Rockwool

Regulatory Filings • Jun 20, 2011

Hedehusene, Denmark, 2011-06-20 10:04 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Release no. 09 - 2011
To NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen A/S

This is a translation of the Danish version.
Only the Danish version is legally binding.

ROCKWOOL INTERNATIONAL A/S
Hovedgaden 584, Entrance C
DK2640 Hedehusene
Phone: +45 4656 0300
www.rockwool.com
Danish CVR no: 54879415

20 June 2011

Rockwool Group acquires the company FAST sp. zo.o. in Poland

In order to establish a position in the fast growing market for external facade
insulation systems, the Rockwool Group has signed an agreement to acquire all
activities in the Polish company FAST sp. z o.o. FAST is one of the leading
system holders in the Polish market for external facade insulation systems also
known as ETICS. In 2010, FAST generated a turnover of DKK 94 million and
employed 90 persons.

“With the acquisition of FAST we have gained access to cutting-edge
capabilities within coating and plaster production as well as colouring
techniques. FAST has a strong brand in the market and an excellent distribution
network. These capabilities are crucial for further promotion of external
facade insulation systems and to increase the share of Rockwool stone wool
inside these systems”, says Division Managing director Theo Kooij.

The market for external facade insulation is growing fast due to the focus on
energy efficiency in the building sector. Energy renovation of the existing
building mass - especially in Central and Eastern Europe - is often achieved by
adding a facade insulation system on the existing outer wall. The most used
insulation currently used in this specific market is plastic foam insulation
and it is the Rockwool Group's strategic aim to change that.

“With this acquisition we aim at expanding the use of stone wool solutions
starting in Poland. Rockwool facade systems offer both thermal, acoustic and
improved fire protection, but these full-performance advantages are not well
reflected in our current market shares. With the strong complementary
technologies of FAST, we will be able to increase our penetration into this
fast growing segment of the building insulation market”, Theo Kooij ends.

The acquisition deal is expected to be closed by end of October 2011.

     Further information: Gilles Maria
     CFO
     Rockwool International A/S
     +45 46 56 03 00