- In March 2024, Covestro AG announced the expansion of its Baytherm® product line for thermal insulation solutions. The new products are designed to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient materials in the construction and refrigeration sectors. These advanced rigid foams offer superior thermal insulation and are tailored for use in both residential and industrial applications, helping reduce energy consumption globally
- In February 2024, BASF SE announced the expansion of its Elastopor® and Elastopir® rigid foam production lines at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany. The investment aims to meet growing demand for energy-efficient insulation materials in Europe’s construction and refrigeration sectors. The expanded capacity will allow BASF to better serve the increasing need for high-performance, eco-friendly foam solutions in residential and commercial buildings
- In December 2023, Recticel expanded its GreenTech initiative by launching a new line of rigid polyurethane foams that use renewable raw materials. This initiative is part of the company’s sustainability drive to meet growing consumer demand for eco-friendly construction materials. The new foams are designed for use in walls, roofs, and floors, offering excellent insulation while also contributing to reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry
- In November 2023, Owens Corning unveiled its new FOAMULAR NGX insulation technology at the Greenbuild International Conference. This innovation focuses on providing high-performance rigid foam insulation with a significantly reduced environmental impact. The new foam technology uses a novel manufacturing process that reduces its carbon footprint and uses sustainable materials to improve building energy efficiency
- In August 2023, Kingspan Group unveiled its new innovation hub in Ireland, focused on developing next-generation rigid foam insulation materials. The facility will support R&D on sustainable formulations, including bio-based polyols and low-GWP blowing agents. This initiative aligns with Kingspan’s Planet Passionate sustainability program and aims to accelerate the production of environmentally responsible rigid foam products for global markets
