UK: Kingspan Insulation has launched two wood fibre-based insulation products in the UK. Steico Flex 036 stud/rafter insulation and Steico Universal Dry sarking and sheathing boards join the producer’s BioKor 80% biogenic insulation range. The products consist of PEFC-certified softwood materials. STEICO Flex 036 offers thermal conductivity of 0.036W/mK, while STEICO Universal Dry offers 0.043W/mK.

Kingspan acquired a 51% stake in Germany-based wood-based insulation producer Steico from Schramek in January 2024.

US: Industrial insulation producer NUTEC completed the acquisition of Ohio-based monolithic ceramic fibre linings producer ETS Schaefer on 1 March 2026. The wholly-owned subsidiary NUTEC ETS Schaefer. It will continue to supply ETS Schaefer’s existing range of high-temperature, lightweight linings to heavy industry and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, including its Monster Modules and Monster Lock brand attachment systems.

World: Persistence Market Research has valued the global insulation market at US$47.9bn in 2025. The research body forecasts compound annual growth of 4.7%, up to US$66.2bn by 2032. It based its outlook on rising construction activity, urbanisation and tightening building energy codes across global markets.

Russia: TechnoNICOL plans to carry out upgrades worth a combined US$65.8m at its Serpukhov glass wool insulation and Ryazan stone wool insulation plants in Central Russia. AK&M News has reported that the Serpukhov plant will receive US$45.1m in investments to increase the efficiency of flue gas scrubbing systems to 96% and line productivity by 25%. The Ryazan plant will receive US$20.7m in investments for a new combined heat and power plant and mineral wool briquetting workshop.