LANCASTER, PA — Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AWI) has launched an innovative ceiling product that promises to revolutionize energy consumption in commercial buildings. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based company’s new Ultima® Templok® solution features mineral fiber ceiling panels embedded with phase change material (PCM). This groundbreaking technology is designed to enhance thermal comfort while significantly reducing building energy costs and consumption.
The demand for energy-efficient solutions in the construction and real estate sectors is reaching unprecedented levels. Notably, buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of global energy use, highlighting the urgency and potential impact of such innovations. AWI’s Ultima® Templok® ceiling panels, armed with PCM technology, are ideally positioned to address this demand.
“Our investment in PCM technology establishes a broad platform for a multi-generational line of energy-saving ceiling products,” said AWI CEO and president Vic Grizzle. He added that these panels could lower a building’s energy use and carbon emissions by reducing cooling and heating costs, creating a catalyst for increased replacement and renovation activity throughout the markets.
The development of these cutting-edge ceiling panels was made possible through AWI’s recent acquisition of the Templok business from Insolcorp, LLC, a PCM technology company based in Albemarle, North Carolina. This strategic move has furnished AWI with unique equipment and intellectual property to produce PCM, setting the stage for further innovation in the sector.
The PCM technology, when integrated with AWI’s ceiling panels, works by absorbing and releasing heat as temperatures inside a building fluctuate, effectively regulating room temperature with reduced energy usage. The company’s research suggests that the installation of these tiles can reduce energy cost and consumption by up to 15%, as validated in lab tests.
This development marks a significant milestone in AWI’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. By offering tangible financial and environmental benefits, the Ultima® Templok® ceiling panels make a compelling case for customers considering a ceiling replacement. As the drive towards energy conservation intensifies, innovations like these are set to play an increasingly critical role in shaping the future of commercial construction and real estate.
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