ROCKWOOL strengthens commitment to leadership with new product range

Known for its Euroclass A1 non-combustible stone wool insulation, the company has used its extensive fire safety expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to develop a new in-house fire stopping range including coated batt, sealants, collars and wraps.

In line with the company’s commitment to industry-leading practice, the new FirePro range has been tested and classified to the most recent fire resistance standards (including BS EN 1366-4, BS EN 1366-3 and BS EN 13501-2) that will become mandatory in 2029, ensuring the range is ready a full four years early and helping customers to future-proof their specifications.

For added assurance, FirePro’s testing has also been third party audited and certified for safety, reliability and regulatory compliance by independent certification body UL-Solutions.

“At ROCKWOOL, we don’t just meet fire safety standards,” explained Ben Peach, product and technical solutions director at ROCKWOOL Ltd. “We help to drive Best Practice. That means advocating for tough and easy-to-apply regulations and approaches that reflect the real risks facing modern buildings.”

Peach continued: “We’re always looking ahead and helping our customers to navigate change, which is why we’ve tested and classified the new FirePro range to the latest fire resistance standards. Our customers can specify with confidence.”

By developing the range in-house and managing the product line from conception through to delivery, ROCKWOOL is also perfectly positioned to pursue ongoing innovation and drive industry-leading performance and sustainability.

Specialist support for customers

The first products in the new FirePro range are now available to order, with the company’s specialist fire and specification teams on hand to assist customers with bespoke technical and project support.

“Customers need access to expert resources so that they can specify with confidence,” explained Matt Jones, ROCKWOOL Ltd’s head of fire protection and HVAC. “That’s why we’ve launched the FirePro range with our specialist teams on hand as well as a robust package of technical literature. This includes a new interactive Fire Stopping Standard Details Guide that provides easy access to safety-critical standard details to support specification and installation.”

Training Academy

In order to further support industry partners as they adapt to changes driven by the Building Safety Act 2022, ROCKWOOL plans to open a specialist Training Academy at the Hams Hall site this winter.

Providing clients with the opportunity to experience product demonstrations and learn Best Practice installation techniques for ROCKWOOL’s fire stopping, HVAC and fire protection products, the company expects to welcome a range of visitors from installation contractors and specifiers through to Fire and Rescue Service personnel who are working to assess and safeguard public safety.

The Training Academy will complement ROCKWOOL’s existing e-Learning platform and furthers the company’s work to support skills and competence in the built environment. More details will be available shortly to those seeking to book a training session at the new Midlands facility.

*Further information is available online at www.rockwool.com/uk/next-gen-firepro