Ductwork of the future?

When you think you’ve seen it all, along comes a product that could change an industry. The new product is called Gatorduct, and it’s completely manufactured from a type of cardboard called Tri-Wall. This cardboard is coated with a special Gatorskin which is fire retardant, moisture resistant and water repellent. The cardboard surface can be coloured and have graphics printed on it. The product is 80% lighter than sheet-metal, ships flat and is easy to assembly with nothing more than a jigsaw to cut it. The biggest selling feature will obviously be the lower cost for the contractor in ease of install and product cost. The product is 100% recyclable and currently made from 21.5% recycled material. The company manufactures in the U.K but is currently seeking UL approval in North America. Once the product is approved, the next step will be looking for someone to distribute it.

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