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The U.S. Department of Energy last month released the latest version of the Zero Energy Ready Home requirements for single-family homes. Version 2 of the ZERH requirements included an update of the thermal envelope insulation levels to those required by the 2021 Residential IECC, whereas the previous version (V1 Rev 8) stipulated 2015 IECC thermal insulation requirements.

Fi-Foil Company announced today that Rodney “Rod” Miller has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. An experienced leader in building materials, Miller will succeed William “Bill” Lippy and assumed responsibilities on Jan. 9.

Applegate • Greenfiber has purchased the United Fibers cellulose and materials recovery facility based in Chandler, Arizona. This acquisition allows AGGF the opportunity to grow production capabilities and place even more emphasis on providing a best-in-class customer experience, while providing the most environmentally preferred and safe insulation to families across the Southwest.

INDEVCO North America is pleased to announce they have acquired Perma R Products to supply a comprehensive building envelope portfolio for North America that will help transition to a net-zero carbon footprint housing sector.

Fi-Foil Company is pleased to announce it has acquired Kennedy Insulation Group, significantly expanding its reflective insulation product line.

The global building thermal insulation market will grow to $35.3 billion by 2027, a CAGR of 4.7 percent from $8 billion in 2022. The use of building thermal insulation has witnessed significant growth because of the increasing requirement for improved heating and cooling comfort and better fire resistance of building thermal insulation materials, such as glass wool, stone wool and plastic foams.

Power Home Remodeling donated over 366,000 goods, ranging from food to personal care items, and provided over 1,200 volunteer hours to deserving nonprofits across the country for their annual Power of Giving initiative. This year’s monumental donation is a 384 percent increase compared to 2021.

Honeywell announced its Baton Rouge, Louisiana, facility has doubled production capacity of Honeywell Solstice ze (HFO-1234ze), an ultra-low-global-warming-potential and energy-efficient solution compared to other current technologies. Solstice ze is used in foam insulation, as an aerosol propellant, and in refrigeration and air conditioning applications.