Knauf

Knauf was founded in 1932 by the brothers Karl and Dr. Alfons N. Knauf. Today their sons, managing partners Nikolaus and Baldwin Knauf, steer the success of the corporations numerous enterprises in close coordination with the other family members.



From its beginning in gypsum processing along the Saar and Main rivers, Knauf has expanded and diversified to become a corporation with world-wide activities, delivering produts and services

Operating more than 150 production sites worldwide, today Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of building materials. Blending experience with innovation and building on over 75 years of experience, Knauf have secured a leading status in the field of building board technology.



Knauf drywall systems have been installed around the world with proven success. Leadership has been won by a combination of specialist expertise, an understanding of customer needs and a record of pioneering achievement.