Knauf Insulation has announced the start of production of glass mineral wool at its Târnăveni factory has invested over 140 million euros in the state-of-the-art production facility to transform the Târnăveni factory into the company’s most advanced technological facility in Central and Eastern Europe The factory will have the capacity to produce 75,000 tons of glass mineral wool to meet the growing demand of customers in Romania and the entire region Middle East and Asia and member of the Knauf Group Management Committee said: “The new factory is a remarkable achievement for the production of advanced technological solutions and opens an exciting new chapter in the history of our company The start-up phase comes at a time when demand for our insulation solutions is growing throughout the region I look forward to seeing how the success of our factory drives the success of our customers.” General Manager of Knauf Insulation Romania and Bulgaria said: “The opening of the Târnăveni factory is a celebration of the Knauf “Build On Us” brand values ​​– reliable Every delivery we make from the factory is a guarantee of quality every interaction with our customers is a demonstration of partnership and every solution we produce is a commitment to high-quality results I am proud of what we are achieving in Târnăveni and excited about the possibilities of the future.” Managing Director Eastern Europe and Middle East of Knauf Insulation said: “Târnăveni plays an important role in meeting the growing demand for glass mineral wool solutions in the Central and Eastern Europe region which is home to five out of seven European Union countries with the greatest potential for gas savings from residential building insulation More than 50% of gas consumption can be reduced in Romania Building owners need access to good quality affordable and sustainable renovation solutions and Knauf Insulation is committed to providing them with this.” one of the largest manufacturers in the insulation materials market has started the construction of its new production facility in Târnăveni which will have a production capacity of 100 million square meters ranging from skilled workers to automation and maintenance engineers In March 2022, Knauf Insulation officially became the owner of the former Gecsat S.A. mineral wool factory in Târnăveni. In the first phase of the acquisition, completed last year, more than 4 million Euros were invested in modernizing and revamping the existing plant, which the company took over earlier this year, to increase production from 7,000 tonnes per year of mineral wool to 10,000 tonnes. “This year we have taken another very important step for our business in Romania with a direct impact on the local community and beyond Implementing the investment will have a multiplier effect on the economy by driving other related investments and developing local suppliers of products and services in the region our mission is to become a central pillar in the sustainable development of Târnăveni and Mureș County ensuring superior and safe conditions for employees respecting the Knauf Insulation global standards” Knauf Insulation aims to achieve the highest quality performance at every point of operation it has, constantly engaging with the communities in which it operates. To this end, both for the modernization works at the Târnăveni site and for the construction of the new production facility, the company is working with local and national sub-contracted suppliers, generating a direct positive impact on the local economy. the construction process of the plant will fully respect the safety and integrity of the staff as well as the highest standards of environmental responsibility for a more sustainable future in line with the company’s commitment to “For a better world” following the demolition and modernization of the former Gecsat factory in Târnăveni last year Knauf Insulation has managed to recover and recycle more than 23,000 cubic meters of brick and concrete waste We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used.