What Manson Insulation does

Manson Insulation, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of fiberglass (glass mineral wool) insulation products, founded in 1978 and operating as a wholly-owned brand of Knauf Insulation, Inc. within the Knauf Group. The company produces three principal product families — Pipe & Equipment Insulation (including a High Temperature line rated up to 1000°F/538°C), HVAC Insulation (duct liners, duct board, duct wrap, and Akousti-Liner products), and OEM Insulation (Acoustic/thermal components for rail, automotive, and air travel industries) — across five US manufacturing facilities in Shelbyville IN (headquarters), Lanett AL, Shasta Lake CA, Albion, and Inwood. Its core technology is ECOSE Technology, a proprietary plant-based binder that replaces traditional phenol/formaldehyde chemistry, rendering products formaldehyde-free and supporting a minimum 50% recycled glass content verified by UL Environment.

The company sells exclusively through distribution rather than direct-to-end-user, operating a national US distributor locator, a dedicated Canadian distributor network, and four regional area managers covering Southcentral/West, Northeast, Midwest US territories, and Canada. Sales are specification-driven: Manson engages architects, engineers, and specification writers through a Lunch & Learn CEU program, downloadable Revit BIM files, guide specifications, EPDs/HPDs, and a 'Build My Folder' project tool, supplemented by named case studies such as the Northwell Surgical Pavilion healthcare project. The product portfolio is certified across GREENGUARD, GREENGUARD Gold, Asthma & Allergy Friendly (Allergy Standards Ltd.), UL Environment Formaldehyde-Free, EUCEB, ISO 9001/14001/18001/45001/50001, Buy America Act (FTA Title 49 Part 661), and Buy American Act (ARRA Section 1605).

Manson Insulation monetizes through one-time product sales across four primary vertical segments — commercial and institutional buildings, industrial/process applications, OEM (rail, automotive, air travel), and residential — with pricing conducted on a quote basis through distributors rather than via public list pricing. Revenue mechanics therefore depend on distributor sell-through to contractors, builders, and OEMs, with potential repeat volume tied to project pipelines rather than recurring SaaS-style contracts. The company is privately held under Knauf Insulation, Inc., with no public ticker, no disclosed revenue, no disclosed funding rounds, and no independent investor base identified in the available data.

Name

Manson Insulation

Legal name

Manson Insulation, Inc.

Website

https://imanson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Manson Insulation is a US manufacturer of fiberglass insulation products, serving commercial, industrial, OEM (rail, automotive, air travel), and residential customers through US and Canadian distributor networks under the Knauf Insulation corporate umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building & Industrial Insulation Manufacturing

NAICS

Mineral Wool Manufacturing (327993), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiberglass Insulation (IMADAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insulation & Air/Vapor Barrier Systems (Thermal, Acoustic, WRB/AVB) (IMAFAMAD), Thermal & Acoustic Insulation Textiles (Insulation Felts/Soundproofing) (IMAOADAL)

Keywords

• Fiberglass insulation products
• HVAC duct insulation
• High temperature insulation
• Pipe equipment insulation
• OEM acoustic insulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Brossard

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fiberglass Insulation Products: Manson Insulation generates revenue through the sale of fiberglass insulation products across three categories: HVAC insulation (ducts, air-handling), Pipe & Equipment insulation (industrial/commercial), and OEM insulation (for rail, auto, air travel industries). Products are sold through distributor networks and direct specification sales. Revenue is primarily one-time product sale with potential for repeat orders from contractors and builders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Manson Insulation manufactures and sells fiberglass (glass mineral wool) insulation products across three core lines: HVAC Insulation (ducts, air-handling), Pipe & Equipment Insulation (industrial/commercial, including high-temperature applications up to 1000°F), and OEM Insulation (rail, auto, air travel industries). Products use proprietary ECOSE Technology, a plant-based formaldehyde-free binder, and are sold through a US/Canada distributor network supported by territory-based area managers targeting architects, engineers, specification writers, contractors, and OEMs.

Product overview

Manson Insulation is a manufacturer of fiberglass insulation products that offers a comprehensive portfolio of thermal and acoustical insulation solutions across three main product lines: Pipe & Equipment Insulation, HVAC Insulation, and OEM Insulation. The Pipe & Equipment line includes Alley-K Pipe Insulation, High Temperature products (Batt & HD Blanket, Blanket, Board, Panel), and AK Flex with ECOSE. The HVAC product line features Akousti-Liner, Akousti-Liner R, Alley Wrap B, AK Board, and Performance+ Air Duct Board. The OEM line includes Akousti-Shield and Akousti-Board Black. All products utilize ECOSE Technology, a bio-based formaldehyde-free binder, and are manufactured with a minimum of 50% recycled glass. Products are designed for applications including high temperature environments (up to 1000°F), HVAC systems, pipe insulation, and sound control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOSE Technology: A revolutionary bio-based binder chemistry that replaces phenol/formaldehyde binders in fiberglass insulation products, making them formaldehyde-free with reduced global warming potential.

Products and services

• Alley-K Pipe Insulation Preformed pipe insulation made from high-quality glass fibers bonded together with a thermosetting resin, available with or without all service jacket (ASJ). Used for hot and cold water, hot water heating, high temperature, dual temperature, steam, condensate and refrigerated lines in commercial and industrial projects.
• High Temperature Batt & HD Blanket Semi-rigid thermal insulation made from highly resilient, inorganic glass fibers bonded by high-temperature thermosetting resin at 1.6 PCF (25.6 kg/m³) density. Used for high-temperature marine applications, industrial furnaces, boilers, vessels, and industrial ovens.
• High Temperature Blanket Lightweight insulation blanket made from highly resilient, inorganic glass fibers bonded by high-temperature thermosetting resin at 1.1 PCF density. Used for industrial heating equipment including industrial furnaces, panel systems, and marine applications.
• High Temperature Board Lightweight insulation board made from highly resilient, inorganic glass fibers bonded by high-temperature thermosetting resin at 2.8 PCF (44.9 kg/m³) density. Used for boiler walls, hot precipitators, hot ductwork, cylindrical tanks, towers, stacks, and industrial ovens.
• High Temperature Panel Lightweight semi-rigid insulation panel made from highly resilient, inorganic glass fibers bonded by high-temperature thermosetting resin at 2.4 PCF (38.4 kg/m³) density. Used in high-temperature panel systems for ducts and precipitators, boilers, vessels, and industrial ovens.
• AK Board Thermal and acoustical insulation made from inorganic glass fibers preformed into boards bonded by a thermosetting resin. Available plain, or with factory-applied FSK or ASJ facings. Used for HVAC ductwork, boiler installations, walls, and roofs.
• AK Flex with ECOSE Semi-rigid fiberglass blanket with excellent compressive strength while maintaining flexibility for ease of installation at 2.5 PCF (40 kg/m³) density. Measures 48 inches wide and comes in roll form. Used for tanks, vessels and large-diameter pipes (greater than 10 inches), and curved or irregular surfaces.
• Akousti-Shield Flexible blanket providing acoustical and thermal insulation with a black mat facing adhered to one surface. Designed for spaces where acoustic insulation is essential, such as theaters, sound studios, and public concourses.
• Akousti-Board Black Heavy-density board providing acoustical insulation and visual barrier with black mat applied for a smooth, tough finish. Rigid product designed to stand up to abuse in OEM applications.
• Akousti-Liner Flexible duct liner providing both thermal and acoustical insulation made from inorganic glass fibers bonded by a thermosetting binder. Used extensively in ductwork. Available in 0.5 to 2 inch thickness, 50 to 100 foot lengths, with densities of 1.5 PCF and 2.0 PCF.
• Akousti-Liner R Rigid board duct liner providing both thermal and acoustical insulation made from inorganic glass fibers bonded by a thermosetting binder. Used in ductwork, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Alley Wrap B Fiberglass blanket providing both thermal and acoustical insulation made from highly resilient inorganic glass fibers bonded by a thermosetting binder. Available unfaced, or with FSK or PSK jacket. Commonly used for ductwork.
• Performance+ Air Duct Board Duct board providing excellent thermal and acoustic performance that minimizes unwanted sounds and allows for quiet, efficient air delivery. Designed for HVAC applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fiberglass insulation can save the amount of energy it took to manufacture it in just hours or days
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Knauf InsulationcoreOthersManson Insulation is a registered trademark and brand of Knauf Insulation, Inc. (Knauf North America). All Manson products are produced by Knauf Insulation in US manufacturing facilities (Shelbyville IN, Lanett AL, Shasta Lake CA). Manson operates as a brand under the Knauf Group corporate umbrella.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope manufacturer with growing North American insulation and insulated-panel businesses. Comparable to Manson as an adjacent broad incumbent expanding into high-performance insulation categories, particularly in commercial and institutional projects.
• Knauf Insulation: Manson's direct parent company and global insulation manufacturer operating across 40+ countries with a wide product portfolio. Comparable as the broader corporate parent that owns Manson and licenses ECOSE Technology to it; also competes in the same underlying markets under its own master brand.

Direct peers

• Armacell: Manufacturer of flexible elastomeric foam and petrogenic aerogel insulation primarily for mechanical, pipe, and HVAC equipment applications. Comparable to Manson in the pipe & equipment insulation segment and OEM mechanical-equipment channels.
• Atlas Roofing Corporation: North American manufacturer of polyiso and fiberglass insulation products for roofing, wall, and ceiling applications. Comparable to Manson as a competing insulation manufacturer serving commercial and residential construction channels with overlapping product formats (board, batt).
• Johns Manville: Berkshire Hathaway-owned insulation manufacturer offering fiberglass, mineral wool, and polyiso products across HVAC, mechanical, and industrial applications. A direct competitor with overlapping specifications, distribution channels, and end-markets.
• CertainTeed: Saint-Gobain's North American insulation and building products brand producing fiberglass batts, blown-in insulation, and commercial insulation products. Directly competes with Manson across residential, commercial, and OEM channels.
• ROCKWOOL: Global stone wool insulation manufacturer with significant North American commercial and industrial presence. Comparable to Manson as a building-envelope insulation competitor (different base material — stone vs. glass fiber) competing for the same architectural specifications and high-temperature applications.
• Owens Corning: Largest North American fiberglass insulation manufacturer with a full HVAC, pipe, and OEM product portfolio plus roofing and composites. Directly comparable as a category leader competing head-to-head with Manson in commercial, institutional, and industrial insulation.

Emerging players

• Huntsman Corporation: Specialty chemicals manufacturer that operates Demilec (spray polyurethane foam insulation) serving commercial and residential construction. Comparable to Manson as a North American insulation competitor, though focused on spray foam rather than fiberglass.

Others

• BASF: Global chemical company with insulation-adjacent products (neopor graphite-enhanced EPS, spray foam systems, and binders) sold to building-products manufacturers. Comparable to Manson as an enabling supplier and adjacent participant in the broader building-insulation value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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