11/02/2021at 10:08

Better Q4 didn't save Rockwool from setback in challenging 2020

A slight upswing in the fourth quarter doesn't change the fact that 2020 was a challenging year for insulation maker Rockwool, which suffered setbacks on both top and bottom lines. Under Covid-related circumstances, however, these are "good financial results," says CEO.

BY EMMA GELBJERG-HANSEN & FREDERIK TIMM BENTSEN, CLEANTECHWATCH

Despite a challenging year of pandemic, Rockwool still managed to improve sales in the fourth quarter, according to the annual report for 2020 the insulation manufacturer presented on Wednesday.

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