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Interview going to vet any opportunities thoroughly and see what the impact will be . But we do believe there are opportunities , and we are looking at what those might be ,” Mike confirms .
Another element of KPS Global ’ s strategy for change is sustainability . Previously not a focus for the industry , it is now a top priority . “ It is one of the first questions we ask ,” states Mike . “ Is this a sustainable product ? Does it improve our offering and our impact on the environment ? The product referred to earlier , FUSIONFRAME ®, is a perfect example . This eliminates virgin wood , a non-renewable resource , from the product but retains a comparable structural performance to wood in span tests and provides four times the R-value , or thermal performance from a sustainable resource .
“ Our customers appreciate this kind of innovation . They have their own sustainability goals , and they want to reduce their carbon footprint . Through this sort of innovation , we are assisting them in doing that . Sustainability is an integral part of our product development process , and we have numerous new products in our pipeline today .”
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