The 10th bi-annual EACES conference 

Knauf

Knauf is a family name. A multinational producer of building materials and construction systems. A strong characteristic of Knauf is the courage for visions, innovation and investments as well as simple decision-making processes and a wealth of ideas on the part of its personnel.

Originally a producer of conventional gypsum, Knauf has developed into a group of companies in the industrial sectors of dry wall installations, insulation technology and plastering. Another extensive segment is moulded and injection moulded parts as well as other related activities.

Closeness to customers, the establishment of long-lasting, special customer relationships by offering first class advice and appropriate expert service for top-grade products and systems: this has been the Knauf way to market. For this purpose it is necessary to have state-of-the-art plant technology that is subject to an ongoing development process.

However, the future also lies in the hands of talented and highly motivated employees. An important aspect is the "family culture" which prevails in the company: Learn from one another, hold together, pass on knowledge, assume the role of mentor, take fast and direct paths and press for special achievements. All of these are facets of the company culture.

Operating 150 production sites in over 40 countries, today Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of building materials.

Knauf has a workforce of 22,000 in 40 countries and in 2007 the company generated sales amount to 5,5 billion Euros.

The roughly 1.1 billion ton reserves of raw stone provides the individual plants with a safety margin for the future that spans the generations. Worldwide a total of 60 stone quarries and mines are in operation.

The Group started to go international as early as the beginning of the Seventies of the last century and the trend has continued until today. Today the Group produces and sells its products in all European countries. Furthermore, there are factories located in North and South America, in the CIS states, in Turkey, in China and in Indonesia.