Saint-Gobain unveils gas-fired fixings for EWI installation

Saint-Gobain Exterior Solutions has launched a gas-fired fixing system for external wall insulation (EWI), replacing traditional drill-and-fix installation with a single-shot method. The system is designed to secure insulation boards directly to the substrate without pre-drilling, with independent installation trials indicating that it can reduce installation times by around 30% compared with conventional drilled fixings. [...]

By |2026-08-19T10:32:41+00:00August 19th, 2026|News, Top Stories|

Saint-Gobain to build first UK low-carbon insulation factory in Leicestershire

Saint-Gobain has announced plans to establish its first UK manufacturing facility for low-carbon stone wool insulation at the former Holwell Foundry Works site in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Production is scheduled to begin in 2027, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to reduce the environmental impact of construction materials. The new plant will initially [...]

By |2025-05-21T10:57:41+00:00May 21st, 2025|Top Stories|
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