GlassRock Insulation

What GlassRock Insulation does

GlassRock Insulation Company S.A.E is an Egyptian manufacturer of mineral wool insulation products, established in 2008 as part of the Qalaa Holdings (formerly Citadel Capital) industrial platform. It operates from a single manufacturing facility in Sadat Free Zone, strategically positioned between Cairo and Alexandria, using Spinning Technology Manufacturing (STM) licensed from Italy's Tenova. The facility has a total annual production capacity of 50,000 metric tons, split between 30,000 MT of stone wool and 20,000 MT of glass wool, making it the largest mineral wool producer under one roof in the MENA region and the only facility in Egypt producing both mineral wool types together.

The company manufactures eight core product lines spanning glass wool and stone wool blankets, boards, pipe sections, loose fill, and wire mesh blankets, with facings including FSK, aluminum foil, black tissue, and wire mesh. Products are specified across building insulation, HVAC and ductwork, industrial and process industry (up to 750°C), OEM and manufacturing, and marine and offshore applications, with documented use in hospitals, metro lines, power plants, government buildings, and commercial towers. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (IAS-accredited), CE Mark under EN 13162 and EN 14303, TÜV product certification, and Dubai and Qatar Civil Defense approvals.

GlassRock operates a B2B enterprise sales model, engaging directly with engineering consultants (Dar Al Handasah, ECG, Shaker Consultancy Group), major contractors (Hassan Allam, Orascom Construction), industrial operators, and developers. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, typically structured through multi-year contracts. The company serves domestic Egyptian demand and exports to 45+ countries across Europe, MENA, GCC, the Far East, and Africa. Headcount grew from 420 (2021) to 470 (2022) to 520 (2023), reflecting sustained operational scaling alongside capacity additions such as the 2025 glass wool pipe insulation production line launch.

Name

GlassRock Insulation

Legal name

GlassRock Insulation Company S.A.E

Website

https://glassrock.com.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

GlassRock Insulation is an Egyptian manufacturer of glass wool and stone wool insulation with 50,000 MT annual capacity — the largest mineral wool producer under one roof in the MENA region — serving construction, HVAC, industrial, and energy clients across 45+ export countries as a Qalaa Holdings portfolio company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturing

NAICS

Mineral Wool Manufacturing (327993)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Wool (Rock/Slag Wool) Insulation (IMADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fiberglass Insulation (IMADAGAA)

Keywords

• Mineral wool insulation
• Glass wool products
• Stone wool products
• Industrial insulation materials
• Thermal acoustic insulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sadat City

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mineral Wool Product Sales: Manufacturing and sale of glass wool and stone wool insulation products including blankets, boards, pipe sections, and wire mesh blankets. Products are sold directly to construction companies, HVAC contractors, industrial facilities, and through export channels to 45+ countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GlassRock Insulation manufactures glass wool and stone wool insulation products for construction, HVAC, industrial, marine, and OEM applications. Products include blankets, boards, pipe sections, loose fill, and wire mesh blankets, with facings options such as FSK, aluminum foil, black tissue, and wire mesh. Total annual production capacity is 50,000 MT (30,000 MT stone wool, 20,000 MT glass wool) at the Sadat Free Zone facility, with products sold through direct enterprise sales to consultants, contractors, developers, and industrial clients across Egypt and 45+ export markets.

Product overview

GlassRock Insulation is a mineral wool insulation manufacturer offering two primary product lines: glass wool and stone wool. The glass wool product line includes blankets, boards, and pipe sections designed for thermal, acoustic, and fire protection in building and HVAC applications up to 300°C. The stone wool product line includes blankets, boards, pipes, loose fill, and wire mesh blankets for higher temperature industrial, marine, and fire protection applications up to 750°C. Products are available with various facings including FSK, aluminum foil, black tissue, wire mesh, and plain/unfaced options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GlassRock Glass Wool Blankets Flexible glass wool insulation blankets for thermal, acoustic, and fire performance across building, HVAC, and light industrial applications.
• GlassRock Glass Wool Boards Semi-rigid and rigid glass wool boards for thermal, acoustic, and fire protection in buildings and technical spaces.
• GlassRock Glass Wool Pipe Sections Preformed glass wool pipe insulation sections for thermal control, condensation reduction, and personnel protection.
• GlassRock Stone Wool Blankets High-performance stone wool blankets for thermal insulation, acoustic comfort, and fire-resistant applications.
• GlassRock Stone Wool Boards Rigid stone wool boards for thermal insulation, acoustic comfort, fire protection, facades, roofing, marine, and industrial applications.
• GlassRock Stone Wool Pipes High-temperature stone wool pipe insulation for industrial piping, steam lines, oil and gas pipelines, and chilled water systems.
• GlassRock Stone Wool Loose Fill Non-granulated loose stone wool for cryogenic, cold box, air separation, cavity filling, and specialized thermal insulation applications.
• GlassRock Wire Mesh Blankets Heavy-duty stone wool stitched blankets with wire mesh reinforcement for high-temperature industrial insulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum service temperature: 750°C for stone wool products
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Owens Corning: Large US-listed manufacturer of insulation (glass wool), roofing and composites. Overlaps with GlassRock in glass wool insulation and now also stone wool via its Paroc acquisition, competing across export markets including MENA and Europe.
• Johns Manville: Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer of glass wool and other insulation products for buildings, industrial and commercial applications. Comparable product portfolio and direct competitor to GlassRock in glass wool building insulation.

Direct peers

• URSA Insulation: European manufacturer of glass wool and extruded polystyrene insulation products serving construction and HVAC applications. Comparable product mix to GlassRock's glass wool lines and competes in the same export markets.
• Knauf Insulation: Major global producer of glass wool, stone wool and other insulation solutions for building, HVAC and industrial uses. Comparable product portfolio and customer base to GlassRock, including specification-driven B2B sales channels.
• Rockwool International: Global Danish manufacturer of stone wool insulation products across building, industrial and HVAC applications. Closest direct comparable to GlassRock's stone wool lines and competes with it across MENA, European and African export markets.
• Paroc Group (Owens Corning): Stone wool insulation specialist serving European and selected international markets, now part of Owens Corning. Highly comparable to GlassRock's stone wool lines including blankets, boards and pipe sections.
• Saint-Gobain Isover: Saint-Gobain's glass wool and stone wool insulation brand serving construction and industrial customers worldwide. Direct competitor to GlassRock's dual glass wool and stone wool offering with deeper R&D and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• National Insulation Company (NIC) / Tasnee Insulation: Saudi Arabian manufacturer of glass wool insulation under the National Industrialization Company (Tasnee) group. Regional competitor to GlassRock across Saudi construction and broader GCC markets.
• Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Company (AFICO): Saudi Arabia-based glass wool insulation manufacturer serving the MENA region. Direct regional peer to GlassRock competing for the same Saudi, GCC and broader MENA construction specifications.
• Super Glass Insulation: UK-based glass wool insulation manufacturer serving the British and Irish construction markets. Comparable product offering to GlassRock's glass wool blankets and boards, competing indirectly through European export channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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