SIPs
One of the big drivers for the rise of SIPs and insulated sandwich panels is the great R-value they provide. Here is a recent article discussing the “green aspects” of various types of insulation.
A company in Mexico is looking into using sandwich panels for a construction project in Mexico and would like information.
For the contact information, email: info@sandwichpanels.org
From time to time people contact us looking for suppliers or quotes, so please check back to see the latest. If you have any questions or requests, send us an email and we will post the request here.
To help stay alert on competition, keeping a close eye on patents and patent applications can provide insight. Here is a recent US patent application by a group of French inventors for a concept of a unique building panel.
Here is a recent article discussing the use of sandwich panels for the rebuilding of Haiti…
Here is a insightful article from Treehugger.com discussing a “green” home that uses SIPs.
Here is an expired, but still relevant patent assigned to Hunter Douglas for an insulative building panel with a method for connecting them.
Virginia Tech has developed a technology that is available for licensing. It is a core material derived from biological sources and incorporates biofungacides and biopesticides. For more information, please visit their site here.
The USDA has a catalog of composite panels and core material which contains a significant portion of biobased material. Visit it here.
Also be sure to check out a new foam product available containing about 40% biobased material, you can purchase this structural foam core at the sandwich panel store.
New to SandwichPanels.org is an online store. Currently offered are continuous fiber reinforced polypropylene sandwich panels and structural polyurethane foam, made from renewable sources. Click here to visits the Sandwich Panel Store, and check back soon as we will constantly be updating our product offerings.
A company called Research and Markets has announced an available business plan for purchase that will help outline what is needed to start a sandwich panel manufacturing operation. Data is included on markets, equipment, and materials.
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