ROCKWOOL expands fire-stopping portfolio with in-house FirePro range
Iain Hoey
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ROCKWOOL launches new FirePro fire-stopping range
First products unveiled from Birmingham fire-stopping centre
ROCKWOOL has launched the first products from its new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, Birmingham.
The company confirmed that the FirePro range includes coated batt, sealants, collars and wraps developed at the new in-house manufacturing facility.
ROCKWOOL said the range builds on its Euroclass A1 non-combustible stone wool insulation expertise and reflects its commitment to leading standards in building fire protection.
Tested to latest fire resistance standards
The company stated that the FirePro range has been tested and classified to the most recent fire resistance standards, including BS EN 1366-4, BS EN 1366-3 and BS EN 13501-2.
These standards will not become mandatory until 2029, but ROCKWOOL said its early adoption will help customers future-proof their specifications.
All FirePro testing has been third-party audited and certified for safety, reliability and compliance by UL-Solutions.
Ben Peach, Product and Technical Solutions Director at ROCKWOOL, said: “At ROCKWOOL, we don’t just meet fire safety standards – we help drive best practice.
“We’re always looking ahead and helping our customers to navigate change, which is why we’ve tested and classified the new FirePro range to the latest fire resistance standards – so our customers can specify with confidence.”
The company added that developing the range entirely in-house enables continuous innovation and ongoing improvement in performance and sustainability.
Specialist teams supporting specifications
The first FirePro products became available to order on Thursday 2 October 2025.
ROCKWOOL confirmed that its specialist fire and specification teams are providing customers with bespoke project and technical support.
Matt Jones, Head of Fire Protection & HVAC at ROCKWOOL, said: “Customers need access to expert resources to specify with confidence.
“That’s why we’ve launched the FirePro range with our specialist teams on hand as well as a robust package of technical literature.
“This includes a new interactive Fire-stopping Standard Details Guide that provides easy access to safety-critical standard details to support specification and installation.”
Training academy to open this winter
ROCKWOOL plans to open a specialist training academy at Hams Hall later this year.
The company said the facility will host product demonstrations and practical training sessions covering fire-stopping, HVAC and fire protection installation techniques.
The new academy will be open to installation contractors, specifiers and fire service personnel involved in public safety assessment and building inspection.
ROCKWOOL confirmed that the academy will complement its existing e-Learning platform and support skills development across the built environment.
Further information will be released when bookings open for training sessions at the new Midlands facility.
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
The launch of ROCKWOOL’s FirePro range is relevant to fire engineers, building services designers, fire-protection contractors and compliance assessors who specify or install passive fire protection systems.
By testing to BS EN 1366-4, BS EN 1366-3 and BS EN 13501-2 ahead of the 2029 compliance deadline, ROCKWOOL’s early adoption may affect specification frameworks and approval processes.
The new interactive Fire-stopping Standard Details Guide provides accessible reference material for specifiers and installers, supporting consistent application and inspection standards.
The planned training academy at Hams Hall will provide practical instruction for contractors, technical consultants and fire service personnel, helping to improve competency and understanding of current and emerging installation methods.
This article was informed by information from the following source: ROCKWOOL