TS 825 (Thermal Insulation Requirements for Buildings) is Türkiye’s national standard governing the thermal insulation and energy-performance requirements of buildings. It was developed by the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) and has evolved through several revisions as Türkiye has strengthened its building-energy-efficiency requirements.

Mapei Spain, SAU announces that its sole shareholder has approved the integration of Tecnopol Sistemas, SLU into the company through a merger by absorption. The transaction, which has also been approved by the sole shareholder of Tecnopol Sistemas, SLU, will result in the transfer of the entire business, including all assets, liabilities, rights and contractual commitments, to Mapei Spain, SAU.

Saint-Gobain India intends to invest US$1.14 billion to 'triple' its business by the end of its 2031 financial year. The strategy will target acquisitions and encompass gypsum wallboard.

Arkema inaugurates its new hydrogen production unit at the Jarrie site

JACKON Insulation by BEWI has launched JACKODUR® LIGNIN 300 Standard, an innovative thermal insulation material that combines renewable lignin with recycled polystyrene, marking a significant step towards more sustainable construction solutions. Designed to reduce reliance on fossil-based raw materials, JACKODUR® LIGNIN is manufactured exclusively from biopolymer lignin and recycled polystyrene. This resource-efficient composition delivers a substantially lower carbon footpri

SigmaRoc, a European lime and minerals group, has agreed to acquire Lithuanian dolomite producer AB Dolomitas for €110 million, with an additional €8 million allocated to certain non-core assets, strengthening its presence in the Baltic construction materials and industrial minerals markets.

Armacell accelerates sustainability and energy efficiency in Asia-Pacific industrial and building sectors

Etex and Austrotherm have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the potential divestment of Etex's extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation operations in France, Germany, Italy and Spain, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The proposed transaction aligns with Etex's strategic objective of further concentrating its insulation portfolio on glass wool products, while simplifying and optimising its industrial footprint. For Austrotherm, the acq

Kingspan has acquired a majority shareholding in Grupo LTN, a prominent manufacturer of structural insulated panels in Argentina. The Group's rapidly expanding presence in Latin America (LATAM), a market it first entered in 2017, is further fortified by the transaction, which marks Kingspan's debut in Argentina. "We are delighted to welcome Grupo LTN to the Kingspan family. Argentina is a market with significant long-term potential, and Grupo LTN's deep expertise in insulated

ROCKWOOL Adriatic has announced a strategic investment of approximately €13 million to build a new briquetting facility at its stone wool factory in Pićan, Croatia, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, operational efficiency, and long-term industrial growth.

IKO has officially broken ground on its new extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario, marking a significant milestone in the company's North American expansion strategy.

ROCKWOOL has announced the acquisition of Swedish technology company ScanArc Plasma Technologies, marking a significant step in advancing sustainable melting technologies and accelerating the decarbonization of its global manufacturing operations.

Holcim has completed the acquisition of Xella, a leading supplier of walling solutions in Europe, strengthening its position in the region's growing construction market. Xella is projected to generate net sales of approximately EUR 1 billion in 2026, making it a strategically significant addition to Holcim's building solutions portfolio. The acquisition expands Holcim's offering across both new construction and energy-efficient renovation markets through Xella's established b

BASF has decided to shut down its expandable polystyrene (EPS) production facilities at the Ulsan Plastics site in South Korea, with operations expected to cease by mid‑June 2026. This move forms part of a wider strategic review aimed at optimising its global styrenics production network and strengthening competitiveness in response to changing market conditions. Bir Darbar Mehta, Senior Vice President of Petrochemicals Asia Pacific at BASF, stated that "the company is focuse

Belgian insulation leader Recticel Group has acquired 100% of Isopanel Group, a Belgian specialist in insulated panels for hygienic cold storage facilities and isothermal industrial buildings, marking another significant step in its ELEVATE 2030 growth strategy.

The European Commission’s new building energy performance rules, which came into effect on 30 May 2026, are expected to significantly strengthen the role of thermal insulation in Europe’s construction and renovation sectors.

Kingspan Insulation, a division of the global building materials leader Kingspan Group, has reinforced its commitment to Saudi Arabia through the operational launch of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dammam.

Svenska Aerogel is launching Naerogel®, a new brand for its high‑performance aerogel material, marking its transition towards a stronger global commercial presence. Replacing Quartzene®, the new brand reflects over two decades of research, Nordic innovation, and ongoing improvements driven by customer collaboration. Naerogel® delivers enhanced benefits, including improved thermal insulation, sustainable production using silica, water and renewable energy, a flexible platform

ThermoSafe, a global leader in temperature-controlled packaging technologies, has made a substantial increase in its US based manufacturing capabilities for Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIPs), a critical component of high-performance cold chain packaging for the life sciences industry. The investment enhances ThermoSafe's capacity to provide pharmaceutical and biotech customers with enhanced operational control, faster response times, and greater supply assurance in response to t

PCL Construction has officially commenced construction of a new stone wool insulation manufacturing facility for Rockwool North America in Wallula, Washington, marking a significant investment in sustainable building materials and advanced manufacturing in the western United States.