First Installation of Nanogel® Translucent Aerogel Daylighting Panels Completed In Europe.

Photo: Scobalit, Switzerland

In Europe, Nanogel® filled polyester panels were used in roofing and façade elements in a recent completed state-owned school in Zurich, Switzerland. Scobalit, Winterthur, produced roofing materials measuring 2000 x 2000mm and façade panels measuring 5000 x 2500mm, both in 50mm gauge, covering 1000m2 and 350m2 respectively.  Swiss building materials manufacturer Scobalit, has completed the first European installation of Scobatherm® Nanogel® daylighting panels filled with Nanogel® Translucent Aerogel from Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT). The panels were produced and installed by Scobalit in a school building project in Zurich.

Cabot Corporation Launches Revolutionary Nanogel® Translucent Aerogel Insulation for Architectural Daylighting

Nanogel® Translucent aerogel is an extremely lightweight and versatile material that delivers thermal insulating and light transmitting factors two to four times better than other products currently on the market, while acting as a diffuser to distribute the light uniformly. Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has launched Nanogel® Translucent Aerogel, a revolutionary insulation and daylighting product.