Croatian factory stop longer than expected

ROCKWOOL INTERNATIONAL A/S
Hovedgaden 584, Entrance C
DK2640 Hedehusene
Phone: +45 4656 0300
www.rockwool.com

Release no. 1 - 2008
To OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen A/S

This is a translation of the Danish version.
Only the Danish version is legally binding.

8 January 2008

Croatian factory stop longer than expected

Rockwool International A/S on the 26th November 2007 informed that the factory
in Croatia had been temporarily stopped due to deviation between the building
permit and the factory's detailed construction. 

The lack of proportionality between the closure of the factory and minor
construction improvements made during the construction phase is unusual for the
Rockwool Group operating similar factories in 14 other countries. Nevertheless,
we are in a dialogue with the Croatian authorities to find a way for the
earliest possible production. 

The Rockwool Group does not expect to receive permission to restart the test
production at the factory until spring 2008. 

As previously informed, the factory is in compliance with the obtained
environmental permit. 

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

Further information on local matters: Bartosz Stentoft
Factory manager
Rockwool Adriatic d.o.o.
Tel +385 52 858 503