KNAUF GROUP
History
| Year | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1932 | The Knauf Group was founded in 1932 by brothers Alfons and Karl Knauf. They secured mining rights for gypsum deposits in the Schengen community (Obermosel) on the German-Luxembourg border. |
| 1978 | Knauf entered the North American market by taking over a production facility for glass wool insulation in Shelbyville (U.S.) and thus laid the foundations for the insulation division, Knauf Insulation. |
| 2006 | Knuaf acquired Heraklith, a major player in Central and Eastern Europe, and a significant manufacturer with six rock mineral wool plants and three wood wool plants. |
| 2014 | Knauf acquired Guardian Insulation (U.S.), including Guardian Fiberglass and Guardian Laminated Building Products (which became Silvercote, LLC). |
| 2019 | Knauf acquired USG Corp., based in Chicago (U.S.), a key player in the North American drywall market, to significantly expand its presence there. |
| 2021 | Knauf integrated USG Boral into their portfolio, solidifying its position as the market leader for drywall systems in Asia-Pacific (APAC). |