The polyurethane sandwich panel industry has grown 18% in 2007 according to a study released by APIP’ÑA, the Spanish Association of Polyurethane Injected Panels Manufacturers, in its 17^th General Assembly, held in Madrid.

 

Furthermore, APIP’ÑA estimates that the polyurethane sandwich panel will keep on growing in 2008. This is a key period for the sector and the goal of the association’s member companies is to lead it, reveals IPUR’s press release. Indeed, 28 million sqm of panels were made in 2007 in Spain. In the near future an increase in the use of this material is expected both in industrial facilities, where it is currently already the leader, and in commercial and residential buildings, where it is entering very quickly and with unbeatable results thanks to its thermal, mechanic, fire reaction and environmental respect characteristics. The new energy requirements of the Building Technical Code have opened a new and wide range of applications in house building and buildings rehabilitation.

 

The injected polyurethane sandwich panel is present in the construction solutions market for more than 40 years now. Today it is still one of the most advanced products and allows for a healthy economy, promoting comfort and social progress, while protecting the environment.