Rockwool International - News

CEO Comment: Our business beyond the crisis!

2009-10-30T07:10:00.000Z

Eelco van Heel, CEO of the Rockwool Group comments on the Rockwool business in the light of the global financial situation (editorial from Rockwool Newsletter October 2009).

Rockwool Newsletter for October 2009 released

2009-10-30T07:05:00.000Z

In this issue e.g.: CEO comment on our business beyond the crisis. Gearing up for the climate summit in Copenhagen. Retrofitting of existing buildings. Industry players promote technical insulation. Rockwool solutions used for Singapore showpieces. Green growth and how to get there. Customer-driven innovation and much more.

Transparency: Strong entry for the Rockwool Group in the Carbon Disclosure Project

2009-10-27T07:50:00.000Z

The Rockwool Group has reported on its CO2 efficiency achievements for 15 years. Just joined the Carbon Disclosure Project, the company’s first rating is described as “phenomenally high”.

New report: Energy efficiency in buildings is the key solution to a low carbon society

2009-10-13T08:00:00.000Z

In its new annual climate and environmental report, leading insulation producer Rockwool International A/S substantiates the claim that energy efficiency in buildings is the key solution to obtain a low carbon society. The solid evidence presented in the report is aimed to inspire and help the politicians and other decision makers to speed up agreements on climate goals and actions.

Presentation of half year report 2009

2009-08-24T06:50:00.000Z

On Thursday 27 August Rockwool International A/S releases the report on the first half of 2009. After the release the report will be presented on www.rockwool.com.

Rockwool Group President to G8 summit leaders: Reduce the climate crisis and the jobs crisis at one blow

2009-07-09T08:50:00.000Z

Pick the low hanging fruits. Fears intensify that the G8 summit discussions about climate change and the current financial crisis will end fruitlessly. Group President and CEO of the insulation and climate solution giant Rockwool International A/S, Mr Eelco van Heel, urges the leaders of the world’s largest economies, convening until 10 July in Italy, to think long-term and reduce CO2 emissions and unemployment rates in a profitable way.

CEO Comment: Are the sails trimmed enough?

2009-07-01T07:55:00.000Z

Eelco van Heel, CEO of the Rockwool Group comments on the Rockwool business in the light of the global financial situation (from Rockwool Newsletter, June 2009).

Rockwool Newsletter for June 2009 released

2009-07-01T07:20:00.000Z

In this issue e.g.: CEO Eelco van Heel comments on the global financial situation. The Group is ready for growth in North America. Green building projects in France and Poland. The Group's new familiy member in Russia - Rockfon Russia. The Rockwool contribution to the gas to liquid plant Pearl GTL in the Gulf region. The Rockwool Award 2009 and much more.

The Rockwool Group opens new 100 million Euro production site in Canada

2009-06-18T07:00:00.000Z

Capacity is doubled and 100 new green jobs created. The Rockwool Group stands well prepared to benefit from the huge potential for energy efficiency improvements in North American buildings.

Dutch Rockwool company joins fire safe partnership

2009-06-03T09:00:00.000Z

On 2 June, Rockwool Benelux signed an agreement on a new lectureship in fire safety. The new partner is the Saxion College, one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Netherlands.

Presentation of Q1 report 2009

2009-05-25T07:40:00.000Z

On Monday 25 May Rockwool International A/S releases the report on the first quarter of 2009.

Watch the Rockwool Award ceremony on video

2009-05-22T08:55:00.000Z

European Parliament wants to strengthen energy efficiency in buildings

2009-05-20T11:30:00.000Z

Annual savings of 25 billion euro - up to 450,000 new jobs - and less CO2 pollution; all these benefits are in the offing after the European Parliament voted in favour of revising the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).

Rockwool Award to qualify the climate debate

2009-05-07T09:00:00.000Z

The Danish Rockwool Award 2009 goes to one of the most advanced thinkers in environmental sustainability in the design of cities and buildings as well as industrial processes: author, architect and designer William McDonough. He is known in particular for the Cradle to Cradle environmental concept. Cradle to Cradle has been called the foundation of the next industrial revolution and has, particularly in recent years, generated enthusiasm all over the world.

Rockwool Group win £1m contract for BBC building

2009-04-23T06:40:00.000Z

The Rockwool Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of non-combustible stone wool insulation solutions, has won the contract to supply insulation materials worth approximately £1 million for the BBC’s refurbished Broadcasting House headquarters in central London.

Annual General Meeting - Full-text

2009-04-15T08:55:00.000Z

Full-text proposals for submission at the company’s annual general meeting on Wednesday the 22nd April 2009.

Rockwool insulation for BSkyB

2009-04-14T07:40:00.000Z

The Rockwool Group's UK company has won the contract to supply around £600,000 of insulation materials for BSkyB’s new state-of-the-art building project near Heathrow in West London, which it is set to be Europe’s most sustainable broadcast facility for Sky Sports and Sky’s entertainment channels.

Climate conclusions from Copenhagen

2009-03-20T08:40:00.000Z

Climate change is happening faster than previously estimated. That was the dire conclusion from the international climate congress recently held in Copenhagen. The good news: Energy efficiency is a key instrument to save at least 80% of CO2 before 2050.

CEO Comment: When the going gets tough

2009-03-12T14:50:00.000Z

CEO Eelco van Heel comments on the Rockwool business in the light of the global financial situation (from the Annual Report 2009).

Rockwool Group at Copenhagen climate congress

2009-03-10T08:40:00.000Z

Today, the University of Copenhagen’s congress on climate changes is kicked off in Copenhagen. The Rockwool Group is official partner to the congress preparing input for the UN climate summit in Copenhagen, December 2009.

Presentation of full year report 2008

2009-03-06T10:25:00.000Z

On Thursday 12 March Rockwool International A/S releases the report on the full year of 2008. After the release the report will be presented on www.rockwool.com.

Ethanol plant expansion in Sweden

2009-03-06T10:05:00.000Z

In Sweden, the development of sustainable energy and bio-fuel is increasing. Recently, Rockwool insulation has been used on an expansion of the leading Scandinavian ethanol plant.

Rockwool International A/S profiled on EnergyMap

2009-03-04T16:50:00.000Z

EnergyMap – the new Danish web-based guide to solutions for combating climate change – has gone live from 1st March 2009. Rockwool International A/S is represented with a profile.

Rockwool Italy wins Best Corporate Website award

2009-03-04T09:50:00.000Z

The prize was given in February by Edilportale, the main Italian portal for the building sector. The aim of this prize is to reward the most original communication strategies for 2008.

Rockwool campaign on the move

2009-02-13T11:40:00.000Z

‘Stop local warming’ is the slogan of a new campaign to promote Rockwool insulation as a climate solution. The campaign launches in Denmark, February 2009.