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Historic milestones

Since the first Rockwool factory began operations in Hedehusene, Denmark, in 1937, the Rockwool Group has experienced a fast and accelerating growth and development.

Milestones

2007New-built factory in Istria, Croatia
2005New-built factory in Vyborg, Russia
2003Launch of the consultancy service BuildDesk
2003Acquisition of factory in Tapolca, Hungary
2000Acquisition of factory in Melaka, Malaysia
2000New-built factory in Caparroso, Spain
1999Acquisition of factory in Grand Forks, Canada
1999Acquisition of factory in Sardinia, Italy
1999Acquisition of Russia’s largest stone wool factory, located near Moscow
1998Acquisition of factory in Bohumin, Czech Republic
1997Acquisition of factory in Gógánfa, Hungary
1995Acquisition of factory in Malkinia, Poland
1993Acquisition of Poland’s largest stone wool factory, located in Cigacice
1991Establishment in Eastern Europe: Acquisition in Flechtingen, the largest stone wool factory in the former East Germany
1988Acquisition of the first factory outside Europe in Ontario, Canada and Roxul Inc. is established
1985Rockpanel façade panels are introduced
1980New-built factory in St. Eloy-les-Mines, France
1979New-built factory in Wales, United Kingdom
1971Acquisition of factory in Roermond, the Netherlands - today the world’s largest stone wool factory
1969Grodan horticultural substrates are added to the product range
1962Rockfon acoustic ceilings are introduced
1954 Deutsche Rockwool starts production in Gladbeck, Germany
1938Start of production in Norway
1937Stone wool production is started in Hedehusene, Denmark and Skövde, Sweden