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

EQS-News: Wienerberger AG / Key word(s): Conference/Sustainability
   Wienerberger AG: wienerberger presents innovative solutions at Capital
   Markets Day 2023 in Belgium

   11.10.2023 / 14:00 CET/CEST
   The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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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 | [email protected]
    

    

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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:      [email protected]
   Internet:    www.wienerberger.com
   ISIN:        AT0000831706
   Listed:      Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
   EQS News ID: 1746557


    
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