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Nanotechnology Solves the Problem of Thermal Insulation for Chemical Tanks and Chemical Plant Process Equipment

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

GOLDEN, Colo., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Finding a thermal insulation that can withstand the highly corrosive conditions of chemical tanks and chemical plant heat process equipment has been virtually impossible.

Key Points: 
  • GOLDEN, Colo., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Finding a thermal insulation that can withstand the highly corrosive conditions of chemical tanks and chemical plant heat process equipment has been virtually impossible.
  • The constant exposure to acids and bases and everything in between wreaks havoc on conventional thermal insulation and severely limits both the lifespan and performance qualities of the insulation.
  • Effective insulation of process equipment is vitalto keep chemicals at a desired temperature, both during the manufacturing process or during storage.
  • Able to easily withstand any weather, chemical spills, or chemical vapors, EPX-CHEM is simply impervious to these performance destroying conditions.

Insulation4Less Experts Reveal How to Lower Metal Building Cooling Costs by Using the Right Insulation

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

HOUSTON, August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Research shows that the metal building cooling costs can be decreased simply by choosing the right insulation type.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Research shows that the metal building cooling costs can be decreased simply by choosing the right insulation type.
  • Insulation4Less , an online store for insulation solutions with 18 years of industry expertise, has reviewed the best insulation methods for metal buildings , listing the advantages and disadvantages of each type, as well as shared production and installation tips.
  • According to Insulation4Less experts, fiberglass, spray foam, bubble and Prodex are the best types of insulation for metal commercial buildings and warehouses, airplane hangars and metal churches, barns and garages, garden sheds and Quonset huts, shipping containers, crawl spaces and home structures such as basements, attics and storages.
  • Among the metal building insulation benefits, these experts list:

Liatris Closes $1M Seed Round Led by MD Momentum Fund to Deliver Non-Flammable Insulation Pilot

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

BETHESDA, Md., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Liatris Inc., a Maryland-based start-up developing advanced thermal insulation materials, announced today that it has raised a $1M seed round led by the Maryland Momentum Fund (MMF) and Old Line Capital, its first external funding round.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Liatris Inc., a Maryland-based start-up developing advanced thermal insulation materials, announced today that it has raised a $1M seed round led by the Maryland Momentum Fund (MMF) and Old Line Capital, its first external funding round.
  • Liatris will utilize the proceeds from this funding round to scale up pilot samples of its first product, a non-flammable insulation board.
  • Liatris is developing an easy-to-install, board-based insulation that will be fully non-combustible per the ASTM E136 standard and made primarily using low-carbon inorganic materials.
  • The only fully non-combustible insulation product available today is mineral wool, which is significantly heavier and more difficult to install than foam insulation.

Berding & Weil Settles Benchmark Heat Gain Case for Nearly $10 Million

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

It is often used by developers as a design element to reduce energy costs without reducing natural light.

Key Points: 
  • It is often used by developers as a design element to reduce energy costs without reducing natural light.
  • We found that the condominiums inadequate ventilation failed to purge the heat from the units.
  • The defense used this omission to argue that the heat gain problem was not a defect compensable by law.
  • With offices in the Bay Area, Orange County, San Diego, and Wailuku, Hawaii, Berding & Weil can be reached at 800.838-2090 or online https://www.berding-weil.com/
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ROCKWOOL's second U.S. factory begins commercial production

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

RANSON, W.Va, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -ROCKWOOL North America has begun commercial production of stone wool insulation products at its newest U.S. manufacturing facility, located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • RANSON, W.Va, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -ROCKWOOL North America has begun commercial production of stone wool insulation products at its newest U.S. manufacturing facility, located in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
  • The state-of-the-art factory produces ROCKWOOL's residential, commercial and industrial stone wool insulation and marks North America's first post-pandemic increase in stone wool insulation manufacturing capacity.
  • Using natural gas as the fuel source reduces the facility's CO2 emissions by approximately 30 percent.
  • More than 110 employees from management level to skilled production staff have been hired to date, and as production ramps up over the next several months the total number of positions filled is expected to reach 150.

$17.19 Billion Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) Markets, 2021-2028: Polystyrene, Polyurethane, Walls & Floors, and Roofs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 2, 2021

The "Structural Insulated Panels Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Polystyrene, Polyurethane), by Application (Walls & Floors, Roofs), by Region (APAC, North America), and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Structural Insulated Panels Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Polystyrene, Polyurethane), by Application (Walls & Floors, Roofs), by Region (APAC, North America), and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global structural insulated panels market size is expected to reach USD 17.19 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period.
  • Governments across the world are providing various incentives to construction companies and building contractors to promote energy-efficient building structures.
  • For instance, the U.S. government, through its Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), is incentivizing the improvement of thermal insulation in low-income households, which is expected to promote the demand for structural insulated panels (SIPs).

Global Polyurethane Market (2021 to 2026) - Increasing Demand from the Bedding, Carpet, and Cushioning Industries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 18, 2021

Owing to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, insulation properties, durability, and versatility, polyurethane is frequently used in building and construction applications.

Key Points: 
  • Owing to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, insulation properties, durability, and versatility, polyurethane is frequently used in building and construction applications.
  • The building and construction industry is by far the largest consumer for rigid and sprays polyurethane foam.
  • There are many benefits of using rigid polyurethane foam insulation, including its energy efficiency, high performance, versatility, thermal/mechanical performance, and environment-friendly nature.
  • Rigid polyurethane foams are widely applied as wall and roof insulation, insulated panels, and gap fillers for the space around doors and windows.

IDTechEx Reveals How Key Data Center Trends Impact Thermal Interface Materials

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

A key area for data centers is thermal management; most data centers rely on air-conditioned rooms and large heat sinks for the individual components.

Key Points: 
  • A key area for data centers is thermal management; most data centers rely on air-conditioned rooms and large heat sinks for the individual components.
  • Power consumption is always a big concern for data centers and IDTechEx expects to see more passively cooled centers, leading to a more careful selection of thermal materials.
  • Direct liquid cooling or even immersion cooling is seeing some greater interest in recent years but regardless of the overall thermal strategy adopted, the considerations around thermal interface materials (TIMs) are crucial.
  • The new report from IDTechEx, " Thermal Interface Materials 2021-2031: Technologies, Markets and Opportunities " considers the forms and compositions of TIMs, benchmarks commercial products, and details new advanced materials.

IDTechEx Reveals How Key Data Center Trends Impact Thermal Interface Materials

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 16, 2021

A key area for data centers is thermal management; most data centers rely on air-conditioned rooms and large heat sinks for the individual components.

Key Points: 
  • A key area for data centers is thermal management; most data centers rely on air-conditioned rooms and large heat sinks for the individual components.
  • Power consumption is always a big concern for data centers and IDTechEx expects to see more passively cooled centers, leading to a more careful selection of thermal materials.
  • Direct liquid cooling or even immersion cooling is seeing some greater interest in recent years but regardless of the overall thermal strategy adopted, the considerations around thermal interface materials (TIMs) are crucial.
  • The new report from IDTechEx, " Thermal Interface Materials 2021-2031: Technologies, Markets and Opportunities " considers the forms and compositions of TIMs, benchmarks commercial products, and details new advanced materials.

Worldwide Insulation Industry to 2026 - by Material Type, Function, Form, End-use Industry and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

The "Insulation Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Insulation Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Looking forward, the global insulation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 5% during the forecast period (2021-2026).
  • Insulation refers to the process of obstructing heat, electricity and sound from entering or exiting a physical space.
  • It is achieved through the installation of insulation materials that act as a barrier for energy flow.