Global Insulation

17/01/2025

News: TechnoNICOL to build new stone wool plant in Khabarovsk

Russia: TechnoNICOL and the Corporation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic (KRDV) have agreed to build a new US$29.3m, 400,000m³/yr stone wool insulation plant in Khabarovsk Krai...



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TechnoNICOL to build new stone wool plant in Khabarovsk

06/01/2025

Read the January 2025 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine

The January 2025 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine is available to download now.

The January 2025 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine contains a plant review from Brazil’s Trevo Drywall, a relatively small producer of wallboard, but one that is punching above its weight in its domestic market. There’s also a look at the role of biocides in wallboard in the humid environments of Asia with Lanxess and, speaking of the tropics, this issue features a full review of the recent Global Gypsum Conference & Exhibition, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand.

There is also a look at the major global insulation market players and trends over the past 12 months in our inaugural Global Insulation Report. There was substantial growth in the sector in 2024, with more on the cards this year.



Read the full issue here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/magazine-sp/back-issues

16/12/2024

Download your copy of the Global Gypsum Directory 2025 - Including data on gypsum suppliers, fibreboard and insulation

You can now download - FREE - the digital Beta Version of the Global Gypsum Directory 2025.

Download your FREE PDF copy of the directory and optionally let us know any corrections and additions by 1 February 2025 to receive a free digital updated copy of the full directory when it is published in March 2025.

Corrections and additions should be emailed to Dr Robert McCaffrey, [email protected], by 1 February 2025.

Download here: https://www.proids-online.com/gypsum-directory-beta-version?utm_source=social&utm_medium=fb&utm_content=directory&utm_campaign=ggd25b

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10/12/2024

News: Rockwool to expand Marshall insulation plant

US: Rockwool has approved a US$100m investment in the construction of a new line at its Marshall, Mississippi, insulation plant...



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Rockwool to expand Marshall insulation plant

05/12/2024

News: Izocam acquires His Yalıtım

Türkiye: Izocam, a joint venture of Kuwait-based Alghanim Industries and France-based Saint-Gobain, has acquired insulation producer His Yalıtım...



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Izocam acquires His Yalitim

29/11/2024

News: Knauf Insulation opens expanded St Helens glass wool insulation plant

UK: Knauf Insulation has reopened its St Helens glass wool insulation plant in Merseyside following a 25,000t/yr capacity expansion...



Read the full story here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/news/item/2078-knauf-insulation-opens-expanded-st-helens-glass-wool-insulation-plant

04/11/2024

Read the November 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine

The November 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine is available to download now.

The November 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine includes a report on gypsum in Thailand to tie in with the location of the Global Gypsum Conference & Exhibition, plus its regional neighbours Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

This issue also includes the latest technological acquisition of Grenzebach, an in-depth discussion with New West Gypsum Recycling's Maarten Hendriks, plus extensive details of thyssenkrupp Polysius' new polabCal isothermal calorimeter.

Those with an interest in insulation can read a full report from the recent Global Insulation Conference & Exhibition in Munich, Germany. There's also a look at how a new type of heating/cooling system could disrupt the insulation sector as we know it.



Read the full issue here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/magazine-sp/latest-issue

29/10/2024

News: Rockwool to build insulation plant in the UK

UK: Denmark-based Rockwool is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to acquire a 9.3 hectare site in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands from Birmingham City Council...



Read the full story here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/news/item/2073-rockwool-to-build-insulation-plant-in-the-uk

21/10/2024

News: Kingspan further enhances thermal performance of GreenGuard GG300 insulation

Ireland: Kingspan says that its latest modifications to its GreenGuard GG300 insulation boards have further reduced their thermal conductivity to 0.033W/mK...



Read the full story here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/news/item/2068-kingspan-further-enhances-thermal-performance-of-greenguard-gg300-insulation

16/10/2024

The 17th Global Insulation conference in Munich has kicked off! 🙌🏻

We begin the conference with a presentation given by Yassine Touahri from On Field Investment Research:

‘European and North American insulation outlook: Evolving strategic paradigms’

11/10/2024

News: United Arab Emirates University team develops bio-polyester insulation using date pits

UAE: A researcher team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has developed a novel bio-polyester insulation based on polyhydroxybutyrate derived from date pits...



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United Arab Emirates University team develops bio-polyester insulation using date pits

07/10/2024

News: Paroc’s Hällekis insulation plant upgrade to expand stone wool production capacity

Sweden: Owens Corning subsidiary Paroc has applied to expand its Hällekis insulation plant to 115,000t/yr of stone wool production capacity as part of an on-going upgrade...



Read the full story here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/news/item/2062-paroc-s-haellekis-insulation-plant-upgrade-to-expand-stone-wool-production-capacity

10/09/2024

News: North American polyurethane market grows in 2023

North America: The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) recorded total polyurethane (PU) production of 4130t in North America in 2023...



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North American polyurethane market grows in 2023

09/09/2024

💡 Keynote speaker announced for Global Insulation 2024 in Munich:

'Flexible wood fiber insulation plant technology - Today & tomorrow'

Sebastian Hohmann, Grenzebach Group

06/09/2024

News: Final report on Grenfell Tower fire released

UK: The six-year public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed 72 lives in 2017, has issued its final report, finding fault with ‘dishonest’ companies, as well as former governments and a disorganised response from the fire service...



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Final report on Grenfell Tower fire released

05/09/2024

News: Knauf Insulation completes new plant in Târnăveni

Romania: Knauf Insulation has announced the completion of its new mineral glass wool plant in Târnăveni, scheduled for inauguration by the end of 2024...



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Knauf Insulation completes new plant in Târnăveni

03/09/2024

Read the September 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine

The September 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine is available to download now.

The September 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine features an in-depth discussion of the role of biocides in wallboard production with LANXESS’ Heidi Twaddle Carr, our report on the gypsum wallboard sector of South America and the latest gypsum sector news.

Elsewhere, recycling is a major theme, including an article on the recycling of asphalt shingles in the Light Building Materials Section. Those with an interest in insulation can read all of the sector’s latest news, followed by a look at Ecophon’s reuse program for its sound absorber products in Sweden.



Read the full issue here: https://www.globalgypsum.com/magazine/latest-issue