Owens Corning FOAMGLAS® France

What Owens Corning FOAMGLAS® France does

Owens Corning FOAMGLAS® France is the French sales and specification entity for the FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation business, headquartered in Chambéry and operating within the insulation division of Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), the Fortune 500 parent that acquired Pittsburgh Corning in 2017. The business sells a rigid insulation material composed of millions of hermetically sealed glass cells, manufactured in four global plants (Tessenderlo, Belgium; Klášterec, Czech Republic; Yantai, China; Sedalia, United States), that delivers a unique combination of non-combustibility (Euroclass A1, melting point >1,000°C), high compressive strength (up to 2,400 kPa for the HLB grade), complete water and vapour impermeability, and a declared 100-year service life with stable thermal performance.

FOAMGLAS® serves two primary segments: Building & Construction (compact roofs, green roofs, terraces, facades, and below-grade applications) and Industrial & Energy (heated storage tank bases, industrial floors, pipes, and hydrocarbon/jet fire protection), with a secondary Marine & HVAC segment. The product portfolio spans T4 Plus, T3 Plus, F, S3, READY BOARD, TAPERED, W+F, HLB, Roof Block G1, Roof Board G2, SkyPearls 38, and Perinsul HL, complemented by system solutions such as the Hot Tank Base Insulation System and Compact Roof System, and backed by technical services (insulation thickness calculation, energy savings modelling, payback analysis, training, and company visits).

Revenue is generated through direct technical sales and a regional distributor network, with quote-based project pricing, multi-year contracts, and bundled professional services. Reference customers span oil & gas storage (Koole Terminals, Standic Terminal, Gasunie), chemicals (Borealis France), government (European Parliament of Strasbourg, Stuttgart House of Parliament), cultural and educational institutions (Royal Danish Library, Latvian National Museum of Art, Sydhavn School, Alhondiga de Bilbao, Delphi Archaeological Museum), water infrastructure, and high-end real estate, indicating a diversified, project-driven demand base with no disclosed top-customer dependency.

Name

Owens Corning FOAMGLAS® France

Legal name

Pittsburgh Corning Europe N.V.

Website

https://foamglas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Owens Corning FOAMGLAS® France is the French sales and specification entity for FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation, serving architects, contractors, and industrial customers in building envelopes and tank-base applications across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Insulation Materials

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer Foams & Cellular Materials (PU Foams, EPS/XPS, Structural Foams) (IMAEANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foam Plastic Insulation (EPS/XPS/PIR/PUR) (IMADAGAD), Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA)

Keywords

• Cellular glass insulation
• Industrial thermal insulation
• Building envelope insulation
• Roof insulation systems
• Tank base insulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambéry

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Cellular Glass Insulation Products: Sale of FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation products in various forms (slabs, tapered slabs, boards, roof blocks) for building and industrial applications. Products sold directly and through distributor network.
2. Technical Services: Technical services including energy savings calculations, payback period analysis, design support, and installation consultation provided as part of the solution package.
3. Tank Base Insulation Systems: Complete insulation systems for heated storage tanks including calculation services for energy savings and payback periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Owens Corning FOAMGLAS® France manufactures and sells FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation, a rigid insulation material composed of millions of completely sealed glass cells. Products are sold as slabs, tapered slabs, boards, and blocks for building envelopes, roofs, facades, and industrial applications such as heated storage tank bases. The business serves two segments—Buildings (construction and renovation) and Industry & HVAC (industrial installations and tank bases)—with technical design, calculation, and installation support included with each project.

Product overview

Owens Corning FOAMGLAS® offers a comprehensive portfolio of cellular glass insulation products designed for demanding building and industrial applications. The core offering is FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation—a rigid material composed of millions of sealed glass cells that provides non-combustibility (Euroclass A1), high compressive strength, water resistance, and stable thermal performance. The product line includes multiple variants: FOAMGLAS® T4 Plus, T3 Plus, F, and S3 as standard slabs; FOAMGLAS® READY BOARD for standing seam metal roofs; FOAMGLAS® TAPERED for sloped roof drainage; FOAMGLAS® W+F for facade applications; FOAMGLAS® HLB (High Load Bearing) for tank bases with compressive strengths up to 2400 kPa; and specialized products including Roof Block G1, Roof Board G2, SkyPearls 38, and Perinsul HL. Beyond individual products, FOAMGLAS® provides complete system solutions including Hot Tank Base Insulation Systems and Compact Roof Systems. The company also offers technical support services including insulation thickness calculations, planning support, training courses, and company visits. Manufacturing facilities are located in Tessenderlo, Belgium; Klášterec, Czech Republic; Yantai, China; and Sedalia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FOAMGLAS® Cellular Glass: Rigid insulation material composed of millions of completely sealed glass cells, combining non-combustibility, high compressive strength, water resistance, vapour tightness and stable thermal insulation performance over time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in heat loss through tank bottoms
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Owens CorningcoreOthers · 1 January 2017Global parent company (NYSE:OC, Fortune 500) that acquired Pittsburgh Corning in 2017. Owens Corning develops, manufactures, and markets insulation, roofing, and composite materials globally. Provides global reach and resources to FOAMGLAS® business.
• Pittsburgh Corning Europe NVcoreOthersLegal entity name for European operations of FOAMGLAS® business. Based in Tessenderlo, Belgium. Part of Owens Corning group since 2017 acquisition. Manages European production, sales, and distribution.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF (Polyurethanes division): Global chemical company producing polyurethane raw materials and rigid foam insulation systems. Competes with FOAMGLAS® in PU-based rigid insulation for buildings and industrial applications at a different price tier.
• Johns Manville (Berkshire Hathaway): North American manufacturer of fiberglass insulation, foams, and roofing systems with European presence. Competes broadly with FOAMGLAS® in commercial and industrial insulation within the Owens Corning parent company's home market.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: US-based manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and insulation systems including polyiso and PIR foam boards. Competes with FOAMGLAS® in commercial flat roof and high-performance insulation markets, particularly in North America.
• Saint-Gobain (Isover): Major insulation manufacturer through its Isover brand offering glass wool, stone wool, and foam solutions. Competes broadly with FOAMGLAS® across building and industrial insulation with a much larger product portfolio and global scale.

Direct peers

• Kingspan Group: Global leader in high-performance insulation boards and building envelope solutions, including rigid foam and insulated panel systems. Directly competes with FOAMGLAS® in premium commercial and industrial insulation segments across Europe.
• Recticel: European polyurethane foam manufacturer serving construction, industrial, and automotive markets. Competes with FOAMGLAS® in rigid foam insulation for building envelopes and industrial applications.
• Armacell: Specializes in flexible foam insulation (ArmaFlex) for industrial, HVAC, and marine applications. Competes with FOAMGLAS® in industrial pipe, tank, and equipment insulation markets, particularly for CUI mitigation.
• Rockwool International: Leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation for buildings, industry, and marine applications. Competes directly with FOAMGLAS® in fire-rated building insulation and industrial process insulation markets across Europe.
• Unilin Insulation (Recticel subsidiary): Manufacturer of PIR and PUR rigid foam insulation boards for construction and industrial applications. Directly competes with FOAMGLAS® in premium flat roof and building envelope insulation across Europe.

Emerging players

• Soprema: French-headquartered manufacturer of waterproofing membranes and insulation systems for roofing and building envelopes. Competes with FOAMGLAS® in compact roof systems and building insulation, particularly in France and Southern Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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