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Rockwool buys land in Sweden for future expansion
Written by Global Insulation staff
05 October 2017
Sweden: Denmark’s Rockwool has purchased 180,000m2 of land in the eastern Swedish municipality of Eskilstuna. The acquisition is intended for future growth and to allow the mineral wool producer to meet any potential rise in demand for its products. At present the company supplies the Swedish market with products manufactured at plants in Denmark and Norway.
ICL preparing new flame retardant for polyurethane rigid foams
Written by Global Insulation staff
05 October 2017
US: Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL) is preparing a new flame retardant for use in rigid polyurethane foams. Executives at ICL made the announcement at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference in New Orleans, according to ICIS. VeriQuel R100 is a non-halogenated reactive flame retardant intended to replace tris (chloroisopropyl) phosphate (TCPP) in case of any changes to existing government regulations. The new product will be targeted at building and construction applications.
Aspen Aerogels wins initial determination in patent case
Written by Global Insulation staff
03 October 2017
US: Aspen Aerogels has won an initial determination US International Trade Commission (ITC) against Alison Hi-Tech and Nano Tech with regard to patents related to aerogel insulation. Administrative Law Judge McNamara found that Alison Hi-Tech and Nano Tech had infringed against three patents. McNamara also recommended a limited exclusion order as a remedy to prevent the importation of infringing aerogel products into the US. A final determination on the violation and remedy is expected from the full ITC commission by 29 January 2018.
Kingspan opens Singapore office
Written by Global Cement staff
02 October 2017
Singapore: Kingspan has officially opened an office in Singapore. Irish Deputy Prime Minster and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald, opened the site while leading a five-day trade and investment mission to Southeast Asia.
“Future growth will come from markets such as Asia, Latin America and maybe Africa at a later stage,” said Manuel Furer, Kingspan’s Regional Managing Director for Australasia and South East Asia.
Kingspan has listed its QuadCore insulation panels with the Singaporean authorities. The company also hopes to open an innovation centre in the region at some point.
Lisa Richardson appointed as product manager for Knauf Insulation UK
Written by Global Insulation staff
28 September 2017
UK: Knauf Insulation has appointed Lisa Richardson as a new product manager to lead the development of its glass mineral wool range. She will be responsible for working with customers to grow Knauf Insulation’s glass product range, which includes Supafil, its blowing glass mineral wool, OmniFit, its multi-application product, and its DriTherm cavity slabs.
Richardson joins the insulation producer from ladder manufacturer Werner. Prior to that, she worked with a number of product categories, including hand tools, personal protective equipment, security and plumbing fittings.