Knauf Insulation Shines Through To Shortlist At The Bitc Wales Responsible Environment Awards

Online, June 5, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Knauf Insulation reached the final with its entry on the environmental performance and improvement of its operations at Knauf Insulation's manufacturing plant in Queensferry - fulfilling its commitment to the responsible manufacture of sustainable insulation materials.

Mark Lewis, Plant Manager at Knauf Insulation said: "Our big commitment to responsible manufacturing has led to the company being awarded a number of environmental accreditations, and its great to see that we have been shortlisted by the very prestigious BITC awards.

"We view sustainability as an on-going evolutionary process and we will continue to develop sustainable products and manufacturing processes to help contribute towards a greener future."

The Business in the Community's Responsible Business awards recognises companies that demonstrate their leadership on the key community, workplace and marketplace sustainability issues, where the business can make a difference at local, national and international levels.

The winners will be announced on 26th June at its Gala Dinner held at the SWALEC Stadium.

Knauf Insulation provides sustainable insulation solutions for loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and solid wall insulation.

About Knuaf Insulation
Knauf Insulation is the UK's leading insulation company. It represents one of the most respected and progressive names in European building products.

Formed in 1946 as Fibreglass Insulation it has been previously known as Pilkington Insulation and Owens Corning before the involvement of Knauf with KnaufAlcopor before finally becoming known as Knauf Insulation.

Knauf Insulation is active in more than 35 countries with 30 manufacturing plants and over 5000 employees across the globe. The company, which is part of the German family-owned Knauf Group, continues its strong and steady operational and financial growth, having achieved a turnover well in excess of € 1 billion in 2010.

Knauf Insulation is the only UK manufacturer of glass mineral wool, rock mineral wool and extruded polystyrene insulation products, giving an unrivalled range for building, H&V, process and appliance insulation, as well as fabrication applications.