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Arxx Corporation (formally Arxx Building Products and AAB Building System) is a Green Build Company specializing in Insulating concrete forms (ICF). Insulated Concrete Forms are used for environmentally friendly construction of Insulated Concrete buildings and foundations.

Their corporate office is located in Oregon, USA and operations office is located at: 800 Division Steet Cobourg, ON K9A 5V2 Canada

Arxx has been in operation since 1992. In that time, the name has been change 2 times, but the core business structure has remained the same.

Arxx has multiple subsidiary companies. These companies were acquired by Arxx Corp. in 2008. These companies include Apex ICF, PolySteel Forms and ECO forms.

1992 - 1998 AAB Building Systems
The name AAB chosen for the simple purpose of having it listed first in the phone book. AAB Building Systems was founded in 1992 by Hank Mensen who developed the idea while in hospital from a recent accident. Hank had fallen off a ladder while doing a conventional wood build.The idea was partial his creation, with influence from European construction methods. Hank was able to secure finacial backing from local investors. (Henry Mensen, Doug Rutherford, Mike McIvor) During this period the Corporate office was based in Canada

1998 - 2008 Arxx Building Products
The name Arxx was developed to create a stronger sounding image. The CEO at the time Doug Robinson (1998 - 2000) who influenced the name change thought the product needed a stronger brand name. During this period the corporate office was based in Canada

2008 - Present Arxx Corporation
The name change was created to allow for Sub companies to be created under one umbrella. Arxx was purchased by Venture Capital groups, along with Apex, ECO, PolySteel Brands. Currently the Corporate office is located in Oregon, USA

Apex ICF
Manufacturing based in Pheonix AZ

Accessories
Soprema Waterproofing Membrane,Durock B2000 Prepcoat, Adheco 3M Tape,Arxx Lok,Arxx Wire Hook

Fire Rating
A 2-hour UL/ULC listed Fire Resistance Rating on a 6" Arxx wall. The Fire Resistance Rating can be improved to 4-hours by adding fiber to the concrete. Fire retardant is added to the EPS foam providing a self-ignition temperature of over 800° (430°C).

Sound Rating
Sound Transmission Classification (STC) up to 50 or higher.

Air Quality
33% to 50% less air infiltration than a conventional frame house

Logos and Slogans
"Green Build System"

Enviromental Record
Arxx forms are partially produced with recycled Polypro.

The longest serving employee
Karen Burns (15 years)

Richie Scott
Richie Scott was an employee of the company from 1992 until the time of his death from cancer in April 2004. Richie has been made a source of insiration for the company. The "Richie Scott Memorial Trophy" is presented to employee's who have shown extrodinary resolve. In addition an Oak tree located at the Operation office (Cobourg, Ontario) was planted in Richie's memory.