Driving Innovation in Vacuum Insulation Worldwide

VIPA International is the global association representing the entire value chain of vacuum insulation panels (VIPs). We bring together manufacturers, raw material suppliers, OEMs, academia and end-users to advance high-performance insulation technologies, increase market visibility and support the industry’s sustainable growth.

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Why VIPs are essential to reduce CO₂ and save money

VIPA International is the global voice of the VIP industry, promoting quality and raising awareness about the potential of VIPs to save space and energy costs, to increase energy efficiency and to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in a wide range of applications and industries.

Vacuum Insulation Panels are 5 to 10 times better than other insulation materials as they have:

Low thermal conductivity

Between 0.002 and 0.008 w/(m*K) after production.

Long-term thermal performance

Low insulation
thickness

Great
durability

APPLICATIONS

VIP Applications

Case studies

High performing insulation technology

Applications of VIPs are very numerous: they can be used to insulate buildings (floors, roofs, facades and walls), home appliances (refrigerators, freezers and water boilers), temperature-controlled packaging solutions for medical and pharmaceutical industries or vending machines and cold store units. VIPs are also used in certain automotive applications, such as in trains, ships and airplanes.

VIPA International News

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Coming soon: VIPA webinar series
VIPA International is pleased to announce the first session of our new webinar series, designed to provide essential knowledge and practical insights into vacuum insulation panel (VIP) technology. This introductory webinar, “Basics of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs)”, will be presented by Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Sprengard (FIW Munich) – one of the leading experts in thermal insulation and VIP research.
IFSIM 2025 – Driving Innovation through Global Collaboration
This year the 8th International Forum on Super Insulation Materials (IFSIM) took place in Taicang, China — a key platform for global experts, manufacturers and researchers to exchange insights on high-performance thermal insulation solutions. With over 100 participants from China, Japan, Europe, and beyond, IFSIM once again proved to be a catalyst for international cooperation and scientific progress.
The 2025 International Vacuum Insulation Symposium, IVIS 2025
Since its inception in 1998, the International Vacuum Insulation Symposium (IVIS) has been a key event in the insulation community, especially for those whose work is related with high performing vacuum based thermal insulation systems. It draws people from all over the world, with diverse backgrounds such as academics, scientists, manufacturers, and end-users. This year, the 17th IVIS will be hosted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in the USA in Knoxville, Tennessee from September 10th-11th, 2025!
Save the Date: VIPA General Assembly and Annual Conference 2025
VIPA International is happy to announce our upcoming Annual Conference and General Assembly in Dublin taking place from 10 – 11 April 2025. We are excited to open our doors to non-members and welcome stakeholders interested in vacuum insulation panels. Get ready to delve into the latest developments, cutting-edge science, policy insights and discover more about VIPA International. We invite you to join us, along with our members and speakers, for an insightful conference on 10 – 11 April 2025 at the heart of Ireland.
The 7th International Forum of Super Insulation Materials (IFSIM 2024) Successfully Held
From October 10 to 12, 2024, with strong support from the China Association of Thermal Insulation and Energy Efficiency Materials, the Taicang Association for Science and Technology, the Insulation Materials Branch of the Chinese Ceramic Society, and the International Vacuum Insulation Panel Association (VIPA), the 7th International Forum of Super Insulation Materials (IFSIM 2024) was successfully held in Taicang.
New VIPA International President
In April 2024, Vladimir Pogač stepped into the role of President of VIPA International. Sebastian Baars (former President) will continue as Vice President together with John Balazs.We would like to thank our Executive Committee for their continued dedication to VIPA International.
The importance of physical events – VIPA International ‎Annual Report 2021-22
VIPA Int’l has published its 2021-22 Annual Report informing about the association achievements in 2021 and 2022 and how we promoted the VIP sector. This year’s Annual Report presents an overview of VIPA International’s activities since the General Assembly last year. The activities carried out during this period could not have been possible without the support of the VIPA Int’l Board and the active contribution of VIPA Int’l members across the association’s working groups.

Our Members

Our members represent the full VIP ecosystem