Knauf Ibérica

What Knauf Ibérica does

Knauf Ibérica, headquartered in Madrid and founded in 1989, is the Iberian Peninsula subsidiary of the privately held Knauf Group. The company manufactures and sells gypsum-based plasterboard (placa de yeso laminado/PYL), metal profiles, thermal and acoustic insulation, acoustic absorption systems, gypsum plasters and mortars, and complementary accessories, which are assembled into integrated dry-construction systems covering partitions, dry linings, facades, ceilings, floors, roofs, and special applications. Featured product lines include Nueva Placa Standard, Knauf Secure (high-protection construction), and Heradesign Creative (design-oriented acoustics).

Knauf Ibérica generates revenue through one-time sales of building materials distributed via an authorized distributor network across Spain and Portugal, supplemented by prescription/specifier services targeted at architects and dedicated digital tools (Systemfinder, myKnauf, myKnauf Projects, online ordering tool, certificate tool, Instaklub). Free in-person professional training delivered through Knauf Akademie — including a dedicated Barcelona Akademie facility — functions as a demand-generation and specification-influence channel rather than a paid service. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed; quotes vary by product line, volume, and specifications.

The company pursues a vertical-segmentation go-to-market across seven dedicated sectors: education and culture, healthcare, leisure and retail, residential, offices, industrial buildings, and hotels and residences. Its value proposition centers on an integrated ecosystem of compatible products that combine fire resistance, energy efficiency, acoustic and thermal insulation, humidity protection, and design flexibility within a unified dry-construction system. Knauf Ibérica operates alongside related Iberian entities Knauf Insulation and Knauf Ceiling Solutions under the Knauf Group umbrella, enabling cross-selling of adjacent building-material categories through shared distribution channels.

Name

Knauf Ibérica

Legal name

Knauf Ibérica

Website

https://knauf.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Knauf Ibérica is the Madrid-based Iberian subsidiary of the Knauf Group, manufacturing gypsum plasterboard, insulation, profiles, acoustic systems, and integrated dry-construction systems distributed via a Spain-Portugal distributor network to architects, contractors, and construction professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Construction Materials

NAICS

Gypsum Product Manufacturing (327420)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum Board & Drywall Panels (IMADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems (IMADAEAC), Drywall Joint Compounds & Taping Products (IMADAEAB), Ceiling Boards, Plasterboard Tiles & Suspension-Compatible Gypsum Products (IMADAEAM), Gypsum Plasters & Specialty Additives/Modifiers (IMADAEAG)

Keywords

• Dry construction systems
• Gypsum plasterboard
• Building insulation materials
• Acoustic ceiling solutions
• Facade construction systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

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. Building Materials Sales: Knauf Ibérica generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of dry construction materials including plasterboard (placas de yeso laminado/PYL), insulation, profiles, acoustic absorption systems, accessories, plasters, and mortars. Products are sold through a distributor network to construction professionals, architects, and building contractors.
2. Professional Services & Training: Knauf Akademie provides free in-person training courses conducted by company monitors, serving as a demand generation and customer education channel while supporting specification and prescription services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Knauf Ibérica manufactures and sells gypsum-based dry construction systems for the Iberian Peninsula market, including plasterboard (placa de yeso laminado/PYL), insulation, metal profiles, acoustic absorption products, accessories, and gypsum/mortars. These are assembled into integrated construction systems for partitions, dry linings, facades, ceilings, floors, roofs, and special applications, complemented by digital tools (myKnauf, Systemfinder, ordering tool) and professional training through Knauf Akademie.

Product overview

Knauf Ibérica offers a comprehensive portfolio of dry construction systems, insulation, and finishing materials. The core product lines include plasterboard (placas de yeso laminado/PYL), insulation materials, metal profiles, acoustic absorption products, accessories, and gypsum/mortar products. These materials are assembled into integrated construction systems including partition walls (tabiques), dry lining (trasdosados), facades, ceilings, floors, roofs, and special systems. Featured products include Nueva Placa Standard, Knauf Secure, and Heradesign. The company also provides digital tools including myKnauf customer portal, Systemfinder for system selection, myKnauf Projects for project management, online ordering tools, certificate management, and Instaklub community platform. Knauf Akademie offers free in-person training courses. The offering is characterized by construction systems delivering fire resistance, energy efficiency, and acoustic and thermal insulation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Placas (Plasterboard) Plasterboard/placa de yeso laminado (PYL) products for interior construction, walls, and ceilings, sold to construction professionals and contractors.
• Aislamiento (Insulation) Thermal and acoustic insulation materials for building applications.
• Perfiles (Profiles) Metal framing profiles and pedestals used to assemble Knauf construction systems.
• Absorción acústica (Acoustic Absorption Systems) Wall and ceiling systems engineered for acoustic absorption in commercial, educational, and residential buildings.
• Accesorios (Accessories) Complementary construction accessories and installation components for Knauf dry construction systems.
• Yesos y morteros (Gypsum and Mortars) Gypsum-based plasters and mortar products for finishing and construction applications.
• Tabiques (Partition Wall Systems) Lightweight partition wall systems built with plasterboard and metal framing for interior space division.
• Trasdosados (Dry Lining Systems) Internal wall lining systems used in renovation and new construction to improve thermal and acoustic performance.
• Fachadas (Facade Systems) Exterior facade systems for building envelopes combining lightweight dry construction with thermal performance.
• Techos (Ceiling Systems) Ceiling construction systems including suspended and integrated solutions for commercial and residential buildings.
• Suelos (Floor Systems) Dry floor construction systems for various building applications.
• Cubiertas (Roof Systems) Roofing and covering systems for building applications.
• Sistemas Especiales (Special Systems) Specialized construction systems for unique project requirements such as high-protection and security applications.
• Nueva Placa Standard New standard plasterboard product line for general construction applications, focused on cost efficiency.
• Knauf Secure Specialized construction system with enhanced security properties for high-protection applications.
• Heradesign Creative Design-oriented acoustic absorption solutions for walls and ceilings with creative aesthetic options.
• Knauf Akademie Free in-person professional training courses delivered by Knauf instructors at company facilities, including Barcelona Akademie, for construction professionals.
• myKnauf Customer Portal Online customer portal providing access to Knauf services, project management, and account tools for professional customers.
• Systemfinder Online system selection and specification tool that helps architects and planners identify appropriate Knauf systems for construction projects.
• Herramienta de Pedidos (Online Ordering Tool) Online ordering platform that allows distributors and large contractors to place and manage Knauf product orders.

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 indicators2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boral Limited: Australia-headquartered building materials and construction products group with a significant gypsum plasterboard business in Asia-Pacific and historically in the US. Comparable as a broad incumbent in plasterboard manufacturing.
• Georgia-Pacific: Large North American manufacturer of gypsum wallboard (Dens family) and other building products. As a broad incumbent in gypsum-based construction materials, it serves as a structural benchmark for Knauf's Iberian plasterboard business.
• Knauf Group: Global parent of Knauf Ibérica and a leading worldwide manufacturer of plasterboard, insulation, and ceiling systems. As the corporate parent, it is the most relevant broad incumbent benchmark for scale, product roadmap, and capital allocation context.
• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials conglomerate whose Pladur subsidiary competes directly with Knauf Ibérica. Saint-Gobain offers a much broader portfolio (glass, insulation, mortars, distribution) of which plasterboard is one component, making it a broad incumbent rather than a pure-play peer.
• Etex Group: Belgian-headquartered building materials group owning Siniat, Promat, and other drywall/construction brands. Etex operates broadly across plasterboard, fire protection, and roofing, providing a wide portfolio benchmark for Knauf's Iberian systems business.

Direct peers

• Siniat: Etex Group's drywall and plasterboard systems brand active across Europe, including Iberia. Siniat offers a comparable plasterboard and systems portfolio aimed at walls, ceilings, and partitions for similar construction professionals.
• Pladur (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's plasterboard and dry construction systems subsidiary operating in Spain and Portugal. Pladur is the most direct head-to-head competitor of Knauf Ibérica in the Iberian PYL market, with overlapping product lines and channels.
• National Gypsum Company: US-based gypsum board and specialty building products manufacturer with a comparable product mix (regular, type X, moisture-resistant boards; plasters; specialty systems). Operating in a different geography but a directly comparable business model and category.
• Fermacell: Gypsum fiber board manufacturer (James Hardie-owned historically, now under fermacell) producing high-performance dry construction panels used in partitions, floors, and facades. Comparable to Knauf's high-performance plasterboard systems in European markets.

Emerging players

• Promat (Etex): Etex subsidiary specializing in fire protection and high-performance passive fire boards and systems. Comparable to Knauf Secure and Knauf's fire-rated plasterboard systems, though Promat focuses more narrowly on fire protection applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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