As the cost of living continues to be a challenge, making the most of your money and making wise financial choices, is as important as ever. Taking the time to analyze and “do the math” to determine the best ways to invest in your business is part of that process. Thankfully, there are some decisions …
The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) is excited to host the 2023 International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Conference (I-RIM Conference) May 23-25 at the Le Meridien Visconti Hotel in Rome, Italy. This is the only international conference where reflective product manufacturers can come together, learn from the experts in their field, share information, see how …
The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International will hold their fall 2022 meetings at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, October 19-20, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Meetings are being held in conjunction with and immediately following ASTM C16 (Thermal Insulation) Committee meetings. All meetings will be held at the Sheraton, making it easy for those interested …
In 2021 the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) joined with ASTM International and their certification team at SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) to manage the RIMA-I voluntary product Verification Program. It was a logical partnership considering the program verifies reflective products meet ASTM standards and codes. Once a product has been approved, the verified product …
As anyone who has ever shopped for something of value knows, it’s important to choose the product carefully so as to ensure you are getting the most from your investment. When shopping for reflective insulation, radiant barrier and Interior radiation control coatings (IRCCs), using a company that makes a formal commitment to adhere to the …
The 2023 International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Conference (I-RIM Conference) will be held May 23-25, 2023 in Milan, Italy. This international event is an opportunity for those in the reflective products industries to learn about the latest research, advancements, new technology and uses of reflective products as well as exchange information on how reflectives are being …
In November of 2016, the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) established the Alexander Schwartz Award. This award is presented to a person or entity that has motivated industry representatives, contributed significantly to and advanced the reflective products industry and RIMA International and the acceptance of reflective products in the overall marketplace. This award is …
The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International met for the first time in person since the fall of 2019. The meeting was held April 6-8 at the Margaritaville Hotel in Nashville, and the reunion was fantastic. Several attendees signed up for a special pre-show tour of the R&D Services state of the art testing facility in …
Ever wonder how ASTM standards development works? Why is it important to test to ASTM standards? How do ASTM standards fit into the US building codes, and how can ASTM standards and the building codes be used to your advantage? Michael has got the answers. We are pleased to welcome Michael Joyce as our guest …
As the membership and meeting guests journey to Nashville for the April 7-8 Spring RIMA International committee and membership meetings, a special pre-meeting event has been arranged. It just so happens that some of our leading industry experts have their testing facility nearby, so a special tour has been arranged on Wednesday, April 6th. R&D …
The 2023 International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers (I-RIM) Conference is planned for May 23-25, 2023 in Milan, Italy. This international event is an opportunity for those in the reflective products industries to learn about the latest research, advancements, new technology and uses of reflective products as well as exchange information on how reflectives are being used …
The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International is excited to announce we will be meeting in person at the Margaritaville Hotel, April 7-8, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. This will be our first face-to-face gathering since the fall of 2019, so it will be a great opportunity to reconnect, mix and mingle and get things done! The …
As we continually adjust to the issues going on in the world today, we are looking for new ways to succeed and overcome challenges. As the saying goes, “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken,” and what wise words, indeed! Teamwork is the way we overcome, and that’s exactly what membership in your …
The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) held their annual elections in the fourth quarter of 2021 with the following Directors being elected to serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2022: President: Sergio Luconi, Prodex www.prodex.com Vice President: Bill Lippy, Fi-Foil Company www.fifoil.com Secretary/Treasurer: Ralph Dale, Dunmore Corporation www.dunmore.com Director: Dan Russell, Innovative Insulation …
RIMA International is pleased to welcome Plastec Systems from Beaverton, Oregon, as a new full/active member to the RIMA-I family. Plastec Systems specializes in providing high quality, cost-effective equipment to the reflective products industry. They work with each customer to design, deliver, install and implement custom manufacturing solutions that address their individual requirements. You can …
The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) is proud to share information on a recently published open-access paper by Dr. Hamed Saber of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Dr. David Yarbrough of R&D Services, Inc., in Watertown, Tennessee. The paper is titled “Advanced Modeling of Enclosed Airspaces to …
We are pleased to announce the addition of CFB LL (cfbllcdistributors.com) as a new Active member of the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International. The company was formed in 2013 and is an established building products distributor who offers a selection of radiant barrier products along with many other building products. Welcome to the RIMA-I family!