Hedehusene, Denmark, 2012-01-13 13:02 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 

Release no. 1 – 2012
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



13 January 2012


Revised expectations for 2011 and outlook for 2012


In the third quarter report, the Rockwool Group expected a sales increase for
the full year 2011 of 15% compared to 2010, and a result after tax and minority
interests of approx. DKK 550 million. 

Based on the registered level of sales in 2011, the sales increase is now
expected at 17% and the result after tax and minority interests is now expected
to be above DKK 600 million. 

The healthy sales trend in Rockwool products has continued in the last months
of 2011 which is due to the mild winter weather in Europe combined with strong
underlying demand in core markets. 

Despite the challenging macro-economic environment in especially Europe and the
rather low visibility, the Rockwool Group expects continued growth in 2012.
Thus, the Group expects sales in 2012 to increase by approx. 5% and the result
after tax and minority interests to be kept at the 2011 level above DKK 600
million. 


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