BENEFITS OF IMPS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY CONSTRUCTION – PROJECT DESCRIPTION WHICH SECTOR OR INDUSTRY DOES THE CUSTOMER BELONG TO? Pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage. WHICH SOLUTION THE COMPANY WAS LOOKING FOR? The customer, a prominent pharmaceutical company, sought solutions for their new factory and storage facility construction in a tropical climate. They needed effective measures to combat … Continue Reading
INTRODUCTION Cold storage facilities are crucial for preserving perishable goods such as food, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive products. As a construction worker experienced in this industry, I have seen firsthand the importance of using suitable materials to create efficient, durable, cost-effective cold storage solutions. One such material that has proven to be highly effective in … Continue Reading
GUIDE TO THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF COLD STORAGE FACILITIES INTRODUCTION Cold storage facilities are vital in preserving perishable goods, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive products. These specialized warehouses ensure that these goods maintain their quality, freshness, and efficacy while in storage. We will list the most critical parts of a cold storage facility, highlighting … Continue Reading
THE APPLICATION OF SOUND-ABSORBING INSULATED METAL PANELS Sound-absorbing insulated metal panels (IMPs), Rockwool metal panels, perforated metal panels, noise reduction panels, or acoustic panels fit in various settings where noise reduction is a priority. These panels fit perfectly where the need to absorb sound waves and reduce the transmission of noise through walls joins the … Continue Reading
WHAT MATERIAL IS USED FOR COLD ROOM DOORS? The materials used for cold room doors can vary and affect performance regarding cold-proofing, durability, antimicrobial capacity, and other factors. Some regulations dictate which specific materials we can use to produce cold-room door components, but in other cases, we can choose which materials to use. The three … Continue Reading
QUICK GUIDE FOR CHOOSING A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FOR COLD STORAGE In this blog post, we will give you a quick guide for choosing a pressure relief valve for cold storage. Firstly, we will shed light on two main consequences of the pressure difference in the cold room. Secondly, we will list the parameters that … Continue Reading
HOW GLOBE PANELS CAN ASSIST YOU IN CREATING SUPERMARKET COLD – ROOMS IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS Supermarkets are one of the most demanding buildings in regard to logistics and storage. The constant demand for fresh products and their limited shelf life demand optimal conditions in order to minimize the risk of spoilage. This is why … Continue Reading
TIPS TO REDUCE THE ELECTRICITY BILL FOR INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION In this post, we will show you how you can save money on the electricity bill of a refrigerated warehouse. For example, firstly, by increasing the thickness of the insulated panels for cold-rooms. Secondly, by increasing the thickness of insulating sheets for floor and cold-room doors and improving energy efficiency in industrial … Continue Reading
WHICH COATING HELPS TO PREVENT SALT CORROSION OF SHELLFISH? This publication provides a brief overview of the use of stainless steel cold room panels and stainless steel cold room doors in the fishing industry. WHY PREVENT CORROSION IN A COLD ROOM ENVIRONMENT? The main problem we must face when building a cold or processing room in an aggressive … Continue Reading
HOW CAN A SUPERMARKET’S REFRIGERATED RACK BE MADE QUIETER? In this post, we describe how to reduce the noise of a refrigeration shelf in a supermarket by using acoustic stone wool panels, the installer also calls Rockwool insulated panels for noise, noise-absorbing panels, and sound Rockwool panels, or perforated Rockwool panels. Certainly, in a supermarket, … Continue Reading
REDUCE YOUR ELECTRIC BILL BY INCREASING THE THICKNESS OF YOUR COLD-ROOM PANELS Save on the electricity bill of a blast freezer: electricity is getting more expensive every day, and today I want to give a simple piece of advice worth thousands of dollars a year of savings on refrigeration costs. In this article, I will … Continue Reading
THE BENEFIT OF USING OUR RELIEF VALVES IN REFRIGERATION In this article, we want to share the benefit of using our relief valves with our customers. Firstly, we want to make feel our customers safe that we only deliver top-quality valves that can withstand extreme temperatures without fail. Secondly, failure is expensive to our customers and we … Continue Reading
NYLON’S INSULATING PROPERTIES AND STRENGTH OF GLOBE PANELS INSULATION DISCS Suspending the ceiling of a cold room is a serious task, and we take it very seriously, let’s see why. DIFFICULTIES WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE COLD-ROOM CEILING Most installers face two main issues when installing the ceiling of a cold room: Ensuring the perfect … Continue Reading
PVC VS. ALUMINUM COVING PROFILE SUPPORT: WHICH SHOULD YOU USE? Coving PVC profiles are a fantastic system to make hygienic any environment. It allows you to make round any square angle. Coving profiles help us eliminate dirt and bacteria that typically build up in any laboratory, processing room, or cold-room. How can a simple PVC profile make … Continue Reading
GUIDE TO FIRE RESISTANCE Our previous post explained the difference between Resistance to Fire and Reaction to Fire. We talked about why we better know the Reaction to Fire of an insulated metal panel, and in which case we need our insulated panels to ensure a specific Resistance to Fire. THREE VALUES DEFINE RESISTANCE TO FIRE: … Continue Reading
HOW DOES FIRE RESISTANCE WORK? We have recently published a series of articles about FIRE REACTION: this post explained that fire reaction is the behavior towards the fire of building materials, such as insulated metal panels. And this one explains how to read the fire reaction classification as per the European law UNI EN 13501. In this article, … Continue Reading
THE COLD CHAIN EFFECT AND CONSUMPTION PATTERNS DURING COVID-19 We will stick to fresh food, data says. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, I’ve been willing to know if we would stick to fresh, healthy food, or if we would go back to canned, processed meals. Being one of the largest exporters of thermal insulation for … Continue Reading
HOW TO READ THE FIRE REACTION CLASSIFICATION AS PER THE EUROPEAN LAW UNI EN 13501 Our last post explained that fire reaction is the behavior towards the fire of building materials, such as insulated metal panels. Today we explain how to read the fire reaction classification as per the European law UNI EN 13501. Let’s narrow … Continue Reading
THE ULTIMATE INTERVIEW ABOUT THE THERMAL INSULATION MARKET IN LATIN AMERICA Saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are two essential requirements that insulated panel systems for cold rooms must offer today. This niche is growing and of vital importance for the proper performance of food storage spaces, warehouses, and process plants. We consider it … Continue Reading
SAFETY FIRST: EXPLAINING FIRE REACTION OF SANDWICH PANELS For safety reasons, fire reaction (sometimes also called fire behavior) is an important topic. Why so? Because of the word “fire.” Fire is a scary word associated with the loss of human lives and the destruction of goods. We all know what fire means, although we may not have … Continue Reading
A KEY MISTAKE TO AVOID WHEN BUILDING THE FLOOR OF A FREEZER ROOM When we assemble a cold – room, either a cooler or a freezer, we have one crucial task, breaking all thermal bridges. WHAT IS A THERMAL BRIDGE IN THE COLD STORAGE ROOM? We call thermal bridges anything that transfers the external temperature … Continue Reading
WHEN TO USE THE PLINTH AND THE COVING PROFILES IN THE COLD ROOM? Today we explain why using the coving profile instead of the plinth is an expensive mistake that you can avoid when building a cold – room. We have recently noted that our customers tend to use the coving profiles on the floor of … Continue Reading
GLOBE PANELS INSULATING BOARDS We are glad to announce that Globe Panels is expanding its offer of thermal insulation by adding insulating sheets to its product range. WHAT MAKES OUR FLOOR INSULATING BOARDS UNIQUES? We have chosen to offer to our customers the best thermal insulation available: PIR insulating sheets. Our insulated sheets have the following … Continue Reading
ROCKWOOL INSULATED PANELS: A COMMON MISTAKE ALL INSTALLERS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO. SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUE I’ve recently passed by a new sandwich panel installation just next to the place I live. It’s a drive-through entrance to the E.R. for ambulances: by the law, that building requires materials with excellent fire behavior. That’s why the building … Continue Reading
UPDATED PRICES ON INSULATED PANELS IN OCTOBER 2021 In this blog post, we will continue to talk about the insulated panel’s price update in 2021. Firstly, we will shed light on the factors that have contributed to the price increase of insulated panels in October 2021. Secondly, we will share our suggestions for retailers that are … Continue Reading
Q&As ABOUT PVC SANITARY PROFILES PVC hygienic profiles are becoming very popular among installers due to their multiple advantages over metal profiles. Moreover, their use is mandatory in building cold – rooms in numerous countries. HERE WE HAVE COLLECTED SOME OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS: What sort of PVC sanitary profiles do we offer? We offer … Continue Reading
Q&As ABOUT FIRE BEHAVIOR OF INSULATED METAL PANELS One of the top 3 hottest topics related to insulated metal panels is what happens when a fire occurs. We believe that this is the most crucial topic that we want to be clear about with our customers, so we encourage them to call us for any question … Continue Reading
WHAT IS A REACTION TO FIRE? The reaction of a product to fire is its contribution to a fire to which it is exposed through its decomposition. It is concerned with the combustibility and ignitability of building materials, and it can be used to calculate how much energy they contribute to the spread of a … Continue Reading
GLOBE ROOF SUN IS THE BEST SOLAR ROOF SOLUTION Since this post is about photovoltaic solar panels, firstly, we are going to give a definition of what is a solar industrial roof. Secondly, we will present a list of frequently asked questions about Globe Roof Sun. Finally, do not hesitate to contact us in case … Continue Reading
OVERVIEW OF THE SANDWICH PANEL PRICE IN JULY 2021 We have received many inquiries regarding the July 2021 price update from customers around the world. Most of them have acknowledged the previous price hike and were quite ready for the new coming increase. A few are still hoping that this bubble could end and that the 2020 … Continue Reading
AISLAMART DE CENTRO AMERICA: OUR WHOLESALE POINT OF INSULATED METAL PANELS IN CENTRAL AMERICA In this blog post, we will introduce Aislamart de Centro America. Firstly, we will shed light on what problem will Aislamart solve for its customers in Costa Rica. Secondly, and most importantly, we will talk about the benefits that Aislamart will … Continue Reading
TRENDS OF INSULATED METAL PANELS PRICES: JUNE 2021 Hi everyone, this is Alberto Adriano at Globe Panels. Follow us on our Facebook, YouTube channels to receive the latest update on the thermal insulation and insulated panels in particular. The topic of today is the price increase of insulated metal panels of 2021. What’s the situation … Continue Reading
HOW CAN I SAVE UP TO $13K ON THE PURCHASE OF THERMAL INSULATION FOR REFRIGERATION FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY? Today we show you how to save 13.000 USD on international purchases by buying at Globe Panels. What happens when you are from Honduras, and you want to purchase cold-room doors part in Europe? Your bank will convert … Continue Reading
PROTECT THE MONEY OF YOUR BUSINESS: PAY FOR INSULATED METAL PANELS IN YOUR CURRENCY. We care about the efficiency of our business as well as about our client’s business as our strategic partners. Everybody who has purchased insulated metal panels from abroad knows that it can be costly due to the current international payments system. … Continue Reading
INSULATED METAL PANELS PRICE DURING COVID-19: WHY INSULATED METAL PANEL PRICES HAVE SURGED? No panic! It is what we say when we think about insulated metal panels’ price in these weeks. We’ve seen a steep increase since January 2021, but the roots of these hikes go back to 2020. In 2020, we saw a sudden, profound … Continue Reading
HOW TO MAINTAIN DRY THE FLOOR OF A COLD-ROOM? We all know that when we install a freezer cold-room, the temperature inside the cold-room may cause condensation on the floor. It happens more often if the climate is warm and wet. In this blog post, we will shed light on what causes condensation and we will … Continue Reading
HOW TO RENEW A COLD-ROOM USING PVC PANELS? How to renew a cold room using PVC panels? Did we explain how to use PVC panels to renew a cold room’s walls and ceilings in the article: How to renew a processing room or a cold room? Today, we will show how the results will look … Continue Reading
HOW TO RENEW A COLD-ROOM OR A PROCESSING ROOM? How to renew a panel wall and make it look new and hygienic is a question we hear frequently. There are different methods of renewing a cold-room. Today we will focus on one specific way to renew an insulated metal panel wall or ceiling that compose … Continue Reading
PROTECTING YOUR MONEY – THE REAL ADVANTAGE OF THE FLEXIBLE PROTECTION Often, when describing the advantages of flexible industrial protections, customers ask me one question. That question is always the same: how can industrial protection be flexible? How can something flexible protect a rack from an impact with a forklift? That question is because we … Continue Reading
COVID-19 AND BACTERIA, GET OUT OF OUR COLD-ROOM! In our last article How Can Insulated Metal Panels Prevent Covid-19?, we had left the reader with a precise question: Where do we have to clean to remove bacteria and viruses, as Covid-19? We said that the joints and the corners are the areas where bacteria and viruses … Continue Reading
HOW CAN IMPs PREVENT COVID-19? The duration of the outbreak of Covid-19 is forcing us to rethink our hygiene needs, especially in the refrigerated cold-chain. In the cold-chain, hygiene has always been an issue. The reports tell us that the Covid-19 virus has passed to humans in a Chinese slaughterhouse. It’s not the first time. It … Continue Reading
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION OF A 240MM (9,44 IN) INSULATED PANEL? Johan from Colombia asked us when we published a few pictures of 240mm wall insulated panels. Actually, one doesn’t often see such a huge thickness of insulation in a cold room panel. The production of panels for ultra-low temperatures runs once every 6 or 8 … Continue Reading
THERMAL INSULATION FOR INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION The world needs more refrigerated warehouses insulation for refrigeration. The increased need for refrigerated space to warehouse perishable goods became evident during the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemics. At that time, the current available refrigerated space struggled to handle thousands of tons of refrigerated food that restaurants and cafes could not … Continue Reading
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FIRE REACTION OF INSULATED METAL PANEL 1. WHAT’S A B, S1-D0 CLASS INSULATED METAL PANEL? It means that the insulated metal panel has an outstanding reaction to fire. Let’s see it in details: “B” class indicates that the sandwich panel contributes very little to the spread of fire. “B” class is the … Continue Reading
WHAT WILL THE FUTURE WITHHOLD FOR REFRIGERATION INSULATED PANELS? It is an interesting question that we are going to answer in this article. The need for thermal insulation for refrigerated construction has been increasing steadily in the past few years. The building standards have evolved towards better solutions to the issues that installers face in the … Continue Reading
HOW TO ASSEMBLE COLD – ROOM DOOR? In this article, we will explain the advantages of using pre-formed corners when assembling a cold-room door. Since we introduced the SMART cold – room door system last year, we have noticed that we solved a crucial issue in assembling a cold-room door. Assembling cold-room doors is a … Continue Reading
WHY SEALING THE JOINTS OF A REFRIGERATION PANEL? We hosted a seminar, discussing the types of joints available for insulated panels for cold-rooms. Here the link if you are interested to watch it. We have indicated that there are the following types of joints of refrigeration panel: Visible fixation joint or basic tongue and groove joint … Continue Reading
WHICH TYPES OF JOINTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR WALL INSULATED PANELS? Recently, we have received a few inquiries from a customer in South Africa regarding the types of joints for our wall panels. Particularly regarding the difference between our four types of joint and their use. We have four types of joints that are available for our … Continue Reading
THE IMPORTANCE OF AN HERMETICITY OF COLD – ROOM DOOR In the past years, we’ve collected a remarkable experience over what happens to cold-room insulated panels, cold-room doors, and fittings after the installation. The range of applications is wide enough to cover the vast majority of cases of post-installation failures in many countries. WHAT IS THE … Continue Reading
THE WORKING TEMPERATURE OF PVC SANITARY PROFILES Since food safety has become a mainstream topic, we have received many inquiries about food-related products in our range. Today I chose to answer a few questions about PVC Sanitary profiles that we have received in the past weeks. We start for a query received from Ricardo of … Continue Reading
INCREASED DEMAND FOR REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING The increase in demand for refrigerated warehousing is real: in the last few weeks, all the companies that are working in industrial refrigeration have seen a surge of orders. The reason for it lies in the sudden increase in demand for fresh food that has struck the food industry. Due to the … Continue Reading
HOW TO REFURBISH COLD – ROOM WALLS? In this blog post, we are going to talk about what happens when your cold-room or a refrigerated process plant gets old. Moreover, we are going to give you a solution for the cold-rooms, when the insulation is still working well, but the finishing not. REAL PROBLEM OF … Continue Reading
WHAT IS AN OVERLAPPING OF THE ROOF INSULATED PANEL: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? A few months ago, I received a call from our trusted customer, Mr. Didier, who had purchased Rockwool roof panels. He resold roof panels to a company that installed them on the roof of their building. That company was claiming to Mr. … Continue Reading
PVC Profile System That Makes Your Cold – Room Hermetic We have received a query from Jose Fernandez from Orlando, FL, a cold-room installer that was searching for a solution for intense wall washing. He reported to us that he had been cleaning the wall by using a pressure washer, and he notices that the … Continue Reading
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A THREE AND A FIVE NOSES ROOF PANEL? What to consider when ordering a roof panel? How many ribs do I need on my roof panel? We often hear these questions when we introduce our line of insulated roof panels. On the market, we can find a range of roof insulated … Continue Reading
THE FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING FOR A COLD STORAGE SOLUTION In this blog post, we will focus on the factors that you should take into consideration if you are looking for a cold storage solution. You will consider the costs of installation, space requirements, fittings with your current premises and facilities, and the cost of … Continue Reading
WHY SHOULD YOU INSTALL OUR PVC PEDESTRIAN BARRIERS? In this article, we will explain how to make the working environment safe and how to prevent accidents between operating machines and workers. Firstly, we will clarify the primary function of pedestrian barriers. Moreover, we will give you an idea of the main areas of application of … Continue Reading
PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANELS ON INDUSTRIAL ROOF PANELS At Globe Panels, we are committed to the idea of clean energy. Therefore, in this blog post, we will talk about photovoltaic solar panels. A decade ago, Europe discovered that photovoltaic panels could be perfectly placed on roof insulated metal panels. The idea was simple: every year, factories … Continue Reading
Controlled Atmosphere: Tips For a Perfect Installation of Insulated Metal Panels The controlled atmosphere is an ever-growing field of application for insulated metal panels. Therefore, in this blog, we will talk about a controlled atmosphere of cold storage. Firstly, we will start with the controlled atmosphere definition. Secondly, we will shed light on the controlled … Continue Reading
HOW TO MEASURE THERMAL INSULATION? In most applications, the primary feature of thermal insulation material is its ability to reduce heat exchange between a surface and the environment; or between one surface and another surface. The general rule is the lower a material’s thermal conductivity, the greater its ability to insulate for given material thickness and set of … Continue Reading
STILL UNDECIDED AMONG PIR, PUR FOAMS, AND ROCKWOOL INSULATED METAL PANEL? If you are about to choose which type of insulation to use for your building, then you’ve better read this article. Firstly, I’ll describe the difference between PIR, PUR foams, and Rockwool insulation. Secondly, I will tell you when to use a different type … Continue Reading
THE MAIN AREAS OF APPLICATION OF PVC INDUSTRIAL PROTECTION Safety is a TOP priority goal: on the production site, in the logistics center, in the office, and finally at home. In other words, safety is essential everywhere. In this blog post, we will explain the main areas of application of PVC industrial protection. Firstly, we … Continue Reading
COOLER AND FREEZER: NOT ONLY A MATTER OF TEMPERATURE. We have recently received an interesting inquiry from a customer. He was asking us if we could turn an existing cooler into a freezer to save on a new installation. Eventually, we have decided to explain to you why it is not a good idea to … Continue Reading
5 POINTS CHECKLIST: IS YOUR SYSTEM OF INDUSTRIAL PROTECTION WORKING? In this blog post, we would like to share information related to PVC, flexible industrial protection systems. Firstly, we will shed light on why we choose PVC industrial protection. Secondly, we will give you a quick checklist to verify the effectiveness of your existing industrial protection. Finally, … Continue Reading
DIFFERENT TYPES OF PIR FOAM AND FIRE BEHAVIOR In this article, I would like to share with you some useful information about PIR foam insulated metal panels. Firstly, we will recap what PIR foam is. Secondly, we will explain what the difference between PIR and PUR foam is. Finally, you will be able to choose … Continue Reading
WHAT IS CLEAR OPENING OF A COLD-ROOM DOOR, AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? In this article, we will talk about the size of the cold – room door itself. Firstly, we will determine what cold – room door’s rough opening is. Secondly, we’ll define the clear opening of the cold – room door. Finally, we … Continue Reading
THE BENEFITS OF THE FLAT INSULATED PANEL FOR A COLD-ROOM DOOR In this blog post, we will share with you some practical tips to assemble an outstanding door for cold storage. Firstly, we will describe a real situation while the cold – room door is made of a ribbed insulated panel. Secondly, we will shed light on the advantages … Continue Reading
GROWING AGRI-FOOD EXPORT WILL DRIVE CONSUMPTION OF PVC SANITARY PROFILES In this post, I will write about an article by “El Economista” that I’ve found very exciting. It says that Mexico has entered the Top-10 exporters of Agrifood, quoting a survey by the WTO. I found this news very exciting. It confirms a growth trend … Continue Reading
WHEN CHOOSE FM APPROVED INSULATED METAL PANEL FOR YOUR PROJECT? In today’s article, we will explain the benefits of choosing our FM approved Insulated Metal Panels. First, let’s see what Factory Mutual Approved means. WHAT IS FACTORY MUTUAL APPROVAL? FM approval is the independent testing body of the international insurance company, FM Global. FM approval … Continue Reading
HINTS FOR FIXING A COLD-ROOM ON A METALLIC STRUCTURE Fixations in a cold-room can be a difficult topic: let’s see how to cope with it. First of all, let’s see which is the problem here, before describing the solution. Afterward, we will see what the role of nylon insulation discs and the PVC threaded caps … Continue Reading
5 ADVANTAGES OF G-DOOR SMART – COLD-ROOM DOOR FOR YOUR COLD STORAGE Customers have lately asked us which are the advantages of using the G-door SMART. As a result, we have decided that we want to explain which solutions our G-doors offer to installers. FIRST OF ALL, THE FRAME IS MADE OF HIGH-QUALITY PVC PROFILES. … Continue Reading
RETAILING COLD-ROOMS INSULATING PARTS At Refriamericas 2019, in Miami last week, many clients and visitors came to our booth. Many were interested in our SMART cold-room and cold-room doors, others in the valves, or the quantum control. INSULATED COLD-ROOM PANEL WITH HERMETIC JOINT Our insulated cold-room panel with hermetic joint attracted the attention of many … Continue Reading
NEW MODULAR COLD – ROOM AND FREEZER DOOR “IMPROVE THE INSULATION TO IMPROVE ENERGY SAVING” Globe Panels will exhibit at Refriaméricas 2019 in Miami next week. It will be the fourth time that we participate in this expo. This time we will introduce two new products that will have one common concept: improve the insulation … Continue Reading
THE AIR-CONDITIONED PIR INSULATED DUCT BOARD SYSTEM: FIRE CLASSIFICATION We are starting today a series of articles about the A/C PIR insulated duct board. PIR insulated duct boards is a brilliant system to build ducts for air conditioning. WHAT IS THE AIR – CONDITIONED PIR INSULATED DUCT BOARD SYSTEM? It’s a system that uses pre-insulated … Continue Reading
HOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF COLD-CHAIN CAN ACTIVELY REDUCE FOOD WASTE? Food-waste is an essential topic of discussion these days, as humanity is facing the issue of feeding an ever-growing population. Consequently, I’d like to write about a critical problem: how the development of cold-chain can reduce food waste. The FAO, Food and Agriculture Organization of … Continue Reading
ADVANTAGES OF LABYRINTH – JOINT ON COLD -ROOM INSULATED PANELS 1′ reading It’s essential to know when to use a labyrinth – joint insulated panel in a project. In this article, we are going through the main advantages of the labyrinth – joint on cold – room insulated panels. Above all, we will share some … Continue Reading
WHEN TO USE PVDF AND PVC COATING ON INSULATED METAL PANELS? Recently, a customer asked me to explain the difference between the various types of steel coatings on insulated metal panels. Why is it important to know that? Because each type of coating has different characteristics that create a real customer advantage. So in this post, … Continue Reading
WHAT FACTORS SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING INSULATED METAL PANELS? With the increase in the use of insulating panels, many customers think that insulated panels became a commodity. WHAT IS A COMMODITY? “A commodity is an economic good or service that has full or substantial fungibility: that is, the market treats instances of the good as equivalent or … Continue Reading
WHY USE A PVC COLD-ROOM DOOR IS A SMART CHOICE FOR COLD STORAGES? In February 2019, we launched a new cold-room door that has its blade and frame profiles made of PVC. The reaction of the market has exceeded our expectations. And together with inquiries and orders, we have received many questions on different topics. … Continue Reading
NYLON FASTENERS AND PVC SANITARY PROFILES ELIMINATE THERMAL BRIDGES IN COLD-ROOM In this article, we will discuss thermal bridges in a cold room. Even more, how Nylon fasteners and PVC sanitary profiles help to reduce or to avoid thermal bridges in the cold storage. WHAT IS THE THERMAL BRIDGE? The thermal bridge is a circumscribed area of … Continue Reading
HOW TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF ISO OF A CLEANROOM When designing a controlled environment it is important to clearly understand what the application of a cleanroom will be and how you can increase the level of ISO of a cleanroom. In this blog post, we will share insights you have first evaluate when designing a controlled … Continue Reading
WHEN TO USE STAINLESS STEEL INSULATED PANELS? I have recently received a few inquiries regarding a special finishing for insulated panels: Stainless Steel. There are several types of Stainless Steel on the market. But we will focus on the 304 class of Stainless Steel. Stainless steel owes its name to the ability to resist rusting … Continue Reading
FLEXIBLE PVC BOLLARD IS UP TO 90%CHEAPER THAN A METAL ONE DESCRIPTION OF CASE STUDY: The purpose of this case study: to demonstrate that a flexible PVC bollard does protect your workers from injuries and doors from damages as a metal one, and does it in a more EFFICIENT way. It generates a higher return and … Continue Reading
SOLUTION FOR COLD STORAGE: A 40% LIGHTER FREEZER DOOR We are preparing a door for cold storage that will be lighter and cheaper than traditional cold-room doors. It is an excellent solution for cold storage. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A NEW COLD – ROOM DOOR? Firstly, all components are “Made in Italy.” Secondly, our … Continue Reading
HOW TO REDUCE REFRIGERATION COSTS IN ORDER TO COMPETE IN THE GLOBAL MARKET? Globe Panels visited FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin last week! Therefore, we would like to share with you new insights into the fruit export markets. There were present many fruit growers and fruit exporters from around the world at the trade show. The purpose unites … Continue Reading
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUR & ROCKWOOL INSULATED PANELS In this blog post, you will find everything you should know about the difference between PUR and Rockwool insulated metal panels. Firstly, we will explain the difference in the insulating core of the panel. Secondly, we will dive into details and explain more carefully the different characteristics of PUR and … Continue Reading
HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL DISTRIBUTOR OF INSULATED PANELS AND ACCESSORIES? In every business, the return on investment is an important measure of performance. But what makes an insulated panel reseller efficacious? In this blog post, we are going to shed light on how to become a successful insulated panel distributor. I’ve explained in the previous … Continue Reading
INSTALLATION OF A HIGH – SPEED DOOR GENERATES A ROI OF 225% In this article, we will give you an overview of a recent case study on the usage of cold-room doors aimed to double their lifespan and reduce operational costs. DESCRIPTION OF CASE STUDY: Object: Installation of a high-speed door doubles the life-span of … Continue Reading
INSULATED METAL PANEL RETAIL In this blog post, firstly, we will explain what a metal sandwich panel is and what is the application of the insulated sandwich panel. Also, we will share our insights on how to make money in metal sandwich panels retail. Moreover, how to become a successful retailer of insulated panels. WHAT IS A … Continue Reading
HIGH – SPEED DOOR IS A VALUABLE ASSET IN COLD STORAGE We’ll start this article by exploring what high – speed doors are, and why they are essential. Then, we’ll examine examples of improper use of cold – room doors. Finally, we’ll go into how a high – speed door for cold storage helps the sliding cold-room door to last longer. … Continue Reading
HOW TO CHOOSE PVC SKIRTING FOR COLD STORAGE? In this article, we are going to go through choosing PVC sanitary skirting for the cold – room. Firstly, we will explain what PVC skirting floor is. Secondly, we will shed light on how to install PVC skirting floor. And finally, we will explain how to choose PVC skirting … Continue Reading
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON THE PURCHASE OF INSULATED METAL PANELS? In this blog post, we will share our knowledge and we will go through insulated metal panel price characteristics. We will explain to you how to save money on the purchase of insulated sandwich panels. APPROACH TO THE EFFICIENT PURCHASE OF INSULATED PANELS Are you a … Continue Reading
PVC WALL PROTECTION FOR INSULATED PANEL WALL In this article, we are going to discuss the benefits of using PVC Wall Protection in your cold room. Additionally, we will explain why you should spend a few minutes checking out the Globe Panels line of PVC Wall Protection for insulated panel walls and how you can … Continue Reading
INTRODUCTION: PVC SANITARY PROFILES We’ll start this article by exploring what PVC Sanitary Profiles are, and why they are important. Then, we’ll explain why to use PVC profiles in the cold room and we’ll take a closer look at the benefits of the usage of PVC profiles in industrial spaces. WHAT ARE PVC SANITARY PROFILES? Polyvinyl chloride, abbreviated PVC, is a synthetic plastic polymer, … Continue Reading
THE SEVEN MOST COMMON MISTAKES MADE BY WAREHOUSE WORKERS DURING MANIPULATION WITH INSULATED PANELS In this article, we’ll get you up to speed on the seven common warehouse mistakes of insulated sandwich panels. Knowing the basics will help you to avoid unpleasant moments working with insulation panels. Here are a few of the most common warehouse … Continue Reading
HOW DO INSULATION TYPES INFLUENCE THE PRICE OF THE METAL SANDWICH PANEL? It is essential to understand how insulation types influence the price of the metal sandwich panel. The majority of structural insulated panels have either of these three types of insulation: PUR, PIR, or Rock Wool. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TYPES OF INSULATION? … Continue Reading
HOW TO READ AN INSULATED METAL PANEL PRICE OFFER? Being in the world of thermal and acoustic insulation for 12 years, I’ve often thought about what was driving a potential customer choice among different insulated metal panel suppliers. Reading this blog post will help you to understand better what is inside the price offer of … Continue Reading
NEW AND USEFUL SYSTEM FOR THE FAST ASSEMBLY OF COMMERCIAL COLD-ROOMS Thanks to the innovative system of PVC hygienic profiles you can assemble a cold room using just a few items. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A NEW SYSTEM OF PVC HYGIENIC PROFILES? No more waste of material because you can assemble the door using the … Continue Reading
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FLEXIBLE PROTECTION IN THE REFRIGERATION ENVIRONMENT After describing some issues caused by condensation and introducing our new industrial protection line for cold-room doors and metal sandwich panels, I’d like to present to you a case study in a recently-opened logistic center in San Salvador entirely made of insulated sandwich panels. I … Continue Reading
PVC IN COMPARISON TO POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYETHYLENE In this article, we’ll shed light on the difference and go through a comparison of PVC against Polypropylene and Polyethylene. First, we will see all the characteristics of PVC industrial protection, and then, we are going, to sum up, them in the table so you can easily see the differences. FLEXIBILITY PROTECTION’S … Continue Reading
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