Hedehusene, Denmark, 2010-12-22 06:32 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Release no. 20 -
2010 

To NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen A/S

This is a translation of the Danish version.
Only the Danish version is legally binding.

ROCKWOOL INTERNATIONAL A/S
Hovedgaden 584, Entrance C
DK2640 Hedehusene
Phone: +45 4656 0300
www.rockwool.com
Danish CVR no: 54879415


22 December 2010

Closing of Asian acquisition

In continuation of the stock exchange release as of 6 July 2010, the Rockwool
Group is pleased to announce the entering into force of the acquisition
agreement with the Australian CSR Group. The relevant approvals are now in
place and the acquired activities will be integrated into the Rockwool Group
with accounting effect as of today. 

The Rockwool Group will with the finalisation of the agreement acquire CSR's
insulation, panels and trading businesses across the Asian region for a
consideration of AUD 128 million. The insulation business operates three
mineral wool factories located in China, Malaysia and Thailand. The business
also owns and operates a sandwich panel plant at the premises of its insulation
plant in China. Additional to the activities in China, Malaysia and Thailand,
the acquired business includes representation offices in the Philippines,
Vietnam and Singapore. 

The number of employees of the acquired activities is 773. The total number of
Rockwool employees in the Asian region will hereafter be around 900. 


         Further information: Gilles Maria
         Chief Financial Officer
         Rockwool International A/S
         +45 46 56 03 00