Kingspan Insulated Panels (Kingspan), a global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has launched the new K-Roc™ wall and ceiling panels. The K-Roc range of insulated panels is manufactured locally in Australia at Kingspan’s factory in St Marys, Sydney.
The primary advantage of manufacturing the new line in Australia is eliminating the need to ship from the United Kingdom. Local production will reduce supply lead times and ensure that Kingspan’s contractors and clients have full confidence that their buildings will be constructed and completed on time.
K-Roc panels are efficient and straightforward to install; they are prefabricated, which simplifies handling and reduces installation time. As a result, K-Roc panels can be used to close a building’s outer envelope quickly, letting trades get to work on the inside faster, reducing time on site. This efficiency shortens construction schedules and lowers labour costs, making projects more cost-effective and letting builders meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
K-Roc is suitable for applications where all customers, from designers to end users, are looking for high thermal performance, and high fire rating levels. The K-Roc products are bonded laminated materials. They achieve the necessary fire test results, as required by clause C2D10 (6)(g) of the National Construction Code (NCC). Therefore, this range can be used wherever a non-combustible material is required by the NCC.
Jonathan Wormwell, General Manager, Kingspan, said, "We are excited to bring the locally produced K-Roc range of wall and ceiling panels to market."
“K-Roc lets customers build smarter. Architects can select a product that’s high performing and simple to detail from the early design stage. Kingspan clients can work with our sales, specification, and technical teams to select the optimal product, which satisfies the thermal and structural requirements of the project. Our teams can also recommend the best product for fire compliance that is deemed to satisfy the NCC based on specific industry requirements.”
Kingspan is launching the K-Roc series with six products:
- K-Roc AWP Wall Panel
- K-Roc Evolution Wall Panel
- K-Roc Rockspan Wall Panel
- K-Roc Firemaster Wall Panel
- K-Roc Firemaster Ceiling
- K-Roc Firemaster Ultima Wall Panel
The K-Roc Ultima range is designed for additional fire resistance requirements. For example, K-Roc Firemaster Ultima wall panels are ideally suited for the construction of non-loadbearing internal partition walls with fire resistance performance requirements. They suit applications in food processing and storage, along with data centres, microelectronics, and pharmaceutical facilities, where protected zones or clean rooms are often required.
The K-Roc Firemaster Ultima wall panel is the first Ultima product included in the initial launch, and will be followed by three additional products:
- K-Roc Evolution Ultima Wall Panel
- K-Roc AWP Ultima Wall Panel
- K-Roc Rockspan Ultima Wall Panel.
“K-Roc lowers client risks by ticking the box for a DTS building product for type A and B constructions. The durability and longevity of K-Roc panels also offer substantial benefits. Mineral wool is resistant to moisture, mould, and pests, ensuring that the panels maintain their performance over time without degradation. This is particularly relevant in Australia, where buildings must withstand extreme conditions, including freezing temperatures, extreme heat, and high levels of humidity,” Wormwell added.
Beyond non-combustibility and fire-resistance properties, the panel’s mineral wool core contributes to the energy efficiency of the building through optimised thermal insulation. The lattice structure of the mineral wool core also dampens sound transmission effectively, making these panels ideal for environments where noise reduction is required, such as in residential complexes, offices, and educational institutions. This acoustic performance enhances the comfort and functionality of the spaces within the building, creating a quieter and more pleasant environment for occupants.
