Fab-Form Industries Ltd. Announces New Product Flex-R Sub-Slab Panel

Executive Summary

• Fab‑Form Industries Ltd. announced the filing of a U.S. design patent for its new concrete sub‑slab panel “FLEX‑RTM,” which integrates insulation, radon control, damp‑proofing and other functions in a single product.
• The company also acquired rights to Canadian Patent 3,029,299 covering an all‑in‑one underlayment system and filed trademark applications for the Flex‑R brand in the U.S. and Canada.
• These developments aim to reduce installation labor by up to 70%, improve energy efficiency (R12 insulation), and provide built‑in radon mitigation, positioning Fab‑Form for expanded market adoption of sustainable building solutions.

Key Details

• U.S. Patent Application: Filed 27 May 2025 for “APPARATUS FOR UNDER‑SLAB INSULATION, RADON CONTROL AND DAMP‑PROOFING.”
• Product Highlights – FLEX‑RTM:
• Provides R12 insulation (or as required by local code).
• Hex‑panel design adapts to uneven ground up to ½″ per 12″ length.
• Integrated damp‑proof membrane and double‑sided tape for rapid vapor barrier installation.
• Built‑in radon protection and passive venting channels.
• Claims labor reduction of up to 70% versus conventional methods.
• Canadian Patent Acquisition: Purchased rights on 20 Oct 2025 to Canadian Patent 3,029,299 (“VADIR BARRIER”) originally issued 28 Jan 2020; covers an all‑in‑one concrete slab underlayment with insulation, air barrier, drainage plane and radon protection.
• Trademark Filings: Applications for “Flex‑R” trademarks filed in the United States and Canada (January 2026).
• Leadership Comments:
• CTO Richard Fearn highlighted the design as a “significant leap forward” for sustainable building practices.
• CEO Joey Fearn emphasized labor cost savings and combined functionality of the panel.
• Future Plans: Fab‑Form will continue to update stakeholders on patent prosecution progress and product development milestones.

Notable Quotes

“This new design represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to ‘Taming the Ground’ through innovative, sustainable products,” – Richard Fearn, Chief Technology Officer.

“Flex‑RTM minimizes the labour required to install sub‑slab insulation and a vapor barrier at the same time.” – Joey Fearn, Chief Executive Officer.