USG BORAL REBRANDS AS KNAUF
7 February 2022: Following its acquisition by the Knauf Group, USG Boral Building Products Pty Limited is now known as Knauf Gypsum Pty Ltd, or simply ‘Knauf’ in Australia.
With transition to the new brand name underway, Tony Charnock, Managing Director Knauf in Australia reassures existing customers, suppliers and partners with regards to changes to the name.
“Now we are part of the Knauf Group, one of the world’s leading innovators and manufacturers of modern building materials, we look forward to continuing the established relationships we have with our- customers,” said Charnock.
“The synergies between the two brands ensure the transition to the new name will be seamless and our customers will receive the same high-quality experience they have come to expect, with access to locally manufactured products that meet Australian standards. We have manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and will continue to supply plasterboard, compounds, cornice and associated products and systems to the Australian building industry through a national distribution network of 40 company-owned trade and retail outlets.
”I wish to reassure all of our existing and future customers that, as part of the Knauf Group, we remain one of the best suppliers for the Australian construction industry,” stated Charnock.
Knauf Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of plasterboard and ceiling products, building systems and construction materials. Knauf Group entered the Asia Pacific market in the 1990s and has since expanded its operations to become an industry leading brand.
Knauf values respect, integrity, menschlichkeit (humanity), partnership and collaboration. Globally, the Knauf Group is committed to providing high-quality solutions and products with a focus on entrepreneurship to ensure continuous growth and innovation.
To learn more about Knauf in Australia please visit www.knaufapac.com and continue to follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn @knaufaustralia, as well as YouTube and Twitter @knauf_AU
ABOUT KNAUF GROUP
The Knauf Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organisations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide, and sales of 12.5 billion Euro, the Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players in the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Russia, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
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