Public consultations to be held for Saint-Gobain UK's new low-carbon, electric stone wool insulation factory

In May this year, Saint-Gobain UK announced plans for a new multi-million pound low-carbon stone wool insulation factory at the former Holwell Foundry Works, Melton Mowbray.

As detailed planning continues for this new facility, a period of public consultation will take place where full plans will be shown to the public and provide an opportunity for local people to give their feedback on the proposals.

Plans will also be made available online at www.saint-gobain.co.uk/stonewool for those who are unable to attend in person, allowing everyone the same opportunity to share feedback on this significant investment in local low-carbon manufacturing.

The events are as follows:
- 22nd September – Public Session - Melton Borough Council Offices, Parkside, Melton Mowbray – 10:00 – 17:00
- 26th September – Public Session – Asfordby Parish Council Hall, Main Street, Asfordby – 17:00 – 21:00

To ask any questions in the meantime, you can contact Richard Halderthay at [email protected].

DEAN O’SULLIVAN, Managing Director of Saint-Gobain’s Interior Solutions businesses said:
“We’re really pleased to be bringing forward detailed plans for this major investment in new low-carbon stone wool insulation in Melton. When the facility is at full capacity we will employ up to 250 local people in a wide range of disciplines and levels. The consultation provides a chance for local people to find out more details about the plans and are open to anyone to come along and discuss them with our team. Saint-Gobain have a long and proud history in Melton and I really hope this new facility will continue this heritage for many decades to come, manufacturing essential construction materials in a more sustainable way.”

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.
€47.6 billion in sales in 2024
161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

About the new facility

The facility will initially produce 50,000 tonnes of high-performance stone wool insulation under the Saint-Gobain Isover brand with the potential, following further investment, to double its output to 100,000 tonnes a year. The insulation, made from abundant, mostly volcanic natural rock and recycled materials, will help meet growing demand for sustainable construction solutions for new construction, the growing need to improve the insulation levels of existing housing and support the UK’s net zero carbon targets.
The new Saint-Gobain Isover stone wool insulation facility will build on Saint-Gobain’s existing UK insulation manufacturing capacity at its Isover glass wool plant in Runcorn, and utilise Saint-Gobain’s global expertise in stone wool insulation manufacturing.

Media Enquiries: Richard Halderthay, 07823 328444. [email protected]