Insulation industry news from Global Insulation

Finland: Saint-Gobain Isover has commenced production at its upgraded Forssa glass wool insulation plant in Kanta-Häme. Financial Wire News has reported that production is powered by a 50:50 energy mix of biogas and hydroelectricity. The producer says that this will reduce the Forssa plant's CO₂ emissions by 1500t/yr.

Saint-Gobain Isover is Finland’s largest consumer of recycled glass, of which the Forssa plant uses 80% in its raw materials mix.

Ireland: Ecological Building Systems has launched its new Gramitherm 90% grass and jute-based insulation. Ecological Building Systems uses biogas from grass fermentation to dry the finished product. The insulation, which features a polyester binder, sequesters 1.5kg CO₂/kg, Specification Online News has reported.