Our unique spirit
From our beginnings in 1965, the unique spirit of our people has driven our success - entrepreneurial, ambitious, can-do, grounded, customer-focused and friendly. Today, our culture is driven by our Planet Passionate vision, our relentless focus on innovation, and our commitment to excellence in product compliance, business integrity and customer experience.
A global business with local roots
The story of Kingspan is one of a unique spirit of entrepreneurialism powered by ambition and a can-do attitude, together with a relentless focus on industry leadership in energy conservation.
It all began in 1965
Eugene Murtagh founded his engineering business in the yard behind his family pub in Kingscourt.
The business grew rapidly through the 60's & 70's. In 1975, the rapidly growing business moved to a new HQ, now home to our global Innovation centre.
We grew rapidly into a global business
The unique Kingspan spirit of entrepreneurialism, combined with a global drive for energy-efficiency, has led to fast-paced high-growth and geographic expansion.
Planet Passionate launched in 2019
Our Global environmental sustainability programme unites all of us under one vision.
IKON Innovation Centre opened in 2019
A global centre of excellence for advanced materials science & digitalisation,IKON opened in 2019.
Leading with Passion
Across the globe, our passionate people strive to build a positive legacy for future generations. Aiming to help drive our industry forward through innovation and meaningful action, by always Leading with Passion.
