Knauf Announces New Performance+ Fiberglass Insulation Portfolio, CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®

05/01/2024

Portfolio of HVAC insulation sets a new standard

Shelbyville, IN — Knauf Insulation, Inc., a leading, family-owned global manufacturer of fiberglass insulation, today announced the launch of its new HVAC fiberglass insulation product line, Knauf Performance+. This product line is the first of its kind to be Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified and the only HVAC fiberglass insulation line that is formaldehyde-free.

The Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program established by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), certifies products more suitable for people with asthma and allergies. The process to become certified requires physical and chemical testing to ensure products reduce allergen exposure and limit pollutants in the indoor environment.

"We care deeply about what goes into our products, how they are made, and most importantly how they will impact installers and occupants," said Nathan Walker, SVP Sales, Marketing and Innovation. "Knauf’s commitment to indoor air quality is long-standing, demonstrated by pioneering the bio-based, formaldehyde-free binder ECOSE®, and our status as the first building products manufacturer to achieve GREENGUARD certification."

In a world where indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air (EPA), improving indoor air quality is critical. The Knauf Performance+ line is formaldehyde-free and boasts low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) levels, which significantly reduces the risk of asthma and allergy triggers. May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a month dedicated to building understanding, education, and advocacy for the 100 million people in the United States who live with asthma and/or allergies. Childhood asthma remains the leading cause of disease-related school absenteeism, resulting in more than 10 million missed school days annually.

"By choosing Knauf Performance+ for their insulation needs, contractors and architects are taking a vital step, contributing to healthier, more comfortable environments for everyone, especially the most vulnerable," says Dr. John McKeon, CEO of Allergy Standards Ltd.

"By the end of 2024, Knauf commits to eliminating formaldehyde from all its remaining products. This move sets a new standard in the production of healthier building materials," says Walker. For more information about Knauf Performance+ and how it can contribute to healthier indoor environments, please visit www.knaufnorthamerica.com/en-us/hvac.