General company description:
The company founded in 1932 is nowadays one of the global brand leaders in the sector of sustainable lightweight construction. Additionally, Knauf globally produces construction material for interior fittings, insulation and design ceilings. The Knauf Works manufacture modern dry construction systems, plaster, insulants and environmentally friendly solutions worldwide. Additionally, their portfolio includes paints, floating screed and flooring systems as well as machines and tools for applying those products. The Knauf Group yearly invests substantially in the new construction and the modernization of their worldwide factories as well as the education and upskilling of their staff members.
The Knauf Group is nowadays still family property. It is represented in more than 90 countries and operates more than 80 raw matte plants and more than 300 factories across all 5 continents. All over the world, Knauf’s construction systems simplify planning and building and offer complete solutions and reliable quality. In a lot of countries, the name Knauf is synonym to gypsum. The Knauf Group is led by managing partners Alexander Knauf, Jörg Kampmeyer and Dr. Uwe Knotzer. In 2022, Knauf engaged approx. 41,500 employees all over the world and made a volume of 15.4 bio. Euros.
