Insulation industry news from Global Insulation

UK: Knauf Insulation, has achieved the Building Research Establishment’s BES 6001 standard for its responsible sourcing practices. As part of its commitment to sustainability, the insulation producer uses recycled materials across its product range. The business has also developed a sustainable binder for its glass and rock mineral wool products that has no added formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial colours called ECOSE Technology. Knauf Insulation has achieved the standard across its glass and rock mineral wool products manufactured at its production sites in St Helens, Cwmbran and Queensferry.

“As a business that plays a leading role in the built environment, we are continually aiming to minimise risk within our supply chain. BES certification is the latest step towards achieving this and we are pleased to provide an extra level of assurance to our customers,” said John Sinfield, Managing Director at Knauf Insulation.

Belgium: Ursa’s plant in Desselgem has gained ISO 140001 certification for the design, production and sales of glass wool insulation. The international standard specifies all the necessary requirements to establish an Environmental Management System, which will aid the environmental performance of the company. In addition the certification allows the company’s products to be sold more easily in the UK as they can now be readily specified in buildings being assessed under BREEAM, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method.