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Stay informed regarding IAL's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for Polyurethanes, Flavours & Fragrances and Thermal Insulation.


BEWI Expands GreenLine EPS Range to Cut COâ‚‚ Footprint in Construction
BEWI, a leading supplier of packaging, components, and insulation solutions, has broadened its sustainable GreenLine product portfolio with the launch of GreenLine Super EPS, a grey expanded polystyrene insulation board featuring up to a 52% lower COâ‚‚ footprint.
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Nov 141 min read


Holcim Polska Acquires Wykroty Stone Wool Plant Following Sanctions-Linked Sale of Boerner Insulation Asset
Holcim Polska has acquired the Wykroty stone wool insulation plant from Boerner Insulation in a government-ordered sale earlier in 2025, following allegations that Boerner had circumvented Polish sanctions on Russia. The Polish authorities placed the plant under compulsory administration in July 2024, triggering a competitive bidding process that attracted offers from 20 companies. The facility, originally established in 2021 by Russia-based TechnoNICOL, was among the country
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Nov 131 min read


SINOYQX Unveils Aerogel-Melamine Foam Insulation Roll
SINOYQX, a leading innovator in melamine-based polymeric materials, has announced the launch of its new Aerogel–Melamine Foam Thermal Insulation Roll. This advanced composite combines ultra-low thermal conductivity, inherent flame resistance, and exceptional flexibility in a lightweight design. The new material establishes a new standard for high-performance flexible insulation solutions across the energy, mobility, and aerospace sectors. Developed using proprietary aerogel-i
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Nov 131 min read


Knauf Insulation Opens Major Glass Mineral Wool Factory in Romania
Knauf Insulation Romania, part of the German Knauf Group, has officially inaugurated its new glass mineral wool production facility in Târnăveni, Mureș County, following a EUR 140 million investment, supported by EUR 18 million in state aid. The factory, described by Alexander Knauf, a member of the Knauf Group, as utilising state-of-the-art technology, has an annual production capacity of 75,000 tonnes—sufficient to insulate up to 200,000 homes per year. As the company’s lar
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Nov 61 min read


Holcim Acquires Xella for €1.85bn to Strengthen Sustainable Building Solutions Portfolio
Switzerland-based building materials giant Holcim has finalised an agreement to acquire Xella, a German producer of walling and insulation materials, in a deal valued at €1.85 billion. Xella is known for its wide range of building products, including Multipor insulation, which supports energy-efficient construction. The acquisition is expected to deliver €60 million in EBITDA synergies within three years, driven by operational efficiencies, cross-selling, and expanded product
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Nov 41 min read


TopBuild Acquires Specialty Products and Insulation (SPI) in $1B All-Cash Deal
TopBuild Corp., a leading installer and distributor of insulation, commercial roofing, and related building materials across the United States and Canada, has completed its acquisition of Specialty Products and Insulation (SPI) for $1.0 billion in cash. The deal, which closed on October 7, was financed using cash on hand, including proceeds from TopBuild’s September senior notes issuance. The acquisition does not include SPI’s metal building insulation (MBI) business. SPI, a
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Oct 162 min read


European Market for Thermal Insulation Products: 16th Edition
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the new edition of its study on the markets for Thermal Insulation Products in...
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Oct 91 min read


Covestro and Recticel Collaborate For Low-Carbon Insulation
Covestro and Recticel formed a partnership to supply circular insulation materials to the Circular House of Brightlands Circular Space in...
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Sep 241 min read


Sonoco Divests ThermoSafe to Arsenal Capital Partners
Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has signed a definitive agreement to sell its ThermoSafe business, a global leader in...
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Sep 112 min read


Finnfoam Acquired a Germany-based PU Recycling Facility
Finnfoam Oy, a Finnish thermal insulation manufacturer, has acquired a German polyurethane (PU) recycling facility from Bosig...
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Aug 191 min read


TechnoNICOL Announces New Stone Wool Production Facility in Ryazan Region
Ryazan, Russia – June 30, 2025  — TechnoNICOL, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of construction materials, has unveiled plans to...
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Jun 301 min read


Perma-Pipe International Secures New Contract in Qatar
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has secured its first project in Qatar following its mobilization plans. Valued at $2.4 million,...
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May 281 min read


Perma‑Pipe Clinches Over $27 Million in New Americas and MENA Project Awards
Perma‑Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has been awarded several major contracts across the Americas and the Middle East, with an...
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Apr 211 min read


Kingspan Breaks Ground on €280m Campus in Ukraine
Kingspan Group has received its first building permit to start construction on a state-of-the-art Building Technology Manufacturing...
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Apr 31 min read


Honeywell to Spin Off Advanced Materials Division
Honeywell has decided to spin off its Advanced Materials business, which will be named Solstice Advanced Materials after its tax-free...
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Mar 271 min read


TopBuild Strengthens Market Position with Acquisition of Seal-Rite Insulation
TopBuild Corp., a leading installer and distributor of insulation and building material services in the United States, announced today...
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Mar 172 min read


Egypt’s Alex Panel Launches New Insulated Panel Factory in SCZone
Alexandria Insulated Panels Company (Alex Panel) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art insulated panel factory in the Suez Canal Economic...
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Mar 31 min read


Knauf Insulation Starts Production at New Mineral Wool Factory in Romania
Knauf Insulation, a subsidiary of the German construction materials giant Knauf, has officially commenced production at its new glass...
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Feb 41 min read


Perma-Pipe Awarded $43 Million Contract for Development Project
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. has been awarded a contract for a development project in the GCC region. Perma-Pipe will provide...
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Jan 141 min read


European Market for Thermal Insulation Products
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the fifteenth edition of its study on the markets for Thermal Insulation...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
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