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Manufacturing

CGC Opens Advanced Alberta Wallboard Plant

CGC opens $210 Million Alberta wallboard plant, expanding capacity and creating nearly 100 jobs.

John Wyatt

July 13, 2026

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CGC's new Alberta plant boosts Sheetrock supply, sustainability and Western Canada growth.

A cover of the Ceresana Market Study on Insulation 2026

Global Insulation Demand to Top 660 Million Cubic Meters

Ceresana forecasts global insulation demand surpassing 660 million cubic meters by 2035.

W&C Staff

July 5, 2026

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New Ceresana study highlights renovation, efficiency and regional growth through 2035.

Product News

Knauf Adds R-19 Option to Basement Wall Insulation

New R-19 insulation helps meet residential basement code requirements and features a redesigned facing intended to improve installation efficiency

W&C Staff

June 11, 2026

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Knauf Insulation expands its Performance+ basement wall insulation line with a new R-19 product designed for residential construction projects.

Knauf Launches AIA Webinars on Healthier IAQ Focus

Knauf launches AIA webinars on IAQ, healthier materials and building transparency efforts.

W&C Staff

May 27, 2026

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New Knauf AIA webinars explore IAQ, material transparency and healthier building design.

March 2026 Product Focus: Insulation

Advanced insulation solutions that are reshaping building performance, code compliance, and jobsite efficiency

March 24, 2026

See the latest innovations in insulation, improving fire safety, energy performance, and long-term durability in modern wall assemblies.

Fiberglass Insulation: Clearing the Air

For decades, fiberglass insulation has evolved quietly, and today’s products are cleaner, safer, and more versatile than many professionals still believe.

Mickey Chastain

March 16, 2026

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For decades, fiberglass insulation has evolved quietly, and today’s products are cleaner, safer, and more versatile than many professionals still believe.

Knauf Insulation in manufacturing facility

Knauf Insulation to Become Formaldehyde Free by End of 2025

Milestone marks full transition to ECOSE technology across all fiberglass insulation products.

December 19, 2025

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Knauf announced that it will become the first fiberglass insulation manufacturer to be entirely formaldehyde-free across its product portfolio by the end of this year.  

Knauf Pro Plus shows different app pages on a phone

Knauf Launches Mobile App to Simplify Home Insulation Projects

Knauf Insulation has launched Knauf Pro+, a free mobile app that streamlines residential insulation projects with advanced measurement tools, thermal imaging, tailored recommendations, and project management features to boost accuracy, efficiency, and energy savings.

September 16, 2025

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Knauf Insulation has launched Knauf Pro+, a free mobile app that streamlines residential insulation projects with advanced measurement tools, thermal imaging, tailored recommendations, and project management features to boost accuracy, efficiency, and energy savings.

Closing the Skilled Labor Gap with Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is transforming insulation training in the construction industry by offering faster, safer, and more consistent skill development—helping address labor shortages and appeal to a new generation of tech-savvy workers.

Mickey Chastain

September 10, 2025

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From faster learning to safer job sites, virtual reality is redefining how insulation installers are trained.

A drone photo of Knauf's Shelbyville, Indiana plant

Knauf Expands Insulation Manufacturing Capacity with Major Shelbyville Investment

Knauf Insulation is investing in its Shelbyville, Ind., facility with new production lines, upgraded technology, and expanded capacity to strengthen innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.

September 10, 2025

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Knauf Insulation is investing in its Shelbyville, Ind., facility with new production lines, upgraded technology, and expanded capacity to strengthen innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth.