The Knauf Group will increase production at its Albion, Mich., plant due to growing demand for sustainable, loose-fill insulation products, according to the company. Knauf Insulation North America will increase production volume by more than 30% while adding more than 30 new full-time positions to the facility. At full volume, the production line will generate 85 million pounds of loose-fill insulation annually.
“Our Albion workforce is primer and ready to keep pace with the growing demand for quality loose-fill insulation products,” Matt Parrish, president and CEO of Knauf Insulation North America, said in a prepared statement. “Loose-fill insulation is more popular than ever with thermal and acoustical performance top of mind for building professionals.”
According to Knauf, the expansion will utilize an additional 64 million pounds of recycled glass per year, in line with the company’s focus on sustainability. More than 30 million glass bottles per month are diverted from landfills to be utilized in the manufacturing of Knauf Insulation products across the United States.
“Our dedication to the world we live in is genuine, and the Albion plant growth is a true demonstration of that commitment,” Parrish said. “From reducing our own carbon footprint and sourcing renewable, abundant resources for our energy-saving insulation, to encouraging our employees to make a difference in their local communities, our commitment is ever-present and something that we are extremely proud of.”
Knauf Insulation North America is part of Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of building materials based in Germany.
