Finance minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland visited ROCKWOOL’s Milton, Ontario, manufacturing plant on Nov. 7, along with local MP Adam van Koeverden.
Honeywell and Central Glass Co. Ltd. have announced an extension of their long-term partnership to include an agreement for Central Glass, based in Tokyo, to manufacture Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent (HFO-1233zd(E)) exclusively for Honeywell. The ready-now hydrofluoroolefin solution is a non-ozone-depleting, non-flammable, ultra-low-global-warming-potential foam blowing agent for use in a wide variety of foam systems and applications, including refrigerators, freezers, spray foam and panels.
In keeping with changing code requirements in colder climates and its commitment to sustainable construction, CertainTeed has expanded its InsulPure Fiberglass Duct Wrap to include an R-12 offering. Available both in a 48-inch and 60-inch-wide wrap to accommodate larger duct sizes, InsulPure provides a better installation experience by accommodating larger duct sizes and reducing material waste, all while offering a cleaner aesthetic once installed.
Owens Corning PINK Next Gen Fiberglas Insulation was selected as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2022 Home Reno Awards in the Biggest Energy Savers category. PINK Next Gen Fiberglas Insulation features Owen Corning’s advanced fiber technology to offer enhanced comfort, with superior performance and safe, proven ingredients.
St. Luke’s Pediatric Specialties at the Lanark campus in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a 37,500-square-foot newly constructed building operated by St. Luke’s University Health Network. This medical office site consists of three floors equaling 12,500 square feet each.
The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance has announced the agenda for the upcoming SprayFoam 2023 Convention & Expo, which returns to Daytona Beach, Florida, for four full days Feb. 12 through 15, with professional certifications and pre-convention events happening Feb. 12 and 13 and the convention Feb. 14 and 15. The event brings together industry participants in spray foam insulation, roofing, specialty applications, coatings and related equipment from all over the U.S. and abroad.
This industry study analyzes the $9.7 billion U.S. insulation market, presenting historical demand data (2010, 2015 and 2020) and forecasts (2025 and 2030) by product (foamed plastic, fiberglass, mineral wool, cellulose, reflective insulation & reflective barriers, and other insulation materials) and market.
The Reliability Excellence Center located at Huntsman’s polyurethane production site in Geismar, Louisiana, has been enhanced using Huntsman Building Solutions’ HEATLOK XT High Yield Spray Foam Insulation. Rader’s Insulation installed the foam into the facility’s ceilings and walls.