Demand for mineral wool insulation in the commercial market is forecast to grow 3.4% annually to 366 million pounds in 2022, valued at $135 million. Mineral wool is projected to be the fastest growing insulation material type in volume and area, supported by increasingly stringent fire safety codes.
Mineral Wool Insulation Demand in Commercial Markets to Grow 3.4% Annually
June 27 2018
The freedonia Group
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