Scottsdale, Arizona—May 1, 2025—The National Insulation Association (NIA) is proud to honor the winners of the 2025 Premier Industry Manufacturer Awards, which were announced in conjunction with its 69th Annual Convention, which took place in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 28–30, 2025.

The 2025 Premier Industry Manufacturers are:

Aeroflex USA

Armacell

Johns Manville

Knauf Insulation, Inc.

Owens Corning

Polyguard Products, Inc.

Proto Corporation

ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation

This award was first presented 6 years ago to recognize and distinguish exemplary manufacturing companies as insulation industry advocates and leaders. Available exclusively within NIA, the award spotlights Associate (Manufacturer) companies for demonstrating leadership, dedication, and support to the mechanical insulation industry and NIA. NIA’s Associate members demonstrate to customers that their company is a recognized leader among their peers.

“We’re thrilled to recognize a record number of eight industry-leading companies this year!” said Michele M. Jones, NIA’s Executive Vice President/CEO. “Each of these exceptional organizations has found innovative and impactful ways to champion the power of insulation. Their ongoing commitment to NIA and our shared objectives sets a new standard of excellence. When seeking partners who consistently deliver outstanding results, these winners represent the best of the best. We’re excited to celebrate this recognition throughout 2025 and look forward to the inspiration they’ll provide to others in the field.”

To learn more about this yearly award, please visit the Premier Industry Manufacturer Award web page.

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NIA is a not-for-profit trade association representing both merit (open shop) and union contractors, distributors, laminators, fabricators, and manufacturers that provide thermal insulation, insulation accessories, and components to the commercial, mechanical, and industrial markets throughout the nation. Since 1953, the northern Virginia-based association has been the voice of the insulation industry and is dedicated to keeping the commercial and industrial insulation industry up to date on the latest industry trends and technologies. For more information, visit www.insulation.org.