Dyplast Products’ Ted Berglund participates in NIA Insulation Industry Panel

Ted Berglund of Dyplast Products was a panelist in a Manufacturers VIP Panel hosted by NIA during their 61^st Annual Convention this year in Boca Raton, Florida. Ted was among a group of executives from global manufacturing companies addressing the many different opportunities and challenges within todays insulation industry. Panel discussions took place April 21–22, 2016, and topics included industry growth, supply versus demand, globalization, industry consolidation, energy conservation, life-cycle analysis, holistic code development, labor force issues, and strategic initiatives within the mechanical insulation industry.

I enjoyed participating in NIA’s Insulation Industry Panel and found that it was great vehicle to engage and respond to some of the most important and relevant issues concerning the insulation industry today.

-Ted Berglund, President & CEO, Dyplast Products, LLC.

Both panels were moderated by Ron King, a NIA consultant and 50-year veteran of the insulation industry. Michele Jones, NIA’s Executive Vice President/CEO, commented on the panel, “I am thrilled we were able to gather some of the top executives from the manufacturing sector to give an insight into the most pressing issues for the insulation industry. Their expertise made for an incredibly valuable session for our attendees and I am grateful to all the panelists for giving their time to participate in this important panel.”

Panelists included:

Ted Berglund—President and CEO, Dyplast Products, LLC
Marta Brozzi—President and CEO, DUNA-Group
Patrick Mathieu—President and CEO, Armacell             
Dr. Pawat Vitoorapakorn—CEO and Vice Chairman, Eastern Polymer Group, Aeroflex USA, Inc. (subsidiary of Eastern Polymer Group)
Donald (Don) Young—President and CEO, Aspen Aerogels, Inc.

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NIA Awards Dyplast Products 4th Theodore H. Brodie Safety Award

The National Insulation Association (NIA) presented Dyplast Products with the 2015 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Platinum Safety Award at its 61st Annual Convention/WIACO in Boca Raton, Florida, on April 21, 2016. Dyplast received its first Silver Award in 2012 and from 2013-15 received 3 Platinum Awards.

“Our Safety Team is excited to receive this award for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition highlights the dedication of our Team in maintaining an exemplary safety program and promoting a proactive safety culture that impacts each employee at Dyplast!”

-Ted Berglund, President & CEO, Dyplast Products, LLC.

“It is really rewarding when all the efforts put into this program from throughout the organization not only gives us the satisfaction of receiving the highest safety award in the industry but, that we are confident that all of our employees can return home safe to their families. It was a great pleasure to receive the Theodore H. Brodie award at the NIA convention on behalf of the entire team. Special merit to our Safety Committee and the “leader of the pack” Mr. Ramon Betancourt for making this program really work and setting the example out on the manufacturing floor.”

-Vincent Fuster, Senior Vice President & CFO, Dyplast Products, LLC.

NIA’s Safety Award is the only national award for outstanding safety performance in the mechanical insulation industry. NIA created the award program in 2004 to recognize top companies that have established structured safety programs to ensure the well-being of their employees and create safe working environments.

Dyplast Products attending 2016 SWICA 58th Annual Conference

Dyplast Products will be attending the Southwest Insulation Contractors Association (SWICA) Conference June 5-7 2016 at the Golden Nugget Casino and Resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana. SWICA is comprised of industrial and commercial insulation and asbestos abatement contractors and their product manufacturers, distributors and suppliers throughout the southwestern United States. Current President, David Patrick, will be talking about SWICA initiatives along with a variety timely topics from industry leaders.

Dyplast has been an active supporter of SWICA for many years and is eager to again be a part of this Annual Conference.

On a lighter note, authentic Cajun cuisines will be served at the Opening Reception by renowned Pats of Henderson. There will also be a 58^th Presidents Gala in Louisiana style with Mardi Gras dress! We look forward to seeing you there!

Claude Hartdegen will be representing Dyplast to discuss the ISO-C1® ASTM C591 and CINI 2014 results and other topics related to polyisocyanurate insulation.

Dyplast publishes new article, "Logical Thinking" in LNG Industry Magazine

Dyplast Products’ new article in LNG Industry Magazine titled "Logical Thinking" is an examination of the complexities surrounding insulant performance at cryogenic temperatures.

Physical properties of a particular insulant are often measured only at ambient temperatures. This article aims to use logical thinking to examine the performance of insulants at LNG (cryogenic) temperatures.

Fortunately, standards such as ASTM and CINI increasingly require physical properties to be measured at cryogenic temperatures, so that in the future such logical extrapolations may be less necessary.

Click the below link to read the full article...

Dyplast LNG Article Logical Thinking

Dyplast attending ESICA Spring Conference

Dyplast will be attending the Eastern States Insulation Contractors Association Conference at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia from May 4-6 2016.

ESICA represents both small and large mechanical, commercial, industrial and asbestos abatement contractors as well as various suppliers and distributors of products and services to the industry. Dyplast has been supporting ESICA over many years, and is eager to again be part of this valuable Conference.

The Dyplast family of ISO-C1® polyiso insulation mechanical pipe insulation system is an integral part of the design and successful operation of mechanical pipe insulation and refrigeration systems. ISO-C1® has been successfully used for many years as mechanical pipe insulation and is a proven economic insulation technology.

Dyplast New Senior Account manager, Tom McGettigan will be attending this year. He will be looking forward to meeting all those attending this important event!

Dyplast Products attending NIA's 61st Annual Convention

Dyplast Products invites you to join us April 20–23, 2016 at the NIA 61^st Annual Convention, in the beautiful city of Boca Raton on Florida's Atlantic coast. During this year's Annual Convention, NIA is is hosting WIACO and welcome members of the European Federation of Associations of Insulation Contractors (FESI) to the event.

Dyplast Products CEO, Ted Berglund, among several CEOs and executives from global manufacturers will participate in the Manufacturers VIP Panels: The Mechanical Insulation Industry—A Global Perspective.  The Panel will discuss opportunities and challenges within the industry such as…

Projected industry growth over the next 5 years; Supply versus demand; Globalization of the industry; Industry consolidation within various industry segments;

Value of continued and increased focus on energy conservation and the environment; Life-cycle analysis; Prescriptive versus holistic code development (sustainable design); and Strategic initiatives that industry participants should be focused upon in the ever-changing mechanical insulation industry.

Immediately following the Welcome Reception comes one of the highlights of NIA's Convention—the Dessert Hospitality Suites. NIA's (Associate) manufacturer member companies will host a room with delicious treats and beverages. Plan to take advantage of this opportunity to extend your time networking with industry friends while enjoying the sweetest event of the week. Dyplast invites all the participants to Dyplast Suite 10 featuring the Chef’s Special Crème Brule desserts PLUS since it is in Florida, Dyplast’s backyard, we will have a special “Latino Dessert”, Tres Leches

NIA will again recognize the winners of the 2015 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award. Dyplast submitted an application for the 2015 Associates (Manufacturers) category. Dyplast was the recipient of the Silver award in 2012, and the Platinum award in 2013 & 2014.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Dyplast Products attending ASTM Committee C16 Meeting

Dyplast Products will be attending the ASTM Committee C16 Meeting on Thermal Insulation at its bi-annual meeting at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas from Sunday April 10 to Wednesday April 13, 2016.

ASTM represents both small and large mechanical, commercial, industrial and asbestos abatement contractors as well as various suppliers and distributors of products and services to the industry. The Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 04.06 C16 continues to play a preeminent role in all aspects important to the industry of thermal insulation.

Dyplast has been supporting ASTM over many years, and is eager to again be part of this valuable Committee Meetings