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NIA and AMPP sign joint standards development agreement

08 March 2024

US: The National Insulation Association (NIA) and the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) have signed a Joint Standards Development Agreement. The agreement establishes a unified mechanical insulation standards programme.

NIA CEO Michele Jones said “This partnership represents a significant milestone for the NIA and the broader insulation industry. By aligning our efforts with AMPP, we’re not just setting new standards but driving standardisation and efficiency in insulation applications across various sectors. This collaboration is a step forward in our commitment to sustainability, decarbonisation, safety and enhancing the value insulation brings to the global market.”

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Saint-Gobain acquires International Cellulose Corporation

12 February 2024

US: Saint-Gobain has acquired the business assets of speciality insulation products company International Cellulose Corporation (ICC). Saint-Gobain said that the acquisition strengthens its leadership in light and sustainable construction. ICC will become part of Saint-Gobain subsidiary CertainTeed's Commercial Building and Infrastructure business. ICC employs 50 people at its plant in Houston, Texas.

Saint-Gobain North America and CertainTeed president and CEO Mark Rayfield said “With plant fibre-based spray insulation products that allow commercial spaces to be more energy efficient, safe and comfortable, ICC is a perfect fit for Saint-Gobain North America. I look forward to welcoming the ICC team to the Saint-Gobain family and working together to meet our sustainability goals and our purpose: Making the World a Better Home.”

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Owens Corning to acquire Masonite International Corporation outright

12 February 2024

US: Owens Corning has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of door systems producer Masonite International Corporation for US$3.9bn. This acquisition marks a diversification into the residential building sector for Owens Corning, providing it with a new growth platform on which to leverage its capabilities.

Owens Corning chair and CEO Brian Chambers said "We are excited by this opportunity to add a scalable new growth platform for our company. Masonite is a market leader that complements our existing residential interior and exterior product offering and has consistently demonstrated top-line growth and margin expansion. The combination of our commercial, operational and innovation capabilities allows us to accelerate our long-term enterprise growth strategy with a clear line of sight to meaningful synergies and increased cash flow generation. We look forward to welcoming the talented Masonite team to Owens Corning and working with them to deliver enhanced value to customers and shareholders.”

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Owens Corning ranks on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

18 December 2023

US: Owens Corning celebrated its inclusion on the Sustainability World Index for its 14th consecutive year on 14 December 2023. Companies’ S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) contributed towards their assessment for the index. Owens Corning has a score of 85.

Chair and chief executive officer Brian Chambers said "Our industry-leading score is a testament to Owens Corning's unwavering commitment to sustainability and our progress toward achieving our 2030 sustainability goals. We remain dedicated to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and making a positive impact on the world."

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Owens Corning breaks ground on Russellville extruded polystyrene insulation plant

11 December 2023

US: Owens Corning commenced construction of its planned US$60m Russellville extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation plant in Arkansas. When commissioned in 2025, the plant will employ 50 people and produce Owens Corning’s Foamular NGX XPS insulation. Local press has reported that the move represents the company’s third expansion in Arkansas since the start of 2022. It has been present in the state since 1985.

Owens Corning vice president and general manager, foam insulation, Rodney Wideman said "This new plant and today's groundbreaking ceremony represents commitment to our customers' growth and the Russellville community.”

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Knauf Insulation celebrates 45 years of business in the US

21 November 2023

US: Germany-based Knauf Insulation celebrated the 45th anniversary of its US operations earlier in November 2023. The producer first entered the market following its acquisition of the Shelbyville glass wool insulation plant in Indiana in 1978. It has since grown its business from 450 employees at the Shelbyville plant to 1600 employees across six different sites.

Knauf North America CEO Matt Parrish said “Our commitment to innovation and sustainability has been a driving force behind our continued success and we are excited for what the future holds. As we look ahead, we will continue to prioritise our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, with a focus on creating innovative solutions that shape the way we live and build."

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Holcim Building Envelope supplies insulation systems for world’s largest Passive House office building

06 November 2023

US: Holcim Building Envelope supplied insulation and roofing systems, including its Elevate ISOGARD polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation boards, to the 62-storey Winthrop Center tower block in Boston, Massachusetts. The Winthrop Center is the largest office building ever built on the Passive House positive energy efficiency model. Holcim Building Envelope says that its insulation and roofing systems deliver 40% better thermal performance than competing products, helping the block to achieve a 150% reduction in net energy use compared to an average Class A building in Boston.

Holcim Building Envelope commercial roofing systems & lining president Kristin Beck said "The Passive House certification of the Winthrop Center highlights the superior sustainable performance and quality of our Elevate products. This certification reinforces the effectiveness of Holcim's innovative building envelope solutions in significantly reducing energy consumption, and it also sets a standard for sustainable construction in cold climate regions."

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Owens Corning’s sales soften so far in 2023

26 October 2023

US: Owens Corning’s net sales fell by 1% year-on-year to US$7.37bn in the first nine months of 2023 from US$7.48bn in the same period in 2023. Its adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) decreased slightly to US$1.80bn. Its net sales from its insulation division fell year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023 due to lower volumes in both the North American residential insulation and technical and global insulation businesses. However, the company said that price rises partially offset this.

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Owens Corning is a Top 10 Corporate Citizen

19 October 2023

US: Owens Corning was named among the Top 10 companies on the Best Corporate Citizen list 2023. The list ranks all companies on the Russell 1000 Index by transparency and performance across 184 environmental, social and governance factors. The result represents Owens Corning’s sixth consecutive year as a Top 10 company.

Senior vice president and chief sustainability officer David Rabuano said “This achievement is particularly meaningful as it reinforces the importance of our work and how we do it. This directly speaks to the commitment of our 19,000 employees in support of our mission to build a sustainable future through material innovation.”

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Saint-Gobain completes acquisition of Building Products of Canada

29 September 2023

Canada: Saint-Gobain completed its acquisition of Building Products of Canada at the start of September 2023 for an undisclosed sum. The privately-owned company manufactures residential roofing shingles and wood fibre insulation panels. It has 460 employees and three manufacturing plants, at Montreal in Quebec, Edmonton in Alberta and Pont-Rouge in Quebec. Saint-Gobain says that the purchase is intended to establish its position worldwide in light and sustainable construction. The acquisition was first announced in June 2023.

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