Rockwool News 2011
15 December 2011
1.3 million homes could be lifted out of fuel poverty if more families took up subsidised ‘green’ improvements.
Rockwool urges home owners to act now to take advantage of subsidised insulation under the CERT scheme and save average £315 each year on fuel bills
02 December 2011
Festive Fire Starter: New Rockwool Survey Reveals Dangerous Christmas Habits
More than one in eight admits to leaving Christmas trees on whilst out the house. 14% leave cooking unattended over festive period.
25 November 2011
Rockwool Awarded British Safety Council's Sword of Honour
Award recognises Rockwool as amongst the “best of the best” in health and safety management Rockwool, the world’s leading manufacturer of non-combustible stone wool insulation, has been awarded the British Safety Council’s prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ accolade for 2011 in recognition of the company’s outstanding health and safety performance.
25 November 2011
Rockwool helps the Vine Trust charity barge win a Glasgow Institute of Architects award for Education
Earlier this month, Rockwool helped Archial to transform a tired barge into the energy-efficient Vine Trust charity headquarters and secure a Glasgow Institute of Architects Award for the project.
18 November 2011
Rockwool named as anchor company in global energy efficiency effort
Peter Davies , Sustainable Future Commissioner at Sustain Wales has named Rockwool as an anchor company that plays a major role in the global energy efficiency effort at the Federation of Master Builders annual conference 2012.
30 September 2011
Rockwool Launches RockShell Wall System
Rockwool, the world’s largest producer of stonewool, has launched a new exterior load bearing wall system which integrates high levels of insulation into its design to deliver an energy efficient solution to the Zero Carbon challenge – while keeping wall thickness to a minimum.
09 August 2011
Wastewater Treatment Peaceheaven
Rockwool’s Hardrock Dual Density range of insulated roofing boards are the key component in the construction of the green roof at Peacehaven Wastewater Treatment Works. The roof has been designed to both enhance the scheme’s sustainability credentials and to help integrate the project into the surrounding landscape
17 June 2011
Rockwool Partners with Shelter to raise funds for people in housing need
Rockwool has partnered with housing and homelessness charity Shelter to support the Architect in the House funding raising initiative run by Shelter and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Architect in the House, now in its 15th year, sees homeowners sign up for a design consultation for their home and receive advice from a local, RIBA chartered architect.
16 June 2011
Rockwool Joins Panel for Policy Exchange Roundtable on Zero-Carbon Homes Initiative
Influential think-tank Policy Exchange today hosted a high-level roundtable to discuss the Zero-Carbon Homes initiative. The event was sponsored by Rockwool, the UK’s leading manufacturer of mineral wool insulation for thermal, fire and acoustic protection, with UK Managing Director Hans Schreuder joining the panel.
11 April 2011
Rockwool named joint winner of prestigious Golden Stack award
Award recognises efforts to facilitate environmental emissions monitoring and boost health and safety at Bridgend plant
11 April 2011
Rockwool partners with British Gas to launch major new drive to insulate Britain’s homes
Rockwool Ltd UK has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with the UK’s largest energy provider, British Gas, to provide insulation to their cavity and blown loft installation divisions.
04 April 2011
Rockwool is promoting its new BrickShield® system at the Government’s department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) from 4th to 15th April 2011
As a member of the Construction Products Association Rockwool has been invited to exhibit, along with a select group of others, in the reception area of the department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).The aim is to showcase new and innovative products which support the Government’s initiative to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of existing homes in the UK.
