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TopBuild acquisition strengthens QXO’s position in insulation and specialty distribution

(04/20/2026)

QXO Inc. announced it will acquire TopBuild Corp. for approximately $17 billion, in a transaction unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies. “TopBuild will be our most significant acquisition yet, making...

Essential Insulation Systems for Metal Building Energy Code Compliance

(02/03/2026)

Understanding high-R insulation systems helps contractors and erectors avoid compliance issues, ensuring the metal building envelope performs as required.

Knauf Insulation Going Formaldehyde-Free in 2026

(12/29/2025)

Knauf Insulation, Inc. (Knauf), the North American division of Knauf Group, a family-owned global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation, has positioned itself as the first company to have an entirely formaldehyde-free product portfolio by the...

The Cost of Getting It Wrong: Insulation’s Role in Retrofits

(10/26/2025)

In retrofit projects, insulation is not just a code requirement or meeting R-value targets. It is a system that governs heat transfer, air leakage, and moisture movement. These three factors are interdependent and neglecting...

Owens Corning Welcomes New Manufacturing Plant in Russellville, Ark.

(10/16/2025)

Owens Corning recently announced the grand opening of its new Foamular NGX manufacturing plant in Russellville, Ark.

The 2025 Winds of (Code) Changes: Insulation and Air Leakage

(06/08/2025)

Fiberglass insulation systems continue to be a strong tool in minimizing air leakage in metal building systems, as it effectively plays a role in separating exterior environmental conditions from the interior space of the...

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