Insulation industry news from Global Insulation

US: Installed Building Products has reported strong results for both the fourth quarter of 2014 and the entire 2014 year.

"The positive momentum in our business continued through the fourth quarter of 2014, resulting in solid growth in our net revenue and profitability for the full year of 2014," stated Jeff Edwards, chairman and CEO. "In the fourth quarter, we were especially pleased with our 21.7% increase in net revenue which resulted in another quarter of significant operating leverage. Into 2015, we expect housing completions to continue improving at a steady pace and we are energised by our prospects to continue scaling our business in a disciplined manner to further expand our national network of attractively positioned branch locations."

Installed Building Products' fourth quarter 2014 net revenue increased by 21.7% year-on-year to US$145m. Its branch sales increased by 16.2% year-on-year due to higher volume, price gains and a more favourable customer and product mix. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) grew by 65.3% year-on-year to US$15.2m. Its operating income rose by 105% year-on-year to US$9.3m.

In the entirety of 2014, Installed Building Products' revenue increased by 19.9% year-on-year to US$518m. Branch sales increased by 16.4%, with approximately 75% of the increase due to growth in the number of completed jobs and the remainder achieved through price gains and a more favourable customer and product mix. Adjusted EBITDA improved by 73.6% to US$44m.

US: Installed Building Products Inc has acquired BDI Insulation (BDI) for an aggregate purchase price of about US$36m. Funding for the acquisition is being provided by availability under the company's line of credit and cash on hand.

US: Installed Building Products has acquired Installed Building Solutions (IBS), an installer of fibreglass insulation, spray foam insulation and waterproofing products. IBS primarily serves select markets across Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Its sales for the 12 months that ended 30 September 2014 were approximately US$17.4m.