Speaker: Blaž Primožič
Hock GmbH & Co. KG – The Company
1996
The cultivation of hemp varieties with a low THC
level is allowed again in Germany
Product idea by Carmen Hock-Heyl
1997
Development of Thermo-Hanf®
1998
Thermo-Hanf® gains the technical approval
Hock GmbH is created in Stutensee and consists
of 3 employees
Thermo-Hanf® is produced externally, according
to the specifications of Carmen Hock-Heyl
1999
Phase of introduction on the market, participation
on numerous fairs and training of retailers,
craftsmen, architects and end consumers
2003
Renate Künast and Carmen Hock-Heyl initiate
an end consumer subvention for insulation made of
“renewable raw materials“
Acquisition of the production facility in Nördlingen
2004
Extension of the distribution network and
development of foreign markets
2005
Relocation of the complete distribution to
Nördlingen
Hock GmbH & Co. KG – The Company
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
R+D project with Hock, Deutsche Bundesstiftung
Umwelt (German federal environment foundation)
and Fraunhofer Institute for the development of a
completely biogenous insulation
Extension of the sales team
Start-up of our own impregnation line, to
impregnate hemp fibres with soda for fire
protection
Acquisition of the Heraflax production line
Begin of dismantling in Simbach and
reconstruction in Nördlingen
Expiry of the end consumer subvention
Triplication of the production capacity
Significant price decrease for Thermo-Hanf®
Market launch of the ProCrea® clay panels from
our own production in Lippetal
Market launch of the ProCrea® clay plasters from
our own production in Nördlingen
Market launch of Thermo-Hanf® Plus
Hock employs more than 60 people
Market launch of Thermo-Hanf® Xtra
Market launch of Thermo-Hanf® Block and
Thermo-Hanf® Fill
About the History of Hemp
On the U.S.S. Constitution there were at least 50 tons
of hemp:
Banners, sails, rigging,
sealing compound, flags,
sea charts, bibles,
logbooks, clothing,
uniforms, paper ...
Hemp
means to the Environment
• Protection of the non-renewable resources
• Enrichment of the biodiversity in the cultural landscape
• Cultivation without chemical pest management
• Binding and storage of CO2
• A very good field for bees and insects
during the bloom
• Hemp products can be manufactured with
a low energy input
• Short transportation distances
through cultivation in Germany
Protect the climate with Thermo-Hanf®!
Compared to the total energy input, there is so much storage potential
per one cubic meter Thermo-Hanf® Plus that a building owner, who
opts for Thermo-Hanf® Plus, already reduces the amount of CO2 in the
atmosphere by approximately 14.4 kg per cubic meter.
Example: A typical single family house with approximately 100m² floor
space and an insulation need of appr. 35m³ is to be insulated with
Thermo-Hanf® Plus.
If the family insulates its house with Thermo-Hanf® Plus they will
achieve, already when installing the insulation,
a CO2 reduction of appr. 500 kg.
CO2 balance of a passive house in regards to the insulation used and
the energy for its production
Specifications:
Living space:
150 m²
Insulation:
150 m³
Energy consumption: 150 x 15 kWh = 2250 kWh
------------------------------------------------------------CO2 emission for the production of one KWh
In the energy mix in Germany:
0.645 kg/kWh
Climate Change Report 08/2008
Case 1: Mineral wool insulation
Average energy for the production of 1 m³ mineral wool:
Average energy for the production of 150 m³ mineral wool:
500 kWh
75.000 kWh
CO2 emission for the production through its energy consumption: 75.000 x 0,645 = 48,38 t
CO2 storage in the product:
0,00 t
-------------------------Sum of the CO2 emission for the production
48,38 t
A car with a CO2 emission of 175 g/km has released the same amount
of CO2 after 276.457 km
CO2 balance of a passive house in regards to the insulation used and
the energy for its production
Specifications:
Living space:
150 m²
Insulation:
150 m³
Energy consumption: 150 x 15 kWh = 2250 kWh
------------------------------------------------------------CO2 emission for the production of one KWh
In the energy mix in Germany:
0.645 kg/kWh
Climate Change Report 08/2008
Case 2: Wood fibre insulation
Average energy for the production of 1 m³ wood fibre:
Average energy for the production of 150 m³ wood fibre:
1500 kWh
225.000 kWh
CO2 emission for the production through its energy consumption: 225.000 x 0,645 = 145,13 t
CO2 storage in the product:
140 kg/m³ x 150 m³ x 1.500 kg
31,50 t
-------------------------Sum of CO2 emission for the production
113,63 t
A car with a CO2 emission of 175 g/km has released the same amount
of CO2 after 649.314 km
CO2 balance of a passive house in regards to the insulation used and
the energy for its production
Specifications:
Living space:
150 m²
Insulation:
150 m³
Energy consumption: 150 x 15 kWh = 2250 kWh
------------------------------------------------------------CO2 emission for the production of one KWh
In the energy mix in Germany:
0.645 kg/kWh
Climate Change Report 08/2008
Case 3: Thermo-Hanf®, hemp fibre insulation
Average energy for the production of 1 m³ Thermo-Hanf®:
Average energy for the production of 150 m³ Thermo-Hanf®:
65 kWh
9750 kWh
CO2 emission for the production through its energy consumption: 9.750 x 0,645 = 6,29 t
CO2 storage in the product :
38 kg/m³ x 150 m³ x 1.500 kg
8,55 t
-----------------------Sum of CO2 emission for the production
- 2,26 t
The owners of this house can drive 12.914 km with their car and they
will still be CO2 neutral regarding the insulation
Quality from
Germany
Thermo-Hanf® is produced in Nördlingen, Bavaria, and
guarantees a high degree of flexibility and
dependability as well as a reliable delivery period.
Our own quality control at the factory
as well as external quality control by
the F.I.W. (Research Institute for Heat
Protection) ensure a constant product
quality.
We continuously carry out research
and development work in our own
laboratory.
Hock – The Assortment
Insulations:
Thermo-Hanf®
Thermo-Hanf®
Thermo-Hanf®
Thermo-Hanf®
Thermo-Hanf®
Premium
Plus
Xtra
Wool
Step
Thermo-Hanf Block®
Thermo-Hanf Fill®
Opti-Plan®
Cutting tools
for Thermo-Hanf ®
Air and Wind Seals:
Air seals
Wind seals
Fasteners
ProCrea® Clay Products:
Clay panels
Clay blocks
Clay bricks
Clay plasters & mortar
Clay finishing plaster
Clay painting plaster
Clay paints
Primers & Reed products
Classic: Thermo-Hanf® Premium
For more than a decade, this product has been the market
leader in quality and quantity within the natural fibre
insulations in Europe. Thermo-Hanf® Premium has been
assessed “the best insulation material made of renewable
raw materials“ by Stiftung Warentest.
As supporting fibre, we use a bi-component fibre on
polyester basis.
Components:
83-87% Hemp fibres
10-12% Polyester bi-component fibres
3-5% Soda as fire protection
Thermo-Hanf® Premium is available as
mats and rolls.
Innovation: Thermo-Hanf® Plus
Thermo-Hanf® Plus was developed at Hock in Nördlingen
within a project funded by the German Environment
Foundation.
This insulation is the consequent product advancement
within the company strategy for sustainability.
The supporting fibre used in Thermo-Hanf® Plus is made of
corn starch.
Components:
83-87% Hemp fibres
10-12% Corn starch bi-component fibres
3-5% Soda as fire protection
Thermo-Hanf® Plus is only available as
mats.
The Façade Insulation System:
Thermo-Hanf® Xtra
Perfect Insulation.
Perfect Façade.
Perfect Climate Protection.
Thermo-Hanf® Xtra is the alternative to traditional systems
and offers numerous advantages:
• Possible to construct every type of façade
• Construction up to 320mm possible
• Installation almost without cold bridges
• Use in new buildings and renovation
• Fixing possible on all surfaces
• Irregularities can easily be evened
• Free statics analysis by Hock
• Free installation plan by Hock
• Climate protection through positive CO² balance already
when installing the insulation
Customised Manufacturing
Without Surcharge
It is convenient to fit
insulation mats quickly
without the annoying
and time consuming
cutting.
You may obtain Thermo-Hanf® even in small
quantities cut exactly to your specifications
– and you do not have to pay extra for this
service.
= Quick and easy installation
without itching and scratching
Certificates
Best insulation
made of renewable
raw materials for
insulation between
the rafters.
The life cycle of the
product has been tested
in regards to
environment, health and
function. Full declaration
of all materials used.
Full declaration of the
resources used in ThermoHanf®: fossil (red), mineral
(yellow), renewable (green).
Assessed “good“ for heat
insulation and material
composition. Total
evaluation “very good“.
.
Tested in regards to health, low
emissions, positive effect on the
indoor climate and comfort,
improvement of the air quality and
further building biological criteria.
Advantages for
the Customer and
the Craftsmen
Thermo-Hanf®
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enables easy and quick installation without itching and scratching
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guarantees protection against the cold in the winter as well as heat in the summer
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creates an agreeable indoor climate
– through good diffusion capacity
– through moisture regulating effect
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is manufactured already in small quantities to your specifications - without a surcharge
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is manufactured and processed with a low energy input
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is recyclable
•
convinces by a good price-performance ratio and a high long-term functionality
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has the European Technical Approval and many certificates
Thermo-Hanf® in Slovenia
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Proform d.o.o. has been an authorized dealer for Thermo-Hanf® and other Hock
products in Slovenia since 2007
The aim is to increase the recognisability of the products
Another goal is to set up a distribution network across the country to increase the
access to Thermo-Hanf® and other Hock products for architects, construction
companies and end consumers