US: The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA International) has elected its 2026 Board of Directors. The association appointed RoyOMartin's Bobby Byrd as its president, replacing past president Mike Boulding of Fi-Foil Company. MWI Components' Philip Ramstack will serve as RIMA’s vice president and EchoTape's Mark Lovan as secretary and treasurer. Celplast Metallized Products' Dante Ferrari, Low-E's Paul McIlwee, Fi-Foil Company's Rodney Miller, Balcan Innovations' Kelly Myers, LP Building Solutions' Neil Freidberg and Prodex's Sergio Luconi all step into directorial positions.

Netherlands: Denmark-based Rockwool has commissioned a fully electric heavy goods vehicle as part of its transport fleet in the Netherlands. In a post to LinkedIn, the producer said that the vehicle will deliver more freight in fewer journeys, with 98% reduced emissions of CO₂. Local logistics partner Kuypers Neer will collaborate in operating the lorry.

Kazakhstan: KazFeltec has launched a 3500t/yr wool processing plant and 2200t/yr non-woven materials plant in Aktobe. Kazakhstan Newsline has reported the total investment cost of the facility as US$10.4m. Italy-based Cormatex supplied processing and production equipment. Products will include wool-based insulation and the plant will commence domestic and export sales in March 2026.

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US: Germany-based BASF has launched WallTite RSB, a reduced-CO₂ closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation that incorporates recycled and other alternative raw materials. WallTite RSB has pending United States Department of Agriculture BioPreferred certification and is subject to a manufacturer-specific Environmental Product Declaration. The ‘RSB’ in the product’s name stands for recycled, sustainable and bio-based.