In the southern state of Tamil Nadu, near Cheyyar, 90 kilometers from Chennai, ROCKWOOL announced plans to construct a new facility. With its Rs. 550 crore investment, ROCKWOOL hopes to employ more than 150 people in the surrounding areas. The long-lasting, recyclable, and non-combustible stone wool insulation from ROCKWOOL will be produced at the new facility. The anticipated start of operations is in Q1 2026.
India has a huge potential for growth because it is the most populous country in the world by population and is predicted to become the third biggest economy by 2030. As a minor player in the Indian insulation industry, we aim to establish ourselves as a force to be reckoned with in the country’s efforts to develop new generations of fire-safe, acoustically pleasing, and energy-efficient buildings. According to Thomas Kähler, Chairman of the Board of ROCKWOOL Group, “the Indian market’s tremendous potential fits well with ROCKWOOL’s mission to provide sustainable, innovative solutions globally.”
Tamil Nadu is leading the way in India’s green transformation with an emphasis on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Furthermore, Tamil Nadu is among the top states in India for promoting the expansion of creative businesses. Significant industrial investment and economic growth are being drawn to the area, resulting in job possibilities and positive community involvement that have been well received by the locals.
We are improving local job prospects and advancing the industrial and economic development of Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, through our investment. We are eager to respond to India’s increasing need for sustainability and energy efficiency across a range of industries by leveraging our experience with stone wool solutions. We plan to be in this for the long run,” says ROCKWOOL Asia Managing Director Darryl Mathews.
FACT SHEET:
India’s ROCKWOOL
Via ROXUL ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation India Private Limited, ROCKWOOL has been conducting business in India since 2011. This cutting-edge facility in Dahej, Gujarat, can produce 40,000 metric tons of sustainable insulating materials made from stone wool each year.
Situated 90 kilometers from Chennai city, the new ROCKWOOL property is at a prime location in South India. Cheyyar and Kanchipuram, two key local transport hubs and highway networks, are also nearby, which will help with product distribution and logistical sourcing. There are many sizable significant markets within 500 kilometers of the planned industrial location. Numerous institutions in and around Chennai provide a solid pool of highly skilled workers to assist industry operations, and there is a significant supply of local labor in the area.
Asia’s ROCKWOOL:
One of the biggest insulation manufacturers in Asia is ROCKWOOL, which creates and provides a wide range of environmentally friendly insulation systems and solutions for the process and building envelope. ROCKWOOL caters to the needs of customers throughout South Asia, as well as the neighboring countries of Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, through its six stone wool factories situated in China, Japan, India, Malaysia, and Thailand, along with offices in these same countries.
About ROCKWOOL Group:
Founded in Denmark in 1937, ROCKWOOL is committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our products and services. We help our customers and communities tackle many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding. Our product range reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, while supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint. Stone wool is a fully recyclable, versatile material that forms the basis of all our businesses. With approximately 12,000 dedicated colleagues in 40 countries and sales in more than 120, ROCKWOOL is the world leader in stone wool products.