Recticel and Sika win Perifem Award for energy-saving Light Roof system

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Brussels,   23 April, 2024 – 09:00 CET

                                  Recticel and Sika win Perifem Award for  energy-saving Light Roof system

Recticel and Sika have received a prestigious Perifem Award for their innovative Light Roof system. The award was presented last month at Perifem Day, the event for retailers in France. The Light Roof system, which won in the Energy Category, is the result of a partnership between Recticel Insulation and Sika, which specialises in membranes for flat roof construction.

The Light Roof system is an all-in-one solution consisting of Recticel's extremely lightweight Powerdeck+ insulation board and Sika’s Sarnafil TS77 solar reflective membrane. Introduced in France, the system improves the energy performance of commercial building roofs. It enables the renovation of steel deck flat roofs and the installation of photovoltaic panels without reinforcing the existing roof construction, while allowing operation of the building to continue during the works. In the case of new industrial, commercial and logistics buildings, the reduction in the size of steel structures makes it possible to reduce the building’s carbon footprint and realise financial savings on the cost of construction, compared to the traditional mineral wool solution.

Light Roof complies with regulatory requirements for commercial buildings in France to install photovoltaic panels on the roofs of existing buildings over 500 m²; as well as the obligation to reduce energy consumption for buildings in services sector with a floor area of 1,000 m² or more by at least 40% in 2030, 50% in 2040 and 60% by 2050.

Jan Vergote (CEO Recticel Group):  “Light Roof will play a key role in the renovation of the retail distribution and industrial building stock, where energy consumption reduction and  cost-efficient installation of solar panels are key requirements. Such smart innovations are vital for the achievement of our SBTi targets and they demonstrate our profound commitment to positive partnerships throughout the value chain.” 

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About Sika

Specialising in chemicals for construction and industry, Sika is a world leader in the development and manufacture of systems and products for bonding, sealing, soundproofing, reinforcement and protection. The company has subsidiaries in 103 countries and manufactures in more than 400 plants, drawing on the expertise of over 33,000 employees. Sika develops innovative technologies that facilitate the sustainable transformation of the construction and transport industries.

About Perifem

For over 40 years, Perifem has been working to engage the retail sector in France in responsible construction and operation of commercial spaces. Perifem brings together all retail players – integrated, independent, retailers in the food and specialist sectors, shopping centres and suppliers – to focus on concerns about the environment, energy, safety and technological innovation. 

About Recticel Group

Recticel Group is a Belgian insulation company with a strong presence in Europe and the USA. It offers smart insulation solutions that advance a carbon-free economy and a better quality of life.  

Recticel Group delivers upon a portfolio of Insulation Boards, Insulated Panels and Acoustic Solutions. Recticel Insulation designs polyurethane thermal and thermo-acoustic boards for optimal building comfort and energy efficiency. This includes vacuum insulation panels (VIP) by Turvac.

Trimo enables the highest aesthetic standards and extends architectural capabilities with its mineral wool insulated panels and modular space solution, primarily in non-residential applications. With the recent acquisition of REX Panels & Profiles, the portfolio now includes PIR insulated panels. Soundcoat provides acoustic solutions used in some of the world’s leading technological innovations.

At the end of 2023, Recticel employed 1,255 people and had achieved sales of EUR 529.4 million. Its operations are spread over seven countries.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved Recticel’s near-term targets for the reduction of scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (from a 2021 base year) and net-zero targets for 2050.

Recticel is listed on Euronext in Brussels (Euronext: RECT - Reuters: RECT.BR - Bloomberg: RECT:BB).

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This press release is available in English and Dutch onwww.recticel.com

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