Knauf Latvija

What Knauf Latvija does

Knauf Latvija is the Latvian operating subsidiary of Knauf Group, a German family-owned manufacturer of building materials headquartered internationally with operations in 90+ countries, 43,500+ employees, 85 raw material processing sites, and 320 production facilities. The Latvian entity is based in Saurieši, Ropažu novads, and operates with a team of 31 employees, functioning primarily as a sales and distribution node connecting local contractors and construction professionals to the group's product portfolio.

The product portfolio spans gypsum boards, metal profiles, plasters and renders, tile adhesives, ceiling and wall absorbers, and a deep insulation range built on proprietary technologies including ECOSE (a formaldehyde-free binder for mineral wool), Supafil blown-in insulation, and Homeseal intelligent membranes. The company also markets AQUAPANEL cement boards for exterior and wet-area applications. These products are bundled into integrated system solutions covering dry construction, flooring, ventilated facades, and ceiling systems, which are specified by architects and contractors rather than sold as individual components.

Commercially, Knauf Latvija serves a B2B customer base through construction distributors and direct project sales, with end applications across education, healthcare, commercial, residential, transportation infrastructure, high-rise, and leisure and hospitality segments. The subsidiary benefits from group-level digital infrastructure, including the myKnauf customer platform, Systemfinder specification tool, Download Center, and Knauf Academy training program. Group-level leadership is held by Jörg Kampmeyer, Dr. Uwe Knotzer, Dr. Kristin Neumann, and Murat Akyildiz. As a private, family-owned group, Knauf Latvija does not disclose local financials, and the entity should be understood as a distribution-led node within a much larger global manufacturing platform.

Name

Knauf Latvija

Legal name

Knauf Group

Website

https://knauf.lv

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Knauf Latvija is the Latvian subsidiary of the German family-owned Knauf Group, a global building materials manufacturer. It distributes gypsum boards, insulation, metal profiles, plaster systems, and integrated construction solutions to B2B contractors and construction professionals across multiple building segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials

NAICS

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE)

Keywords

• Building materials manufacturing
• Gypsum board systems
• Construction insulation products
• Drywall construction systems
• Plaster and mortar products

Headquarters

HQ city

Latvia (regional operations)

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Knauf generates revenue through the sale of construction materials including gypsum boards, insulation products, plaster systems, metal profiles, and complete building system solutions. Products are sold through distribution networks and directly to construction companies, contractors, and builders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Knauf Latvija manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of construction materials and system solutions, including gypsum boards (standard and specialized variants), AQUAPANEL cement boards, metal profiles, mineral wool insulation (Supafil, Homeseal), plasters and mortars, tile adhesives, and integrated system solutions for dry construction, floors, ventilated facades, and ceilings. The company serves the Latvian construction market through authorized distributors and direct sales to contractors, builders, architects, and planners.

Product overview

Knauf Latvija is the Latvian division of Knauf Group, a global building materials manufacturer. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction materials organized as individual products, system solutions, and digital services. Core products include gypsum boards (standard and special variants like AQUAPANEL®), insulation materials (Supafil, Homeseal), metal framing profiles, acoustic absorbers, plasters and mortars, tile adhesives, and accessories. System solutions integrate multiple products into complete construction approaches: dry construction systems, floor systems, ventilated facade systems, and ceiling systems. Digital services include myKnauf platform, Systemfinder tool, and Download Center. The company emphasizes performance characteristics including fire protection, acoustics, thermal efficiency, impact resistance, and moisture resistance across its product range. Knauf Latvija operates as part of Knauf Group, which has manufacturing facilities in over 90 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECOSE Technology: Sustainable binder technology used in Knauf Insulation products
• AQUAPANEL
• Supafil
• Easyputz System
• Knauf Gypsum
• Knauf Insulation
• Systemfinder
• myKnauf

Products and services

• Gypsum Boards (Ģipša plāksnes) Gypsum plasterboards used for interior wall and ceiling construction, providing fire resistance, acoustic insulation, and smooth surfaces for finishing. Targeted at construction professionals and contractors.
• Special Gypsum Boards (Speciālās ģipša plāksnes)
• AQUAPANEL
• Metal Profiles (Metāla profili)
• Insulation (Izolācija)
• Supafil
• Homeseal
• Easyputz System (Easyputz sistēma)
• Tile Adhesives (Flīžu līmes)
• Ceiling and Wall Absorbers (Griesti un sienu absorbētāji)
• Accessories (Piederumi)
• Plaster and Mortar (Apmetums & java)
• Dry Construction Systems (Sausās būves sistēmas)
• Floor Systems (Grīdu sistēmas)
• Ventilated Facade Systems (Ventilējamo fasādes sistēmas)
• Ceiling Systems (Griestu sistēmas)
• myKnauf
• Systemfinder
• Knauf Academy (Knauf Akadēmija)
• Download Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Products serving projects in hospitals, offices, and entertainment venues delivering thermal and acoustic performance, fire protection, and impact resistance

Segments7 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 indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials group producing gypsum, insulation, mortars, and ceiling systems with direct overlap to Knauf's product portfolio across Europe, including the Baltic region.
• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope specialist offering insulation boards, insulated panels, and airtightness solutions that overlap with Knauf's Homeseal and Supafil ranges, particularly in energy-efficient construction.
• LafargeHolcim (Holcim): Global building materials giant with cement, aggregates, and solutions including wall systems that partly overlap with Knauf's AQUAPANEL cement-board and plaster ranges.

Direct peers

• British Gypsum (Saint-Gobain): Leading UK and European gypsum plasterboard and systems brand under Saint-Gobain, offering dry construction systems closely comparable to Knauf's drywall portfolio.
• Etex Group (Siniat): Owns Siniat, a major European gypsum plasterboard brand that directly competes with Knauf's wall and ceiling board offerings in residential and commercial construction.
• Rockwool International: Major European manufacturer of mineral wool insulation and acoustic ceiling systems, directly comparable to Knauf Insulation's Supafil and acoustic panel product lines.
• Compagnie de Saint-Gobain — Isover: Saint-Gobain's insulation brand producing glass wool and mineral wool products, directly competing with Knauf Insulation in thermal and acoustic applications across European markets.
• Georgia-Pacific Gypsum: Major North American producer of gypsum boards and related building products with comparable wall, ceiling, and sheathing systems to Knauf's drywall portfolio.
• Fermacell (James Hardie): Specializes in high-performance fiber gypsum and cement boards for walls, floors, and ceilings, competing with Knauf's specialty boards and AQUAPANEL offerings in commercial and residential interiors.

Regional players

• TechnoNicol: Large Eastern European and CIS manufacturer of insulation, roofing, and waterproofing systems with comparable product categories to Knauf, including mineral wool insulation and facade systems in the broader Baltic/Eastern European geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 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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