First Choice Manufacturing Ltd.
This Company was added to the Mansonville Group in 1984. The division produces quality shaped molded products such as reforestation blocks, flower transplant trays, seafood containers, custom packaging and Korodrain™, which is used in landscaping.
All expanded polystyrene products produced by First Choice Manufacturing Ltd. do not contain CFC's or HCFC's and are recyclable.
We have the knowledge and experience to find the best value solution for your requirements.
We offer a wide range of seedling growing containers, referred to as First Choice Blocks, which are primarily used for the reforestation industry. First Choice Blocks are made with high density polystyrene bead with no special coatings which inhibit recyclability, or possible environmental or health concerns. The high density ensures a smooth surface within the core which helps towards an easier extraction. Each core in the First Choice Block is designed with a series of vertical ribs. This design helps to eliminate root spiraling.
Click here to see our full range of available blocks and specifications.
First Choice also produces a growing container referred to as a PodPak. This tray is ideal for flower
growers who ship locally or export. The tray is designed that after being filled, will snugly fit
into your packing box without breakage or shifting.
This design also makes it easy to extract the plant from each cell without disturbing the plant by either breaking open or spreading the cells.
There are 26 cells to a tray
We offer a complete line of EPS foam molded seafood containers that will suit almost any need. Our seafood containers
have excellent insulating qualities and are ideal for shipping any product that is temperature sensitive such as perishable
herbs, frozen food and seafood products.
Click here to see our list and specifications of the First Choice Seafood Container
Custom molded EPS foam packaging offers great value and flexibility for your packaging requirement. Expanded
Polystyrene(EPS) makes a superior packing material, protecting your product from all types of damage because
of the excellent physical properties.
EPS foam packaging is lightweight, offers high energy absorption when subjected to impact, prevents sudden temperature changes due to its thermal structure and is 100% recyclable.
We offer custom tooling with labelling and printing to suit your needs. Our designers and support staff are available to assist you with all your packaging requirements. Contact our office and talk to one of our representatives who will help you with your needs.
First Choice Manufacturing Ltd. produces Korodrain™. The design provides for easy drainage for landscapers. A system of grooves and holes allows for easy runoff and improved air circulation. Its lightweight construction makes it ideal for rooftop planters and patios. It is an excellent base for under paving, stone and planters to allow good drainage of water.
Korodrain™ is environmentally safe.
Korodrain™ is ideal for all types of landscaping and low maintenance rock gardens.
Korodrain™ is very simple to apply. Just place panel on the ground,
apply drainage mesh of filter cloth on top of Korodrain™ and then place
decorative rock or paver on top of mesh.
Korodrain™ is the perfect application to ensure proper drainage of water. The Korodrain™ also acts as an insulator protecting your paving stones from lifting where ground is susceptible to frost.
Korodrain™ is designed to replace the 3” (7.62cm) thickness of drain rock and drain tiles, which would normally be used in planters. Lightweight, Korodrain™ provides ease of application, especially on the higher floor and roof levels of high rise buildings. Concentrated landscaping loads are greatly reduced due to Korodrain's™ lightweight construction.
24” x 48” x 3” (60.96 x 121.92 x 7.62 cm) Recommended for best drainage
24” x 48” x 1 ½” (60.96 x 121.92 x 3.81 cm) Note the 1 ½” panel is a flat top design offering an excellent base
for most paving stone designs.
Compressive strength: ranging from 10psi (68.95 Kpa) to 32 psi (220.64Kpa)
Water absorption: 4% Max. by Volume submerged
