Gypsum industry news
Egypt: Knauf Egypt has entered into a partnership to supply Hassan Allam Construction with building materials for more than 100 upcoming projects. Arab Finance News has reported that Knauf Egypt’s delivery on the contracts will reflect its commitment to the Egypt Vision 2030 national sustainable development strategy.
Knauf Egypt recently invested US$640,000 in a collaboration with the German Society for International Cooperation to train 4000 Egyptian construction sector specialists per year.
France: Knauf France’s Fos-sur-Mer gypsum wallboard plant, which it inaugurated earlier in 2024, will receive 300,000t/yr of Spanish gypsum for use as raw materials, the Le Marin newspaper has reported. The plant is situated behind Sea-Invest Group’s mineral terminal at the port of Fos-sur-Mer. It has begun receiving its gypsum in regular shipments of 14,000t from the port of Garrucha, Spain.
Knauf Egypt to build new US$86m gypsum products plant
29 October 2024Egypt: Knauf Egypt is planning to invest US$86m in the construction of its upcoming third gypsum plant. Al Mal News has reported that the unit will double Knauf Egypt’s total production capacity of products including gypsum wallboard. It will raise the company’s installed gypsum wallboard capacity to 60Mm2/yr. The upcoming plant will serve both domestic and export markets. Knauf Egypt currently sells its wallboard in 13 countries, including Greece, Morocco and South Africa.
Knauf supports addiction care in Solsonès
17 October 2024Spain: Germany-based Knauf has expanded its 15-year-long partnership with mental health charity Sol del Solsonès in Solsonès, Catalonia. Knauf will donate finances and essential building materials, including gypsum wallboard. The resources will support the Un Raig de Sol therapy initiative, enabling it to treat 22 people in need of care.
Knauf’s director of people and compliance Daniel Orta said "We use the best therapy in the world: love and affection."
India: Knauf India says that all of its products are compliant with Indian Standards Institution (ISI) norms, as dictated by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
The Hindustan Times newspaper has reported that Knauf India CEO Sumit Bidani said "Knauf India is proud to be the first company in the market to achieve full compliance with the new ISI standards for plasterboards. This milestone is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to quality, safety and sustainability. We believe these standards will further enhance the trust our customers and partners place in us."
Knauf and Knauf Insulation launch knauf.com
13 September 2024World: Germany-based Knauf and its insulation subsidiary Knauf Insulation have consolidated their online presence with a new website, knauf.com. The site offers access to the group’s entire product range. Knauf said that the shift is intended to help customers to increase their productivity.
Knauf Ibérica marketing and technical director Pablo Maroto said "This new platform reinforces our commitment to innovation and facilitates access to our solutions at a global level."
Knauf’s Baltic business raises turnover in 2023
29 July 2024Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia: Germany-based Knauf’s Baltic business generated a turnover of €108m in the Baltic region in 2023, up by 4% year-on-year. The company’s regional profit grew by 34% to €19.5m. Baltic Business Daily has reported that Knauf’s Baltic sales volumes declined, amid a contraction in the local building market, with new building permits down by 30% year-on-year in the first half of the year. Knauf raised its regional investments to €5.8m, while its personnel costs rose by 3% year-on-year. Nonetheless, the company’s energy costs fell by 19%, and its raw materials costs fell by 7%.
Knauf to expand Kyiv operations
09 July 2024Ukraine: Germany-based Knauf has purchased 0.33 hectares of land in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi District for the 'operation and maintenance' of its transport shop. Business World News has reported that the company agreed to pay US$327,000 for the land.
Knauf delegation meets Azerbaijani Prime Minister
07 June 2024Azerbaijan: A delegation from Knauf met Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov on 6 June 2024. Trend news has reported that the meeting covered the expansion of the parties’ collaboration, among other issues.
Knauf to transfer Russian business to local management
26 April 2024Russia: Knauf is seeking to transfer its ‘entire business in Russia’ to its local management, pending the approval of Russian authorities. The Kyiv Independent newspaper has reported that Knauf elected for the transfer in order to protect the jobs of 4000 employees in the country.