03/24/2009
NEWS RELEASE
(SHELBYVILLE, Ind., March 24, 2009) Following
is a statement from Knauf Insulation North America President Bob
Claxton regarding allegations about Chinese drywall used in many
residential building projects in Florida and the resulting
lawsuits.
“Recently, several local and national news
outlets have reported issues with drywall used in homes in
Florida. Unfortunately, many of the reports incorrectly
identify “Knauf” rather than Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (KPT) as
one of the sources of the product imported from China. This has led
to confusion in the marketplace with our company, Knauf Insulation,
and requires me to set the record straight about Knauf Insulation
in North America and the products we provide.
Knauf Insulation is a business unit that
operates independently from any other Knauf business, including
Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin. Knauf Insulation in North America
and our products are not associated with the drywall in
question. Knauf Insulation does not produce or sell drywall,
plasterboard or any other gypsum or gypsum-related product. Nor do
we import any such products for sale in North America.
For over thirty years, Knauf Insulation North
America has manufactured thermal and acoustical fiber glass
insulation products that have earned the reputation as industry
quality leaders. We are very proud of our products, our employees
and the communities where all our products are made: Shelbyville,
Indiana; Shasta Lake, California; and Lanett, Alabama.
Our goal is to continue to provide high
quality, high performance insulation products that conserve energy
and preserve natural resources for a sustainable
future.”
Knauf Insulation is a leading U.S.
manufacturer of thermal and acoustical fiber glass insulations for
residential, commercial, industrial, OEM and metal building
applications. For more information about Knauf Insulation sales and
products, visit http://www.knaufinsulation.us/,
write to Knauf Insulation, One Knauf Drive, Shelbyville, IN 46176
or call 800-825-4434 ext. 8212.