The product is aimed at tilers, contractors and architects due to its uncoupling ability, crack bridging advantages, CE marked waterproofing system, vapour management and load distribution.

Supply chain management systems provider, Achilles, introduced the new audit rating system in 2011 to reward high standards of achievement by a supplier.

The Knauf Vinova panel is non-combustible and classified as A2 – s1, d0 of the fire regulations, meaning no smoke or flames were produced and the product has no overall contribution to the breakout of fire.

Prices of smaller quantities of material in the Netherlands factory was reduced to meet that of the UK charges, and the company is predicting a further 28% growth in 2014 within the commercial projects sector.