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Read the November 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine

The November 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine is available to download now.

The November 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine includes a report on gypsum in Thailand to tie in with the location of the Global Gypsum Conference & Exhibition, plus its regional neighbours Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

This issue also includes the latest technological acquisition of Grenzebach, an in-depth discussion with New West Gypsum Recycling's Maarten Hendriks, plus extensive details of thyssenkrupp Polysius' new polabCal isothermal calorimeter.

Those with an interest in insulation can read a full report from the recent Global Insulation Conference & Exhibition in Munich, Germany. There's also a look at how a new type of heating/cooling system could disrupt the insulation sector as we know it.



Read the full issue here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/magazine-sp/latest-issue

News: Rockwool to build insulation plant in the UK

UK: Denmark-based Rockwool is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to acquire a 9.3 hectare site in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands from Birmingham City Council...



Read the full story here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/news/item/2073-rockwool-to-build-insulation-plant-in-the-uk

News: Kingspan further enhances thermal performance of GreenGuard GG300 insulation

Ireland: Kingspan says that its latest modifications to its GreenGuard GG300 insulation boards have further reduced their thermal conductivity to 0.033W/mK...



Read the full story here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/news/item/2068-kingspan-further-enhances-thermal-performance-of-greenguard-gg300-insulation

The 17th Global Insulation conference in Munich has kicked off! 🙌🏻

We begin the conference with a presentation given by Yassine Touahri from On Field Investment Research:

‘European and North American insulation outlook: Evolving strategic paradigms’

News: United Arab Emirates University team develops bio-polyester insulation using date pits

UAE: A researcher team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has developed a novel bio-polyester insulation based on polyhydroxybutyrate derived from date pits...



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United Arab Emirates University team develops bio-polyester insulation using date pits United Arab Emirates University team develops bio-polyester insulation using date pits

News: Paroc’s Hällekis insulation plant upgrade to expand stone wool production capacity

Sweden: Owens Corning subsidiary Paroc has applied to expand its Hällekis insulation plant to 115,000t/yr of stone wool production capacity as part of an on-going upgrade...



Read the full story here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/news/item/2062-paroc-s-haellekis-insulation-plant-upgrade-to-expand-stone-wool-production-capacity

News: North American polyurethane market grows in 2023

North America: The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) recorded total polyurethane (PU) production of 4130t in North America in 2023...



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North American polyurethane market grows in 2023 North American polyurethane market grows in 2023

💡 Keynote speaker announced for Global Insulation 2024 in Munich:

'Flexible wood fiber insulation plant technology - Today & tomorrow'

Sebastian Hohmann, Grenzebach Group

News: Final report on Grenfell Tower fire released

UK: The six-year public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed 72 lives in 2017, has issued its final report, finding fault with ‘dishonest’ companies, as well as former governments and a disorganised response from the fire service...



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Final report on Grenfell Tower fire released Final report on Grenfell Tower fire released

News: Knauf Insulation completes new plant in Târnăveni

Romania: Knauf Insulation has announced the completion of its new mineral glass wool plant in Târnăveni, scheduled for inauguration by the end of 2024...



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Knauf Insulation completes new plant in Târnăveni Knauf Insulation completes new plant in Târnăveni

Read the September 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine

The September 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine is available to download now.

The September 2024 issue of Global Gypsum Magazine features an in-depth discussion of the role of biocides in wallboard production with LANXESS’ Heidi Twaddle Carr, our report on the gypsum wallboard sector of South America and the latest gypsum sector news.

Elsewhere, recycling is a major theme, including an article on the recycling of asphalt shingles in the Light Building Materials Section. Those with an interest in insulation can read all of the sector’s latest news, followed by a look at Ecophon’s reuse program for its sound absorber products in Sweden.



Read the full issue here: https://www.globalgypsum.com/magazine/latest-issue

💡 Keynote speaker announced for Global Insulation 2024 in Munich:

'Insulating plasters based on hollow micro glass bubbles: a scientific approach for novel binder systems with low carbon footprint'

Christina Eicheler, Technical University of Munich

News: TechnoNICOL to build third Khabarovsk insulation plant

Russia: TechnoNICOL has announced plans for a third stone wool insulation plant in the eastern Krai of Khabarovsk...



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TechnoNICOL to build third Khabarovsk insulation plant TechnoNICOL to build third Khabarovsk insulation plant

News: Austrotherm to acquire Brucha’s expanded polystyrene insulation business

Austria: Law firm Schoenherr says that it advised Austrotherm on merger control filings for the latter’s acquisition of the expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation business of building materials producer Brucha...



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Austrotherm to acquire Brucha’s expanded polystyrene insulation business Austrotherm to acquire Brucha’s expanded polystyrene insulation business

News: Owens Corning grows sales and earnings in first half 2024

US: Owens Corning’s sales were US$5.09bn in the first half of 2024, up by 4% year-on-year from US$4.89bn in the first half 2023...



Read the full story here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/news/item/2045-owens-corning-grows-sales-and-earnings-in-first-half-2024

The programme has been announced for the 17th Global Insulation Conference, in Munich on October 16-17, 2024. Nominations for the Global Insulation Awards 2024, and discounted registration rates, end on 1 September.

For full details and submissions, visit: https://www.globalinsulation.com/conferences/global-insulation/introduction

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💡Keynote speaker announced for Global Insulation 2024 in Munich:

‘Energising change: Reducing
CO₂ emissions through electric furnaces in mineral wool production'

Samuel Gounden, Tenova Pyromet

News: Kingspan Insulated Panels North America publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

North America: Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has released its second annual sustainability report, detailing progress in the third year of the company’s Planet Passionate sustainability initiative...



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Kingspan Insulated Panels North America publishes 2023 Sustainability Report Kingspan Insulated Panels North America publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

News: Kingspan Czechia’s sales drop in 2023

Czech Republic: Kingspan Czechia’s sales dropped by 22% year-on-year to €142m in 2023. Its profit also declined, by 42% to €6.27m...



Read the full story here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/news/item/2038-kingspan-czechia-s-sales-drop-in-2023

News: Soprema acquires Mida from TechnoNicol

Lithuania: Russia-based TechnoNicol has divested its Baltic roofing and waterproofing membranes business, Mida, to France-based Soprema...



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Soprema acquires Mida from TechnoNicol Soprema acquires Mida from TechnoNicol

News: Perma-Pipe International Holdings wins US$10m contracts in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Foam pipe insulation producer Perma-Pipe International Holdings has secured contracts worth US$10m for major infrastructure projects in Madinah, Makkah and Riyadh...



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Perma-Pipe International Holdings wins US$10m contracts in Saudi Arabia Perma-Pipe International Holdings wins US$10m contracts in Saudi Arabia

News: Varm wins €5.7m seed funding for European expansion

Germany: Insulation installation start-up Varm has secured €5.7m in seed funding to expand its operations across Europe...



Read the full story here: https://www.globalinsulation.com/news/item/2032-varm-wins-5-7m-seed-funding-for-european-expansion

News: Study integrates micronised leather shavings in styrene-butadiene rubber insulation

Brazil: A study has successfully enhanced the insulation properties of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) composites by incorporating micronised leather shavings...



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Study integrates micronised leather shavings in styrene-butadiene rubber insulation Study integrates micronised leather shavings in styrene-butadiene rubber insulation

News: North American insulation industry uses 1.36Mt of recycled materials in 2023

North America: The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has reported that its members recycled 1.36Mt of materials in their insulation products in 2023...



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North American insulation industry uses 1.36Mt of recycled materials in 2023 North American insulation industry uses 1.36Mt of recycled materials in 2023