Invespanel launches its new range of sandwich panels with recycled steel

29 October 2024

Kingspan | Invespanel has become the first sandwich panel producer in Spain and Portugal to use ArcelorMittal’s organic coated XCarb^® recycled and renewably produced steel. This partnership is the result of co-engineering focused on construction solutions with a reduced carbon footprint in the building sector.

“At Invespanel, we continue to progress towards a more sustainable future with the launch of our new ‘Higher Recycled Content’ range of sandwich panels. This innovative product not only meets the industry’s requirements in terms of quality and performance but also offers outstanding environmentally-friendly characteristics.

What makes this new range so special? The ‘Higher Recycled Content’ panels are manufactured with pre-painted XCarb^® recycled and renewably produced steel that is manufactured in an electric arc furnace (EAF) using 100% renewable electricity, and at least 75% scrap steel in the EAF. This combination of recycled materials and clean energy is a step forward in our mission to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing processes."

Carlos Lanza (Plant Director, Kingspan | Teczone - Kingspan | Invespanel) and Esther Márquez (CTS, ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products)

"Moreover, customers who choose this new range will receive a certificate for their sandwich panel solution ensuring the traceability of the material as well as the related emissions savings (more than 60% reduction in the case of pre-painted XCarb^® recycled and renewably produced steel)."

“Using low-carbon emissions steel in the construction sector is a highly effective way to reduce the carbon intensity of the materials used in our built environment. We are therefore very pleased to be partnering with Invespanel by supplying them with XCarb^® recycled and renewably produced steel, which delivers a 60% reduction in carbon emissions compared with the same product made via the conventional steelmaking route. The possibility of offering this new range is the result of some impressive co-engineering work between our companies and I would like to congratulate all involved in this project,” said Laurent Plasman, CMO Industry, ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products.

The Higher Recycled Content panel range is available upon request; always check availability.

The Higher Recycled Content panels are tailor-made, with the following specifications:

• Steel colour: Blanco pirineo 1006
• Thickness: 0.5 or 0.6 mm
• Coating: 25 micra PS organic coating

"At Invespanel we are committed to offering innovative solutions combining quality and sustainability. This launch strengthens our commitment to the environment and positions us as a benchmark for the production of sandwich panels with reduced environmental impact. We are here to help our customers build a more sustainable future."