Thermore, launched Ecodown Fibers T2T, a free fibre insulation made from recycled polyester waste sourced from the textile supply chain. For more than 50 years, the Italy-based company has integrated environmental responsibility into its operations, focusing on recycled materials and solutions that enhance efficiency and durability.

Net-zero buildings are designed to use as little energy as possible, with well-insulated walls, roofs and windows that keep heat in during winter and out during summer. This reduces the need for heating and cooling systems. Any remaining energy needed is supplied by renewable sources. A zero-emission building emits no carbon from fossil fuels and has excellent energy efficiency. Reducing energy demand in buildings is so important in meeting carbon emissions and reducing relia

NUTEC Inc, a leading manufacturer of high-performance industrial insulation and fire protection products based in Huntersville, North Carolina, has completed the acquisition of ETS Schaefer LLC of Macedonia, Ohio, effective 1 March 2026, marking a strategic expansion in its thermal solutions business.

DuPont has entered into a strategic partnership with Hydroblok, an emerging innovator in lightweight, waterproof, insulated panel systems, to supply Styrofoam Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) for the HydroBlok One building panel, marking a significant advancement in construction technology across North America.

Austrotherm has commissioned a recycling plant for EPS and XPS insulation materials at its Purbach site. The facility is unique in Austria and marks a further step in strengthening the company’s circular economy strategy.

Qoraqalpoq Basaltwool has inaugurated a new stone wool insulation facility in Nukus, Uzbekistan, which consumes 50,000 tonnes of stone wool annually and incurs a cost of $52.4 million. The initiative is one of 437 construction sector projects that will have a collective value of over $3.6 billion, beginning in 2025 and continuing this year. The objective is to meet local demand by exporting approximately 25% of the produce, with an estimated annual export potential of US$25 m