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Who owns Knauf Insulation?

Knauf Insulation is owned by Knauf (Germany).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Knauf Group reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇩🇪 Germany, Iphofen
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1978
Category
Home, garden & DIYHome improvementBuilding materials
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Knauf Insulation

Knauf Insulation is the Knauf Group's insulation division, tracing its foundation to 1978, when Knauf took over a glass-wool insulation production facility in Shelbyville, United States, its first move into the North American market. The division has since grown into one of the world's largest insulation manufacturers, with more than 6,000 employees, 27 manufacturing sites in 15 countries and turnover exceeding €2.9 billion, making glass mineral wool, rock mineral wool and wood wool products for buildings and industrial applications.

Ownership timeline of Knauf Insulation

Owners of Knauf Insulation over 1978 to 2026 Knauf start not recorded–present Knauf (start not recorded) 19801990200020102020
  1. ? – present Knauf [1] reported

Where Knauf Insulation sits in Knauf

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Knauf Insulation sits in Knauf Tree of 3 brands under Knauf. Knauf Knauf Insulation Sheetrock USG

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Knauf Insulation?

The parent company of Knauf Insulation is Knauf, a privately held company headquartered in Germany.

Is Knauf Insulation American or German?

Knauf Insulation originated in the United States in 1978, but it is owned today by Knauf, which is headquartered in Germany. So Knauf Insulation is an American-origin brand under German ownership.

Is Knauf Insulation still owned by Knauf?

Yes. As of 23 September 2026, Knauf Insulation is still owned by Knauf. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Knauf Group — History: A Journey through Time — Knauf Group, Official document; retrieved 23 September 2026.

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