Knauf has opened a fibreglass facility in McGregor, Texas, USA.

The facility will bring Knauf’s manufacturing network to eight locations across the United States.

Three years in the making, the McGregor facility is equipped with the latest manufacturing technology and tools.

Within the 600,000 ft2 facility, Knauf intends to produce and distribute a range of Performance+ fiberglass building insulation for commercial and residential use.

Knauf selected McGregor, Texas, as the site for its new facility due to city's central location, skilled workforce, and supportive community.

The investment brings nearly 200 jobs to McGregor as well as a positive impact to the local economy.

Knauf North America CEO Matt Parrish said: “I’m incredibly excited for the McGregor plant to officially be online.

“It takes a village to accomplish a project of this nature, and we’re grateful for our incredible team who made this possible. This new plant provides immense opportunity for Knauf, and I look forward to our team’s future achievements.”

Knauf employs approximately 40,000 people across 300 production facilities in 90 countries.