Electrification for CO2 Reduction Begins in Roermond Factory

March 28, 2024

Two production lines in Roermond, the Netherlands, are undergoing conversion to use electric melting technology based on low-carbon electricity. The electrification of melting processes will be completed by 2025–2027 and is set to accelerate CO2 reduction targets.

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Rockwool Rockfon factory, Roermond, the Netherlands

Rockfon, part of ROCKWOOL Group, is proud to announce that the Roermond plant in the Netherlands will be witnessing an important step towards achieving its global CO2 reduction targets. The Group approved plans to electrify two production lines in Roermond, marking a milestone in the pursuit of their science-based CO2 emission reduction target by 2034 and the net-zero emission target by 2050.

The two production lines will be converted to use innovative electric melting technology based on low-carbon electricity. Upon completion, CO2 emissions are expected to fall by as much as 80 percent for the two lines and by more than half for the factory overall.

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The technical work is already underway, as is the public utility work required to expand the grid connection capacity at the Roermond factory, the process for which was initiated years ago. 

The Rockfon acoustic products manufactured in the Dutch city include the ceiling solutions Rockfon Krios A-edge, Rockfon Pallas A-edge, and Rockfon CleanSpace A-edge, whereas the Rockwool products manufactured in the plant are largely used in construction, renovation, and insulation projects in the Benelux area. 

"With this impressive emissions reduction, we have taken a major step in improving the sustainability footprint of our acoustic offerings," said Rockfon Operations & Development Director Mostafa Alkhamrichi. 

The conversion to electrified melting processes is expected to be completed in 2025–2027 and is carried out with the support of the Top Sector Energy Subsidy of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs.

With the impressive CO2 emissions reduction, we have taken a major step in improving the sustainability footprint of our acoustic offerings.

​​Mostafa Alkhamrichi​

​​Operations & Development Director, Rockfon​

"We are proud of the significant contribution that the electrification of both lines makes to our efforts to achieve the climate goals," said Jos Dumoulin, Technical Director at ROCKWOOL. "This accelerates our journey to reduce our carbon footprint and strengthens our market position as a sustainable company." 

ROCKWOOL is committed to taking further steps towards a low-carbon economy. In addition to the development and implementation of new technologies, the company is in consultation with Dutch governmental bodies to ensure the availability of low-carbon energy, either in the form of electricity or hydrogen.

With approximately 1 200 employees, the Group is one of the larger employers in the Central Limburg region and makes a substantial contribution to the climate and energy transition with its products.  

To learn more about the ROCKWOOL decarbonisation strategy and commitment, download the 2023 edition of the Sustainability Report.

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