BASF and Aspen Aerogels expand strategic partnership

Posted by PRISM | Apr 3, 2019 | 0 |

“The successful development of the product will help us to better serve the fast-growing market for high-performance insulation materials,” said Raimar Jahn, President of Performance Materials, BASF. “This innovative product will expand our portfolio in the high-performance insulation market and, together with SLENTEX®, will make our offering more competitive. The addendum will accelerate the global launch and adoption of a new class of firesafe and ultra-efficient aerogel insulation technology.”

Johns Manville continues support for spray foam excellence with election of Kathy Miks to Vice Chair of Spray Foam Coalition Leadership Committee

Posted by PRISM | Mar 6, 2019 | 0 |

Johns Manville announced Kathy Miks, spray foam Product Manager, is the newly elected Vice Chair of the Spray Foam Coalition, a dynamic organization of companies that produce and sell polyurethane spray foam insulation systems and the chemicals and equipment necessary for their use.

Inspira Medical Center Adds Vertical Expansion with the Help of Sto Panel Technology

Posted by PRISM | Feb 27, 2019 | 0 |

Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, New Jersey had a growing patient population and needed to expand. In the course of planning the project, the general contractor, Hunter Roberts Construction Group, was aware of the capabilities of Sto Panel Technology affiliate, Jersey Panel, also located in Vineland, and brought them on board early for design-assist support. StoPanel Classic NExT ci, a prefabricated insulated exterior wall panel system that weighs almost 90 percent less than a precast panel of the same size, was chosen for the cladding.

Accella Polyurethane Systems’ Spray Foam business unit is now Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation

Posted by PRISM | Feb 5, 2019 | 0 |

Accella Polyurethane Systems’ spray foam business unit is being rebranded as Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation (CSFI). Additionally, products previously designed and marketed by Accella (BaySeal®, Foamsulate™, and QuadFoam®) will be consolidated under CSFI’s new SealTite family of products. These changes are intended to help reduce market confusion, simplify product identification and selection, and communicate to customers that they can feel confident in choosing CSFI’s SealTite products.

Owens Corning announces Brian D. Chambers to succeed Mike Thaman as Chief Executive Officer

Posted by PRISM | Jan 7, 2019 | 0 |

Owens Corning announced last week that its Board of Directors elected Brian Chambers, current President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), to succeed Mike Thaman as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 18, 2019. Mr. Chambers will retain the title of President as he assumes the CEO role. Previously, he served as President of the Roofing business since 2014.

Kingspan showcases Kooltherm and OPTIM-R at first-ever ZAK World of Façades in North America

Posted by PRISM | Nov 15, 2018 | 0 |

At the first-ever ZAK World of Façades in North America, Kingspan Insulation will focus on the value of space and functionality in façade construction with its Kooltherm K15 premium performance rainscreen insulation board and OPTIM-R next-generation insulation and will participate in a live panel discussion on façade construction for modern architecture.

Owens Corning Introduces First Formaldehyde-Free Perimeter Fire Containment System in North America

Posted by PRISM | Oct 29, 2018 | 0 |

Owens Corning announced Thursday they have introduced the first and only formaldehyde-free perimeter fire containment system available in North America. This advanced solution made with Thermafiber® Firespan® and Safing™ mineral wool insulation delivers tested and proven fire resistance performance to help commercial architects, specifiers and contractors build safer and energy-efficient buildings.

Huntsman Launches DaltoPIR® XHFR Insulation Technology

Posted by PRISM | Oct 26, 2018 | 0 |

Huntsman Polyurethanes has developed a new fire-rated PIR based foam insulation for composite panels. DaltoPIR® XHFR insulation technology was launched at the PPA-Europe / IFBS Panels and Profiles conference.

Dryvit Systems Announces Acquisition of Leading Provider of Insulated Concrete Forms

Posted by PRISM | Sep 13, 2018 | 0 |

Dryvit Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), yesterday announced the acquisition of Nudura Corporation, the leading manufacturer and distributor of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) in North America.

Specifiers’ Guide to Green Building Products

Posted by PRISM | Aug 23, 2018 | 0 |

PRISM asked building materials manufacturers for information about some of their latest and/or most innovative sustainable products which architects might considering specifying for their next project. We asked manufacturers why an architect would specify their product and where an one could find more information. PRISM compiled this information in a guide, listing products by category types in alphabetical order. You can read the entire Specifiers’ Guide to Green Building Products or click on a category or company listed below for specific information.

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