Spain: Sika has launched Sikatherm Impact, an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) for use in façade installations. Interempresas Construcción News has reported that the system reduces the installation process from ‘seven or eight’ to six stages, according to the producer.

World: Market research institute Ceresana has published the sixth edition of its World Insulation Materials Report 2026, forecasting global insulation market growth to 660Mm³ by 2035. The report forecast that demand for polyurethane (PUR) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation will rise fastest, at a combined composite annual growth rate of 5.3%.

In 2025, mineral wool accounted for 50% of insulation consumption globally, followed by ‘sizeable’ minor shares of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS).

South Korea: LX Hausys has won a lawsuit against fellow insulation producer Myungil Foam, Maeil Business News has reported. The ruling upholds an infringement injunction against Myungil Foam over LX Hausys’ phenolic foam insulation technology. The ruling dismisses Myungil Foam's final appeal over the injunction.

Canada: The Canadian government and the provincial government of Prince Edward Island have restarted a programme offering grants to eligible Prince Edward Island residents for home insulation retrofits. CBC News has reported that the programme will fund installations to be carried out by CAN/ULC-S705.2-certified contractors. Homes must be a primary residence and grant tiers are subject to household income.