Knauf, a family name, and a corporate group of global dimensions.
Knauf is a classical family firm in spite of its size and this is precisely the reason for its amazing success. It is the short and direct decision-making paths, the courage to tackle new ideas, innovations, investments and the wealth of ideas, contributed by all Knauf employees that characterized our company.
Knauf was founded in 1932 by the brothers Karl and Dr. Alfons N. Knauf. Today their sons, managing partners Nikolaus and Baldwin Knauf, steer the success of the corporations numerous enterprises in close coordination with the other family members.