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About Knauf Insulation

About Knauf Insulation – Nine Decades of Engineering Better Buildings

Knauf Insulation was founded in 1932 as part of the Knauf Group, one of the world's leading building materials manufacturers. Today we operate over 40 manufacturing plants across 40 countries, employing thousands of specialists dedicated to a single purpose: manufacturing insulation products that genuinely improve buildings and the lives of the people in them.

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Our Values

What We Stand For

Reliability

Products that perform as specified, every time. No shortcuts in quality control or materials sourcing.

Sustainability

ECOSE® Technology, waste-to-landfill elimination, and a net-zero target by 2035 guide every decision.

Innovation

From ECOSE® binders to next-generation mineral wool, we continuously invest in product and process R&D.

Partnership

We work alongside architects, contractors, and specifiers – not just as a supplier but as a technical partner.

Our History

From Family Workshop to Global Leader

1932

Foundation in Germany

The Knauf brothers establish a building materials company in Iphofen, Bavaria. Quality craftsmanship and engineering precision are cornerstones from day one.

1978

Insulation Division Launched

Knauf enters the thermal insulation market with fiberglass production, bringing the same manufacturing discipline to insulation that defined the plaster business.

2000

Global Expansion

Manufacturing plants established across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The Knauf Insulation brand becomes a globally recognised mark of quality.

2011

ECOSE® Technology Introduced

Knauf launches its bio-based binder technology, eliminating added formaldehyde from fiberglass products and reducing embodied energy by up to 70%. The industry takes notice.

Today

40+ Countries, 40+ Plants

Knauf Insulation is one of the world's three largest insulation manufacturers, with a full product range covering fiberglass, mineral wool, and engineered board insulation for every construction sector.

Certifications

Third-Party Verified. Industry Trusted.

Every certification claim on our products is backed by independent third-party audit or test data.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified ISO 9001:2015
GREENGUARD Gold Certified GREENGUARD Gold
EUCEB Certified EUCEB
Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold Eurofins IAC Gold
NAIMA Member NAIMA Member

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