Owens Corning has introduced new ASJ Max FIBERGLAS™ pipe insulation, expanding on its pipe insulation solutions designed for hot and cold, concealed and exposed piping applications in commercial and industrial buildings.
Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced it has been named Supplier of the Year for 2015 by Insulate America Inc., an insulation contractor association. JM is the first company to receive this honor three years in a row, having previously accepted the award in 2013 and 2014.
Installed Building Products Inc., a leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, has announced the acquisition of C.Q. Insulation Inc., based in Tampa, Florida.
Klo-Shure Insulation Couplings are for metric-sized polypropylene pipe systems. The Klo-Shure product creates a vapor barrier at the clamping points on insulated tube/pipe runs.
A composite foam insulation panel being developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and partners could reduce wall-generated heating and cooling loads in buildings by 38 to 50 percent, potentially saving homeowners $150 or more per year.
RotoStorm™ II has the ability to output up to 1,350 pounds per hour of insulation. Along with its many features the RotoStorm II can utilize various types of insulation including cellulose, fiberglass or other types of wool insulation.
The global market for insulation is expected to reach $67.16 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Expansion in building energy efficient homes especially in the Asia Pacific and Latin American countries coupled with growth in the global construction market is expected to remain a key driving force.