Kingspan's after tax profits up 8% after 'bumpy' year Shares in building insulation specialist Kingspan closed 5.8% higher today as it posted higher revenues and profits for the 12 months to the end of December after what it called a record year overall in a testing environment and a tougher second half. Business • 17 Feb 23
Kingspan's after tax profits up 8% after 'bumpy' year Shares in building insulation specialist Kingspan closed 5.8% higher today as it posted higher revenues and profits for the 12 months to the end of December after what it called a record year overall in a testing environment and a tougher second half. Business • 17 Feb 23
Kingspan's nine month revenues jump by 33% Building insulation specialist Kingspan has reported a 33% jump in sales for the first nine months of the year and said it was forecasting higher trade profits for the full year. Business • 07 Nov 22
Kingspan's nine month revenues jump by 33% Building insulation specialist Kingspan has reported a 33% jump in sales for the first nine months of the year and said it was forecasting higher trade profits for the full year. Business • 07 Nov 22
Kingspan's half year profits rise by 32% Kingspan has reported a 32% rise in its trading profits in the first half of the year, following a surge in its revenues. Business • 19 Aug 22
Kingspan's half year profits rise by 32% Kingspan has reported a 32% rise in its trading profits in the first half of the year, following a surge in its revenues. Business • 19 Aug 22
Kingspan reports 'significant' dip in May & June orders Building insulation specialist Kingspan said today it had seen the mood in most end markets deteriorate over the last two months with order intake volume down significantly year-on-year in May and June. Business • 20 Jun 22
Kingspan reports 'significant' dip in May & June orders Building insulation specialist Kingspan said today it had seen the mood in most end markets deteriorate over the last two months with order intake volume down significantly year-on-year in May and June. Business • 20 Jun 22
Kingspan invests €200m in new Ukraine technology campus Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan said it will invest €200m in a new Building Technology Campus in Ukraine. Business • 07 Jun 22
Kingspan invests €200m in new Ukraine technology campus Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan said it will invest €200m in a new Building Technology Campus in Ukraine. Business • 07 Jun 22
How much is too much when it comes to executive pay? This week saw a return en masse of in-person AGMs for many of Ireland's top publicly quoted companies. Analysis and Comment • 01 May 22
How much is too much when it comes to executive pay? This week saw a return en masse of in-person AGMs for many of Ireland's top publicly quoted companies. Analysis and Comment • 01 May 22
Kingspan sales jump 47% in record first quarter Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has reported a record first quarter with group sales of €1.89 billion for the three months to the end of March up 47% on the same time last year. Business • 29 Apr 22
Kingspan sales jump 47% in record first quarter Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has reported a record first quarter with group sales of €1.89 billion for the three months to the end of March up 47% on the same time last year. Business • 29 Apr 22
EU ends probe as Kingspan-Trimo deal is terminated The European Commission has said it has taken note of a decision by building materials group Kingspan and the parent company of Slovenian firm Trimo to terminate a planned deal that would have seen Kingspan buy Trimo. Business • 22 Apr 22
EU ends probe as Kingspan-Trimo deal is terminated The European Commission has said it has taken note of a decision by building materials group Kingspan and the parent company of Slovenian firm Trimo to terminate a planned deal that would have seen Kingspan buy Trimo. Business • 22 Apr 22
Kingspan exits Russia as Kerry Group halts operations Building materials firm Kingspan has become the latest Irish company to exit the Russian market. Business • 04 Apr 22
Kingspan exits Russia as Kerry Group halts operations Building materials firm Kingspan has become the latest Irish company to exit the Russian market. Business • 04 Apr 22
Kingspan's profits jump 48% despite dramatic inflation Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has reported a big jump in profits and revenues for 2021 despite the impact of "dramatic" input price inflation. Business • 18 Feb 22
Kingspan's profits jump 48% despite dramatic inflation Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has reported a big jump in profits and revenues for 2021 despite the impact of "dramatic" input price inflation. Business • 18 Feb 22
UK gives housebuilders huge bill to remove cladding Britain has ordered housebuilders to pay around $5.4 billion to help remove dangerous cladding from buildings following a deadly 2017 London fire that left government, developers and owners at loggerheads over how to make properties safe. Business • 10 Jan 22
UK gives housebuilders huge bill to remove cladding Britain has ordered housebuilders to pay around $5.4 billion to help remove dangerous cladding from buildings following a deadly 2017 London fire that left government, developers and owners at loggerheads over how to make properties safe. Business • 10 Jan 22
Kingspan and Mercedes end partnership after backlash Insulation manufacturer Kingspan has confirmed that it and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team have jointly decided to end their controversial sponsorship deal a week after it was announced. Business • 09 Dec 21
Kingspan and Mercedes end partnership after backlash Insulation manufacturer Kingspan has confirmed that it and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team have jointly decided to end their controversial sponsorship deal a week after it was announced. Business • 09 Dec 21
Kingspan to chair sustainability group for F1 team High performance insulation company Kingspan has joined the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team in a global sustainability partnership. Business • 01 Dec 21
Kingspan to chair sustainability group for F1 team High performance insulation company Kingspan has joined the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team in a global sustainability partnership. Business • 01 Dec 21
Kingspan and GOAL agree five year partnership Kingspan Group has announced a new €1.5m five year partnership with humanitarian response agency GOAL, which aims to improve the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable people. Business • 29 Nov 21
Kingspan and GOAL agree five year partnership Kingspan Group has announced a new €1.5m five year partnership with humanitarian response agency GOAL, which aims to improve the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable people. Business • 29 Nov 21
Kingspan predicts full year operating profit of €750m Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan said it expects to deliver a full year trading profit of about €750m, significantly ahead of the €508.2m recorded in 2020. Business • 08 Nov 21
Kingspan predicts full year operating profit of €750m Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan said it expects to deliver a full year trading profit of about €750m, significantly ahead of the €508.2m recorded in 2020. Business • 08 Nov 21
Kingspan posts record H1 profits on strong demand Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has reported record first half profits but said that cost inflation will persist until 2022. Business • 20 Aug 21
Kingspan posts record H1 profits on strong demand Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has reported record first half profits but said that cost inflation will persist until 2022. Business • 20 Aug 21
Kingspan shares rise on upbeat trading statement Shares in insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan rose 6.9% today, after it said that the momentum it reported in April for the first quarter of this year has continued into the second quarter. Business • 22 Jun 21
Kingspan shares rise on upbeat trading statement Shares in insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan rose 6.9% today, after it said that the momentum it reported in April for the first quarter of this year has continued into the second quarter. Business • 22 Jun 21
Kingspan's new €700m revolving credit facility Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has completed a new €700m Planet Passionate revolving credit facility. Business • 01 Jun 21
Kingspan's new €700m revolving credit facility Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has completed a new €700m Planet Passionate revolving credit facility. Business • 01 Jun 21
Kingspan in investment partnership with H2 Green Steel Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has announced an investment in H2 Green Steel, a company which is pioneering new green production methods for steel manufacturing using hydrogen. Business • 23 Apr 21
Kingspan in investment partnership with H2 Green Steel Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has announced an investment in H2 Green Steel, a company which is pioneering new green production methods for steel manufacturing using hydrogen. Business • 23 Apr 21
Kingspan's first quarter sales up 24% Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has reported a strong first quarter both in terms of sales and order intake, but said it was "cautious" about looking too far forward. Business • 19 Apr 21
Kingspan's first quarter sales up 24% Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has reported a strong first quarter both in terms of sales and order intake, but said it was "cautious" about looking too far forward. Business • 19 Apr 21
EU to probe Kingspan's proposed takeover of Trimo EU antitrust regulators have opened a full-scale investigation into Cavan based insulation maker Kingspan's proposed acquisition of Slovenian rival Trimo, concerned that the deal may reduce competition and push up prices. Business • 12 Apr 21
EU to probe Kingspan's proposed takeover of Trimo EU antitrust regulators have opened a full-scale investigation into Cavan based insulation maker Kingspan's proposed acquisition of Slovenian rival Trimo, concerned that the deal may reduce competition and push up prices. Business • 12 Apr 21
Kingspan agrees €253m deal for Logstor Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has agreed a deal with Langley Co-Invest to buy 100% of the shares of Logstor International Holding for about €253m. Business • 23 Mar 21
Kingspan agrees €253m deal for Logstor Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has agreed a deal with Langley Co-Invest to buy 100% of the shares of Logstor International Holding for about €253m. Business • 23 Mar 21
More Irish companies reporting environmental emissions More than two thirds of Irish companies that set externally verified climate emissions targets scored a score of at least B- last year, according to the environmental charity CDP Ireland. Business • 04 Mar 21
More Irish companies reporting environmental emissions More than two thirds of Irish companies that set externally verified climate emissions targets scored a score of at least B- last year, according to the environmental charity CDP Ireland. Business • 04 Mar 21
Kingspan sees profits rise 2% despite revenue dip Shares in Kingspan jumped over 8% today after it announced a full year profit of €508.2m for 2020, a rise of 2% year-on-year, despite a fall in revenue. Business • 19 Feb 21
Kingspan sees profits rise 2% despite revenue dip Shares in Kingspan jumped over 8% today after it announced a full year profit of €508.2m for 2020, a rise of 2% year-on-year, despite a fall in revenue. Business • 19 Feb 21
Kingspan manager told staff to let file 'gather dust' A manager at one of the firms behind a flammable insulation used on Grenfell Tower told staff to let concerns about their product "gather dust". Business • 08 Feb 21
Kingspan manager told staff to let file 'gather dust' A manager at one of the firms behind a flammable insulation used on Grenfell Tower told staff to let concerns about their product "gather dust". Business • 08 Feb 21
