Spain: Denmark-based Rockwool will again sponsor the Sustainability Prize at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona, Spain, on 18 - 20 November 2026. The insulation producer called on architects and designers to submit their entries for the prize by the closing date of 15 May 2026.
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.
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.
