U.P. Twiga

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U.P. Twiga Fiberglass Ltd, founded 1979 and now a Saint-Gobain India subsidiary, manufactures glass wool (Twigainsul) and stone wool (Rockinsul) insulation. It sells via four plants and 100+ dealers to industrial, commercial, and residential customers across India.

Company typePrivate
Founded1979
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What U.P. Twiga does

U.P. Twiga Fiberglass Ltd, founded in 1979 and headquartered in New Delhi, is a manufacturer of mineral wool insulation products for the Indian market. Since April 2023, the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain India, integrated into the Saint-Gobain India Insulation Business alongside Rockwool India (established 1987). The combined entity claims India's leading position in mineral wool insulation, with a legacy of over 40 years across both brands.

The company manufactures two distinct product lines: Twigainsul glass wool insulation (fibreglass made by melting glass and minerals with significant recycled content, rated for service temperatures up to 230°C) and Rockinsul stone wool insulation (rock wool made by melting volcanic basalt, rated for service temperatures up to 750°C). Glass wool serves general-purpose applications including pre-engineered buildings, commercial buildings, drywall partitions, HVAC systems, and automobiles. Stone wool is predominantly used in high-temperature industrial applications requiring fire resistance and mechanical strength. Products are certified to national and international standards (IS 8183, ASTM C 592, IS 9842, ASTM C 547).

U.P. Twiga sells through a B2B enterprise field-sales motion combined with a dealer network of 100+ distributors across India, supported by four manufacturing plants, direct engagement with architects, consultants, and project owners, and technical-assistance services including the Techcalc digital specification tool. Customers span industrial, commercial, and residential segments, with pricing conducted via quote-based contracts rather than published price lists. No revenue figures are disclosed independently; the unit operates within Saint-Gobain India's broader portfolio.

U.P. Twiga firmographics

Firmographics

Name: U.P. Twiga
Legal name: U.P. Twiga Fiberglass Ltd
Website: https://twigafiber.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1979
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: U.P. Twiga Fiberglass Ltd, founded 1979 and now a Saint-Gobain India subsidiary, manufactures glass wool (Twigainsul) and stone wool (Rockinsul) insulation. It sells via four plants and 100+ dealers to industrial, commercial, and residential customers across India.
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U.P. Twiga industry classification

Industry

Product category: Building Insulation Materials
NAICS: Mineral Wool Manufacturing (327993)
akta.pro primary industry: Fiberglass Insulation (IMADAGAA)
akta.pro secondary industry: Mineral Wool (Rock/Slag Wool) Insulation (IMADAGAB)

Keywords

Mineral wool insulation
Glass wool insulation
Stone wool insulation
Thermal insulation materials
Acoustic insulation products

Where U.P. Twiga is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: New Delhi
HQ country: India
HQ region: Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

U.P. Twiga business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

Mineral Wool Insulation Products: Manufacturing and sale of stone wool and glass wool insulation materials. Products are sold through dealer network and direct engagement with architects, consultants, and project owners for tailored solutions. Revenue generated from product sales to industrial, commercial, and residential customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

U.P. Twiga product offering

Product offering

Core offering

U.P. Twiga Fiberglass Ltd (operating today as part of Saint-Gobain India Insulation Business) manufactures mineral wool insulation products in India. The company produces two distinct product lines: Twigainsul glass wool insulation for general-purpose applications up to 230°C, and Rockinsul stone wool insulation for high-temperature industrial applications up to 750°C. Products are sold through a 100+ dealer network and direct engagement with architects, consultants, and project owners for industrial, commercial, residential, PEB, HVAC, and mobility uses.

Product overview

U.P. Twiga Fiberglass Ltd (now operating as Twigainsul under Saint-Gobain India Insulation Business) is a manufacturer of mineral wool insulation products. The company offers two distinct product lines: Glass Wool insulation (Twigainsul) for general-purpose applications with service temperatures up to 230°C, and Stone Wool insulation (Rockinsul) for high-temperature industrial applications with service temperatures up to 750°C. Together with Rockwool India, the combined entity represents over 40 years of experience as India's leading manufacturer of mineral wool insulation, serving applications across PEB, Industrial, Commercial Building, Mobility, Residential, and HVAC segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Twigainsul: Glass wool insulation brand under Saint-Gobain India Insulation Business, offering lightweight insulation solutions for general-purpose applications including pre-engineered buildings, commercial buildings, drywall partitions, HVAC systems, and automobiles.

Products and services

Rockinsul (Stone Wool / Rock Wool Insulation) Stone wool (rock wool) insulation made by melting volcanic rock such as basalt and converting it into fiber form, capable of operating at service temperatures up to 750°C. It is predominantly used in high-temperature industrial applications and offers high fire rating, energy efficiency, and mechanical strength.
Twigainsul (Glass Wool / Fiberglass Insulation) Glass wool (fiberglass) insulation made by melting glass and other minerals with a significant percentage of recycled content and converting them into resilient fiber form. Lightweight with a service temperature up to 230°C, used for general-purpose applications including pre-engineered buildings, commercial buildings, drywall partitions, HVAC systems, and automobiles. Features thermal comfort, acoustic privacy, non-combustibility, and biosoluble health-safe composition.

Quantifiable outcome

Service temperature capability up to 750°C for Stone Wool insulation
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Companies that use U.P. Twiga

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

U.P. Twiga technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

U.P. Twiga partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

Saint-GobaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Saint-Gobain acquired UP Twiga Fiberglass Ltd in April 2023 to strengthen its thermal and acoustic insulation portfolio in the Indian construction sector. The acquisition combined U.P. Twiga Fiberglass's 40+ years of experience with Saint-Gobain's global insulation expertise, creating India's leading manufacturer of mineral wool insulation through the Rockinsul and Twigainsul brands.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

U.P. Twiga competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Emerging players

Armacell: Global manufacturer of flexible elastomeric foam and engineered foams for HVAC and industrial insulation. Comparable to U.P. Twiga in industrial and HVAC insulation end markets, particularly where condensation control and energy efficiency are specified.

Broad incumbents

Johns Manville: Berkshire Hathaway-owned manufacturer of fiberglass and mineral wool insulation, along with other building products. Comparable to U.P. Twiga in glass wool and industrial insulation, with overlap in commercial building and industrial applications.
Kingspan Group: Global building envelope solutions provider with growing insulation offerings (including rigid boards and complementary mineral wool). Competes with U.P. Twiga in commercial and industrial insulation specifications and is increasing its presence in the Indian market.
Knauf Insulation: Major global manufacturer of glass wool and rock wool insulation with growing presence in India. Direct competitor in both general-purpose and industrial insulation segments served by U.P. Twiga's Twigainsul and Rockinsul brands.
Owens Corning: Global building materials leader with a sizable fiberglass insulation business. Comparable to U.P. Twiga in glass wool product technology and end markets (residential, commercial, industrial), though Owens Corning is a broad incumbent with a much wider product portfolio.
Saint-Gobain Isover: Saint-Gobain's global mineral wool insulation brand and the R&D platform now backing U.P. Twiga. Directly comparable in glass wool and stone wool product technology, though operating across multiple geographies rather than India-focused.

Direct peers

ROCKWOOL A/S: Global leader in stone wool (rock wool) insulation, directly comparable to U.P. Twiga's Rockinsul product line. Competes in the same high-temperature industrial and building insulation applications, and its Indian subsidiary (formerly Rockwool India) is now combined with U.P. Twiga under Saint-Gobain.
Lloyd Insulations (India): Indian manufacturer of thermal insulation products including mineral wool and glass wool. One of the closest domestic competitors to U.P. Twiga, serving overlapping industrial, commercial, and HVAC customer segments in India.

Regional players

Supreme Petrochem: Indian manufacturer of EPS and other polymer-based insulation materials. While focused on foam-based products rather than mineral wool, it competes with U.P. Twiga for Indian commercial and residential insulation specifications and pricing.

Others

BASF (Performance Materials / Construction Chemicals): Global chemical company producing insulation-related raw materials (including polyurethane systems for rigid foam insulation) and construction chemicals. Adjacent player supplying materials and technologies to the broader insulation industry in which U.P. Twiga operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

U.P. Twiga compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance4 records

U.P. Twiga financial estimates

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U.P. Twiga leadership team

Management profile

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U.P. Twiga funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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U.P. Twiga M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about U.P. Twiga

What does U.P. Twiga do?

Is U.P. Twiga a public or private company?

U.P. Twiga is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was U.P. Twiga founded?

U.P. Twiga was founded in 1979. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is U.P. Twiga based?

U.P. Twiga is headquartered in New Delhi, India, in the Asia region.

How does U.P. Twiga make money?

One revenue line is on record: mineral Wool Insulation Products.

Who are U.P. Twiga's main competitors?

Armacell is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Johns Manville, Kingspan Group, Knauf Insulation, Owens Corning and Saint-Gobain Isover. Direct peers are ROCKWOOL A/S and Lloyd Insulations (India). Supreme Petrochem is listed as a regional player. BASF (Performance Materials / Construction Chemicals) is listed as an others.

Does U.P. Twiga have an API?

No public API is recorded for U.P. Twiga.

What industry is U.P. Twiga in?

U.P. Twiga's product category is Building Insulation Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAGAA, Fiberglass Insulation, with a secondary code of IMADAGAB, Mineral Wool (Rock/Slag Wool) Insulation. Its NAICS code is 327993.