Values are our Foundation

Learn more about what makes us unique

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Our values #Menschlichkeit, #Partnership, #Commitment, and #Entrepreneurship are at the heart of all that we do and enable us to overcome challenges and be successful in every way.



Product Quality and Product Diversity

We are a leading manufacturer of gypsum-based building materials worldwide that are sustainable and energy efficient.

Insulation Solutions For Better Buildings

High quality mineral wool and wood insulation ensuring comfort and energy savings in homes and buildings.

The Ceiling as an Integral Part of Every Interior Space

Discover our ceiling systems that are designed for maximum sound absorption and available in a variety of materials.

Knauf Divisions

From Little Things, Big Things Grow 

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Architect hands making model house

Company Profile

Founded in 1932, Knauf began as a family company and over the years has grown into a global enterprise spanning 90 countries, incorporating multiple brands, and delivering world class construction materials and solutions via 40,000 employees worldwide.
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of building products for interior design, insulation, and acoustic design ceilings. We operate plants globally producing produce state-of-the-art drywall systems, plasters, and insulating materials, as well as external thermal insulation composite systems. In addition, they offer a wide range of paints, flowing screeds and flooring systems.

High Quality Solutions

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Our Applications

Procure high quality and high-performance building materials from the start to avoid delivery chain issues and design variations that can cause a project to go over budget and delay completion. 

History

Over the decades, Knauf has successfully developed from an exclusively family-owned company into a globally operating corporate family.


General Management

The Knauf Group is managed by the general partners Alexander Knauf, Jörg Kampmeyer, and Dr. Uwe Knotzer. 

Our Portrait

Every year, the Knauf Group invests substantially in the construction and modernisation of its production facilities worldwide as well as in the training and further education of its employees.

The Knauf Group

The Knauf Group has a long and exciting history that spans over decades. Learn more about who we are and our journey to becoming a premium leader in building materials.

Explore our exciting opportunities

Discover Your Career 

Everyone has something special to offer. Apprentice or late career. Production Operator or Managing Director.  New career path or next level progression. New baby at home or itchy feet.  Whatever your circumstances, take a look at our Careers Website to see if your next opportunity lies with us.

Leading manufacturers of construction materials utilising sustainable gypsum drywall for interior design, building insulation and design ceilings.

Knauf I Global Leaders of Construction Building Materials 

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Silhouette of group business team making high hands over head in sunset sky

Menschlichkeit, Partnership, Commitment and Entrepreneurship are our guiding principles and the heart of our success

Our Values

the 3d Global Network Of People.

Behind the Knauf Group is the bundled competence of internationally successful partner companies.

Knauf Worldwide

Knauf employees play a large part in the success of the company. Become part of the Knauf family.