Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has been awarded Best Irish Company in France at the prestigious France Ireland Chamber of Commerce Gala recently. The award recognises the company’s sustained commitment and strategic growth in the French market.

Ireland France Business Awards – jointly hosted by NetworkIrlande and the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce (FICC) – celebrates Irish and French companies that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in strengthening bilateral business relations

Commenting, Anthony Doherty, Head of Corporate Affairs: “We are honoured to receive this award which is a testament to the dedication of our teams in France and to the strong partnerships we have built across the French market. We have invested over €1bn in France over the past decade and recently committed to a further €120m in new and upgraded facilities that will create a further 130 jobs. 

“Our continuing investment, alongside our four year sponsorship with Toulon Rugby, reflects our confidence in and commitment to the French market and to delivering sustainable solutions for our customers.”

• Kingspan’s scale in France:
  • Number one market by revenue. In 2024 it generated close to €1.5 billion in sales
  • has invested more than €1 billion in France over the past decade, reflecting the company’s long-term commitment to the French market
  • employs over 2,500 staff across 47 sites in France, including 27 production facilities
• Continuing investment:
  • The award comes on the heels of a €120 million commitment to new and upgraded manufacturing facilities in the Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes and Hauts-de-France regions, an investment that will create over 130 new jobs.
  • Reflective of its scale in France, earlier this year Kingspan was announced as main sponsor with Rugby Club Toulonnais (RC Toulon)

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