
  
  
• Acid and Salt Resistance (Show Details)
  The potential exists to produce a high end bridge deck topping mix which will protects the rebar from salt attack. In addition, the composite may be used in place of concrete for structural elements to utilize the lightweight and inherent protection for the rebar or other structural reinforcements.
  
  
• Storage Containers for Flammable or Hazardous Goods (Show Details)
  Fertilizers, Hazardous Goods and ‘secure liquids’ must be stored in “approved containers”. The fact that the composite is lightweight, high strength, and acid resistant, could be utilized in hazardous storage – containment buildings.
  
  
• Self-Leveling Floor Finish (Show Details)
  Gypsum/concrete products are very popular in the 3 to 4 story “walk-up” apartments. This product is used to level out uneven surfaces and also to reduce noise travel; between floors. Gypsum/concrete products are attractive due to the fact they are lighter than concrete, more easily pumped, is easily leveled, and faster setting that concrete. As an alternative to gypsum/concrete products, the ATI composite sets quickly, is higher in compressive strength, higher abrasion resistance and is mixed with a special fiber that increases its tensile strength and reduces degradation due to the flexing of the floor assembly.
  
  

This site contains a high-level overview of some of the technologies we are actively working with. Please browse the site and contact us if you have any questions.