Insulate Magazine Issue 10

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Insulation News
Paroc Celebrates
its 80 Year Anniversary
This year marks 80 years since the first
stone wool insulation was introduced
in Sweden. Paroc celebrates its long
history, versatile know-how and expertize in
innovative insulation solutions throughout
2017. This anniversary year is a perfect
moment to reflect on our achievements.
Paroc shares the anniversary year with Finland’s
100th anniversary. Lahti2017 FIS Nordic World Ski
Championships is the biggest event during
Finland’s centenary celebrations and Paroc will be
an international sponsor of the event.
“We’re pleased to have a role in such a significant
international sports event in the year that Finland
celebrates 100 years of independence. The sponsorship
offers a great platform for us to celebrate
Paroc’s 80th anniversary as well,” says Olga van
Iterson, Paroc Group’s Marketing and
Communications Director.
Shared commitment to sustainability through for
example energy and material efficiency boost the
sponsorship cooperation. Lahti2017 aims to be a
pioneer in sustainable event organizing. Similarly
Paroc throughout its history has also worked to
promote sustainable development with continuous
innovation and strive towards a better built environment.
Throughout the anniversary year, Paroc will be
sharing stories and memories from our company’s
history via their website.
Load Bearing All-In-One Thermal
Floor System Launched by Jablite
Established Insulation Manufacturers Jablite
have launched a new version of its patented
All-in-One Thermal Floor System. The new
version is BBA-certified for use as a load-bearing
beam and block floor. The new system was developed
by Jablite in response to NHBC Guidance
on the use of reinforcement to concrete toppings
above beam and block floors.
Jablite developed the new Non-Structural Topping
(NST) version of its All-in-One system in preparation
for 1 October 2017. This is the date when the
NHBC is set to order a ban on the use of concrete
toppings with micro-fibres being used on thermal
floor systems. (I.e. a beam and infill floor using EPS
(expanded polystyrene) blocks instead of concrete
blocks.)
Innovative All-in-One System
“This innovative R2 version of Jablite All-in-One
Thermal Floor System gives house builders the
completely-new option of a thermal floor system
that can be used with a 50mm plain concrete topping
and with a range of other concrete toppings
– micro-fibres, macro-fibres, steel fibres or mesh,”
says Wayne Brown, Technical and New
Product Development Director.
“We developed this R2 product in response to the
NHBC Guidance on concrete toppings to give the
market a flexible option that gives them the choice
of which concrete topping they specify”
adds Wayne.
Managing Director Richard Lee said:
“I fully expect the Non Structural Topping version
that we are launching today to be as successful.
It fulfils everything I ask of a Jablite innovation; it
demonstrates our commitment to technical excellence,
new product development and world class
customer service,”
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