For construction experts and lay people alike, the name Knauf is synonymous with plaster. And plaster continues to be a big part of our success to this day, but not exclusively anymore. Today, our company is one of the leading producers worldwide of drywall construction systems, cleaning supplies and materials, heat insulation compound systems, paints, floor resurfacing compounds, floor systems, insulation, as well as construction machinery and tools. We have about 35,000 employees at more than 250 productions sites in over 90 countries. Our annual earnings are over €10 billion. We have offices on every continent and feel at home anywhere in the world.
In 1932, the brothers Alfons and Karl Knauf acquired the rights to extract gypsum from a deposit in the community of Schengen at the Obermosel River. The following year, the built their first plaster factory. This laid the foundation for the Knauf Company that is still owned by the same family.
Knauf still is a family operation. As such, we don’t chase after quick profits, but seek sustainability for generations to come. We also look at the long-term consequences of everything we do. We are committed to minimize our ecological, social and economic impact on the environment. This is one of our goals: To operate sustainably today and plan for the future.
Working for us provides you with a view of the world. Our engineers, architects, trades workers, and other specialists employed in research, testing, marketing and customer service work all over the world. We continue to be involved in many high-caliber construction projects, such as the Allianz Arena in Munich, the City Castle in Berlin, or the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall in Hamburg. Yet, we stick to our roots, continue to be family owned, and keep our company headquarters in the vintner town of Iphofen. The area is beautiful, offers many services and has a good infrastructure.
For our company, we are looking for people who take on challenges and want to grow professionally as well as personally. Everything we do follows an established value system that all of us share.
Knauf offers job security and a multitude of opportunities for development and advancement. Our company values innovative thinking and openness towards new technologies.
All our products are undergoing a constant process of quality control and improvement. Furthermore, our company is actively seeking out new market developments, turns them into opportunities to provide timely and fitting solutions.
We want to remain a worldwide leader in the construction industry for many years to come. Therefore, we don’t only invest in new markets and regions, but also in our employees. Employees are our capital. Thanks to this commitment, Focus Magazine has named us one of the best national employers four years in a row. Our “Knauf Academy” offers 100 different continuing education training programs. We collaborate with universities, industrial and trades organizations to support any of our employees who wish to get additional training and gain more skills.
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