Italy: Software supplier Relatech has partnered with AIT Europa Engineering to a develop a system to recycle steelworks dust into commercially useful mineral wool. Relatech’s role will be to develop plant digital twins for use in the system.

PUBT News has reported that the project, called Ares, has funding from the Start 4.0 technical excellence centre under Italy’s recover and resilience plan.

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.”

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.