
Mineral Wool is produced commercially for the first time in Georgsmarienhütte Osnabrück, Germany.
1871

1932
FIBERGLASS: How An Accidental Discovery Leads To A New Era Of Insulation.

1956
PINK
Owens-Corning begins adding red dye to the naturally yellowish colored insulation.

The energy crisis of the 1970s gives rise to the use of cellulose insulation.
1970

1980
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation begins to be used in commercial and residential construction.
1870
John Player patents the process for making mineral wool insulation

1897
American chemical engineer Charles Corydon develops a technology that initiates the Mineral Wool insulation industry in America.

1938
Owens-Illinois Glass Company and Corning Glass Works merge to become Owens-Corning.

1960
Radiant Barrier:
NASA uses an aluminum covered mylar on their Echo I communications satellite.

1975-1978
Congress passes legislation establishing energy codes as mandatory and enforceable. The "R-Value Rule" is created for insulation.

The Future Of Inslation
It is estimated that over 93% of new construction projects will utilize fiberglass or polyurethane spray foam insulation.

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