All Weather Insulated Panels named finalist for 2026 CPI Polyurethane Innovation Award

InnovaCELL™ technology recognized for advancing sustainable, fire-resilient building envelope solutions

All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance insulated metal wall and roof systems, is proud to announce that its groundbreaking InnovaCELL™ Technology has been named a finalist for the 2026 Polyurethane Innovation Award, presented by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI).

The prestigious award recognizes companies and individuals that have successfully introduced innovative polyurethane products to the marketplace between June 2024 and June 2026. AWIP joins Carpenter Co. and Elastochem Specialty Chemicals as one of three finalists selected for their contributions to advancing polyurethane technology across multiple industries.

InnovaCELL represents a significant advancement in insulated metal panel technology by combining exceptional thermal performance, enhanced fire resilience and sustainable material innovation into a single building envelope solution. Developed to meet the evolving demands of modern construction, the technology helps architects, designers and building owners create facilities that are safe, energy efficient and environmentally responsible.

Among its key benefits, InnovaCELL Technology delivers:

• Robust fire performance and low-smoke characteristics to help enhance occupant safety and protect valuable assets.
• Improved thermal efficiency that supports long-term energy savings and building performance.
• Recycled PET content that helps reduce embodied carbon and contributes to more sustainable construction practices.

"We're honored to be recognized by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry as a finalist for this year's Innovation Award," said Joe Paparella, president of All Weather Insulated Panels. "InnovaCELL reflects our commitment to developing products that solve real-world challenges while helping customers meet increasingly ambitious performance and sustainability goals. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and ingenuity of our entire team."

As building codes continue to evolve and demand grows for higher-performing, lower-carbon construction materials, InnovaCELL positions AWIP at the forefront of innovation within the building envelope industry. The technology demonstrates how advanced polyurethane chemistry can improve building performance while supporting safer, more sustainable construction.

The CPI Polyurethane Innovation Award highlights organizations that are redefining the possibilities of polyurethane through product innovation and commercial success. Being selected as a finalist underscores AWIP's ongoing investment in research, engineering and manufacturing excellence to deliver solutions that address the changing needs of the construction industry.

For more information about InnovaCELL Technology and All Weather Insulated Panels, please contact your local AWIP representative or visit https://www.awip.com/innovacell/.

About All Weather Insulated Panels

All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is an innovator in the design, construction and advancement of insulated metal wall, roof and deck solutions. Serving the commercial, industrial, cold storage and architectural markets, AWIP delivers high-performance building envelope systems engineered for energy efficiency, durability and design flexibility. Through a continued commitment to innovation, AWIP develops products that help create safer, more sustainable and more resilient buildings around the world.