(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has opened a modernized brick plant in Uttendorf, Austria, featuring the world’s largest industrial electric kiln, powered by green energy sources like its photovoltaic system. The facility reduces production emissions by 90% and energy consumption by one-third. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) wienerberger recently hosted its first-ever Investor Day in Sittingbourne, UK, where it presented its strategic focus on sustainable growth in the construction and infrastructure sectors. The company highlighted innovations in water management and roofing systems, positioning itself to … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, First Investor Day, Heimo Scheuch, INNOVATION, roofing, sustainability, Terreal, water management, Wienerberger
(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has announced its expansion into the Nordic market with the acquisition of Finnish company Slatek OY and Norwegian firm Tekken AS. This move aims to enhance its portfolio in smart water management and infrastructure solutions, adding approximately … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Finland, Heimo Scheuch, Norway, partnership, Slatek OY, sustainability, Tekken AS, Water Solutions, Wienerberger
(IN BRIEF) Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and Wienerberger AG will join the ATX Global Players index, replacing BAWAG Group AG after a turnover review. The ATX Global Players index consists of companies generating over 20% of revenue outside Europe, currently featuring … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Management, News
Tagged ATX, AUSTRIACARD, Mayr-Melnhof, partnership, Wiener Börse, Wienerberger
(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger’s renowned Brick Award, held biannually since 2004 to celebrate ingenuity and excellence in brick architecture, concluded its eleventh edition in Vienna. Among 743 entries from 54 nations, the jury, comprising esteemed architects from around the globe, selected … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Awards, Business, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News
Tagged Awards, Brick Award, Heimo Scheuch, Níall McLaughlin Architects, Wienerberger
(IN BRIEF) Despite economic challenges, Wienerberger had a successful business year in 2023, boasting revenues of €4.2 billion and operating EBITDA of €811 million. The company’s resilience is attributed to its robust performance in infrastructure and renovation sectors, along with … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisitions, Financial, Heimo Scheuch, investment, sustainability, Wienerberger
(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger, an Austrian building materials company, reports robust full-year results for 2023, with total revenues reaching €4.2 billion and operating EBITDA hitting €811 million, driven by increased infrastructure and renovation activities. Despite challenges like inflation and rising interest … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger, a full-range provider of photovoltaic roof solutions, is investing in eFriends, a decentralized energy-sharing platform that allows users to share self-produced solar power in real-time via a mobile app. This initiative aligns with the EU’s goal to … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Decentralized Energy Sharing, eFriends, Heimo Scheuch, investment, partnership, solar energy, sustinability, Wienerberger
(IN BRIEF) The nominees for the Brick Award 24, an international prize for brick architecture, have been announced, with 50 projects selected from 743 submissions across 54 countries. These projects showcase innovative and sustainable uses of brick as a building … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Boonserm Premthada, Brick Architecture, Brick Award 24, Christelle Avenier, Christine Conix, Heimo Scheuch, Ingrid van der Heijden, INNOVATION, nominees, sustainability, Wienerberger, Wojciech Malecki
(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 30-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Wienerberger Group, the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market leader in clay roof tiles, has announced that the company took the opportunity to secure natural gas capacity of 25 gigawatt hours … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News
Tagged biogas, electricity, gas supply, Haidach, Heimo Scheuch, hydrogen, natural gas, sustainable energy, synthetic gas, Wienerberger
(COMUNICATO STAMPA) VIENNA, 30-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Gruppo Wienerberger, il più grande produttore mondiale di mattoni e leader di mercato nei tetti in argilla piastrelle, ha annunciato che la società ha colto l’occasione per assicurarsi una capacità di gas naturale … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News
Tagged biogas, electricity, elettricità, energia sostenibile, fornitura di gas, gas naturale, gas sintetico, gas supply, Haidach, Heimo Scheuch, hydrogen, idrogeno, natural gas, sustainable energy, synthetic gas, Wienerberger
Link to Online Annual and Sustainability Report 2021 (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) VIENNA, 28-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Wienerberger Group, le plus grand producteur de briques au monde et le leader du marché des tuiles en terre cuite, a annoncé la sortie … Read the full press release
Link to Online Annual and Sustainability Report 2021 (PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 28-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Wienerberger Group, the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market leader in clay roof tiles, has announced the release of the company’s first combined … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Annual Report, ESG, Heimo Scheuch, recyclable, reusable, Sustainability Program, sustainability targets, Wienerberger, Wienerberger Group
Wienerberger Sustainability Program 2023 contains ambitious goals focusing on decarbonization, circular economy and biodiversity Award in the category “Large companies and organizations” Fifth ASRA Award in a row confirms rigorous sustainability strategy (PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 16-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Wienerberger … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged ASRA, ASRA Award, Austrian Sustainability Reporting Award, biodiversity, Biodiversity Program, ceramic products, circular economy, climate change, decarbonization, facades, Heimo Scheuch, insect hotels, nesting boxes, roofs, sustainability, sustainability reports., sustainability strategy, Wienerberger, Wienerberger Group, Wienerberger Sustainability Report
Specialized high-margin product of excellent quality – a perfect fit for the portfolio Acquisition is part of Wienerberger’s growth strategy with € 200 million earmarked for 2018 Ideal move to strengthen plastic pipe business in the Nordic core markets VIENNA, … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Construction, Industrial, Norway, Technology
Tagged Heimo Scheuch, Isoterm AS, plastic pipes, Wienerberger
VIENNA, 12-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA), which is based in the USA, holds less than 4% of Wienerberger stock Wienerberger AG received a major holdings notification pursuant to Sec. 91 to 92 of the Austrian … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Industrial, Investment
Tagged Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, Wienerberger
Satisfactory earnings growth despite increasing market volatility 1-9/2015: revenues +6% to € 2,283 million; operating EBITDA +18% to € 293 million Q3/2015: revenues +1% to € 808 million; operating EBITDA stable at € 113 million Group EBITDA target before costs … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Construction, Financial, Investment
Tagged Heimo Scheuch, Wienerberger
Pipelife strengthens Q1 2013 results Long, snowy winter leads to volume declines for Bricks & Tiles Europe – Contribution from initial consolidation of Pipelife strengthens Group results – North America profits from positive market trend despite unfavorable weather – Group … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial
Tagged Bricks, building materials, Pavers, Pipelife, Pipes, Q1 2013 Results, Tiles, Vienna, Wienerberger
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