This section provides an overview for insulation board as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 26 insulation board manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked insulation board companies as of November, 2024: 1.Lab-Temp By Thermcraft, Inc., 2.Drew Foam of Georgia, 3.Elliott Co..
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An insulation board is a material used primarily to prevent heat conduction. It is designed to block not only heat but, depending on the materials used, also electricity and sound transmission. Insulation boards play a crucial role in preventing heat from entering or escaping a building, thereby maintaining a constant interior temperature and reducing energy costs. These boards are lightweight, easy to handle, and efficient to install, making them ideal for both new construction and renovation projects. However, selecting the appropriate insulation board requires considering the building type, application, insulation performance, material, and thickness to ensure optimal choice. Despite the initial cost, insulation boards offer long-term savings through reduced energy expenses and extended durability.
Insulation boards find applications across the building and industrial sectors, including:
Used within roofs to stabilize interior temperatures, insulation boards reduce heating and cooling costs. They can also be installed on exterior roof surfaces to enhance thermal insulation, though their external application should be thoughtfully designed to avoid impacting the building's aesthetics.
In industrial settings, insulation boards help manage temperature for processes and storage, improving efficiency in metallurgical plants, food processing facilities, and refrigerated warehouses by retaining desired temperatures.
Within refrigerators and freezers, insulation maintains consistent temperatures, ensuring food and beverages are kept cool or frozen efficiently, thereby minimizing energy costs. Insulation is also used in heat-generating electronic equipment, such as high-performance computers and audio systems, to enhance cooling efficiency and prevent overheating.
Insulation boards work by preventing or reducing heat conduction, controlling thermal energy transfer, and stabilizing indoor temperatures. They are made from materials with low thermal conductivity, such as polyurethane, polystyrene, glass wool, and cellulose fiber, effectively blocking heat transfer and minimizing indoor-outdoor temperature differences. Some insulation boards also reflect heat radiation, further reducing indoor temperature increases by reflecting solar heat.
Diverse types of insulation boards are available, each suited to specific applications:
Made from fibrous glass, glass wool insulation boards offer fire resistance and superior acoustic control, commonly used in walls, ceilings, and floors as insulation panels.
Polyurethane foam boards provide high thermal insulation with a lightweight structure, ideal for buildings, freezers, and pipelines, and are available in various densities to suit different applications.
Polycarbonate boards are versatile, used in remodeling and as skylight covers to maintain indoor temperatures, especially during winter.
Available as expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS), polystyrene foam boards vary in density, water resistance, and compressive strength, making them suitable for insulating walls, floors, foundations, basements, and roof exteriors.
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Thermacraft Inc began operations in 1971 and is headquartered, in Winston Salem, North Carolina as a subsidiary of Alloy Engineering, located in Berea, Ohio. The company is a manufacturer of thermal processing equipment that serves the aerospace, ceramics, automotive, semiconductor, and other industries. The company’s product lines include furnaces, ovens, control systems, and parts. The company works with customers to provide custom designs for industrial furnaces, ovens, and their controls specific to each customer’s industry and application.
Elliott Co., founded in 1958, and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a manufacturer and fabricator of rigid polyiso and polyurethane foam products. The company offers a range of ELFOAM products, including blocks, sheets, and fabricated parts. These products are used in various industries for thermal insulation, fire resistance, composite core materials, carving blanks, and many other ways. The company is also able to assist with outbound product logistics including dispute resolution and priority delivery.
Drew Foam of Georgia, headquartered in Cave Spring, Georgia, has been a manufacturer of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) solutions since 1965. The company manufactures a range of foam packaging products, including containers, boxes, totes, and building insulation items. Its offerings comprise molded packaging, insulated shipping containers, building insulation, CNC shaped foam products, and custom EPS shipping packaging. These products are utilized for protecting various items like steel parts, electronics, and office equipment. Its facility has developed formal quality systems and is certified to the ISO 9001-2015 standard.
Cotronics Corp. was established in 1971 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company is a manufacturer of high-temperature materials and adhesives to commercial and individual customers for electrical, structural, and industrial applications for use up to 4000°F. The company has 5 product segments including epoxy adhesives, ceramic adhesives, ceramic materials, flexible ceramics, and repair materials. The company offers an instructional handbook and support to assist in safe and efficient product usage.
Acoustical Surfaces, Inc., established in 1980 and based in Chaska, Minnesota, is an American manufacturer and supplier specializing in acoustics, soundproofing, as well as noise and vibration control. The company offers various products, such as CFAB™ cellulose insulation soundproofing made from recycled materials, Echo Barrier™ for indoor and outdoor noise control, and Echo Eliminator™ made from bonded acoustical cotton (BAC) to eliminate echo in various spaces. ASI's products find applications in educational institutions, complying with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. Other applications include home theaters, professional audio recording studios, churches and houses of worship, sports and entertainment venues.
Owens Corning, established in 1921 and based in Toledo, Ohio, is a manufacturer of building materials. It manufactures built-up roofing asphalt, shingles, residential roofing applications, and system components such as underlayments and ventilation. It has two AASHTO-accredited laboratories and serves the construction, electronics, and energy generation industries across the US. The company patented RIZERidge products and SureNail technology and participated nationally in ASTM, ARMA, Asphalt Institute, and the Association of Modified Asphalt Producers. It also obtained an award on 3BL Media's 100 Best Corporate Citizens list in 2019-2022.
Johns Manville is a manufacturer of Insulation, Roofing, and Engineered products since 1858 and has their global headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Production of insulation materials is produced for buildings (residential and commercial), HVAC, Industrial, Mechanical, and OEM such as Aerospace and Transportation. Commercial Roofing Systems are provided to building owners, contractors, and design professionals. It also includes Roofing Components such as adhesives, cement, primers, etc., and products for Membrane Roofing Systems. The Engineered Products are comprised of Nonwoven, Air and Liquid Filtration products, and Advanced Composites. The Reinforcement of Fiberglass is also provided for various applications.
WS Hampshire, Inc., originally formed in the 1890s as" The Western Slate Company", is a full-line custom fabricator and distributor of non-metallic insulation materials, which are used in various industrial applications, including bearings, bushings, sheaves, and wear pads. The company occupies a 135,000-square-foot facility in Hampshire, Illinois, and also produces OEM-quality fabricated components, as well as small volume make-to-order parts within a job shop environment. They are supported by customized supply chain programs. The fabricated components are supplied to various marketplaces, including Capital Equipment OEM, Electrical, Heavy Equipment/Vehicle, Primary Metals, Pulp & Paper, and MRO.
Thermal Products Company, Inc. has been a manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of high-temperature products since 1981. The company is certified with ISO 9001 & 9002 and specializes in offering high-temperature ceramic fiber insulation materials applicable to temperature ranges from 1000°F to 3000°F. Additionally, the company distributes fiberglass and silica textiles, along with heating elements and crucibles. Its fabrication capabilities are comprehensive, ranging from manufacturing modules of varying sizes to die-cutting gaskets, slitting insulation products into strips, producing machined shapes, and even adding foil to specific insulation products.
Addison Building Materials was founded in 1947in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Addison has over 38,000 items in stock across departments including lumber, building materials, hand tools, power tools, electrical, fastener, paper products, SOG Knives, janitorial, clothing, ice & snow, automotive, and audio-visual departments. In addition, Addison offers various services including custom orders, local delivery, rental program for contractor and industrial tools and equipment, lumber cutting, pipe threading, and paint color matching.
Dow Inc. was originally incorporated in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan. The company is a manufacturer and distributor of numerous advanced materials and chemicals used in packaging, infrastructure, and consumer industries by other companies around the world. The company’s product divisions include Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. Packaging & Specialty Plastics include ethylene, rubbers, and wire and cable products. Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure include ethanol amines, adhesives, sealants, and other composites. Performance Materials and Coatings provides paints and industrial coatings for metal packing.
Foundry Service & Supplies, Inc., established in 1962, is a supplier of heat and corrosion-resistant industrial insulation and construction materials. Bricks and mortars, calcium silicate boards, engineered composite materials, castable refractories, and ceramic fiber insulation & accessories such as anchors, washers, textiles, and speed clips are among the industrial items. The company's architectural products include composite panels, corrugated fiber cement boards, under-sidewalk rectangular drainpipes, and fiber cement boards. It is based in Ontario, California. Counter and lab fabrication, castable refractories, cast and fired ceramics, grinding, and die-cutting and punching services are all available from the company.
Nichias Corporation, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and seller of building materials, auto parts, advanced, industrial, and energy products. In 1938, it became the first Japanese company to manufacture rock wool products, and in 1952, it began making spiral wound gaskets. It aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 and is engaged in recycling rock wool product scraps from its plants and construction sites. Its manufacturing establishments in Japan and overseas have ISO 14001, and its product portfolio includes sealing materials, fluoro resin products, heat insulators, calcium silicate boards, and rubber composite gaskets.
BRDECO, founded in 1995 with headquarters in China, is a manufacturer of insulated sandwich panel, wall, and roofing cladding systems using eco-friendly insulation. The company's product line includes fireproof rock mineral wool sandwich roof panels, rock mineral wool sandwich panels, outdoor energy storage cabins, portable power stations, and insulated boards. BRDECO products are used for the construction of commercial and residential projects, including apartment buildings, residential garage doors, and infrastructure projects offering insulation and fire-retardant properties.
Jiangsu ZDW Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd., located in Xuzhou City, China, is a manufacturer and retailer of heat & sound insulation materials, sealing fillers, and synthetic materials established in 2020. The company’s product portfolio comprises external wall insulation boards, HVAC pre-insulated air duct panels, metal surface polyurethane sandwich panels, and raw material phenolic resin, which are widely used in construction projects, urban rail transit, coal mine safety, and other industries. The company also provides engineering and technical research and experimental development.
Siddhi Rubber Udyog, established in 2014, is a manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of a diverse range of rubber products based in Uttar Pradesh, India. They manufacture waterproofing membranes such as pond liners and industrial pipes and hoses. Geotextile fabric is another product being produced including non-woven geotextile fabric which has diverse applications like flood control, retaining of structures, water and sludge containment, and more. The rubber profile is also diversified with the manufacturing of sheets, pads, insulation boards, seals, and joints and all the material can be applied directly or used as a raw material for further manufacturing.
ThermoWrap, a division of Firwin Corporation, based in Canada, is a manufacturer of custom insulation products, was established in 1982. The company’s product, ThermoWrap, is used globally in plants, refineries, tank farms, terminals and on offshore assets as a pressure-containing repair to seal leaks and as a reinforcing repair to restore the strength of a pipe in the axial and circumferential directions. It is ideal for repairs involving complicated geometry, including tees, flanges, and varying diameter pipe. Its products are available in multiple kit sizes for any temperature and diameter pipe and can be installed with minimal disruption to operations.
Pyro Shield, Inc., founded in 1997 and headquartered in Crown Point, Indiana, is a manufacturer of temperature-resistant materials and fabricated industrial roll products. The company offers various product varieties, including fabrication mats, blankets, sleeves, gaskets, seals, and roll goods, designed to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh industrial environments. These products provide critical benefits such as thermal insulation, protection against heat and fire, and sealing capabilities, ensuring safety and efficiency in industrial processes. The solutions find applications across various industries, including manufacturing, petrochemical, aerospace, and automotive, where high-temperature resistance and industrial-grade materials are essential.
Firwin Corporation, founded in 1982, is a manufacturer of custom insulation products for diesel and gas engines & exhaust systems, and industrial applications. The company produces permanent Hard Coat composite insulation, insulation jackets, insulation covers, heat shields, and removable & reusable insulation blankets. They also stock and supply insulation and safety products such as tapes, spray shields, and sleeves. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and UL-certified company, they service a diverse range of industries such as locomotives, power generation stations, underground mining, on-highway, and industrial applications such as extrusion machines, valves, actuators, heat recovery and piping systems.
Acrolab Ltd was founded in 1948 in Windsor, Ontario as Accurate Laboratories where it still presides. The ISO 9001:2015-certified company provides thermal systems products and services for general manufacturing, electronics, automotive, and rubber industries among others. The company’s products include heat pipes, thermocouples, control panels, and other thermal distribution tools. The company provides thermal engineering, thermal simulation, and research & development services for customers. Thermal engineering provides concept development support. Simulations provide analysis to assist in design choice and operational strategies. The research and development group creates new designs for customers.
Atlas Molded Products, founded in 1965 and based in Byron Center, Michigan, is a manufacturer of molded polystyrene products used in construction, packaging, and OEM applications, such as engine blocks and crankcases. The company also offers fabricated and custom polystyrene products by working with the customer in designing, customization, and testing the products to meet their specifications. Products manufactured by Atlas Molded Products are third-party tested, certified, and listed with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), ONNCCE, ICC-ES, and Factory Mutual.
A&A Material Corporation, established in 2000 and based in Kanagawa, Japan, is a manufacturer of building and industrial materials. The company specializes in producing and selling noncombustible building materials, including boards for manufacturing, decoration, and construction. It offers advanced thermal control technology, emphasizing noncombustible and flame-resistant products for safety in living spaces. The company also provides industrial solutions like alumina fiber and heat-resistant cloth, used for thermal insulation, air conditioning, and soundproofing. The company also provides services like design and implementation of steel fireproof coating work, heat insulation and fire resistance construction.
Kingspan, founded in 1965 and based in County Cavan, Ireland, is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced insulation and building envelope solutions. The company creates insulation boards, insulated panels, timber frame systems, daylighting solutions, storage tanks, tank monitoring systems and more. It offers separator servicing, hot water cylinder servicing, energy-efficient home improvements and more. The company serves both local and global customers in construction, water & energy, electrical, and related industries.
Ourgreen, founded in 2014 and based in China, is a manufacturer and supplier of XPS insulation boards to support multiple applications. The company creates polystyrene foam boards and XPS boards offering elevated ROI. Ourgreen is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of PVC foam boards. It owns an in-house factory covering 24,000 square meters. The company has its 4 production lines and workshops in the plant. It delivers a stable 40 tons production per day. The company has its clients in industrial and construction businesses.
EcoTherm is based in Basildon, Essex, UK, providing thermal insulation solutions for domestic and commercial purposes. EcoTherm offers various insulation products designed for application on new construction projects or when renovations are underway. Thermal boards for different frames and wall types with varying conductivity are available as Eco-Versal, Eco-Cavity, Eco-Cavity Full Fill, and Eco-Liner. For roof insulation, there are Inno-Bond, Inno-Fix, and Inno-Torch with different conductivities and specifications for different applications. EcoTherm also lets you calculate the required insulation thickness for any design using U-valve Calculator.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Lab-Temp By Thermcraft, Inc. |
11.0%
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2 | Drew Foam of Georgia |
9.9%
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3 | Elliott Co. |
8.8%
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4 | Cotronics Corporation |
6.4%
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5 | Thermal Products Company, Inc. |
6.4%
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6 | WS Hampshire, Inc. |
4.9%
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7 | Acoustical Surfaces |
4.6%
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8 | Owens Corning |
4.2%
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9 | Johns Manville |
3.9%
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10 | Thermo Dyne |
3.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the insulation board page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 13 | 61.9% |
China | 3 | 14.3% |
Japan | 2 | 9.5% |
India | 1 | 4.8% |
Ireland | 1 | 4.8% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 4.8% |