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November 4, 2008
Perlite Insulation Manufacturing Expansion
IIG Announces Completion of Perlite Insulation Manufacturing Expansion
BRUNSWICK, Georgia – Industrial Insulation Group (IIG), a leading manufacturer of premium-quality industrial and commercial insulations, has completed phase 2 of the planned 2008 expansion for Sproule WR-1200™ Perlite Pipe and Block insulation manufactured in Brunswick, Georgia. “We have responded to the continuing strong demand for our Sproule Perlite brand by adding 40% more capacity with the completion of this expansion. The increased product availability and reduced lead-time will significantly benefit our customer group” said Kevin MacKinnon, IIG vice president.
Sproule WR-1200 is a pre-formed, high temperature, non-wicking pipe and block insulation composed of expanded perlite uniformly reinforced with a high strength fiber for use on systems operating up to 1200°F (649°C). It is inorganic, non-combustible and meets or exceeds the physical property requirements of ASTM C610. Sproule WR-1200 is produced with a blue visual color coding dispersed throughout the product to assure it can be identified as asbestos-free.
Industrial Insulation Group, LLC is a Calsilite/Johns Manville joint venture. IIG manufactures Thermo-12® Gold calcium silicate pipe and block insulation, Sproule WR-1200™ perlite pipe and block insulation, MinWool 1200 mineral fiber pipe and block insulation, MinWool commercial sound attenuation fire batts, safing and curtainwall insulations, and a variety of associated accessory products.
Contacts
Industrial Insulation Group Joe Ortiz, 800-866-3234
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