This is a cache of https://www.paroc.com/en/about/news-media. It is a snapshot of the page as it appeared on 2026-02-04T00:23:25.169+0000.
News & Media | Paroc About
Paroc

Articles & News

Welcome to the News & Articles page. On this page you will find all news articles and blogs. In the blog articles, our experts highlight topical issues related to construction business. We also publish articles on more general topics that we feel are important and that we believe will be of interest to our readers

For corporate news, please visit Owens Corning's Mediaroom.

Filters

Filter

Show All Filters
PAROC Vect Safe Spaces Header

Building Safer Spaces: Why Ventilation Insulation Matters in Schools and Daycares

Discover how proper insulation in ventilation systems enhances fire safety and indoor air quality in schools and daycares. Learn from Finland’s approach to building healthier, safer public spaces.
Read more
Didier Vercruyssen, OC Paroc Project Manager, Andreas Magnusson, Project Manager PEAB, Stefan Kristersson, Construction Manager PEAB, Lukasz Wala, OC Paroc EU Project & Construction Manager, Blazej Budziszewski, OC Paroc Electricity & Automation Manager

Trust, safety, and shared goals drive the reinvention of Hällekis

Exceptional projects require exceptional partnerships. This is certainly true of our ambitious Reinventing Hällekis project, where our Hällekis stonewool plant in Sweden, is transforming its melting process from coke-fired furnaces to state-of-the-art electric melting technology.
Read more
Installation Video PAROC Vect Wired Mat BlackCoat

New PAROC Vect installation video shows how to get it right first time

See how to correctly install PAROC® Vect Wired Mat BlackCoat on circular ducts for EI30 & EI60 fire-rated systems. Our new step-by-step video makes compliance easier and ensures safety with tested, certified solutions.
Read more
The new facility in Hällekis, seen from above.

See the future take shape – Time-lapse from Hällekis

Over the summer, our manufacturing facility in Hällekis has undergone major changes as part of our transition project to electric melting technology. Now we invite you to take a look behind the scenes.
Read more
Industrial insulation

High-Temperature Insulation: A Guide for Industrial Applications

Learn all you need to know about high-temperature insulation for industrial applications. Technical guides, product information and tips for insulating high-temperature industrial apparatus.
Read more
A building that is undergoing an energy renovation of the facade.

Energy Renovations: A Key to Saving Energy in Europe

Improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings is crucial for reducing energy consumption and achieving the EU's target of zero-emission buildings. Energy renovations have the potential to address three issues at once: energy costs, emissions, and living conditions.
Read more
high-quality insulation plays an important role in the buildings.

Collaboration between designers and material manufacturers promotes energy-efficient construction

Designers play a key role in making safe, functional and environmentally sustainable choices, including the materials for buildings.
Read more
Attic Ventilation Duct PAROC Vect Insulation

Condensation Prevention and Fire Safety at a Wooden Daycare Building Enhanced by PAROC® Vect

In Harviala Hämeenlinna, a new chapter in early childhood education is taking shape. The solution protecting the building's ventilation ducts is PAROC® Vect Mat BlackCoat EI60, designed as a one-layer installation with a 3-in-1 system.
Read more
Industrial Pipe Insulation for heat-traced pipelines

Industrial Pipe Insulation for heat-traced pipelines – an innovative solution

Discover a high-temperature industrial pipeline insulation solution for heat-traced pipelines - reducing labour, waste and costs.
Read more
RnD Leader Melanie Aubert with PAROC Vect Mat

Engineering Excellence: The PAROC® Vect Development Journey

The PAROC® Vect portfolio required striking a delicate balance between regulatory compliance and real-world usability.
Read more
Fire Insulation Circular Ducts EI 60 Hospital

PAROC® Vect Range Expands With Wired Mat BlackCoat EI60

We are proud to introduce the latest addition to our portfolio – PAROC® Vect Wired Mat BlackCoat EI60 – made using high-quality robust PAROC® Stonewool. PAROC® Vect Wired Mat BlackCoat EI60 provides up to 60 minutes of fire resistance. The product is now available in Scandinavia
Read more
An overview of the ongoing project in Hällekis, Sweden, seen from above.

Electric melting in Hällekis cuts emissions and downtime – delivering key benefits for customers

The reinvention of the Hällekis plant in Sweden is well underway. What began as a preliminary plan in 2020 has since evolved into a major redevelopment project, including the construction of a 7,500-square-metre facility comprising two buildings.
Read more
A red and white striped Paroc truck on the road

Paroc chooses fossil-free diesel and sustainable transportation to reduce emissions in Scandinavia

Paroc switched to fossil-free diesel (HVO) for all transports of products from its Swedish factories to Norwegian customers on 1 April 2023.
Read more
Water Pipe Insulation in HVAC systems

The Critical Role of Water Pipe Insulation in HVAC systems: Performance, Compliance and Efficiency

Insulation makes all the difference to efficiency and compliance. Chilled water pipe insulation, thermal pipe insulation, non-combustible pipe insulation.
Read more
PAROC CGL 20 stone wool lamellas installed

One lamella – 3 challenges solved

PAROC CGL 20 stone wool lamellas solving thermal, fire and sound insulation challenges in underground car parks
Read more
Paroc CGL 20 applied and painted to ceiling

Fire Regulations Determined the Insulation Choice for the Garage

PAROC CGL 20cy is cost-effective, easy to install, and visually appealing.
Read more
The new facility in Hällekis, seen from above.

Reinventing Hällekis – Major Progress in the Project

Time flies when you're shaping the future! At our stone wool insulation manufacturing facility in Hällekis, we are right on track with the transformation of our coke-fired furnaces to electric melting technology.
Read more
Low Emission Insulation Binder

Low emission insulation – The technology behind the binder

We talk to our Material Research and Development Specialist about the PAROC® Pro Wired Mat LE, our low emission insulation, on the technology behind the binder and what makes it so different.
Read more
The Tamarinden residential in Örebro, Sweden.

Paroc - an important part of future construction methods

Sustainability is in focus when the new residential area Tamarinden will be built in Söderbyängen in Örebro, Sweden. The result is expected to generate a 30 percent lower energy consumption* than normal and one of the facilitators for this result is Paroc.
Read more
Paroc insulation with the Cortus Hoganas factory in the background

Technical insulation and energy efficiency – the forgotten heroes of climate change

Despite the importance of energy efficiency in insulation, other methods are considered to tackle today’s climate challenges – we discuss how energy efficiency is an investment for an optimistic future.
Read more
Paroc stonewool

Business Finland Supports Circular Economy Research Project Involving OC Paroc

Business Finland has granted nearly EUR 3 million in support to the Recycling of Mineral Side Streams (REMIS) research project, which aims to improve recycling, reduce the use of virgin raw materials, and minimize landfill waste.
Read more
Insulation of basements and underground parking lots, photo

Underground parking insulation - how to choose the optimal solution?

The lack of proper insulation between a heated interior and a cold garage not only results in higher energy bills but also causes cold floors and poor acoustics in the building.
Read more
PAROC Vect product image

New PAROC® Vect Range Ensures Fire Safety for HVAC Ventilation Ducts

Protecting precious life is the priority of Owens Corning® PAROC® HVAC passive fire protection solutions. Each product is designed to maximize the safety of people in a building, complying not only with our high standards; but those of our customers.
Read more
Brf Träkronan wooden apartment blocks, Gothenburg, Sweden

Energy efficient wooden apartment blocks

PAROC Stonewool, which is a non-combustible, energy-efficient and durable material, was chosen as insulation to wooden apartment blocks in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Read more
Vehkala vocational college in Vantaa

PAROC stonewool Pipe Sections and Lamella Mats are integral to a safe learning environment

The Vehkala vocational college in Vantaa combines energy efficient construction with a modern learning environment. PAROC Hvac Lamella Mat AluCoat and PAROC Hvac Section AluCoat T meet the project's energy efficiency requirements.
Read more
Jamtkraft industrial low emission insulation, image

Jämtkraft’s New CHP Plant

Jämtkraft’s new CHP plant integrated PAROC Pro Wired Mat LE, a low emission insulation that ensures worker safety and enhances operational efficiency by reducing downtime and streamlining maintenance.
Read more
Background showing insulated pipes and elbows in the process industry

How to benefit from the EN 17956 standard

PAROC Specification team share insights on the new European standard EN 17956 which classifies insulation solutions into energy efficiency classes.
Read more
Old buildings have potential to be heroes

Old buildings have potential to be heroes

To save energy and to be able to achieve the EU’s target of zero-emission building stock by 2050, upgrading the energy efficiency of existing buildings is a must. The solution is to make energy renovations both easy and profitable.
Read more
Paroc's new recyclable plastic packaging

On the journey to sustainability, Paroc introduces recyclable packages

In line with the Owens Corning sustainability goals and the Swedish EPR regulations Paroc is now introducing a new recyclable package for its stone wool insulation. The red-and-white striped packages has been a well-known symbol of the high-quality insulation from Paroc.
Read more
With PAROC CGL 20 system you can create thermal and fire protection solution for cellar and garage ceilings easily and cost-effectively.

Cost effective solution for insulating cellar ceilings

With PAROC CGL 20 system you can create thermal and fire protection as well as sound-absorbing solution for cellar and garage ceilings easily and cost-effectively. The end-result is also visually appealing.
Read more
OC Paroc factory in Parainen celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Factory in Parainen celebrates its 60th anniversary as well as Manufacturing Appreciation Month

The Owens Corning Paroc's factory in Parainen, Finland is celebrating 60 years in operation. Factory has been known for decades for the familiar red stripes that cover its energy-efficient and fire resilient stone wool insulation.
Read more
Stone wool insulation material with snowflakes, illustrating its thermal insulation properties.

Thermal insulation for optimum operation

Stone wool is particularly suitable for thermal insulation due to its excellent, independently tested technical properties. PAROC offers a complete stone wool insulation product range that meets the requirements of industrial applications
Read more
Stone wool insulation material with a pair of headphones, illustrating its use in acoustic insulation.

Acoustic insulation for a healthier work environment

For PAROC is crucial that we enable companies to take responsible measures to reduce noise, especially in environments with loud machines and pipework. We provide acoustic insulation solutions for the process industry and their applications
Read more
Stone wool insulation with water droplets demonstrating water-repellent properties to minimize the risk of corrosion under insulation (CUI).

Minimise the risk of corrosion under insulation (CUI) with water-repellent insulation solutions

Independent test laboratories2 have confirmed that PAROC WR products have significantly lower water absorption properties, offering an average water absorption that is more than 10 x better than the requirements when tested in compliance with EN1609 and EN13472/24h)
Read more
Beatrice Hallén, OC, Sr Sustainability Leader, Johan Månsson, Mayor Götene kommun, Jari Airola,OC, VP & Managing Director Europe, Topi Korsberg, OC, Director Manufacturing EU Insulation, Marie Stensson, OC, Plant Leader Hällekis, Bernd Kuehne, OC, Program Director, Magnus Wedholm, PEAB, Regional Manager, and Nico Del Monaco, OC, President Insulation breaking ground for the sustainability investment in Hällekis.

Owens Corning breaks ground for sustainability investment at Paroc Hällekis

Today, Owens Corning, owner of Paroc AB, celebrated breaking ground on its new sustainability investment at the Paroc Hällekis plant in Sweden. The plant is converting from coke-fired furnaces to electric melting which is estimated to reduce the plant’s emissions.
Read more
a man talking to a woman in an office environment

How to read an EPD

EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) specifies the environmental impact of a product during its life cycle. Based on the European standard (EN 15804 + A2) it is a transparent and well established way to present verified environmental information.
Read more
a plant worker inspecting a piece of stone wool

Landfilling Waste Might be Cheap, But the Cost Is Too High

Recycle, recycle, recycle. That is the message to every household in the EU. However, the message to companies can sometimes be a bit different.
Read more
Stonewool Insulation

Leadership Changes in PAROC Stonewool Insulation Business

Marja Jakola has been appointed General Manager of Paroc Technical Insulation. Petri Viljanen has assumed the role of General Manager of Paroc Building Insulation.
Read more
Paroc Hällekis plant in Sweden

Owens Corning invests in the decarbonization of its Paroc Hällekis plant in Sweden

Owens Corning, owner of Paroc AB, is committed to achieving its greenhouse gas (GHG) targets and continues to invest in a sustainable future. The company is converting the melting process in its Hällekis insulation plant in Sweden
Read more
Two women in a Paroc Research and Development Laboratory, inspecting a piece of PAROC insualtion

Our Research & Development unit

Innovations are not born from nothing – and certainly not alone. Leader of the R&D team at OC Paroc Susanne Fagerlund and her colleagues explain what continuous and successful product development requires.
Read more
Calculate GWP for PAROC building insulation products with PAROC CO2 Calculator

New PAROC CO2 Calculator makes it easy to calculate carbon footprint

OC Paroc has launched an online calculator to quickly and easily calculate the GWP value of PAROC building insulation products of different thicknesses.
Read more
PAROC Participated in BAU

OC PAROC is attending BAU to present solutions that shrink the footprint, not the quality

The world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems is starting in Munich, Germany. OC PAROC is launching the new EPDs that show a 78% decrease in the GWP values of PAROC® roof insulation products in Central Europe.
Read more

We shrank the footprint, not the quality: 78% less CO₂ in PAROC® roof insulation products

We now offer roof insulation products with a tiny carbon footprint, using 100% renewable electricity and low-carbon melting technology. Learn more here.
Read more
A man dressed in a helmet and high-visibility jacket is loading used stonewool into a truck

REWOOL take-back and recycling system turns customers’ waste into new stone wool products

We are currently piloting a take-back service in Germany. In Sweden and Finland, the Paroc REWOOL service is already recycling customer offcuts into blowing wool and raw material.
Read more
crushed stone wool on the conveyor at OC Paroc Parainen factory waste handling station..

Waste Is an Engineering Challenge, Not a Problem

With proper motivation and innovative thinking, waste is something that can be utilized, recycled or turned into raw material and new products.
Read more
PAROC stonewool facilities

Owens Corning finalizes sale of its Russian operations including PAROC stonewool facilities

Following its decision earlier this year to exit the Russian market, Owens Corning announced on December 5 that it has completed the sale of its operations in the country. Effective with the completion of the sale, Owens Corning PAROC is no longer the owner of the stonewool produ
Read more
a paroc factory in Parainen with green forests in the background

Decarbonization is an opportunity for real change

Owens Corning is spearheading decarbonization initiatives to reduce CO2 output by 50% for 2030. Learn about how we do it while maintaining our product quality.
Read more
Lixea pilot plant in Kristinehamn, Sweden

Lixea pilot plant, Kristinehamn

Lixea is developing an innovative biomass fractionation process using low-cost ionic liquids that allows to separate the components of waste wood and agricultural residues into cellulose, lignin and other by- products such as furfural and acetic acid.
Read more
a hand holding a piece of stone

The most sustainable energy is saved energy

Insulating inefficiently insulated buildings in the EU properly would significantly reduce the energy needed for heating and cooling and cut CO2 emissions. This would help the European Union reach its climate neutrality goals by 2050.
Read more
Bird persepctive of polish factory of Paroc

Paroc factory in Poland: electric melting production lines switched to 100% renewable electricity

The transition is made possible by the Virtual Power Purchase Agreement signed by Owens Corning, which secures the supply of wind energy for the next 10 years. The switch to renewable electricity will have a significant impact on the carbon footprint of the Polish factory.
Read more
Owens Corning statement

Owens Corning statement on Russian operations

Owens Corning condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the atrocities taking place there. Our thoughts are with all Ukrainians and others in the region who have been so deeply affected by these events.
Read more
Stenull i närbild

Isopartner and Paroc deliver insulation ensuring performance

Isopartner and Paroc deliver insulation that ensures the performance of new innovative energy technology from Phoenix Bio Power and SiteConcept.
Read more
TI Expose in Essen

TI EXPO 2022 - key event for saving costs and energy

Paroc participating in the TI Expo 2022.
Read more
The PAROC® Trio renovation slab

PAROC Trio is a new revolutionary insulation solution for facade renovations

The PAROC® Trio renovation slab allows you to use one insulation product instead of the previously required two or three separate insulation products. It consists of three different layers: a layer that smooths the uneven surface to be renovated; a thick, energy-efficient thermal
Read more
a roll of plastic packaging that is connected to a manufacturing line in a factory

The journey to 50% less plastic use in PAROC® insulation lamella packaging

The best ideas benefit both the environment and our customers by saving time, money, and effort. That applies to the idea two of our project managers had about reinventing the packaging of PAROC® CGL 20cy insulation lamellas.
Read more
Reducing plastic from packaging, image

How to Cut Plastic Use by 30% – These Are the 3 Steps We Are Taking

At Owens Corning Paroc we use plastic to protect and compress our products for storage and transportation purposes. All the plastic we use is recyclable but in order to reduce our carbon footprint and strive for circular economy, we have made a commitment to reduce use of plastic
Read more
benefits of electric melting: 100% renewable electricity, 80% less Co2 emissions, 20% more energy efficient

80% less CO2 emissions – Paroc is a pioneer in electric melting

Electric melting is a hot topic in stone wool manufacturing due to its significant environmental advantages over traditional coke-fired furnaces.
Read more
a pier on a lakeside in Parainen, Finland

R&D solves both acute and future challenges

At Paroc, R&D helps our customers look at their activities from a wider perspective and then bring new, sustainable value to themselves and their businesses.
Read more
Close-up on stone wool material

Behind the numbers - How sustainable is stone wool?

Buildings are among the largest contributors to energy consumption and emissions, both during the construction phase and during operations. This makes buildings a central focus of climate change mitigation efforts.1 Tackling this challenge calls for urgent solutions.
Read more
the facade of sveavagen in Stockholm

Insulation industry accelerates Europe's journey towards climate neutral building stock

Buildings use approximately 40% of all energy consumed in the EU. The right insulation can drastically reduce these numbers for people and businesses alike.
Read more
Paroc products checked by two employees in a factory

Sustainable sourcing

Paroc is the first stone wool insulation manufacturer to achieve the BES 6001 standard and awarded a “Good” rating for its responsible sourcing of materials.
Read more
a plant worker is unloading stone wool from a truck to be used in the Rewool program

Circular economy put into practice: REWOOL recycling system helps customers attain recycling goals

In 2020, Owens Corning PAROC, Lassila & Tikanoja and Eko-Expert became the first companies in Finland to launch a recycling system for stone wool.
Read more
a piece of stone wool with the Rewool logo

Rewool – stone wool waste take back and recycling since 1996

Paroc REWOOL is an important part of our work for reaching a circular economy and a sustainable future.
Read more
Paroc stone wool insulation being fitted to a building by a male worker

Improving insulation is a climate action with real impact

Achieve 80% energy savings of a building with stone wool insulation. Insulation is often overlooked when improving comfort of living, but it shouldn't be.
Read more
Paroc blog the safety of the built environment is the sum of many factors

The safety of the built environment is the sum of many factors

To really judge whether you are in a safe building, you have to consider air quality, amount of moisture, resistance to fire and noise levels. Learn more here.
Read more
a lakeside pier in Onkisalo, Finland

Sustainable life-cycles of buildings require the construction materials also to be sustainable

The built environment is one of the greatest sources of greenhouse emissions, especially considering the energy consumption of buildings during use.
Read more
rain dropping on a pool of water

Moisture control in construction requires seamless teamwork

The best end result is achieved when moisture control is in order during all phases of the building’s life-cycle.
Read more
a man and a woman standing in a kitchen

Towards more ecological, safer and more comfortable built environments

Construction is always a current issue in the society. Irrespective of economic cycles, built environments significantly influence people's daily lives
Read more
a loom of stone wool up close

Where does stone wool come from?

Stonewool does not burn, it protects from hot and cold, it insulates sound and protects from moisture.
Read more

Media Library

For more information, photographs and interviews, please contact Communications.