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About Knauf Insulation

Since 1932 we have manufactured glass mineral wool and fiberglass insulation for builders who need consistent R-value, documented VOC emissions, and plants that ship on production schedules—including our North American presence around Inwood, WV.

A Manufacturing Story Written in Cavities and Attics

1932

Industrial glass mineral wool begins

Early furnaces established the thermal conductivity discipline that still governs batt density and board compressive strength today. Builders needed insulation that held thickness after transport—not loft that collapsed in the bag.

1990s–2000s

Global plant network expands

Forty manufacturing plants across roughly forty countries allowed specification writers to reference the same EcoBatt and Earthwool families on multinational portfolios without rewriting performance language per market.

2009

ECOSE Technology binder chemistry

Plant-based binders reduced reliance on traditional formaldehyde-heavy recipes while preserving dimensional stability. Indoor air Comfort Gold and GREENGUARD Gold documentation followed for teams chasing LEED credit pathways.

2018+

Inwood, WV capacity for North America

Blown-in and batt distribution strengthened for production builders who cannot wait on coastal import queues when attic R-38 fills are on the critical path.

Values That Show Up on the Submittal

Measured performance

We publish R-value per thickness and discuss thermal bridging trade-offs at steel studs instead of claiming magic continuous coverage from cavity products alone.

Jobsite reliability

Bag labeling, compression guidance, and density targets for blown-in fills are written for crews who install under schedule pressure—not laboratory ideal cases only.

Transparent limits

Mineral wool and fiberglass solve different fire and moisture contexts. When a spray foam or continuous board is the better envelope answer, our specialists say so.

People Behind Spec Support

Regional technical and commercial leads who talk daily with general contractors, insulation subcontractors, and sustainability consultants.

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Technical Sales Desk

North America project routing
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Plant Quality Cell

ISO 9001 process control
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Applications Engineering

Assembly detailing support
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Distribution Coordination

Plant-to-yard scheduling

Credentials Specifiers Ask For

ISO 9001:2015
GREENGUARD Gold
EUCEB
EUROFINS Indoor Air Comfort Gold
NAIMA Member

Embodied carbon worksheets and recycled content percentage statements are available on request for projects weighing sustainability mandates against budget pragmatism—especially affordable housing scopes where green premiums face hard caps.

Talk With the Team That Ships Insulation Specs

Whether you need EcoBatt R-19 for climate zone 4 walls or mineral wool for acoustic demising assemblies, we answer with product data—not slogans.

Contact Our Team