What Kingspan Insulation Ltd does

Kingspack Insulation Ltd is a business group within Kingspan Group plc (Irish Stock Exchange: KGP) that manufactures premium rigid insulation products for building fabric, HVAC, industrial, and passive fire protection applications. Headquartered in Leominster, United Kingdom, with 501–1,000 employees, the division operates through two main units — Kingspan Insulation (insulation boards for residential and commercial construction) and Kingspan Technical Insulation (HVAC, pipe, and industrial insulation) — and serves end markets across Great Britain and North America from a footprint of approximately 90 global sites.

The product portfolio centers on rigid thermoset and thermoplastic insulation systems under the Kooltherm (K103 Floorboard, K108 Cavity Board, Pipe Insulation), Therma, K-Stop, KoolDuct, Safire/Fireshield (passive fire protection), and TarecPIR (industrial) brands, augmented by Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) and Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs). Differentiation rests on premium thermal performance in thin profiles, compliance with stringent energy codes and BREEAM standards, and complementary technical services including free U-value calculations and carbon calculator tools.

The business operates a sales-led B2B model, engaging contractors, specifiers, and building owners directly through technical sales engineering and project-specific consultation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The division pursues the Planet Passionate sustainability program, claiming a 70% Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction versus a 2020 baseline, 63% renewable energy use, and 1.05 million tonnes of recycled and renewable raw materials consumed. Recent inorganic and operational moves — including the Dyplast Products acquisition, the Mendota rooftop solar partnership with REC Solar/Dynamic Energy, and the Expereo global connectivity engagement — indicate continued investment in geographic, product, and infrastructure expansion.

Name

Kingspan Insulation Ltd

Legal name

Kingspan Holdings (IRL) Limited

Website

https://kingspaninsulation.co.uk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kingspack Insulation Ltd is a division of Kingspan Group plc that manufactures premium rigid insulation products (Kooltherm, Therma, K-Stop, KoolDuct) for building fabric, HVAC, industrial, and passive fire protection applications, selling via direct B2B sales to construction contractors and specifiers across Great Britain and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Insulation Materials

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof Insulation & Cover Boards (IMADAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reflective Insulation & Radiant Barriers (IMADAGAF), Firestopping, Seismic Bracing & HVAC Installation Accessories (IMADANAK)

Keywords

• Rigid insulation boards
• Building fabric insulation
• HVAC insulation systems
• Structural insulated panels
• Passive fire protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Leominster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insulation Products Sales: Kingspan Insulation generates revenue through the sale of premium performance insulation products including boards, panels, pipe insulation, and ductwork systems to the construction industry. Products are sold directly to contractors, builders, and specifiers through their technical services and sales organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kingspan Insulation Ltd manufactures and sells premium performance rigid insulation products for building fabric applications including roofs, walls, and floors, plus insulated systems for building services. Its product portfolio spans Kooltherm rigid insulation boards, KoolDuct pre-insulated HVAC ductwork, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), Safire passive fire protection, and TarecPIR industrial insulation, supported by technical services, U-value calculations, and carbon calculator tools for building regulation compliance.

Product overview

Kingspan Insulation Ltd offers a comprehensive portfolio of premium performance insulation products and services for low energy, low carbon buildings. The product range includes Insulation Boards, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), Passive Fire Protection, HVAC Insulation, and Industrial Insulation. Key branded products include the Kooltherm series (K103 Floorboard, K108 Cavity Board, Pipe Insulation) and the KoolDuct System. The company also provides Technical Services, U-value Calculations, and carbon calculator tools. Kingspan positions itself as a global leader in insulation solutions serving residential and commercial construction markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kooltherm: Premium performance insulation products including floor boards, cavity boards, and pipe insulation
• Therma
• K-Stop
• KoolDuct
• Safire/Fireshield
• TarecPIR

Products and services

• Insulation Boards Rigid insulation products for building fabric applications including roofs, walls and floors, providing optimum, premium and high performance thermal solutions for low energy, low carbon buildings.
• Kooltherm K103 Floorboard Premium performance floor insulation board designed for high thermal performance in floor applications, intended for low energy, low carbon building projects.
• Kooltherm K108 Cavity Board Premium performance partial fill cavity wall insulation board for building fabric wall applications, offering high thermal resistance in a thin profile.
• Kooltherm Pipe Insulation Thin and efficient high performance pipe insulation for HVAC and industrial applications, providing thermal management for heating and cooling systems.
• KoolDuct System Advanced, lightweight pre-insulated ductwork system for HVAC installations, supporting BREEAM 'Excellent' rating achievement for high environmental performance buildings.
• Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Structural insulated panels for building construction providing integrated structural and insulation performance in a single component for residential and commercial builds.
• Safire Passive Fire Protection Passive fire protection products including Safire Fireshield systems for total comfort solutions, providing fire safety in buildings in conjunction with thermal insulation.
• HVAC Insulation Solutions Insulation solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems including ductwork and pipe insulation for thermal management.
• TarecPIR Industrial Insulation Industrial-grade insulation solutions for industrial facilities, process equipment, and pipes, providing thermal performance and fire protection for industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2020 baseline
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• REC SolarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026REC Solar partnered with Kingspan Insulation North America to complete an 881 kW rooftop solar installation at Kingspan's Mendota, Illinois manufacturing facility. The project covers 50,000 square feet of rooftop space and generates approximately 1 million kWh of clean electricity annually, offsetting 870 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year. REC Solar owns and operates the system under a 25-year power purchase agreement, supplying clean electricity to the facility.
• Dynamic EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Dynamic Energy collaborated with REC Solar and Kingspan Insulation North America on the 881 kW rooftop solar installation project at the Mendota manufacturing facility. The project is part of Kingspan's Planet Passionate sustainability program targeting solar PV across all wholly-owned sites.
• ExpereocoreTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2026Kingspan Insulation selected Expereo to provide a fully managed connectivity solution across its 90 global sites. The partnership aims to improve network visibility, compliance, and scalability as part of Kingspan's operational infrastructure modernization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rockwool International: Global manufacturer of stone wool rigid insulation for building envelopes and HVAC, directly competing with Kingspan's Kooltherm and Therma product lines across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Saint-Gobain (Isover): Saint-Gobain's Isover division produces glass wool and PIR insulation for buildings and HVAC, a direct head-to-head competitor in European and global building insulation markets.
• Knauf Insulation: Manufacturer of glass and rock mineral wool insulation products for residential, commercial, and HVAC applications, competing with Kingspan across the European building fabric market.
• Owens Corning: US-listed manufacturer of building insulation (Fiberglas, Foamular XPS), roofing, and composites, with substantial overlap to Kingspan Insulation's North American wall, roof, and foundation insulation offerings.
• Recticel: Belgian manufacturer of PIR/PUR rigid foam insulation boards for building envelopes and industrial applications, directly overlapping Kingspan's Kooltherm and TarecPIR product lines in Europe.
• Armacell: Global manufacturer of flexible elastomeric foam insulation for HVAC and technical applications (ArmaFlex), directly competing with Kingspan Technical Insulation's pipe and ductwork products.
• Johns Manville: Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer of fiber glass and polyiso insulation for buildings, HVAC, and industrial markets, a long-standing competitor to Kingspan in North America.
• Atlas Roofing Corporation: US manufacturer of polyiso and EPS rigid foam insulation boards for roof and wall assemblies, overlapping Kingspan's Kooltherm roof and wall board lines in the North American commercial market.

Broad incumbents

• BASF (Performance Materials / construction insulation): Global chemical major producing polyurethanes and other insulation raw materials, and an upstream-adjacent participant in the rigid foam insulation value chain that competes for OEM and specification wins.

Regional players

• GAF Energy / BMI Group (Kingspan Group peers): Other large roofing and building envelope systems players (e.g., BMI, GAF, Carlisle) that bundle roofing with insulation systems, competing with Kingspan for the integrated building envelope specification in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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