Insulation industry news from Global Insulation
Dow launches V PLUS Perform Next polyurethane insulation in Europe
08 December 2022Europe: Dow has announced the European launch of V PLUS Perform Next, a polyurethane (PU) insulation product for use in insulated metal panels. V PLUS Perform Next insulation contains alternative raw materials from circular feedstocks, including bio-based feedstocks. Dow allocates the feedstocks based on a mass balance chain of custody, validated by International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC). It produces V PLUS Perform Next using over 25% renewable energy.
Dow PU construction insulation marketing fellow Alberto Mercati said “The new EU Energy Performance of Buildings directive adds urgency for buildings that require energy efficient insulation with decreased embodied carbon. For the last five years, V PLUS Perform has enabled insulated metal panel manufacturers to deliver building envelopes that couple energy efficiency and fire safety. V PLUS Perform Next supports insulated panel manufacturers to select lower carbon and circular construction ingredients from the design phase to the delivery of a novel class of products for more sustainable buildings.”
Installed Building Products buys Biofoam
09 December 2015US: Insulation installer Installed Building Products, Inc. has acquired North Carolina's BioFoam, an installer of spray foam insulation to residential customers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Installed Building Products said that the acquisition further expands its presence in the strong North Carolina housing market.