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Paroc launches new sustainability goals

29 October 2020

Finland: Owens Corning subsidiary Paroc has committed to reduce CO2 emission by 50%, reduce plastics use by 30% and achieve zero waste by 2030. The company that it will also “expand the use of the Rewool customer waste recycling solution and develop and offer new low carbon products,” as exemplified by its launch of the new carbon-neutral product Paroc Natura line in early 2021.

Owens Corning Insulation Europe regional sustainability leader Beatrice Hallén said, “Paroc is in the business of energy efficiency. For each tonne of CO2 generated in the manufacturing of stone wool, about 200t of CO2 is saved by stone wool’s thermal insulation properties over a 50-year period. That does not mean we are content. We want to turn every stone to find new ways to make our general footprint as small as possible. We want to be forerunners in developing sustainable buildings together with our customers. We also want to design our products and solutions for recycling and reuse. For us, sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present while leaving the world a better place for the future.”

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Paroc to increase production capacity of Lithuanian mineral wool plant

15 May 2019

Lithuania: Paroc plans to increase the production capacity of its stone wool plant in Vilnius to 115,000t/yr from 75,000t/yr. The subsidiary of US-based Owens Corning intends to make multiple minor upgrades to reach this goal, according to the Verslo Zinios newspaper. It hopes to achieve the increased production capacity by 2022 subject to market demand.

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Paroc adopts new branding following acquisition by Owens Corning

15 October 2018

Finland: Paroc has started to introduce new logotype, updated packages and new communication material following its acquisition by Owens Corning. The insulation materials producer said that is was a ‘strong’ brand and that it would continue marketing its products under the red-and-white striped brand image. The company was purchased by US-based Owens Corning in early 2018.

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Owens Corning’s first quarter insulation sales benefit from acquisition of Paroc

26 April 2018

US: Owens Corning’s insulation sales for the first quarter of 2018 has risen significantly followings its acquisition of Finland’s Paroc. Its net sales for its insulation business rose by 49% year-on-year to US$596m in 2018 from US$399m in the same period in 2017. Earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) rose to US$32m from US$5m. It completed its acquisition of Paroc Group, and its range of European mineral wool insulation production plants, on 5 February 2018.

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Paroc says Trzemeszno plant expansion proceeding to plan

10 April 2018

Poland: Paroc Group says that its Euro60m expansion project at its Trzemeszno plant is proceeding to plan. A new 70,000t/yr stone wool production line is being built at the site. The upgrade is expected to be completed in 2019. The upgrade is part of Paroc’s plan to support its growth strategy for Central and Western Europe.

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Owens Corning completes acquisition of Paroc

06 February 2018

US: Owens Corning has completed its acquisition of Finland’s Paroc Group for Euro900m. Completion followed the US company obtaining all the necessary regulatory clearances to buy the mineral wool producer.

“We’ve had a strategic goal to broaden our product portfolio and diversify our geographic scope to better address our customers’ needs and support their growth. The acquisition of Paroc does both. We now have a leading position in Europe and in the global mineral wool business,” said Julian Francis, president of Owens Corning’s Insulation Business.

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Owens Corning to buy Paroc Group

30 October 2017

US/Finland: Owens Corning has signed an agreement with CVC Capital Partners to acquire Paroc Group for Euro900m. The sale, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, is anticipated to close in early 2018. The company plans to finance the acquisition through a combination of long-term debt and pre-payable bank financings.

“The acquisition of Paroc delivers on Owens Corning’s strategy to provide our customers with a portfolio of insulation products that cover the full temperature spectrum in the three largest insulation markets – Europe, North America and China. Over its 80-year history, Paroc has earned a reputation for high-quality products and technical expertise,” said Owens Corning chairman and chief executive officer Mike Thaman.

The acquisition of Paroc is expected to expand Owens Corning’s mineral wool technology, grow its presence in the European insulation market, provide access to a variety of new end-use markets and will increase the company’s sales mix of the insulation business outside the US and Canada to 35%.

Paroc is a European manufacturer of mineral wool insulation solutions for a variety of end markets. Paroc manufactures building insulation for thermal, fire and acoustic applications in residential and commercial construction. The company also manufactures technical insulation for HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, industrial processes and the marine, offshore and original equipment manufacturer industries. It employs over 1800 people in 13 countries and operates facilities in Finland, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Sweden.

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Paroc spends Euro60m on expansion at Trzemeszno mineral wool plant

10 October 2017

Poland: Finland’s Paroc is spending around Euro60m on an expansion project at its Trzemeszno mineral wool plant. A new 70,000t/yr stone wool production line will be built at the site. The upgrade is expected to be completed in 2019.

"This is an important step for Paroc to continue the profitable growth. Demand for insulation has been increasing, especially in the Central and Eastern Europe. With increased production capacity we are able to grow together with our customers and improve our competitiveness and efficiency," said Kari Lehtinen, chief executive officer (CEO) of Paroc.

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Paroc to shutdown Oulu mineral wool plant in July 2017

02 March 2017

Finland: Following negotiations with staff Paroc has decided to shut down its Oulu stone wool plant in July 2017. The closure will involve the transfer and centralisation of support functions currently in Oulu to other Paroc plants and locations. Production of building insulation will be moved mainly to the Paroc plant in Parainen and support functions will be moved to other Paroc locations. 64 members of staff will lose their jobs, including all of the production workers at Oulu, and five staff will be moved to other locations.

“The decision to shut down the factory was difficult due to the considerable impact it will have on the personnel. However, the utilisation rate of the current capacity of Finnish stone wool factories is too low to ensure competitive operations in Finland. The factory located in Oulu is old and, in addition to the already high cost structure, continuing operations would require significant investments in the near future,” says Kari Lehtinen, chief executive officer of Paroc Group.”

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Paroc copes with stagnant results in 2016

02 March 2017

Finland: Paroc has described 2016 as ‘fairly challenging’ as its net sales fell slightly to Euro376m and its earning before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 4% to Euro76.5m in 2016 from Euro73.3m in 2015. Despite reporting an improvement in construction activity in the second half of the year, sales fell in Russia. The insulation producer solid its Paroc Panel System (PPS) business to Kingspan Group in December 2016 and it announced plans to shut its Oulu stone wool plant in January 2017.

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