Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland

Knauf Insulation Completes £40m+ Upgrade at St Helens Facility We have completed a major upgrade of our glass mineral wool manufacturing plant in St Helens which features UK-first forming technology to enable new product capability. The upgrade has increased roll, slab and blowing wool capacity by up to 25,000 tonnes, added new product capability and further reduced the embodied carbon of products made at the site, the largest glass mineral wool plant in the UK. The upgraded plant was officially reopened yesterday by Knauf Group General Partner Alexander Knauf and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotherham alongside representatives from St Helens Borough Council and senior personnel from the Knauf Insulation Group. “Glass mineral wool insulation is central to meeting the UK’s housebuilding and energy efficiency needs,” said Neil Hargreaves, Managing Director, Knauf Insulation Northern Europe. “This upgrade means we can deliver increased volumes and enhanced products for our customers to meet rising demand for warmer, safer and sustainable homes with lower energy bills.” Our St Helens plant now features UK-first forming technology that will enable us to create the next generation of low thermal conductivity, non-combustible glass mineral wool products and add thicker options to our existing ranges.

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👇 ECO Pay for Performance …“The same energy efficiency measures will be installed in homes, but their performance will be measured by comparing data before and after installation”

🌱 Spring is Here! A Season of Renewal and Growth 🌱 As nature begins its transformation, we’re reminded of our commitment to building a better, more sustainable world. From using up to 80% recycled content in our glass mineral wool to achieving zero CO2 emissions from renewable electricity, sustainability drives everything we do. Together, we can create a future where buildings perform better for people and the planet. 🌍 For A Better World – Today and Tomorrow 🌍 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQAHJJ3x

🚛💨 Driving Down Emissions with Innovative Packaging! We're committed to building a more sustainable future. Our £5 million investment in advanced packaging equipment at our Cwmbran plant is a significant step forward. This upgrade not only enables us to produce glass mineral wool slabs to meet growing demand but also optimises our logistics, taking around 1.5 million truck miles off the road each year. That’s a reduction of 1,700 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually! 🌍 By using advanced compression technology, we’re able to transport more insulation per load, reducing the number of journeys required. Fewer road miles mean lower emissions, helping our customers build more sustainably. This investment isn’t just about enhancing efficiency—it’s about driving positive environmental change.

🌍 Celebrating Global Recycling Day with our Veolia partnership Our glass mineral wool solutions contain up to 80% recycled content, including glass from windows, bottles, and jars—recycled at Veolia's state-of-the-art facility in St Helens. Since 2017, our partnership has given new life to over 60,000 tonnes of used glass bottles and jars each year, reducing waste to landfill and supporting the mainstream circular economy. This world-first facility uses advanced technology to produce ultra-pure glass cullet, ensuring the highest quality insulation while reducing carbon emissions. 🚛 375,000 miles of road journeys saved annually 🌍 Closed-loop solution supporting a sustainable future ♻️ Securing recycled content for energy-saving insulation Together with Veolia UK, we're turning waste into a resource—leading the way to a more sustainable future. Discover more about our journey in this video: https://lnkd.in/eja4ivdQ

🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day from Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland! 🇮🇪 Sláinte to a greener tomorrow! #StPatricksDay

🔄🌍 Closing the Loop on Sustainability We’re committed to creating a circular economy. Through our partnership with Veolia UK, we’re giving over 60,000 tonnes of used glass bottles and jars a new lease of life every year. ♻️ Up to 80% Recycled Content: Our glass mineral wool solutions contain high-purity recycled glass, sourced from Veolia’s state-of-the-art facility next to our St Helens plant. 🚛 Fewer Road Miles: The close proximity of this facility saves 375,000 miles of road journeys annually, reducing our carbon footprint. 🌱 Circular Economy Impact: This partnership reduces landfill waste while ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of recycled glass. Together, we’re building a more sustainable future, one recycled bottle at a time. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Recycling #KnaufInsulation #VeoliaPartnership

Delighted to present the Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland CPD to the team at McAdam Design Ltd this week #noncombustible #CarbonReduction #Sustainability

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