energystore launches low-carbon footprint insulation products with BASF's Neopor® BMB

energystore, a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of insulation products, has launched a new low-carbon footprint insulation product range, energystore+, using BASF's Neopor® BMB. The new range of products is designed to provide high-quality insulation while significantly reducing the carbon footprint of buildings. Insulation is essential in reducing carbon emissions from buildings, leading to cost savings on energy and heating and providing comfortable living conditions.

The energystore+ range includes the superbead+ system, an injected EPS foam bead designed for multiple cavity wall scenarios, and energystore TLA+, which combines EPS foam beads with cement to create pourable insulation for use in floor and roof construction. Both products are based on expandable polystyrene (EPS) granules Neopor® BMB produced by BASF, replacing fossil feedstock with renewable resources at the beginning of the value chain. The use of renewable raw materials significantly reduces the product carbon footprint of Neopor® BMB compared to traditionally produced Neopor®.

Phil Marsh, Commercial Manager UK & Ireland for Styrenic Polymers at BASF, said that BASF was delighted to contribute to reducing fossil resources consumption and greenhouse gas emissions during production and greenhouse gas emissions generated by heating or cooling buildings. energystore's Group Sales & Innovation Director, Connor McCandless, stated that energystore+ provides a sustainable option for customers' next construction project.

The first project using energystore TLA+ was installed successfully in a London renovation project in February 2023. energystore has six production sites across the UK and Ireland, serving commercial customers, such as new build developers, housing associations, and homeowners.

The launch of energystore+ by energystore and BASF's Neopor® BMB is a positive move towards reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry. It is a significant step towards sustainable construction practices, and it is hoped that more companies will follow suit. Using renewable raw materials to produce insulation products provides an opportunity for the construction industry to reduce its carbon footprint, contributing to a cleaner environment and improved energy efficiency.