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Fire and Smoke Protection, Detection and Alarms
News Release from: Knauf Insulation
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 March 2003
Knauf Consolidates Its UK Insulation
Business
Global building materials company Knauf has acquired the majority stake hold in KnaufAlcopor Limited.
The UK's market leader in glass mineral wool, rock mineral wool, fibre and extruded polystyrene foam insulation will now operate under the new name of Knauf Insulation Ltd A natural progression for the business, full acquisition by Knauf heralds long term strength and stability for the company across all of its markets
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 29 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"With Knauf's reputation for investment, innovation and technological excellence, we can look forward to a bright future as we further enhance the delivery of market driven, customer focussed solutions under the Crown, Rocksil and Polyfoam brands," says, Mark Andrews, Sales and Marketing Director of Knauf Insulation.
A family owned global building materials company, Knauf now has more than 100 production plants in over 30 countries worldwide.
Based in Germany, it is one of the largest European building materials groups with an annual turnover in excess of ?1.8 billion.
Knauf is also one of the largest glass mineral wool producers in the USA.
An entirely independent concern, Knauf Insulation Ltd., will continue to operate separately from Knauf's other UK businesses: Knauf Drywall and Knauf DIY.
The company will continue to develop its market leading range of insulation products in the UK operating from manufacturing plants in St Helens, Hartlepool, Queensferry North Wales, and Pontyfelin South Wales.
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