The event, held in Latvia at the end of September, gathered together international insulation manufacturers as well as construction experts and researchers from many universities. Participants arrived from 19 countries, including South Korea and Canada.
The award received by Paroc, Global Insulation Company of the Year 2012, was largely based on the company's pioneering role in attention to environmental effects. The panel also praised Paroc's innovative insulation solutions for renovation projects.
Paroc's ecological, social and economical dimensions of sustainability are demonstrated in the company's work towards more efficient use of resources and energy. From both the individual and social perspective, the total energy savings achieved through good insulation of buildings are the most important benefit yielded by sustainable operations.
High energy-efficiency of the built environment is a current topic round the world. Insulation solutions play a central role in the move towards sustainable and safe passive and zero energy construction, says Kari Lehtinen, CEO of Paroc Group.
For more information: Kari Lehtinen, CEO, Paroc Group, tel. +358 46 876 8902, kari.lehtinen@paroc.com
Paroc Group is a pioneer of energy efficient insulation products and solutions. The PAROC® product range includes building insulation, technical insulation, marine insulation, prefabricated panels and acoustic products. The company has three plants in Finland and in Sweden, one in Lithuania and in Poland. Paroc's sales organisation serves customers in 13 countries across Europe. Technical insulation products are also exported to countries outside the EU. In 2011, the Group's net sales amounted to EUR 405 million and the average number of employees was 1,991. Paroc Group is owned by a group of banks and investors with a minority shareholding owned by Paroc's employees. Established in 1937, Paroc has its head office in Helsinki, Finland. www.paroc.com
