Powered by Sweden’s abundant supply of low-carbon electricity, the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will create 120 new jobs. The new factory will produce annually 100 kt of Rockwool’s non-combustible, recyclable, and long-lasting stone wool insulation making it the world’s largest electric melter to date. Start of operations is expected in the second half of 2027.
Having previously announced the land purchase, consulted with the community and relevant authorities, and initiated the regulatory approval processes, Rockwool will begin construction in the nearest future. The insulation factory will be Rockwool’s fifth in the Nordics region.
“Our customers are increasingly demanding low-carbon footprint building materials to achieve their own decarbonisation objectives as well as EU-wide targets in the Energy Efficiency and Energy Performance of Buildings directives. Rockwool’s proprietary large-scale electrical melting technology drawing on Sweden’s abundant supply of low-carbon electricity will help meet this need, which we expect to grow over time as the EU directives get implemented,” says Frank Larsen, Managing Director, Rockwool Nordics. Frank Larsen continues, “What’s more, the factory will also contribute to Rockwool meeting its own ambitious decarbonisation targets.”
Rockwool also recently announced its expansion plans in the Washington state and West Coast expansion. Rockwool North America already signed an agreement to acquire 250 acres in Walla Walla County, Washington, with the intention to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring proprietary electric melting technology for its stone wool insulation products. This will be Rockwool’s fifth North American manufacturing facility and will support growing demand for the company’s products in the western United States.
Stone wool is a fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of the Rockwoll business. With approximately 12 000 employees in 40 countries and sales in more than 120, Rockwoll is the world leader in stone wool products, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, engineered fibers for industrial use to insulation for the process industry and marine & offshore.
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