Building insulation materials

DS Smith Partners With Brrr Box to Deliver First Commercial, Sustainable Cooler Alternative to Styrofoam

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Supply chain management, Packaging, Retail, Environment, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Manufacturing, Food storage containers, Building insulation materials, Materials, Dow Chemical Company, Foams, Styrofoam, Cooler, Plastic, Brrr, Matter, Chemistry

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  • (Photo: DS Smith)
    Named The Official Cooler of Planet Earth, Brrr Box uses DS Smiths proprietary Greencoat corrugated moisture-resistant and FDA food contact-safe material to coat its sustainable alternative to Styrofoam.
  • Unlike typical plastic foam coolers, Greencoat is biodegradable, made of sustainable and renewable fiber that reduces waste to landfills and carbon emissions.
  • Battle said the Brrr Box is an innovative corrugated beverage cooler solution being used by a major U.S. convenience store chain to replace Styrofoam coolers.
  • For retailers looking to provide an eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam, Brrr Box offers many benefits, including:

nVent PYROTENAX Fire-Rated Wiring Cables Excel in Independent Lab Test

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Friday, January 8, 2021
Architecture, Urban planning, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Electrical wiring, Power cables, Electrical engineering, Electrical cable, Combustibility and flammability, Building insulation materials, Building engineering, Academic disciplines, Engineering

nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (nVent), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today released its results from an independent ISO 9001 certified laboratory test that compared the performance of certain UL 2196 Listed fire-rated wiring cables during fire conditions.

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  • nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (nVent), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today released its results from an independent ISO 9001 certified laboratory test that compared the performance of certain UL 2196 Listed fire-rated wiring cables during fire conditions.
  • The test measured whether the cables would release toxic or combustible gases while or after burning.
  • However, nVent PYROTENAX System 1850 fire-rated wiring cables, which are mineral insulated (MI) cables and constructed with inorganic insulation materials, including magnesium oxide, produce virtually no off-gases when heated.
  • nVent, CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER are trademarks owned or licensed by nVent Services GmbH or its affiliates.

Johns Manville Announces New JM Corbond® IV Fourth-Generation, Closed-Cell Spray Foam

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Building insulation materials, Thermodynamics, Transport phenomena, Heat transfer, Thermal protection, Building materials, Insulators, Physical sciences, Spray foam, Johns Manville, Polyurethane, Foam

Johns Manville (JM), a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient building and industrial insulation products and a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced today the addition of JM Corbond IV Closed-Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam to its complete line of building insulation products.

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  • Johns Manville (JM), a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient building and industrial insulation products and a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced today the addition of JM Corbond IV Closed-Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam to its complete line of building insulation products.
  • JM Corbond IV is a fourth-generation, closed-cell spray foam made with a hydrofluoro-olefin (HFO) blowing agent.
  • JM released JM Corbond IV to provide a high-quality spray foam product that meets environmental initiatives and changing regulations aimed at decreasing global warming.
  • Yusheng Zhao, Senior Research Chemist at JM, explained that JM Corbond IV is designed to provide similar performance to JM Corbond III.

Epsilyte Moving Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Prices up to Regain Reinvestment Economics

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Energy, Other Manufacturing, Building insulation materials, Packaging materials, Organic polymers, Insulators, Polystyrene, Thermoplastics, Chemistry, Economics, Physical sciences, Chemical substances

Epsilyte, a leading North American producer of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS), will increase the price of all grades of EPS by $0.04/lb., effective February 1, 2021 or as contracts permit.

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  • Epsilyte, a leading North American producer of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS), will increase the price of all grades of EPS by $0.04/lb., effective February 1, 2021 or as contracts permit.
  • This adjustment is necessary based on the need for the business to achieve reinvestment economics.
  • Epsilyte is one of North Americas leading producers of expandable polystyrene resin.
  • We are a company of scale focused on solving customer needs for efficient, high-R value EPS.

Expanded Polystyrene Market for Packaging by End-user, by Application, and by Geography: Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2024 | Technavio

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Building insulation materials, Packaging materials, Organic polymers, Chemistry, Water conservation, Insulators, Polystyrene, Recycling, Materials, Articles

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210104005880/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210104005880/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Expanded Polystyrene Market for Packaging 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The high recyclability of expanded polystyrene is one of the major factors propelling market growth.
  • The high recyclability of expanded polystyrene is one of the key drivers fueling the growth of the expanded polystyrene market size.
  • Global Expanded Polystyrene Market for Packaging: Application Landscape
    In the electronic appliances industry, expanded polystyrene is used for packaging electronic appliances such as blenders, washing machines, air conditioners, personal computers, scanners, and television screens to protect them and ensure their safe transportation.
  • Global Expanded Polystyrene Market for Packaging: Geographic Landscape
    APAC was the largest expanded polystyrene market for packaging in 2019, and the region will offer several growth opportunities to market vendors during the forecast period.

Global Structural Insulated Panels Market Outlook Report 2019-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Other Construction & Property, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Other Manufacturing, Building materials, Building engineering, Architecture, Building insulation materials, Composite materials, Structural insulated panel, Panel, Construction

The "Structural Insulated Panels - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Structural Insulated Panels - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to the report, the Global Structural Insulated Panels market accounted for $449.44 million in 2019 and is expected to reach $838.06 million by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period.
  • A structural insulated panel is a form of sandwich which is majorly used in the construction industry.
  • Structural insulated panels ease and speed up the installation process without compromising the quality of construction.

Global Structural Insulated Panels Markets, 2020-2025 by Facing Material (OSB, MgO Board, Others), Insulation Material (EPS, XPS, Others), Application (Floor, Roof, Wall) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Technology, Other Technology, Insulators, Building materials, Thermodynamics, Transport phenomena, Building insulation materials, Materials, Thermal protection, Composite materials, Structural insulated panel, Building insulation, Polystyrene, Thermal insulation

It aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments based on facing material, insulation material, application, end use, and region.

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  • It aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments based on facing material, insulation material, application, end use, and region.
  • The global structural insulated panels industry has witnessed high growth primarily because of the increasing demand for green and energy-efficient buildings worldwide.
  • In terms of both value and volume, OSB segment to lead the structural insulated panels market by 2025
    The OSB segment is expected to lead the global structural insulated panels market by 2025.
  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is the most common core material, used in more than 85% of the total structural insulated panels.

Global Tempered Glass Market Report 2020-2025: Construction, Automotive, Home Appliances, Smartphones, Tablets, Laptop and Computers

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Materials, Matter, Glass production, Windows, Glass physics, Tempered glass, Building insulation materials, Glass, Electrical resistivity and conductivity, Annealing, High-density polyethylene

The global tempered glass market grew at a CAGR of 6% during 2014-2019.

Key Points: 
  • The global tempered glass market grew at a CAGR of 6% during 2014-2019.
  • Looking forward, the global tempered glass market to be negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
  • Tempered glass is more efficient than the conventional annealed glass in terms of heat resistivity, design versatility, lightweight, scratch resistance, and tensile strength.
  • What is the structure of the global tempered glass market and who are the key players?

World Rigid Foam Market Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis Report 2021 Featuring BASF, Dow Chemical, Recticel, Covestro, JSP, Borealis, Sealed Air, Armacell, Woodbridge Foam, Zotefoam - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Colloids, Building insulation materials, Foams, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Matter, Polyurethanes, Plastics

To learn the scope of, benefits, companies researched and other details of the rigid foam market, then read this report.

Key Points: 
  • To learn the scope of, benefits, companies researched and other details of the rigid foam market, then read this report.
  • Some of the features of 'Rigid Foam Market 2019-2024: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis' include
    Market size estimates: Rigid foam market size estimation in terms of value ($M) shipment.
  • Segmentation analysis: Market size by polymer type, end use, and region
    Regional analysis: Rigid foam market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
    Growth opportunities: Analysis on growth opportunities in different applications and regions for rigid foam in the rigid foam market.
  • Strategic analysis: This includes M&A, new polymer development, and competitive landscape for rigid foam in the rigid foam market.

Growing Focus on the Production of Bio-based Flexible Foams Continue to Offer Immense Growth Opportunities for Flexible Foam Market and Grow by $12.36 Billion During 2020-2024 | Technavio

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Building insulation materials, Adhesives, Coatings, In science, Plastics, Polyurethane, Physical sciences, Matter, Materials, Foam, Sustainability

Several market players including BLOOM Holdings are developing biologically sustainable high-performing substitutes to petroleum-based flexible foams to strengthen their position in the market.

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  • Several market players including BLOOM Holdings are developing biologically sustainable high-performing substitutes to petroleum-based flexible foams to strengthen their position in the market.
  • In addition, Technavio has further analyzed that the increasing demand for flexible foams from the bedding and furniture industry will also drive the flexible foam market growth during the forecast period.
  • Polyurethane flexible foams will continue to grow by over 71% in 2021 with year-over-year growth of 12%.
  • Energy efficiency provided by insulation is one of the primary drivers for flexible foam market growth in APAC.