Celotex

American  

[sel-uh-teks] / ˈsɛl əˌtɛks /

Trademark.

1. a brand of board made of cane fiber, used for insulation or as a vapor barrier, siding, or layer under a roof.

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Example Sentences

The Grenfell Inquiry's Phase 2 report heavily criticised Celotex for launching a "dishonest scheme to mislead its customers" over the suitability of its insulation for use on high-rise buildings.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

Lawsuits have been filed against local authorities and manufacturers, including Arconic, the American company that manufactured the cladding, and Celotex, a British company that made the insulation.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2022

Celotex, a second manufacturer, had "admitted faults and taken action," Ms Barwise said.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2021

Staff from Celotex, which made the majority of the insulation, say they behaved unethically, dishonestly and the company lied for commercial gain while getting their product approved for use on high-rise buildings.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2020

But Kingspan and Celotex marketed their insulation as "suitable for buildings over 18 metres in height".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2020