Member - Gramitherm Europe SA
Gramitherm is an insulation batt made from natural grass and with a negative carbon footprint.
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Gramitherm® is a patented Swiss technology that enables the production of natural insulation batts from meadow grass fibres .
Gramitherm® is a new insulation biomaterial with natural grass fibres that offers a double ecological performance : a negative carbon footprint ( 1kg of Gramitherm batt absorbs 1,5kg of CO2-eq) , the lowest grey energy performance in it’s category (the liquid digestible components of the grass are collected and used for the production of biogas . Every component of grass is valorized in a top efficient waste management system).
Gramitherm® is delivering both insulation against cold of winter as well as summer heat . It’s fibrous structures absorb noise (recommended for wood buildings) and regulate humidity (recommended for long life cycle and confort in humid areas ).
Gramitherm®is easy to install , non irritating , non toxic and 100% recyclable .
Gramitherm® is a global concept : natural grass is nearly everywhere and doesn’t need to be planted.
Where there are grass valorization spots, there is an opportunity to manufacture and market Gramitherm®!
Gramitherm® belongs to the bioeconomy and is a perfect example of transforming "green waste" into added value materials.
Key Figures : The insulation materials market comprises of 50% mineral wool (glass+stone) , 45% synthetic plastic foams and 5% natural fibres ( mainly wood fibres made products).
Within this 5% niche of”alternative”products , the European market today for flexible batts is 2,0 M m3 per year or +/- 140M EUR annual sales . The European natural fibres insulation market is growing at 10-12% p.a on average . Same trend and metrics for insulation market in North America....
1 kg of Gramitherm® finished product absorbs 1,5 kg equivalent of CO2 (FDES - base Iniès NF EN 15804 ).
By taking 33% market share of the European natural fibres flexible batts , Gramitherm® wil generate a positive impact of 700000m3 x 40kg/m3 x1,405 kg eq CO2/kg of product = 39 340 000 kg of CO2 = +/- 39 000 TONS OF CO2 CAPTURED !
The Gramitherm® is currently produced by Gramitherm Europe SA, located in Sambreville (Belgium).
Gramitherm won the Bouygues Award for circular economy at Vivatech 2018 .
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Headquarters 5060 Sambreville, Belgium
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