Johns Manville Announces Plan to Build New Climate Pro Production Line in Georgia
Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company, has announced plans to construct a new Climate Pro blowing wool production line in Winder, Georgia. The expansion aims to meet increasing market demand for blowing wool insulation products.
Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2025, with operations expected to commence in mid-2027. The facility expansion will boost local employment to over 350 people in Winder.
The strategic location will enhance JM's ability to serve East Coast and Central U.S. markets efficiently. Climate Pro blown-in fiberglass insulation is designed for professional installation in attics and specialized applications, offering enhanced energy efficiency and coverage in hard-to-reach areas.
Johns Manville (JM), una società di Berkshire Hathaway, ha annunciato piani per costruire una nuova linea di produzione di lana soffiata Climate Pro a Winder, in Georgia. L'espansione mira a soddisfare la crescente domanda di prodotti isolanti in lana soffiata.
I lavori di costruzione sono previsti per iniziare all'inizio del 2025, con l'avvio delle operazioni previsto per metà del 2027. L'espansione della struttura aumenterà l'occupazione locale a oltre 350 persone a Winder.
La posizione strategica migliorerà la capacità di JM di servire in modo efficiente i mercati della Costa Est e del Centro degli Stati Uniti. L'isolamento in fibra di vetro soffiata Climate Pro è progettato per un'installazione professionale in soffitte e applicazioni specializzate, offrendo un'efficienza energetica migliorata e una copertura in aree difficili da raggiungere.
Johns Manville (JM), una empresa de Berkshire Hathaway, ha anunciado planes para construir una nueva línea de producción de lana soplada Climate Pro en Winder, Georgia. La expansión tiene como objetivo satisfacer la creciente demanda del mercado de productos de aislamiento de lana soplada.
La construcción está programada para comenzar a principios de 2025, y se espera que las operaciones comiencen en mediados de 2027. La expansión de las instalaciones aumentará el empleo local a más de 350 personas en Winder.
La ubicación estratégica mejorará la capacidad de JM para atender de manera eficiente los mercados de la Costa Este y del Centro de EE. UU. El aislamiento de fibra de vidrio soplado Climate Pro está diseñado para una instalación profesional en áticos y aplicaciones especializadas, ofreciendo una mayor eficiencia energética y cobertura en áreas de difícil acceso.
존스 맨빌 (JM), 버크셔 해서웨이의 자회사,는 조지아주 윈더에 새로운 클라이밋 프로 블로잉 울 생산 라인을 건설할 계획을 발표했습니다. 이 확장은 블로잉 울 단열재 제품에 대한 증가하는 시장 수요를 충족하기 위한 것입니다.
건설은 2025년 초에 시작될 예정이며, 운영은 2027년 중반에 시작될 것으로 예상됩니다. 시설 확장은 윈더에서 350명 이상의 지역 고용을 증가시킬 것입니다.
전략적인 위치는 JM이 동부 해안 및 중앙 미국 시장에 효율적으로 서비스를 제공하는 능력을 향상시킬 것입니다. 클라이밋 프로 블로우 인 유리 섬유 단열재는 다락방 및 전문 응용 분야에서 전문 설치를 위해 설계되었으며, 에너지 효율성과 접근하기 어려운 지역에서의 커버리지를 향상시킵니다.
Johns Manville (JM), une entreprise de Berkshire Hathaway, a annoncé des plans pour construire une nouvelle ligne de production de laine soufflée Climate Pro à Winder, en Géorgie. L'expansion vise à répondre à la demande croissante du marché pour les produits d'isolation en laine soufflée.
La construction est prévue pour débuter début 2025, avec le début des opérations prévu pour mi-2027. L'extension des installations augmentera l'emploi local à plus de 350 personnes à Winder.
La localisation stratégique améliorera la capacité de JM à servir efficacement les marchés de la côte Est et du centre des États-Unis. L'isolation en fibre de verre soufflée Climate Pro est conçue pour une installation professionnelle dans les greniers et les applications spécialisées, offrant une efficacité énergétique améliorée et une couverture dans des zones difficiles d'accès.
Johns Manville (JM), ein Unternehmen von Berkshire Hathaway, hat Pläne angekündigt, eine neue Climate Pro Blaswolle Produktionslinie in Winder, Georgia, zu errichten. Die Erweiterung zielt darauf ab, die steigende Marktnachfrage nach Blaswolle-Isolierungsprodukten zu decken.
Der Bau soll Anfang 2025 beginnen, mit dem Beginn der Betriebsaufnahme im Mitte 2027. Die Erweiterung der Einrichtung wird die lokale Beschäftigung in Winder auf über 350 Personen erhöhen.
Die strategische Lage wird die Fähigkeit von JM verbessern, die Märkte an der Ostküste und in Zentralamerika effizient zu bedienen. Die Climate Pro Blasfaserisolierung ist für die professionelle Installation in Dachböden und speziellen Anwendungen konzipiert und bietet verbesserte Energieeffizienz und Abdeckung in schwer zugänglichen Bereichen.
- Expansion to meet growing market demand
- Strategic location enhancing market access
- Employment growth in Winder facility
- Investment in production capacity
- Long implementation timeline (operational in 2027)
- Significant capital expenditure required
Insights
Johns Manville's strategic expansion of its Climate Pro production capacity represents a calculated long-term investment by Berkshire Hathaway in the growing building insulation market. The multi-year timeline—with construction starting in 2026 and operations beginning in 2027—signals confidence in sustained demand for energy-efficient building materials despite near-term housing market fluctuations.
This capacity addition comes amid tightening energy efficiency regulations nationwide and growing consumer preference for homes with lower utility costs. The timing of the announcement at the International Builders' Show demonstrates JM's marketing savvy, leveraging industry attention to highlight its commitment to growth in this product category.
The Winder facility expansion offers significant logistical advantages, positioning JM to efficiently serve high-growth Southeastern and Central markets while potentially reducing transportation costs and carbon footprint. This aligns with broader industry trends toward regionalized manufacturing to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during recent years.
For Berkshire Hathaway investors, this represents a characteristic move by the conglomerate—investing counter-cyclically in fundamentally sound businesses with strong competitive positions. While the capital expenditure isn't quantified, the employment increase of approximately 15-20% at the facility suggests a substantial investment that will likely yield returns over a 7-10 year horizon.
The expansion reflects JM's defensive positioning against competitors like Owens Corning and Knauf, who have also been expanding their insulation capacity. By increasing production of a premium, high-margin product like Climate Pro, JM is protecting market share while positioning for growth in the professional contractor segment, where installation expertise creates barriers to entry for newer competitors.
This move reinforces Berkshire's long-standing strategy of strengthening competitive moats within its operating businesses through targeted capital investments, rather than pursuing acquisitions at currently elevated market valuations.
“Climate Pro insulation continues to see strong growth and demand in the market,” said Bob Wamboldt, President and CEO of Johns Manville. “This new production line in
Construction is expected to start early next year, and the new production line will be operational in mid-2027. When this project is complete, JM will employ more than 350 people in
“The location of this production line will provide JM easy access to many of the East Coast and
Climate Pro blown-in fiberglass insulation fills hard-to-reach cavities and corners while offering consistent coverage, resulting in a more comfortable, energy-efficient home. It can be quickly installed by professionals in attics and net and blow systems, among other applications.
The new production line is a significant investment in the
About Johns Manville
Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the
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