Owens Corning Foamglas

Owens Corning Foamglas is a top-notch division of the American giant Owens Corning, a global leader in insulation, roofing, and fibreglass composite materials. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the company operates across 33 countries, employing around 20,000 folks. Foamglas itself focuses on crafting cellular glass insulation, a lightweight, durable, and fire-resistant material made from recycled glass and natural minerals like sand and dolomite. Launched in 1942 by Pittsburgh Corning—acquired by Owens Corning in 2017—Foamglas is produced in state-of-the-art factories in Tessenderlo (Belgium), Klášterec (Czech Republic), Yantai (China), and Sedalia (USA). It’s a cracking product, offering top-notch protection against heat, cold, water, and vapour, making it a go-to for construction and industrial uses, from buildings to tanks. With a history stretching back over 80 years and a 2018 turnover of $7.1 billion for the parent company, Foamglas blends innovation with sustainability, aiming to make the world a bit better one insulated project at a time.