EQS-News: Wienerberger AG: wienerberger presents innovative solutions at Capital Markets Day 2023 in Belgium

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Wienerberger AG: wienerberger presents innovative solutions at Capital
Markets Day 2023 in Belgium

11.10.2023 / 14:00 CET/CEST
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wienerberger presents innovative solutions at Capital Markets Day 2023 in
Belgium

• wienerberger continues its transformation with a clear focus on
innovative solutions as the way forward
• Strong potential in the segments of renovation, water and energy
management
• Focus on strong growth confirms the EBITDA target for 2023 and
predicts further growth for 2024 and mid-term 2026

 

Vienna, October 11, 2023 – At its Capital Markets Day, on October 10 and
11, near Brussels, Belgium, wienerberger, as a result of its successful
transformation, presented to investors, analysts, business partners and
selected guests its strong focus on innovation and the broadening of its
portfolio of sustainable solutions in the fields of ecological new build
and renovation as well as water and energy management.

The two-day event provided exciting insights into wienerberger’s smart and
forward-looking developments and strategies in these areas. The
participants had the opportunity to experience various of our solutions
(roof, heating and cooling, rainwater management and circular façade) live
on site and even got to try their hand as installers.

Over the last period of more than 10 years, the company always adhered to
its value-creating growth strategy and remained focused on organic growth
through innovation and an increasing share of solutions in its portfolio,
as well as growth through around 40 selected value-accretive corporate
acquisitions. The latter broadened the company’s solutions competence
through the addition of prefabricated wall elements in Austria, increased
the exposure to the renovation segment in the field of roofing accessories
in Germany, expanded the in-house pipe business in the growth region of
South-Eastern Europe, and enlarged the product portfolio by smart
solutions for water management in Norway. In these value-accretive
transactions, wienerberger is making every effort not only to align its
entrepreneurial activities with its sustainability targets, but also to
address the major challenges of our time, such as the effects of climate
change, the shortage of skilled labor, and the demand for sustainable and
affordable housing for everyone, through innovation, automation and
prefabrication.

“Although we are currently operating in a difficult market environment,
wienerberger’s clear focus on proactive cost management, innovation and
sustainable solutions for ecological new build, renovation and water
management, as well as the increased resilience of our business model,
are enabling us to successfully compete in the face of a challenging
market environment and to be in an even better position to take advantage
for future challenges and opportunities in these segments. Our focus on
strong growth confirms the EBITDA target for 2023 and predicts further
growth for 2024 and mid-term 2026.”, says Heimo Scheuch, wienerberger CEO.

By disclosing its intention to take over significant parts of the Terreal
Group in December 2022 (closing is expected to occur end of 2023),
wienerberger announced the biggest step ever in the company’s history
within the framework of its value-accretive growth strategy. By acquiring
the successful European provider of innovative roof and solar solutions,
the company will significantly expand its footprint in renovation and
repair and evolve into the European pitched-roof expert, complementing its
existing roof and rainwater portfolio with roofing accessories and solar
solutions. The new platform is expected to achieve 75 million m^2 roof
sales whilst reducing 225,000 tons of CO[2] every year, being driven by
government regulations and subsidies.

Irrespective of market conditions, wienerberger has always remained
strictly focused on sustainability. In view of climate change and the
shortage of skilled labor, innovative solutions for resource-saving and
energy-efficient construction and renovation as well as effective water
management are continuously gaining in importance – an estimated 30% of
drinking water is currently lost along the way due to leaks. The company
is addressing these megatrends by providing solutions that are fit for the
future, climate-neutral, and fast and easy to apply, which in turn
generates added benefit for its customers and the environment.

„Driven by the consequences of the climate crisis, such as long dry
periods, heavy rain, sinking ground water levels, the key to the energy
transition is sustainable energy management. In addition to circular
economy, this also requires more energy efficiency in production and
transport as well as an innovative and sustainable portfolio, particularly
in the area of the renovation sector, hence the main lever for energy
management is the building sector: Overall, buildings are responsible for
40% of energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions. The
renovation of existing buildings in the EU alone could reduce total energy
consumption by up to 6% and CO[2] emissions by around 5%. That is why all
of us at wienerberger are passionate about working on affordable solutions
to reduce emissions and protect valuable resources in order to offer
future generations the same opportunities that we have today,“ Heimo
Scheuch concluded.

wienerberger
wienerberger is a leading international provider of innovative, ecological
solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new buildings
and renovations, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management.
With more than 19,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger’s solutions enable
energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly, and affordable living.
wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market
leader in clay roof tiles in Europe as well as concrete pavers in Eastern
Europe. In pipe systems (ceramic and plastic pipes), the company is one of
the leading suppliers in Europe. By acquiring Meridian Brick, wienerberger
further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products
in North America. With its more than 200 production sites, wienerberger
generated revenues of approx. € 5.0 billion and EBITDA of € 1 billion in
2022. 
 
For further information, please contact:
Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
t +43 664 828 31 83 | claudia.hajdinyak@wienerberger.com
 

 

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Language: English
Company: Wienerberger AG
Wienerbergerplatz 1
1100 Wien
Austria
Phone: +43 1 60 192-0
Fax: +43 1 60 192-10159
E-mail: office@wienerberger.com
Internet: www.wienerberger.com
ISIN: AT0000831706
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 1746557

 
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