Suppliers and contractors

Doing business with us means being partners with a global organization that has been in operation for more than 80 years whose competitive strength is achieved through partnerships with qualified organizations.

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Doing business with ROCKWOOL

At ROCKWOOL, we've been in operation for more than 80 years globally and more than 30 years in North America.

We are interested in learning about your business and how you think you can support our operations. Whether you're a new and innovative organization or a business that has been around for many years, we work with many licensed suppliers and contractors within each of the areas in which we operate.

Across our North American markets of Milton, Ontario, Grand Forks, British Columbia, and Byhalia, Mississippi, we have established mutual trust and partnership with full-time and seasonal partners. We build relationships with providers who align with our company's environmental and safety commitments and who consistently provide the best value.

When you think about building material manufacturing, you might picture our line operators, warehouse workers, and industrial engineers, but there’s so much more. Those workers are one very important part of the equation, but it takes a team of employees alongside a reliable and high-quality supplier network to ensure the operations of our manufacturing plants.

We also have our corporate head office which requires the support of outside suppliers to maintain the facility to keep it running smoothly.

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Code of conduct for suppliers

The ROCKWOOL Group expects suppliers, their employees and sub-contractors to comply with all international, national and local laws and standards relating to employment, environmental, purchasing and manufacturing practices.

We also require a commitment to uphold the principles in our Code of Conduct for Suppliers. All suppliers must be fully licensed and insured in order to be considered for any of our service areas.

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Vendor and supplier service area opportunities

The categories listed below provide an overview of opportunities for local businesses to support our day-to-day operations. Depending on the service, ROCKWOOL may be looking for full-time vendors or seasonal vendors that are assigned contracts for specific times of the year.

Catering & food services

Catering services are needed to supply food for small groups, large meetings, and employee events, and the contractors we work with must be able to provide and maintain their own supplies and equipment.

Cleaning services

Industrial cleaning services with a flexible schedule are needed to help maintain our offices and manufacturing facilities and keep them working at their best including cleaning the floors, warehouse, front office, meeting rooms, and the lunchroom.

Contract Warehousing

Fulfilling customer orders may require the use of full-service contract warehousing. ROCKWOOL partners with experienced, safe, and flexible 3pl providers.

Engineering services

Manufacturing facilities need to be running at optimal performance and that means leaning on engineering services to help improve productivity and efficiency through recommendations on new technologies and processes. We are selective in working with organizations that have experience in industrial methods of production and product quality assurance, with an ability to track and measure the impact of their projects.

Environmental testing services

Managing regulatory obligations is an important part of the operations at our manufacturing facilities across North America. We work with suppliers that are experienced in providing tailored solutions that safeguard our operations, control costs and mitigate risks, and that are able to understand the current regulatory landscape and anticipate change so that we can be proactive in our response.

Fabrication and machining

Running manufacturing facilities like ours means that from time to time we have a need for specialized castings, equipment, and welding services - large and small. We're looking for contractor partners that are well versed and have extensive knowledge in all methods of current industry fabrication and machining standards.

Maintenance and trades services

We are looking for support with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, interior repairs, and other building and site operation services. The emphasis is on increasing machine availability and minimizing the total cost of ownership through an approach that prioritizes preventative maintenance but also accounts for emergency service needs.

Pest control

Bugs and pests have no place on our sites and can cause havoc if left untreated, so we’re in the market for an experienced and knowledgeable team to maintain a zero-tolerance pest control standard.

Property maintenance (i.e. landscaping and snow removal)

Yearround property maintenance is critical to keeping up the condition of our facilities. During the warm months, we are looking for full-service industrial landscaping services including mowing & trimming, lawn and bed clean-up, and shrub bed maintenance to keep our facility warm and welcoming. For our facilities that deal with the winter, finding a local snow removal and ice control service that’s available 24/7 for our driveway and parking areas is a priority to ensuring the safety of our employees and visitors.

Safety supplies and equipment

We take tremendous pride in our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program to deliver comfort and enhance productivity for our employees while ensuring full compliance with safety regulations. We work with our suppliers to identify the right products and training needed for each task to reduce workplace hazards.

Security services

Manufacturing facility and office security are an essential part of our operation and we're looking for a trained and experienced team that can provide proactive solutions the safeguard employees and visitors alike, any time of day or night.

Third-party logistics (3PL)

Reliable transportation is a cornerstone for our business operations, so we need suppliers with well-maintained fleets and a record of on-time delivery to form a true partner in logistics. Freight includes, but is not limited to, finished products being delivered to ROCKWOOL customers throughout North America.

Waste removal

Regular and ongoing waste removal and recycling services are fundamental to our operations and we’re seeking reliable partners that understand office buildings and manufacturing sites, offering service schedules and frequencies that meet our needs and budget.

While registration in our database does not guarantee that you will receive any contracts with ROCKWOOL, it does make your company's name and capabilities available to our purchasing, procurement and facilities management teams. If you're interested in becoming part of the ROCKWOOL supplier and contractor network simply complete the below application form.