{"id":14354,"date":"2024-10-01T13:39:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T13:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=14354"},"modified":"2025-01-08T14:40:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:40:10","slug":"nia-contractor-members-discuss-system-design-gribbins-insulation-scaffolding","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/articles\/nia-contractor-members-discuss-system-design-gribbins-insulation-scaffolding\/","title":{"rendered":"NIA Contractor Members Discuss System Design: Gribbins Insulation &amp; Scaffolding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14336\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_01-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_01-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_01-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_01-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_01-1536x980.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_01.jpg 1788w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>NIA is proud of the professionalism, creativity, and artistry of our Contractor members. To celebrate the craftsmanship of NIA mechanical and industrial insulation contractors, in 2023 we unveiled the first-ever NIA Insulation Project Art Gallery Showcase and Competition. We invited all NIA insulation contractors to submit photographs and a brief description of projects representing their most creative and artistic efforts. At Fall Summit, we posted all the submissions anonymously, and attendees voted for the top three projects in terms of number of parts insulated, aesthetics, difficulty of installation, and well-installed application. As a regular column, we have profiled the projects submitted, focusing this month on Gribbins Insulation &amp; Scaffolding. We encourage NIA Contractor members to participate in the Insulation Project Art Gallery Showcase and Competition, and possibly be featured in future articles.<\/p>\n<h2>PROJECT\u00a0SNAPSHOT<\/h2>\n<div><strong>Insulation Contractor:\u00a0<\/strong>Gribbins Insulation &amp; Scaffolding<\/div>\n<div><strong>Industry Segment:<\/strong> Industrial<\/div>\n<div><strong>Type of Plant\/Facility:<\/strong> Petroleum<\/div>\n<div><strong>Temperature Range:\u00a0<\/strong>High-Temperature System<\/div>\n<div><strong>Region:<\/strong> Midwest<\/div>\n<div><strong>System\/Application Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Hot Oil Tank and Vessels<\/div>\n<div><strong>Insulation Materials:\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Hot Oil Tank \u2013 Polyisocyanurate, Dow<\/li>\n<li>Horizontal Vessels \u2013 Mineral Fiber, ROCKWOOL ROXUL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><strong>Jacketing:\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Hot Oil Tank \u2013 0.024 Aluminum, RIDGLOK\u00ae Pre-Fabricated<\/li>\n<li>Panel System<\/li>\n<li>Horizontal Vessels \u2013 0.024 Aluminum Sheeting, RIDGLOK<\/li>\n<li>Pre-Fabricated Panel System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><strong>Insulation Support:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Hot Oil Tank \u2013 Cable Design, Locking Seam Panels, RIDGLOK<\/li>\n<li>Removable Insulation Covers, Fit Tight Covers<\/li>\n<li>Fasteners \u2013 Aluminum Banding, Screws, Pins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Project Description and Goals<\/h2>\n<p>The project involved reconditioning an existing oil tank and insulation of newly installed horizontal tanks and piping at a petroleum plant. Gribbins was responsible for installing insulation and lagging on two horizontal vessels, as well as installing a prefabricated insulated vertical panel system on a crude oil tank.<\/p>\n<p>Project goals were heat conservation and personnel protection. For personnel safety, insulation was required to bring the outside surface temperature of the system below OSHA maximum limits.<\/p>\n<h2>Challenges<\/h2>\n<p>The project presented several physical challenges, one of which was site congestion. As shown in <em>Photos 1 and 2<\/em>, the crude oil tank to be insulated was virtually surrounded by obstacles, including adjacent tanks, motors, pumps, and stairs. The Gribbins insulation crews needed 100% hands-on access to the tank, while maintaining 8 to 12 inches of clearance from the face. This required a highly skilled team to design and construct scaffolding around the tank for safe access. For this aspect of the project, Gribbins was a logical choice, as industrial and commercial scaffolding is a core capability of the company, which has its own scaffolding division.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14337\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_02-300x142.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_02-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_02-1024x483.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_02-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_02-1536x725.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_02.jpg 1803w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14338\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_03-300x259.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_03-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_03-1024x885.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_03-768x664.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_03-1536x1327.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_03.jpg 1657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Site crowding also meant there was limited space for storage of materials and tools (see <em>Photo 3<\/em>), which required coordination among the multiple trades working on site. Gribbins was able to create temporary material storage on the scaffolding while working on the tank head (see <em>Photo 4<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14339\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_04-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_04-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_04-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_04-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_04-1536x1007.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_04.jpg 2009w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition, the weather presented a physical challenge: extreme heat. Project Foreman Bill White notes, &#8220;The biggest obstacle we faced was beating the heat\/humidity and keeping our guys hydrated and happy in direct sunlight all day while wearing fire-retardant clothing.\u201d To accomplish that, the team followed the tenets of the company\u2019s safety program, fending off heat exhaustion and other complications by scheduling frequent breaks, making hydration a priority, and covering the topic in its routine on-site safety coordination meetings. As Gribbins Safety Director Adam Mayer explains, \u201cWith heat being our major obstacle, we provided our employees with proper training on how to recognize and identify the signs\/symptoms related to heat stress\/exposure. We mitigated heat exposure by requiring employees to take additional breaks throughout the shift and provided ample shaded and air-conditioned areas on site. Additionally, we supplied workers with cold water and hydration drinks to replace electrolytes, fluids, and sugars.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Finally, along with the physical challenges, the customer described an additional issue they hoped the installation could address: Workers would need access to the interior of the large tank periodically for maintenance inspections.<\/p>\n<h2>The Gribbins Solution<\/h2>\n<p>As noted above, the project involved both new construction (two horizontal vessels\/deaerator tanks) and the reconditioning of an existing hot oil storage tank. Although both elements were insulation installations, the differences between the structures and their applications meant that different approaches\u2014and different solutions\u2014were required. Gribbins Project Foremen Bill White and Rick Champell made sure that both sets of requirements were met.<\/p>\n<p><em>Table 1<\/em> offers an overview of insulation system components, as well as product types and brands used.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14340\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_05-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_05-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_05-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_05-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_05-1536x949.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_05-2048x1265.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Horizontal Vessels \u2013 New Construction<\/h2>\n<p>To address the customer\u2019s goals for the horizontal vessels, Gribbins installed mineral wool insulation for heat conservation under 0.024 aluminum jacketing. At that thickness, the aluminum provided protection and support for the insulation underneath, while also providing aesthetic appeal. Banding was used for securement on the body jacketing, and screws with washers were used on the heads. <em>Photos 5<\/em> through <em>7<\/em> show the results of the installation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14341\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_06-300x120.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_06-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_06-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_06-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_06-1536x616.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_06-2048x821.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Hot Oil Storage Tank \u2013 Reconditioning<\/h2>\n<p>This part of the project required not only expertise in insulation installation but also in scaffolding design, installation, safe use, and dismantling. Gribbins uses industry-specific software to assist in scaffold design, considering critical factors including site conditions, access points, load capacity, and work scope. For this job, they utilized a cuplock scaffolding system for its quick assembly and versatility. The modular design, combined with the unique cup and blade locking mechanism, allows for rapid installation and easy customization to suit a variety of structure heights, shapes, and sizes. <em>Figures 1<\/em> and <em>2<\/em> show the design.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14342\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_07-300x145.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_07-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_07-1024x494.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_07-768x371.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_07-1536x742.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_07-2048x989.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of course, design is just the first step. Gribbins maintains a team of trained, professional scaffold erectors qualified to assemble and maintain scaffolding safely during project performance, and then dismantle and remove it safely once the job is finished. <em>Photos 8<\/em> and <em>9<\/em> show how Gribbins used the scaffolding to complete the complicated installation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14343\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_08-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_08-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_08-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_08-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_08-1536x876.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_08-2048x1167.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the hot oil tank, Gribbins installed a dual system: polyisocyanurate insulation to limit heat transfer, with the same pre-fabricated RIDGLOK 0.024 aluminum sheet jacket. Richard Daugherty, Industrial Accounts Manager with Gribbins, explains, &#8220;Utilizing tank panels offers numerous benefits. They are less labor intensive, are cost-effective, and provide a longevity of up to 12 years for the insulation panel system.&#8221; These benefits notwithstanding, installation was not simple. As Foreman Bill White puts it, after the extreme heat, \u201cThe next challenge was getting the panels in place, then stacking the second layer and aligning the laps properly using pulleys, ropes, clamps, and good old-fashioned teamwork and communication.&#8221; <em>Photos 10<\/em> and <em>11<\/em> show what the system looked like as it was being installed, giving a clear picture of why experienced, trained crews were critical to getting the job done safely and correctly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14344\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_09-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_09-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_09-1024x897.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_09-768x673.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_09.jpg 1097w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14345\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_10-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_10-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_10-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_10-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_10-1536x967.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/io\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/IO241001_10-2048x1289.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To accommodate the additional need for worker access to the tank interior without compromising or interfering with the RIDGLOK insulation system, Gribbins coordinated with the customer to have a 4\u201d C-Channel over a 10\u2019 x 10\u2019 opening, shown in <em>Photo 12<\/em>. Gribbins then had Fit Tight Covers removable insulation covers fabricated for the opening.<\/p>\n<h2>Safety Focus<\/h2>\n<p>Between the complexity of the scaffolding work and the extreme heat, this project could have been high risk for on-the-job injury or illness. A Platinum-Level NIA Safety Excellence Award winner for the past 5 years running, and certified by the Coalition for Construction Safety, Gribbins counts safety among its core values (along with integrity, quality, and service). Company founder, Jim Gribbins, was ahead of his time in 1999 when he hired a Safety Director. Now, the company has two full-time professional safety personnel in its safety department: the Safety Director and a Safety Coordinator. They spend the majority of their time on jobsites, working with project managers, supervisors, and crews to ensure that everyone is focused on safety in the performance of their work. The company\u2019s many safety awards are truly earned in the field, on projects like this one, where Gribbins employees perform their tasks under a range of challenging conditions safely and efficiently.<\/p>\n<h2>Project Takeaways<\/h2>\n<div>The importance of a safety culture cannot be overstated, particularly in a complex project like this one, but there are several other key takeaways:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safety = Quality and Efficiency<br \/>\n<\/strong>Adhering to safety standards does not mean sacrificing efficiency. Gribbins project foremen observe that the crews&#8217; ability to follow the instructions and standards provided actually facilitated on-time delivery of a high-quality long-term result.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>The Value of a Trusted Professional<br \/>\n<\/strong>Working with a professional contractor you can trust yields benefits all through the process. In this case, consulting with Gribbins in design of the tank access point allowed the customer to get the opening for routine maintenance they need without compromising the integrity of the insulation system. Additionally, this project required not only expertise in insulation installation, but also the skills and experience to design, construct, use, and dismantle the scaffolding needed for the install.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication Is Vital to Project Success<br \/>\n<\/strong>Communication should include all parties involved\u2014e.g., engineers and owners consulting with the insulation contractor on how to meet design objectives; holding pre-construction meetings with all contractors before a project starts to ensure proper scheduling and job execution; and incorporating continued communication throughout project performance to identify and mitigate any potential risks early and keep the project running smoothly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As Gribbins President Brian Willett sums it up, \u201cThis project exemplifies our commitment to delivering top-notch insulation solutions for various industries, thereby contributing to energy efficiency and the well-being of workers. The work performed on vessels and tanks stands as a testament to our dedication to safety, quality, and efficiency in the field.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Strength in Numbers<\/h2>\n<div>Gribbins Insulation &amp; Scaffolding was responsible for project\u00a0performance and ultimate<\/div>\n<div>customer satisfaction. At the same time, as we have seen with other projects featured in this series, many of the insulation products used were made\u00a0and\/or fabricated by other<\/div>\n<div>NIA members, including\u00a0the following:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Fit Tight Covers<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fittightcovers.com\">www.fittightcovers.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>MC&amp;I Inc. (RIDGLOK\u00ae Panel Insulation Systems for\u00a0Storage Tanks) <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y6ncv3yh\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y6ncv3yh<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ROCKWOOL (ROXUL Mineral Fiber Insulation)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockwool.com\/north-america\">www.rockwool.com\/north-america<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>About Gribbins Insulation &amp; Scaffolding<\/h2>\n<p>Founded in 1985, Gribbins Insulation &amp; Scaffolding has grown into a leading commercial and industrial mechanical insulation and scaffolding contractor. The company specializes in insulating mechanical and process systems\u2014such as piping, ductwork, and special equipment\u2014for a wide variety of facilities, including hospitals, schools, power plants, and manufacturing buildings. To better serve its customers, and meet their growing needs, Gribbins launched its scaffolding division in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Integrity, quality, safety, and service are at the core of everything they do. The company\u2019s mission is to maximize customer satisfaction by providing the highest level of safety, quality, and productivity, leading to optimum employee fulfillment and company profit.<\/p>\n<p>With multiple locations across Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, and Ohio, Gribbins primarily operates throughout the Midwest, although the company\u2019s extensive project portfolio spans states including Texas, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, Florida, and even<br \/>\nthe Bahamas.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gribbins.com\/about\">www.gribbins.com\/about<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This industrial project has something for everyone: new construction, reconditioning, extreme weather, site congestion, and scaffolding. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":[149],"featured_media":0,"template":"","categories":[9,296,298,24,25,301,471,671,675,680],"class_list":["post-14354","articles","type-articles","status-publish","hentry","category-featured-article","category-insulation-stars","category-installation","category-contracting","category-contractordistributor-services","category-design","category-scaffolding","category-sustainability","category-system-design","category-october-2024","author-ann-hennigan-grace"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.0 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NIA Contractor Members Discuss System Design: Gribbins Insulation &amp; 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