UK: Actis has launched a new advertising campaign for its flagship Hybris and Eolis HC reflective insulation products. The campaign features imagery of bees and honeycomb, which inspired the structure of the products’ air gaps.

Hybris and Eolis HC insulation contain recycled and 100% recyclable materials and are free from harmful dust, fibres and volatile organic compounds.

Construction UK Magazine has reported that Actis UK and Ireland Sales Director Mark Cooper said “Specifiers and builders must futureproof the homes they build, and homeowners need to look at retrofitting where possible to ensure that as well as keeping them warm in winter, properties stay cool in summer.” Cooper noted the increased risk of extreme temperatures after the UK recorded its hottest summer on record in 2025.

Nigeria: Vitafoam subsidiary Vitapur Nigeria has inaugurated an ozone-friendly polyurethane plant in Lagos. The Punch newspaper has reported that the plant will supply rigid polyurethane foam for various applications. It will complete Vitapur Nigeria’s phase-out of ozone-depleting HCFC-141b in its operations, eliminating 301t/yr of emissions. The plant is the second of its kind in Africa and the first in Nigeria.

Austria: Mixit Dämmstoffe is reportedly seeking a buyer for its Hohenems insulation storage and distribution facility amidst ‘difficult and expensive’ market conditions. The 1000m² facility serves in the supply of Thermotec brand insulation to western Austria, southern Germany and Switzerland. Mixit Dämmstoffe has invested €2m in the site, local press has reported.

UK: Knauf Insulation UK has launched a free online 3D U-value calculator for steel frame rainscreen facades. Building Design News has reported that the tool provides thermal performance calculations based on architectural plans. Knauf Insulation UK expects this to help construction reach target U-values in line with UK building regulations.

Technical Services Manager Bradley Hirst said "Ordinarily, architects might have to wait up to two days to get this information. Now they can use the tool at any time and get an instant result." The 3D U-value calculator is available for free on the Knauf Insulation website.