The  International Standards Organisation (ISO) is currently revising several standards that relate to the calculation of heat transmission in buildings.

Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Company (Afico) is enjoying record sales throughout the GCC due to increased construction activity that has been enabled by the rise in oil prices.

Riyadh Factory for Thermo Insulation and Packaging Materials (Styrotech), the manufacturer of Styrotech products in the Middle East, claims that its newly set-up research and development wing is working on more than 12 ideas for the application of EPS (expanded polystyrene) in constructions, which will translate into several innovative products for

Sharjah-based Electronic & Engineering Industries Company (EEI), a specialist in the production of polystyrene insulation, has expanded its operation in Abu Dhabi with the recent opening of its second state-of-the-art production facility for Roofmaster XPS extruded polystyrene.

Saudi-based Al Muhaidib Building Materials (MBM), a leading trader and importer/exporter of building construction and insulation materials, is seeking to expand its presence in the Middle East markets on the strength of its quality products.

Ajman-based Rubber World Industries (RWI) – which claims to have pioneered the production of closed cell elastomeric rubber insulation (Gulf O Flex) in the GCC and southeast Asian region – is launching a superior quality product line by the brand name of Cool Flex catering specifically to its export markets.