Award-winning cement board AQUAPANEL® manufactured by Knauf USG Systems was named product of the year 2014 by Global Gipsum magazine. AQUAPANEL® has been highly praised by independent industry experts for its versatility and reliability indicators in indoor and outdoor applications.
The Global Gipsum Product of the Year honorary title is awarded through a two-stage nominee vote involving hundreds of respected industry experts. In this category, the winners are selected on the basis of the following criteria: innovation, quality, efficiency and market relevance. The award was presented at the Global Gipsum conference on September 29, 2014 in Berlin in the presence of 380 industry representatives from 41 countries.
“We highly appreciate this display of trust in our products and services from our respected partners. The award confirms our commitment to producing highly efficient, cost-effective and innovative dry building solutions for indoor and outdoor applications,”said Dr. Thomas Kozlowski, Managing Director of Knauf USG Systems.
Global Gipsum Magazine is a recognized world leader in the gypsum industry, focusing on the production of gypsum products in different parts of the world. The magazine publishes market overviews of various countries, examples of market strategies of participants in the gypsum production industry, notes the outstanding achievements of leading manufacturers from around the world.
About Knauf USG Systems
Knauf USG Systems is Europe's largest supplier of building solutions based on cement slabs under the AQUAPANEL brand®… Knauf USG Systems is a joint venture between two leading international manufacturers of building materials: the Knauf Group and USG (United States Gypsum).
KNAUF USG Systems has developed a unique building system based on cement-mineral plates AQUAPANEL® within the framework of "dry construction" technology that meets the requirements of architects, contractors and distributors and complies with European and Russian building codes. Construction systems based on AQUAPANEL cement slabs® provide new opportunities in construction, technical and logistic advantages; structures are quickly and easily assembled. Innovative characteristics of the material AQUAPANEL® Cement board and wide range of applications in various fields make it a sure object of choice for professionals in the construction industry.
The main production of Knauf USG Systems is based in Iserlohn, Germany, where the technology for the production of cement slabs is constantly being improved, along with the development of new building systems and components. Additional production facilities are located in Neuburg, Germany, Volos, Greece, in 2015 it is expected to commission a plant in Novomoskovsk, Russia. The headquarters is located in Dortmund, Germany. The company provides a full range of services and comprehensive technical support through its local partners throughout Europe. The International Training Center in Iserlohn offers partners and clients of the company theoretical courses and practical trainings on construction methods with AQUAPANEL technology®.
