ROCKWOOL factory construction to commence in Eskilstuna

ROCKWOOL has announced plans to build a new factory in Eskilstuna, Sweden, approximately 100 kilometres west of Stockholm.

The location is strategically chosen to serve customers in both the Swedish and Finnish markets.

Powered by Sweden’s abundant supply of low-carbon electricity, the new facility is set to create 120 new jobs.

The factory will produce 100 kt of ROCKWOOL’s non-combustible, recyclable, and long-lasting stone wool insulation annually, making it the world’s largest electric melter to date.

Operations are expected to begin in the second half of 2027.

ROCKWOOL’s fifth factory in the Nordics

This new facility will be ROCKWOOL’s fifth factory in the Nordic region.

The company has already announced the land purchase, consulted with the community and relevant authorities, and initiated the regulatory approval processes.

Frank Larsen, Managing Director of ROCKWOOL Nordics, commented on the demand for low-carbon materials: “Our customers are increasingly demanding low-carbon footprint building materials to achieve their own decarbonisation objectives as well as EU-wide targets in the Energy Efficiency and Energy Performance of Buildings directives.”

Larsen added: “ROCKWOOL’s proprietary large-scale electrical melting technology drawing on Sweden’s abundant supply of low-carbon electricity will help meet this need, which we expect to grow over time as the EU directives get implemented.”

Contribution to ROCKWOOL’s decarbonisation targets

The factory will also play a role in helping ROCKWOOL achieve its own decarbonisation targets.

Larsen highlighted this by stating: “What’s more, the factory will also contribute to ROCKWOOL meeting its own ambitious decarbonisation targets.”