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Mobile versions of website are online

24/02/2015

Following the trend that nearly 50 % of internet users prefer mobile devices we decided to provide mobile versions in order to create a more comfortable site content and view. The versions, optimized for smart phone and tablet - Android and IOS devices - are online with immediate effect!
Knauf Insulation products can put you on the right track to get the best result for LEED 2009 certification

20/11/2014

LEED 2009 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a voluntary standard that defines high performance green buildings which are healthier, more environmentally responsible, and more profitable structures. Credits for certification can be earned in various categories, each with a unique focus on sustainable design: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy…
Improvement of Heraklith production lines in Simbach, Germany

30/06/2014

After the necessary maintenance to ensure proper functionality additional requests to the stacking line end were coming up.
Because the capacity needed to be increased, there was also a need for more flexibility for different board and pallet dimensions. Investments were made, which addressed the above issues but at the…
Start-up of gluing line in the Wood Wool plant in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary

24/04/2013

Following the recent changes in Herkalith organisation in order to ensure proper split of construction and acoustic ceilings and wall system segments, Heraklith BM product range was relocated to Simbach, whereas glued elements for loft application were moved to Zalaegerszeg.
Environmental Product Declarations for Heraklith

17/01/2013

Understanding the environmental impact of our entire wood wool products range through Life Cycle Assessment across all our plants, allowed us to quantify the benefit of using wood as a raw material, but also the impact of the binder. This LCA further strengthened the credentials of Wood…
Heraklith is certified with Blue Angel

17/01/2013

Heraklith is certified with Blue Angel, which confirms high environmental;credentials of the products range
New surface naming

17/01/2013

The natural texture of wood wool in a variety of exquisite structures gives Heraklith panels its versatile design possibilities. In order to implement clear surface naming for all range of Heraklith products used…
Knauf Insulation publishes its third Sustainability Report

04/12/2012

Knauf Insulation publishes it's third Sustainability Report, highlighting the actions and efforts that we have made in the last 12 months in the area of sustainability and beyond. In particular we highlight the efforts that we are making to advocate for a low energy built…
New stacking press for Wood Wool Plant in Oosterhout, Netherlands

14/11/2012

In August 2012 the new stacking press in Oosterhout commenced operation. The pressline is responsible for an important part of the production consisting of the forming of the stacks with filled moulds.
Opening event of the finishing line in the Wood Wool Plant in Simbach, Germany

14/11/2012

On 21st September 2012 the new finishing line for wood wool products in Simbach was officially opened in the presence of Tony Robson – CEO Knauf Insulation, Davide Ducarme – Technical Director, Frans van Zon – Marketing Director and Patrice Briol – HR Director.
New investment in Wood Wool plant in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary

05/11/2012

The Wood Wool plant in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary has extended the production range for homogenous products with 600 mm width.
New Heraklith website

01/06/2012

Knauf Insulation has launched the new Heraklith website with an "Inspired by nature" design.

The main purpose of the new Heraklith website is to refresh the brand image, communicate product benefits and natural properties of products and focus on creative possibilities. The visuals on the home page reflect the "Nature meets insulation” campaign and highlight the design…
An insecure world: it's time to save energy

05/05/2012

The last twelve months, dramatic events in Japan and the Middle East have demonstrated how exposed we are to our dependence on energy and the insecurities that this dependence can create. With this, our Second Sustainability Report at Knauf Insulation, we look at this issue and explain the…
Launch new packaging production line Heraklith wood wool

05/05/2012

In order to even better answer the market needs and increase the service level, Knauf Insulation Oosterhout (Netherlands) has installed a new packaging line in its wood wool factory beginning 2011. On the 27^th of April, the production line was officially opened by Managing Director Benelux Marc Malherbe…