Global Insulation Knowledge Base
The Global Insulation Knowledge Base is presented on a fully-searchable DVD
Global Insulation was established in 2007 and has become known as the industry's foremost independent provider of information and events for the world-wide insulation industry. Global Insulation Magazine (which was merged with Global Gypsum Magazine in 2009) published news and articles on insulation technology and production advances, while the ongoing Global Insulation Conference and Exhibition continues to showcase the state-of-the-art in the global insulation industry.
Contents
Global Insulation Magazine 2009 - 2010 (11 issues)
Global Gypsum Magazine 2011 - November 2016 (36 issues) (Includes Global Insulation section)
Global Gypsum Directory 2016 (includes Global Insulation Directory)
Global Insulation Conference proceedings 2007 - 2016
Global Insulation Conference presentations 2007 - 2016
Note: Where a written paper has been made available by the author, the written paper is included in the Proceedings volume; when no written paper was made available, the powerpoint slides - if available - were included in the proceedings volume.
Global Insulation Conference presentations
(pdf format, converted from Powerpoint format).
2016
Paper 1: Global insulation market potential: Joe Harder: OneStone Consulting SL
Paper 2: Brexit: Robert McCaffrey: Global Insulation
Paper 3: Will profit return to the EPS and XPS value chain? Martin Wiesweg: IHS Global GmbH
Paper 4: EPD preparation: Pitfalls for European harmonisation: Ulbert Hofstra: SGS Intron Certificatie B.V.
Paper 5: Seeing the unseen - disruptive new insulation materials: Grazyna Mitchener: PolyChemTech Ltd.
Paper 6: Very high performance insulations: where do they ‘fit’? Diana Fisler: Johns Manville Co.
Paper 7: Scalable process for the economical production of sub-microcellular polystyrene foams: Alexander Müller: Roland Oberhoffer, SUMTEQ GmbH
Paper 8: Advances in use of Converge CO2-based polyols for use in rigid insulation foam: Simon Waddington: Novomer Inc.
Paper 9: 3D Microwave imagery for detecting defects in mineral wool: Lionel Guiziou: MVG Industries
Paper 10: Thermal analysis of microcellular polystyrene foam as core material for evacuated insulations: Roland Caps: va-Q-tec AG
Paper 11: Intelligent Façade System: Michael Schumm: Saint-Gobain Isover
Paper 12: Renewable and sustainable nonwovens solutions: Ignacio Javier Núñez-Zorriqueta: Johns Manville Europe GmbH
Paper 13: Slentite - The new PU Aerogel panel: From idea to lab to pilot scale: Sabrina Huesmann: Muestermann; Marc Fricke: BASF
2015
Paper 1: Overview of Turkish insulation industry; Orhan Turan; ODE Yalitim Sanayi
Paper 2: The global insulation industry: A SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats); Robert McCaffrey; Global Insulation
Paper 3: The Russian economic crisis and its influence on stone wool insulation markets in CIS and Eastern Europe; Vadim Novikov; TechnoNicol
Paper 4: The insulation market and future trends in Ukraine and former CIS countries; Volkan Ongel; Elit-Plast ltd
Paper 5: Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs): Current status and future trends; Roland Caps; Vacuum Insulation Panel Association
Paper 6: Feedstock, EPS and XPS market outlook; Martin Wiesweg; IHS Chemical
Paper 7: Comparison and development of wood-based thermal insulation materials; Tiina Pöhler; VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd; and co-authors; Petri Jetsu (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd); Lennart Salmén; Joanna Hornatowska (Innventia AB); Vincent Barraud; Alexandre Fougeron (Soprema SAS); Michael Lecourt (Institut Technologique FCBA); Rauni Seppänen; Emilia Larsson (Holmen AB)
Paper 8: Air emissions controls for insulation manufacture; Steve Jaasund; Lundberg Geoenergy
Paper 9: Challenges in high temperature insulation manufacturing equipment chain lubrication; Stefan Winkler; Fuchs Lubritech GmbH
Paper 10: Worldwide trends in styrenics and styrenics-based insulation: From micro-design comes mega-savings; Michel Cassart; Total
Paper 12: New fire barriers for EPS-based ETICS; Michael Schumm; Saint-Gobain Isover G+H AG
Paper 14: Improvements in performance of insulation foam based on Converge CO2 based polyols; Simon Waddington; Novomer Inc.
Paper 15: Organomodified siloxanes as process and performance additives for insulating materials; Markus Roos; Evonik
Paper 16: How to improve performance and add value to insulation products through facing technology; Jérémy Dutrey; Gascogne Flexible
2014
Paper 1 The 2020 challenge in Europe: Connie Enghus: Rockwool International A/S
Paper 2 Designer insulation materials: Grazyna Mitchener:, PolyChemTech Ltd
Paper 3 Insulation - The End Game: Stephen Long: Ineos Styrenics
Paper 4 Latest trends in the European insulation sector, as seen by architects and installers: Henri Busker: USP Marketing Consultancy
Paper 5 Optimisation of compression packaging, leading to savings in distribution costs: Frederik Teisner: Qubiqa Esbjerg A/S
Paper 6 Packaging innovations for the insulation industry: Patrice Maltais: Premier Tech Cronos
Paper 7 High temperature lubricants for mineral wool manufacturing: Stefan Winkler: Fuchs Lubritech
Paper 8 CottonscopeHD: An instrument for the rapid and accurate measurement of fibre diameter distribution: Mark Brims: Cottonscope Pty Ltd
Paper 9 Chemical and technological progress is continuously enabling innovations in the construction insulation market: Gregor Haverkemper: BASF SE: Marc Fricke: BASF Polyurethanes GmbH
Paper 10 A way to cut down emissions from mineral and glass wool: Dmitry Eliseev: Himsintez Llc
Paper 11 Foam-laid formed wood-based thermal insulation materials: Petri Jetsu: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Paper 12 Excell-R technology, the sustainable result from dynamic evolution: Michel Cassart: Total
Paper 13 Insulating performance of open cell and closed cell phenolic foam insulation products: Young Cheol Kwon: Halla University, South Korea
2013
Paper 1 Trends and developments in the construction sector in general and the insulation sector in particular: Henri Busker: USP-MC
Paper 2 Materials matter: Diana Fisler: Johns Manville
Paper 3 A look into the history and future of EPS insulation: Frantisek Vörös: Czech EPS Association
Paper 4 Fire safety of EPS ETICS: Esko Mikkola: VTT Finland: Edmar Meuwissen: EUMEPS
Paper 5 Sustainable flame retardants for polystyrene insulation foams: Kasturirangan Kannah: Chemtura Manufacturing UK Ltd
Paper 6 Multi-criteria evaluation and comparison of insulation materials: Stephen Long: Ineos Styrenics, on behalf of Plastics Europe
Paper 7 Versatile insulation with high thermal performance: Michel Cassart: Total Petrochemicals
Paper 8 Can space technology insulate our houses? Dr. Grazyna Mitchener: PolyChemTech Ltd.
Paper 10 Lambda 029 mineral wool from ISOVER - world record for an open cell insulation based on still air: Michael Schumm: Saint-Gobain Isover
Paper 11 Reverse innovation example: Designing a basic forming section for emerging markets and the influence on development patterns: Roland Fischer: Bernd Münstermann GmbH & Co. KG
Paper 12 Microwave scanner for measuring the local moisture content in mineral wool: Nicolas Doare: Microwave Vision
Paper 13 New concept in energy saving in rock wool insulation production: Theordore Lee: China National Building Materials Corp
2012
Paper 1 Advances in building insulation: Tim Swales: Johns Manville
Paper 2 Insulation applications for buildings in Korea: Professor Young Cheol Kwon, Dept of Architecture: Halla University, South Korea
Paper 3 Mineral wool production CO2 emission, studies on its absorption aimed at obtaining useful chemicals: Roberto Massini: STM Technologies S.r.l.
Paper 4 Insulation: Meeting the legislative agenda: Stephen Long: Ineos Styrenics International SA
Paper 5 Excellent R & more: a sustainable future with foam: Nicolas Karecki: Jan Neelen and Michel Cassart: Total Refining & Chemicals
Paper 6 Impact of latest Russian legislation on stone wool market in Russia: Vadim Novikov: TechnoNICOL
Paper 7 High performance EPS insulation materials - the potential of melt impregnation processes: Domenico Disimino: Sian Fennessey: Sulzer Chemtech Ltd
Paper 8 From manual to automated operation - from idea to patented machine: Per Nissen: Qubiqa: Ayhan Gökbag: ODE YALITIM A.S.
Paper 9 High Performance Automation: Beate Altmann, AMV AS: Uffe Sass-Petersen: BILA A/S
Paper 10 EPS Silver Insujet technology for enhanced loose fill cavity wall insulation: Dr. Ing. G. Rauniyar: Ineos Styrenics Technology
Paper 11 Phase change materials in combination with existing insulation for a superior thermal performance of building walls: Mario Medina: University of Kansas
Paper 12 The fabrication process and the properties of styrofoam-like inorganic silica foam for high temperature insulation: Sun Uk Kim: RIST (Research Institute of Science & Technology, South Korea)
Paper 13 Wet spot detection on continuous insulation production line: Hervé Lattard: Lionel Guiziou: Régis Linsolas: SATIMO
Paper 14 Fire safety in renovation: Eerik Lundmark: Paroc Group Oy
Paper 15 Russian and European INS resins - market development and needs: Andrey Berestennikov: MetaDynea
2011
Paper 0 Global Insulation Overview: Robert McCaffrey: Global Insulation
Paper 1 Uncertainty in thermal analyses: James Garry: Red Core Consulting
Paper 2 Biofoam Insulation: Is it a Real Possibility?: Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya: NRCC
Paper 3 Advantages of Calcium Aluminate Cement as a Cementitious Binder: Doug Ostrander: Calucem
Paper 4 An introduction to RIMA-I: Bobby Byrd: RIMA-I
Paper 5 Reflective insulations - internationally: David Yarbrough: R&D Services, Inc.
Paper 6 Reflective Insulation for Ductwork and Piping: Michael Joyce: R&D Services, Inc.
Paper 7 Radiant Barriers in North America: Mario Medina: University of Kansas
Paper 8 Advanced Concept-Reflective Insulation: David Yarborough: R&D Services, Inc.
Paper 9 Wet Electrostatic Precipitator for Insulation Production Emission Control: Roberto Massini: STM Technologies Srl
Paper 10 Causes and Prevention of Corrosion on the Interior Surface of Metal Jacketing Used on Mechanical Insulation: Jim Young: Insulation Systems
Paper 11 Packaging technologies for the insulation market: FranÁois Kirouac: Premier Tech Chronos
Paper 12 Commissioning of two stone wool production lines in Russian Federation: Janko Sink: Izoteh d.o.o.
Paper 13 Thermal insulation building nergy needs- Walter Reiter- EPS Molders Association
2010
Paper 1 Is Formaldehyde in Your Building Insulation Future?: Tim Swales: Johns Manville
Paper 2 Cold End Equipment - Optimisation of Existing Lines: Jan Waltersdorph Knoblauch: Seelen
Paper 3 Who will 33,000 architects house this year? Ian Abley: CICE
Paper 4 Industrial Insulation a good but forgotten technology: Andreas G¸rtler: European Industrial Insulation Foundation
Paper 5 Actual EPS Insulation Projects in the Czech Republic: Frantisek Voros: Czech EPS Association
Paper 6 The Effect of Moisture on the Compressive Strength and Walkability of Roofing Insulation: Nico Hendriks: BDA Test Institute
Paper 7 EPS and low energy buildings: EUMEPS
Paper 8 Building a sustainable tomorrow- Insulation using EPS Silver Polymer: Govind Rauniyar: Ineos Nova
Paper 9 A New Envelope with High Energy-Efficient Insulation: Luis Alonso: UPM
Paper 10 Styrenics insulation Improving energy efficiency from production to application: Nicolas Karecki: Total Petrochemicals
Paper 11 Flexible Insulation Solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry: Mark Swift: Armacell
Paper 12 Construction Insulation: Death or Glory: Tim Hall: Total Flow Ltd
2009
Paper 1 Insulation - The Ultimate Sustainable Product Tim Swales: Johns Manville
Paper 2 Inorganic insulation products, certified for biological buildings: Konrad Martiny: Wallmost srl
Paper 3 Fire performance of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) in buildings: I. Kotthoff: MFPA
Paper 4: Sustainable Buildings- Legislation and Insulation: Stephen Long: EUMEPS
Paper 5 Sustainable Building: EPS Insulation and the role of the National Association in the Czech Republic: Pavel Zemene: Czech EPS Association
Paper 6 Gas Fired Cupola Furnace - Test Phase To Industrial Production: Bernd Fenner: Grenzebach BSH GmbH
Paper 7 Cost reduction in warehousing and logistics: Bent Hansen: Simflow System
Paper 8 Light weight Insulating Material prepared from Rice Husks: Inamullah Bhatti: Mehran University
Paper 9 Wood and waste paper fibre as an alternative insulation material: Christoph Habighorst: Genezebach BSH GmbH
Paper 10 Reflective Insulation Addressing the energy efficiency challenge: Keith Anderson: Air-Cell Insulation
Paper 11 Paper 11 Vacuum Insulation Panels toward k=1mW per m-K: Tae-Ho Song: KAIST
Paper 12 EPS in civil engineering applications- product properties and performance requirements connected: Hans Tepper: Stybenex
2008
Paper 1 Insulation - A punter's experience: Robert McCaffrey
Paper 2 What outlook for insulation players in a more challenging environment?: Nicolas Godet: Exane BNP Paribas
Paper 3 INSULATION + PLASTERBOARD Is there a case for the merger? Terry Pavlopoulos: Construction Knowledge Ltd
Paper 4 Thermal Insulation in Europe 2008 - Development and Trends: Konrad Holubek: Interconnection Consulting
Paper 5 Meeting Fire Safety Standards: Rinus Sjerps: Albemarle
Paper 6 Higher thermal performance and more space from thinner insulations: Ian Abley: CICE
Paper 7 Optimising the Insulation manufacturing process with non-nuclear on-line measurement and control: Tan Srinivasan: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Paper 8 On-Line Microwave Vision for Quality Control and Process Improvement: Per Noren: SATIMO
Paper 9 Rockwool Sound Insulation Systems: Rockwool
Paper 10 Buildings to Cities: Evolution in the Insulation Market: Kimberly Howard: Owens Corning
Paper 11 Expanding into a Sustainable Future: Stephen Long: EUMEPS
Paper 12 TehnoNICOL: Development Perspectives: TechnoNicol
Paper 13 Marine application - A new high performing insulant: Sylvain Berger: Saint-Gobain Insulation
Paper 14 Long-Term Thermal Resistance of Closed-Cell Foam Insulation: Research Update from Canada: Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya: NRCC
Paper 15 Water repellence - optimize insulation materials: Daniel Schildbach: Wacker Silicones
Paper 16 Thermal insulation coatings and corrosion controls: Timothy Cappel: Superior Products International
Paper 17 Thermo Cellular Reflective Insulation - A Globally Developing Segment: Scott Gibson: Air-Cell Innovations Pty Ltd
Paper 18 Seismic isolation of earth-retaining structures using EPS geofoam compressible inclusions: George Athanasopoulos: University of Patras
2007
Paper 0 Global Insulation - Materials, Companies, Markets and Trends: Nino Manchino: Global Insulation
Paper 1 Chinese insulation Industry: Wang Lihe: CNBM International Corporation
Paper 2 Insulation and Building Physics (relevant to Growing Economics in the Tropics; N. Srinivas: Lloyds Insulations India Ltd
Paper 3 Changing Perspectives on the Fire Performance of Buildings: Stephen Long: EUMEPS
Paper 4 EN standard 14933 for EPS in civil engineering applications: Hans Tepper: Managing Director Dutch EPS association
Paper 5 EPS Loose-fill cavity wall insulation (EPS Silver!" Polymer): Govind Rauniyar: Ineos Nova Technology
Paper 6 Flexible Aerogel Blanket, A Step Change in Thermal Management & Energy Conservation: Alexandre Taquet: Aspen Aerogels Germany
Paper 7 FOAMGLASÆ insulation: Axel Rebel: Deutsche FOAMGLAS GmbH
Paper 8 Advanced on-line gauging system adds value to Insulation manufacturing: Tan Srinivasan: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Paper 9 Shaping more efficiency out of your cold-end: Axel Manoe Jepsen: Seelen
Paper 10 The Modern binding systems for mineral wool based thermo insulation: Sergey Kanashov: TechnoNicol
Paper 11 Simflow
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