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in fi re safety performance among fl exible elastomeric insulation. Its ultra-low 
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and GREENGUARD Gold certifi cations you’ve come to expect from Armacell’s 
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ArmaFlex Ultima is UL Classifi ed 
as to UL 723 at 25/50. R39561.
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*US patent no. 8 163 811
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NIA ANNOUNCES THE 2026 PREMIER 
INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS
Fajardo, Puerto Rico—March 27, 2026—The National 
Insulation Association (NIA) is proud to honor the winners 
of the 2026 Premier Industry Manufacturer Awards, which 
were announced in conjunction with its 70 th Annual 
Convention, which took place in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, 
March 24–26, 2026.
The 2026 Premier Industry Manufacturers are:
Aeroflex USA	
	
Armacell
Johns Manville	 	
Knauf
Owens Corning	 	
Proto Corporation
ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation
This award was first presented 7 years ago to recognize 
and distinguish exemplary manufacturing companies 
as insulation industry advocates and leaders. Available 
exclusively within NIA, the award spotlights Associate 
(Manufacturer) companies for demonstrating leadership, 
dedication, and support to the mechanical insulation 
industry and NIA. NIA’s Associate members demonstrate 
to customers that their company is a recognized leader 
among their peers.
“We’re honored to recognize seven industry-leading 
companies for this year’s award!” said Michele M. Jones, 
NIA’s Executive Vice President/CEO. “These exemplary 
organizations continue to champion the power of the 
insulation industry through their dedication to our 
mission, their leadership, and their active participation 
and support of NIA’s initiatives. Their passion to advance 
our shared goals helps strengthen the association and 
highlights the critical role insulation plays in energy 
efficiency and sustainability. We’re thrilled to celebrate 
their accomplishments throughout 2026 and the example 
they set for the industry.”
To learn more about this yearly award, please visit the 
Premier Industry Manufacturer Award web page.

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