Norway: BEWI has launched GreenLine Super expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation, made using 100% recycled grey EPS as a feedstock. The product offers 52% lower CO₂ emissions than comparable insulation made with virgin EPS, while maintaining the same technical properties and performance. BEWI Circular collects and recycles 40,000t/yr of used EPS for the production of GreenLine Super insulation.
Grey EPS is EPS produced using graphene to increase its R-value.
US: A fire broke out at ATX Spray Foam Insulation's Abilene, Texas, plant on 31 October 2025. KTAB/KRBC News has reported that the cause of the fire remains under investigation, with no injuries or deaths reported to date. Damages are estimated at US$120,000.
Europe: Germany-based BASF has launched Cavipor clay foam insulation in Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and the UK. The insulation consists of three water-based components which can be foamed in air at the point of installation. The resulting insulation is non-flammable, water-repellent and vapour-permeable, according to the producer. The product is approved for use in floors and roofs. 2000 houses are reportedly already insulated with Cavipor.
BASF Monomers President Ramkumar Dhruva said "By establishing clay foam in the insulation market, we are setting a new benchmark for energy-efficient renovation solutions.”
Poland: Holcim Polska reportedly acquired the Wykroty stone wool insulation plant from Boerner Insulation earlier in 2025, after the latter company allegedly circumvented Polish sanctions on Russia. RadioZET News has reported that the Polish government ordered the sale of the asset under compulsory administration proceedings in July 2024. 20 companies reportedly submitted offers to acquire it. Russia-based TechnoNICOL originally established the plant in 2021.
The Wykroty insulation plant employs 200 people. It is situated in Lower Silesia Voivodeship, 20km from the German border and 30km from the Czech border.
