Fi-Foil Company is pleased to announce it has acquired Kennedy Insulation Group, significantly expanding its reflective insulation product line.

The global building thermal insulation market will grow to $35.3 billion by 2027, a CAGR of 4.7 percent from $8 billion in 2022. The use of building thermal insulation has witnessed significant growth because of the increasing requirement for improved heating and cooling comfort and better fire resistance of building thermal insulation materials, such as glass wool, stone wool and plastic foams.

Power Home Remodeling donated over 366,000 goods, ranging from food to personal care items, and provided over 1,200 volunteer hours to deserving nonprofits across the country for their annual Power of Giving initiative. This year’s monumental donation is a 384 percent increase compared to 2021.

Honeywell announced its Baton Rouge, Louisiana, facility has doubled production capacity of Honeywell Solstice ze (HFO-1234ze), an ultra-low-global-warming-potential and energy-efficient solution compared to other current technologies. Solstice ze is used in foam insulation, as an aerosol propellant, and in refrigeration and air conditioning applications.

JB Warranties has named Tommy Cue as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Brian Bohannan as Vice President of Sales.

NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announced Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions, LLC as a new Bronze Supporting Member.

Finance minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland visited ROCKWOOL’s Milton, Ontario, manufacturing plant on Nov. 7, along with local MP Adam van Koeverden.

Honeywell and Central Glass Co. Ltd. have announced an extension of their long-term partnership to include an agreement for Central Glass, based in Tokyo, to manufacture Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent (HFO-1233zd(E)) exclusively for Honeywell. The ready-now hydrofluoroolefin solution is a non-ozone-depleting, non-flammable, ultra-low-global-warming-potential foam blowing agent for use in a wide variety of foam systems and applications, including refrigerators, freezers, spray foam and panels.

In keeping with changing code requirements in colder climates and its commitment to sustainable construction, CertainTeed has expanded its InsulPure Fiberglass Duct Wrap to include an R-12 offering. Available both in a 48-inch and 60-inch-wide wrap to accommodate larger duct sizes, InsulPure provides a better installation experience by accommodating larger duct sizes and reducing material waste, all while offering a cleaner aesthetic once installed.