Leading the innovation in the traditional field of Constructions. C. Chiti, Technical Director Knauf Italy

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1 Leading the innovation in the traditional field of Constructions C. Chiti, Technical Director Knauf Italy 1

2 The Knauf Group The Knauf Group today is one of the leading companies in the building materials industry: 150 plants employees annual sales of 6.27 billion Euro (in 2013). 2

3 Knauf Group - Partner 3

4 Knauf Group - Product quality and product diversity 4

5 Knauf Group - Product quality and product diversity 5

6 Knauf Group - Product quality and product diversity 6

7 Knauf Group - Our product range Glass mineral wool SUPAFIL Blowing Wool Some Plasterboard Some Plasters 7

8 Knauf Group Our vision Knauf sets the benchmark for gypsum-based products and systems for energy-efficient insulation materials for market development and customer orientation We are at the vanguard with our market leadership, innovation and production These objectives ensure that we achieve above-average and profitable growth 8

9 Innovation in a very traditional field 9

10 Innovation in a very traditional field Systems no Materials.. Performances no Products Timing, cost, durability, quality, design no Price 10

11 Examples of KNAUF innovations MP75 projection plaster SAFE board ECOSE technology Knauf reference: Allianz Arena Munich COMFORT board CUBO system Knauf reference: Mariinsky Theater St. Petersburg Knauf reference: Burj Khalifa, Dubai 11

12 Fireboard: fire protection 12

13 Acoustics: Silentboard 13

14 Acoustics & Design: Heradesign acoustic ceilings 14

15 Safeboard: radiation protection without lead Safeboard Knauf reference: Klinikum Chemnitz 15

16 System development Cubo Room in room system 16

17 Research field for gypsum plasters and fillers Hand applied plasters Projection plasters 17

18 Aquapanel cement board 18

19 For KNAUF innovation means R&D design the market, together with our customers Always in touch with the Customers and their needs: - Fast installation - Durability - Sustainability - Lightness Knauf reference: dental practice, Berlin 19

20 For KNAUF innovation means R&D develop innovative products, systems and solutions for global markets: Global to local Local to global Knauf reference: dental practice, Berlin 20

21 For KNAUF innovation means R&D employ experienced, highly motivated and well-trained employees High competence on: - fire protection - Acoustics - Statics, antiseismic design - energy saving - Chemistry - Building Physics - International standards (EN, ISO, ASTM, BS ) Knauf reference: dental practice, Berlin 21

22 For KNAUF innovation means R&D use transparent, efficient development processes within a global R&D network Knauf reference: dental practice, Berlin 22

23 Co-operation With the main Universities and Research Institutes In Italy: 23

24 KNAUF - All under one roof! Thermal insulation roof/wall Gypsum fibreboard Ceiling systems Colour / design interior Gypsum board, plasters, fillers, floating screeds Wall boards Plaster systems/paints interior & exterior thermal insulation systems (ETICS) Metal profiles DIY programme Aquapanel, cement board, plaster base board Special building materials 24

25 thank you 25