Our Foundations

Creating a more sustainable built environment starts with choosing regenerative materials, such as stone, a material that recurs naturally from the Earth. That's why we look to nature not just for inspiration, but for lasting solutions. It's how we balance perfomance with purpose, building on a foundation that's truly natural.

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Natural Power of Stone

Sourced from one of Earth's most abundant resources - volcanic rock - stone wool is durable and resilient and offers a low environmental impact. The manufacturing process for Rockfon stone wool emulates the natural formation of fine volcanic strands (known as Pele's hair) by spinning molten rock into resilient stone wool fibers.

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Foster Health Indoors

Our stone wool ceiling tiles and panels are engineered to support healthy and productive indoor environments. Stone wool is resistant to mold, mildew and flame spread while also offering high sound absorption and improved air quality in the spaces where people live, learn, work and heal.

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Protect the Outdoors

We believe true sustainability starts at the source, with materials and manufacturing practices that reduce environmental impact across the entire lifecycle of a commercial space. That's why our ceilings panels are thoughtfully engineered to support long-term sustainability through efficient production and regenerative design principles that prioritize material longevity.

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Enduring Circularity

Rockfon stone wool ceilings are built to support a circular economy - where materials last longer, waste is minimized and resources are continually reused. Through the Rockcycle program, our stone wool can be endlessly recycled without any loss in perfomance, helping reduce the need for virgin materials and diverting waste from landfills.

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Commitment to Sustainability

Backed by a 30-year warranty and rigorous testing, Rockfon stone wool ceiling tiles and panels help contribute to third-party building standards, including LEED, WELL, and Living Building Challenge.  We're proud to align with the mindful MATERIALS Common Materials Framework addressing its five key impact areas critical to sustainable design: Ecosystem Health, Social Health + Equity, Circular Economy, Climate Health and Human Health.

For certifications and documentation, please visit our Ecomedes page.

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FAQs

Where can I find sustainability documentation required for LEED, WELL, and Living Building Challenge?
Does Rockfon have transparency documentation?
Are Rockfon's stone wool ceiling tiles tested for low VOC Emissions?
Are Rockfon Chicago Metallic suspension components tested for low VOC emissions?
Does Rockfon have an Extended Producer Responsibility Program (EPR)/take-back program?