Knauf Viet Nam Co., Ltd yesterday officially introduced its new Gypsumboard Manufacturing Plant in the northern Hai Phong Port City.— Photo Knauf Vietnam

HAI PHONG (Biz Hub) — Knauf Viet Nam Co., Ltd yesterday officially introduced its new Gypsumboard Manufacturing Plant in the northern Hai Phong Port City.

With a total annual capacity of 20 million m2 gypsumboard, Knauf Vietnam has started to supply the Vietnamese market and increase its brand awareness through the region. Early customer feedback has been very positive in terms of how the product looks, performs and its usability and Knauf branded product has been increasing its market share.

"After only two years of operation in Viet Nam we have gained product presence in key market segments and regions, which we believe will increase with the supply of our new locally produced products," David Victor Thomas, general director, said

Knauf StandardShield 9.5mm thick with dimension of 1220x2440mm and 1210x2420mm is a product with high performance in terms of flexural strength, sag/nail pull resistance that has passed all strict requirements of TCVN 8256:2009 and ASTM C1396.

"Knauf believes that the launching of our new local manufacturing plant in Hai Phong will help develop not only our business but also our customers businesses and the Viet Nam gypsumboard industry. We are committed to supplying our customers with the best products, on time deliveries and services to support them in achieving their business goals," he added.

The plant became operational in only one year of construction.

Knauf Group which was founded in 1932 is a multinational producer of building materials and construction systems that operates more than 220 production plants in over 60 countries with nearly 25,000 employees. Recently, Knauf has been expanding into a number of East Europe and Asian markets. — VNS