Wienerberger

EQS-News: wienerberger earns top sustainability scores from global ESG agencies

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Vienna, March 12, 2024 – The achievements of wienerberger’s continuous sustainability efforts in 2023 have been acknowledged by global leading ESG rating agencies.

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  • Vienna, March 12, 2024 – The achievements of wienerberger’s continuous sustainability efforts in 2023 have been acknowledged by global leading ESG rating agencies.
  • For its further progress in environmental as well as social areas, wienerberger once again received top scores.
  • Other scores regarding wienerberger’s sustainability efforts in 2023 include the “AAA” from MSCI, the agency’s highest ESG-rating, which wienerberger received for the eighth year in a row.
  • The firm Sustainalytics, specialized in assessing companies’ exposure to the risk of material financial impacts from ESG factors, rated wienerberger as “Low Risk”.

EQS-News: Full-year results 2023: wienerberger outperforms its end markets and meets expectations 

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The established self-help program, aimed to increase earnings and improve efficiencies, also contributed € 46 million to the results.

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  • The established self-help program, aimed to increase earnings and improve efficiencies, also contributed € 46 million to the results.
  • „In 2023 wienerberger once again outperformed its markets and successfully maintained its position generating an operating EBITDA of € 811 million, which is in line with our expectations.
  • In terms of resilience, we have focused on a balanced portfolio by expanding the renovation and infrastructure segments.
  • By acquiring Meridian Brick, wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America.

EQS-News: wienerberger successfully closes acquisition of Terreal

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

wienerberger expects the acquisition to generate additional annual revenues of approximately € 725 million.

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  • wienerberger expects the acquisition to generate additional annual revenues of approximately € 725 million.
  • The combined pitched-roof business is projected to add up to a total roof surface of about 75 million square meters covered per year.
  • With the acquisition of Terreal, wienerberger positions itself as the European pitched-roof expert capable of integrating solar, rainwater, and additional solutions, including accessories and insulation material, and thus establishes a strong platform for further growth”, says Heimo Scheuch, CEO of Wienerberger AG.
  • By acquiring Meridian Brick, wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America.

EQS-News: wienerberger expands North America business by acquiring local supplier Summitville Tiles, Inc.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

wienerberger expands North America business by acquiring local supplier Summitville Tiles, Inc.

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  • wienerberger expands North America business by acquiring local supplier Summitville Tiles, Inc.
  • wienerberger expands North America business by acquiring local supplier Summitville Tiles, Inc.
    Vienna, February 29, 2024 – By acquiring the Ohio based brick manufacturer Summitville Tiles, Inc., wienerberger is expanding its activities in North America and taking another important step in its global value-creating growth strategy.
  • The product portfolio of Summitville Tiles, Inc. underlines the shift towards even greater sustainability in the construction industry.
  • By acquiring Meridian Brick, wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America.

wienerberger successfully closes acquisition of Terreal

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Friday, March 1, 2024

wienerberger communicates the successful closing of the largest acquisition in the company's history.

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  • wienerberger communicates the successful closing of the largest acquisition in the company's history.
  • wienerberger expects the acquisition to generate additional annual revenues of approximately € 740 million.
  • With the acquisition of Terreal, wienerberger positions itself as the European pitched-roof expert capable of integrating solar, rainwater, and additional solutions, including accessories and insulation material, and thus establishing a strong platform for further growth", says Heimo Scheuch, CEO of Wienerberger AG.
  • By acquiring Meridian Brick, wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America.

ARCHITECTURAL LINEAR SERIES BRICK WINS 2023 PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, ON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arriscraft, Canada's leading stone manufacturer, using Natural Process technology, is thrilled to announce that Architectural Linear Series Brick (ALSB) has won a 2023 Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, ON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arriscraft, Canada's leading stone manufacturer, using Natural Process technology, is thrilled to announce that Architectural Linear Series Brick (ALSB) has won a 2023 Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine.
  • Arriscraft's Architectural Linear Series Brick has won a Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine.
  • "Over the past few years, our Architectural Linear Series Brick has been selected for many phenomenal designs," remarks Arriscraft's Director of Marketing, Marta Zonneveld, "and we are thrilled that this product has been officially recognized in the industry with this prestigious award.
  • Prior to the introduction of ALSB by Arriscraft, very long brick, in a characteristically weathered finish, was available only from European brick manufacturers.

EQS-News: wienerberger: Q3-results beat expectations

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The continuation of the established self-help program aimed at earnings growth and efficiency enhancements contributed a satisfactory amount to earnings.

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  • The continuation of the established self-help program aimed at earnings growth and efficiency enhancements contributed a satisfactory amount to earnings.
  • These solid results once more demonstrate the resilience of the sustainable and diversified business model.
  • Against this backdrop, we look to the future with optimism and confirm our 2023 EBITDA targets”, says Heimo Scheuch, Chairman of the Managing Board of Wienerberger AG.
  • Europe West: In the first three quarters of the year, external revenues amounted to € 1,706 million (2022: € 1,923 million).

EQS-News: wienerberger expands its sustainability commitments

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

wienerberger publishes sustainability program 2026, which builds on the sustainability program 2023 and sets new, even more ambitious goals

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  • wienerberger publishes sustainability program 2026, which builds on the sustainability program 2023 and sets new, even more ambitious goals
    Further reduction of CO2 emissions, increased circularity, and improved biodiversity
    Vienna, November 6, 2023 – As a next step on the path towards achieving climate neutrality 2050, wienerberger has upgraded its sustainability commitments in accordance with its three-year-rhythm.
  • Heimo Scheuch, Chairman of the Managing Board of Wienerberger AG: “The fact that our Sustainability Program 2023 has been a success motivates us to increase our efforts.
  • Emissions stemming from outside the company, including purchased services and transport, will be cut by 10% as wienerberger focuses on low-emission suppliers.
  • As a new social goal within the Sustainability Program 2026, wienerberger continues its focus on personal health and safety, further striving towards the principle of zero harm.

EQS-News: Wienerberger AG: Nominations for the Brick Award 24 announced

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Vienna, 18 October 2023 – The 50 projects nominated for the international prize for brick architecture, the Brick Award 24 were announced today.

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  • Vienna, 18 October 2023 – The 50 projects nominated for the international prize for brick architecture, the Brick Award 24 were announced today.
  • The Brick Award is presented in five categories: Feeling at home, Living together, Working together, Sharing public spaces, and Building outside the box.
  • The category winners and the overall winner of the Brick Award 24 will be announced at the award ceremony in Vienna in early summer 2024.
  • By acquiring Meridian Brick, wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America.

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

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The two-day event provided exciting insights into wienerberger's smart and forward-looking developments and strategies in these areas.

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  • The two-day event provided exciting insights into wienerberger's smart and forward-looking developments and strategies in these areas.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • By acquiring Meridian Brick, wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America.