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Trust, safety, and shared goals drive the reinvention of Hällekis

Exceptional projects require exceptional partnerships. This is certainly true of our ambitious Reinventing Hällekis project, where our stone wool plant in Hällekis, Sweden, is transforming its melting process from coke-fired furnaces to state-of-the-art electric melting technology.

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See the future take shape – Time-lapse from Hällekis

Over the summer, our manufacturing facility in Hällekis has undergone major changes as part of our transition project to electric melting technology. Now we invite you to take a look behind the scenes.

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Electric melting in Hällekis cuts emissions and downtime – delivering key benefits for customers

The reinvention of the Hällekis plant in Sweden is well underway. What began as a preliminary plan in 2020 has since evolved into a major redevelopment project.

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Owens Corning breaks ground for sustainability investment in Hällekis

Owens Corning breaks ground for sustainability investment in Hällekis

Today, Owens Corning, owner of Paroc AB, celebrated breaking ground on its new sustainability investment at the Paroc Hällekis plant in Sweden.

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Conversion to electric melting

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The Hällekis facility is expected to reduce its Scope 1+2 emissions by 80%

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The project plan is scheduled to allow for a start-up of the electrical oven in early 2027.

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Customers in Norway and Denmark will be supplied with low carbon insulation.

An investment in the future

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“This project reflects our dedication to making a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve.”


Marie Stensson, Plant Leader,
Paroc Hällekis

Advanced technology ensures better working conditions


Since 1978, the Hällekis plant has been a cornerstone of the local community and a leader in producing high-performance stone wool insulation. Paroc’s investment in advanced technology at Hällekis ensures both higher efficiency in production and an improved working environment for employees.

Our transformation at Hällekis ensures that the company continues to be a secure employer and a competitive force within the industry well into the future.

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The Hällekis plant was originally established in 1978

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Today the Hällekis plant employs 250 people

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Hällekis plant will celebrate 50 years of operations in 2028

Long-term benefits for our customers

Significant reduction in the embodied carbon

Significant reduction in the embodied carbon

By switching to electric melting, the Hällekis facility is expected to reduce its Scope 1+2 emissions by 80%. This has the potential for a significant reduction in the embodied carbon of the products produced at the site.

“Our customers have expressed positive excitement about our commitment to sustainability including reducing carbon emissions. They also look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on the environment and the stone wool supply chain.” says Jari Airola, Vice President Owens Corning Europe & Managing Director Europe Insulation. 

Durable and energy-efficient stone wool

The Hällekis plant manufactures PAROC® Stonewool insulation for use in building insulation and technical insulation applications.

PAROC® Stonewool insulation is highly durable and energy-efficient, ensuring long-term benefits for buildings, industrial environment and the planet. Stone wool offers superior fire resiliency and moisture resistance properties, making it the smart choice for long lasting insulation.

Stone wool insulation helps reduce energy loss in buildings and industrial environment, contributing to lower energy consumption and reduced carbon footprints over the product's lifecycle. 

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The Hällekis insulation plant conversion project receives support from the Industrial Leap (Industriklivet), the Swedish Energy Agency’s program to support Swedish industry’s transition to fossil-free.
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