Knauf is a family company founded in 1932 by the brothers Karl and Dr. Alfons N. Knauf. Today their sons, managing partners Baldwin and Nikolaus Knauf, steer the success of the corporation's numerous enterprises in close coordination with the other family members. A multinational producer of building materials and construction systems, Knauf remains a typical family company despite its size. With a clear vision, direct decision-making paths, a culture of innovation and a wealth of ideas contributed by all Knauf employees, Knauf is a progressive company. From its beginnings in gypsum processing in Germany, Knauf has expanded and diversified to become a corporation with worldwide activities, delivering products and services in the following fields: Gypsum products including plasterboard, plaster, screeds, and vertically integrated businesses such as paper and gypsum quarries; Insulation including glasswool, rock mineral wool, extruded polystyrene expanded polystyrene, polyurethane and wood wool cement; Other building products such as ceiling tiles, rolled metal sections and specialist wall render systems. For further information on the Knauf Group worldwide visit www.knauf.com. As part of the Knauf Group, Knauf Insulation represents one of the most respected and progressive names in insulation worldwide. With manufacturing operations in Europe, Russia, UK in addition to the USA, annual sales revenue is in excess of $1.5 billion. The company is the fastest growing insulation manufacturer in the world with a wide range of insulation products to meet the growing demand for energy efficiency and acoustic performance in new and existing homes, commercial buildings and industrial applications. Products include glasswool, rock mineral wool, expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene. Knauf Insulation is committed to sustainable development and conservation of the environment manufacturing its products from recycled materials.