Knauf in the news

Knauf Insulation partnered with the American Lung Association to promote healthier indoor environments through education on proper building practices and material choices.

Knauf is investing 30 million Euros in a new mineral wool recycling plant in Ferndorf, Austria, to process construction waste into new raw materials and is also developing gypsum recycling facilities.

Knauf Austria is electrifying its logistics with Innofreight, aiming for 50% e-trucks and increased rail use by 2030, significantly reducing CO2 emissions in gypsum transport.

Knauf Austria is advancing the electrification of its logistics by partnering with Innofreight to integrate electric trucks and rail transport, aiming for 50% electric trucks by 2030 and significant CO2 reductions.

Knauf Earthwool insulation was used to make The Good Day House energy-efficient.

Michael Rosskopf will take over the leadership of Knauf's gypsum business in the DACH region from January 1, 2027.

Knauf is electrifying its logistics by 2030 through a partnership with Innofreight and InnoRiedel, implementing intermodal transport solutions combining electric trucks and rail.

Knauf is hosting the Plan-Tage 2027 events for architects and planners to discuss simpler construction methods in complex times.

Knauf launched a $78 million cash tender offer to acquire all remaining public shares of United Mining Industries (UMI) to delist the company from Saudi Arabia's Nomu Parallel Market.

Knauf has invested 30 million Euros in a new mineral wool recycling plant in Ferndorf, Austria, to address an upcoming landfill ban and fully reprocess the material.

Knauf Group launched a $112.04 million tender offer to acquire the remaining 36.8% of Saudi materials producer United Mining Industries, aiming for 100% ownership and potential delisting.

Knauf is rapidly electrifying its building material logistics in Austria, deploying E-trucks and intermodal transport solutions to reduce emissions and noise, with a goal of 50% electric trucks by 2030.

Knauf received regulatory approval to publish its offer to acquire all remaining shares of United Mining Industries, with the UMI board recommending acceptance.

Knauf Insulation is investing 30 million Euros in a new mineral wool recycling plant in Ferndorf, Austria, to process waste into raw materials and comply with a 2027 landfill ban.

The Capital Market Authority has approved Knauf's offer document for the full takeover of United Mining Industries Co., following Knauf's prior acquisition of a majority stake.

Knauf received a sustainability award for its significant investment in gypsum recycling to combat shortages in Germany.

Knauf, a successful and secretive family business, generates over 15.5 billion euros globally from gypsum products but consistently delays financial disclosures and withholds information, incurring fines and auditor limitations.

Knauf intends to close its Bollschweil lime cement plant by the end of the year, affecting employees.

Knauf India engaged in a tree plantation drive and nature-based stormwater management in Gurugram to boost urban resilience and sustainability.

Knauf Gypsum Board donated materials and provided employee volunteers to Habitat for Humanity's 'House of Hope' project to improve residential environments.