About Us
The Knauf Group
Knauf, a family name, and a corporate group of global
dimensions. At the same time synonymous with a type of corporate
culture which has become rare. Knauf is a typical family firm in
spite of its size and this is precisely the reason for its amazing
success. It is the short and direct decision-making paths, the
courage to tackle new ideas, innovations, investments and the
wealth of ideas contributed by all Knauf employees that
characterises the company.
Knauf was founded in 1932 by the brothers Karl and Dr. Alfons
N. Knauf. Today their sons, managing partners Baldwin and Nikolaus
Knauf, steer the success of the corporations' numerous enterprises
in close co-ordination with the other family members.
From its beginnings in gypsum processing along the Saar and Main
rivers, Knauf has expanded and diversified to become a corporation
with worldwide activities, delivering products and services in the
following fields:
- Building materials and systems based on gypsum and
gypsum-related products.
- Thermal insulation and sound insulation materials.
- Limestone and lime products.
- Chalk and cement related products
- Plant engineering
For further information on the Knauf Group worldwide visit
http://www.knauf.com/
Besides Knauf Insulation, Knauf also operates Knauf
Drywall in the UK:
Knauf Insulation
Knauf Insulation is the UK's leading insulation company. It
represents one of the most respected and progressive names in
European building products.
Formed in 1946 as Fibreglass Insulation it has been previously
known as Pilkington Insulation and Owens Corning before the
involvement of Knauf with KnaufAlcopor before finally becoming
known as Knauf Insulation.
Knauf has more than 150 production plants in over 40 countries
worldwide. With an annual turnover in excess of 3 billion Euros, it
is one of the largest independent European building materials
groups and is the second largest glass mineral wool manufacturer in
the US, using its own technology. It is the market leader in the
UK.
Knauf Insulation is the only UK manufacturer of glass mineral wool,
rock mineral wool and extruded polystyrene insulation products,
giving an unrivalled range for building, H&V, process and
appliance insulation, as well as fabrication applications.
Quality Assurance
Knauf Insulation UK Ltd is registered as a Firm of Assessed
Capability, in accordance with BSI Quality Assurance Standard BS EN
ISO 9001: 2000. Certificate numbers are given below.
| FM 01768: |
St Helens |
| Q 06047: |
Cwmbran |
| FM00608: |
Queensferry |
| FM 12162: |
Hartlepool |
| 107603: |
Visé (by BVQI) |
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BS EN ISO 9001:
2000
FM 01768 Q06047
FM00608 FM12162
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