ROCKWOOL Factory Tour: May 17, 2022
Tuesday, May 17, 12:00 – 3:00pm
Location: ROCKWOOL Ranson Plant, 665 Northport Ave, Kearneysville, WV 25430
Join BEC-Baltimore and BEC-DC for a tour of ROCKWOOL’s new plant in nearby West Virginia. ROCKWOOL’s stone wool products are in demand across the world in residential, commercial, industrial projects. Having been in operation for more than 80 years, today they operate 45 manufacturing facilities and have a global network of sales offices, distributors and partners.
Success at ROCKWOOL has always been built on a foundation of partnership with the communities in which they operate and their track record of making a positive and meaningful difference includes economic benefits and support for local programs and causes. This 338,000 square foot facility, located on 136 acres, began commercial production in July 2021.
Agenda:
- Attendees arrive (12pm)
- Lunch & presentation
- Experience center tour
- Plant tour
- Attendees depart (~3pm)
In addition to the plant tour, we will also be joined by Antoine Habellion, Head of Technical at ROCKWOOL. Antoine will present on the following topic:
Designing for Moisture Control Using Stone Wool Insulation
This 1-hour presentation will cover the following learning objectives:
- Understand moisture control building science fundamentals.
- Understand how stone wool can be used in exterior wall applications.
- Make informed decisions about the appropriate rain control and vapor control strategies for wall assemblies.
- Review in-situ examples of stone wool performance attributes.
Space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
3 AIA LUs with be provided for attendees (presentation & tour).
About The ROCKWOOL Group
The ROCKWOOL Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation. We offer a full range of high-performing and sustainable insulation products for the construction industry.
Our insulation products are based on innovative stone wool technology and today we are the world’s leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation. The ROCKWOOL group also includes a range of sister companies delivering specialist solutions for the horticultural, marine and offshore sectors.
We are committed to empowering everyone to rise to the development challenges of modern living. By using stone, one of the world’s most abundant natural resources, you can make a lasting impact across generations.
From classrooms to stadiums, land to landmarks, people need spaces not only to dream big but to act on those dreams, making the world a better place for everyone. This commitment is set in stone.
About Antoine Habellion
Antoine Habellion, M.Eng, M.A.S., is the Head of Technical of ROCKWOOL North America, where the main focus of his work, apart from the management of the technical team, entails managing building enclosure research and design projects related to energy efficiency, enclosure performance, summer comfort, Building Information Modeling (BIM), durability and resilience. As a building science professional, the core group of his clients include architects, engineers, design consultants and contractors.
Prior to moving to North America, Antoine worked as a building scientist in Paris, France, also with ROCKWOOL.
Antoine holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the engineering school of Hautes Etudes d’Ingénieur in Lille, France and an advanced master’s degree in Building Science from the engineering schools of Arts et Métiers ParisTech and ESTP in Paris, France where he wrote a thesis on the Summer Comfort in Building Without Cooling Systems.
Antoine is fluent in French and English.
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