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Global Foam Glass Market-Recent Developments
New Product Launches
- In January 2022, Owens Corning is an American company that develops, manufactures, and markets insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites. The company offers a wide range of products and solutions for building and remodeling needs, including roofing products, insulation, shingles, asphalt, and composites solutions launched FOAMGLAS ONE, an elastomeric cellular glass insulation system designed for cryogenic applications in LNG infrastructure. The product offers superior insulation performance in extreme cold environments.
- In June 2021, Misapor AG launched MICROPOR, a new micro-foam glass gravel made from 100% recycled glass. It can be used in several construction applications like drainage and insulation.
- In May 2020, Glapor introduced the WALLROCK F façade insulation system made from foam glass gravel aggregate. It improves facade insulation and prevents thermal bridges.
Acquisition and Partnerships
- In September 2022, Owens Corning acquired Vliepa GmbH, a building materials company providing insulation solutions in Germany. The acquisition expanded Owens Corning’s presence in the European building materials market.
- In June 2021, Glapor announced a partnership with Ratioplast to set up a joint venture for foam glass production in Russia. The JV expands production capacities to meet growing demand in Russia.
- In April 2020, Misapor AG partnered with Knauf Insulation to develop vacuum insulation panels using foam glass. The partnership aims to develop high performance insulation solutions.