ROCKWOOL to build new stone wool insulation factory in Tamil Nadu

ROCKWOOL’s new ₹550-crore stone wool insulation plant in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu aims to boost local employment.

ROCKWOOL announces the construction of a new factory at Cheyyar, near Chennai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. With its ₹550-crore investment, ROCKWOOL hopes to employ more than 150 people from the surrounding areas. ROCKWOOL aims to produce long-lasting, recyclable, and non-combustible stone wool insulation at the new facility. The operations is likely to start in Q1 2026.

Thomas Kähler, Chairman of the Board, ROCKWOOL Group, says, “India is the world’s most populated country by population, and by 2030, it is expected to be the world’s third largest economy, so the growth potential is substantial. We are currently a small player in the Indian insulation market and want to position ourselves to contribute to India creating new generations of energy efficient, acoustically comfortable, and fire-safe buildings. The Indian market’s strong potential aligns well with ROCKWOOL’s mission to provide sustainable, innovative solutions globally.”

Tamil Nadu is leading the way in India’s green transformation with an emphasis on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Furthermore, Tamil Nadu is among the top states in India for promoting the expansion of creative businesses. The area is expected to witness significant industrial investment and economic growth, which will result in job possibilities and positive community involvement, accepted enthusiastically by the locals.

“With our investment in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, we are enhancing local employment opportunities as well as contributing to the region’s industrial and economic advancement. We look forward to using our expertise in stone wool solutions to address India’s growing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability across various sectors. We are in it for the long-term,” opines Darryl Mathews, Managing Director, ROCKWOOL Asia.

For more details, visit: https://www.rockwool.com/in/

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