EQS-News: wienerberger provides innovative forward-looking solutions in the area of water and energy management

EQS-News: Wienerberger AG / Key word(s): ESG/Sustainability
   wienerberger provides innovative forward-looking solutions in the area of
   water and energy management

   13.12.2023 / 09:00 CET/CEST
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   wienerberger provides innovative forward-looking solutions in the area of
   water and energy management

     • Innovative solutions in response to the impact of climate change
     • Largest digital twin in Europe to be implemented in cooperation with
       Brabant Water N.V in the Netherlands
     • Focus on smart solutions that protect the environment while also
       enhancing product efficiency and longevity

    

   Vienna, December 13, 2023 – In times of climate change, weather extremes
   like dry periods, floods and heat waves are increasing around the world.
   At the same time, resources like water and energy are tightening and more
   and more natural land is being sealed with impermeable surfaces, which on
   the one hand prevents the natural infiltration of rainwater and thus has a
   negative impact on water supply and on the other hand leads to flooding.
   All these developments call for urgent action to effectively counter the
   effects of climate change, such as drought and flooding, and to
   sustainably use valuable resources and protect the environment.

   As a leading international supplier of innovative and ecological solutions
   for the entire building envelope in new construction and renovation, as
   well as for infrastructure in water and energy management, wienerberger
   offers solutions in each of these areas. With its development of
   sustainable building materials and technologies, wienerberger contributes
   to reducing the consumption of resources and minimizing environmental
   impact. As time is particularly pressing for answers to the rapidly
   increasing effects of climate change, the company is raising its efforts
   and continuing to drive further expansion in the areas of water and energy
   management with the development of innovative and intelligent solutions.

   "At wienerberger, we offer innovative solutions for construction,
   renovation and infrastructure that are not only efficient and affordable,
   but also make a valuable contribution to sustainability, including water
   and energy solutions in particular. In doing so, we ensure that our
   solutions meet the highest quality and environmental standards by using
   state-of-the-art technologies and materials. In this way, we are shaping a
   better world for the generation of tomorrow," says Heimo Scheuch,
   wienerberger CEO.

   Efficient water management as a necessity

   Due to long dry periods, heat waves and floods combined with inadequate
   stormwater management systems, not only Europe is confronted with
   declining groundwater levels, water pollution and avoidable follow-up
   costs.  wienerberger is aware of these issues and therefore offers
   stormwater management systems that allow rainwater to be collected, stored
   and infiltrated or reused. Consequently, the water can be used for
   sanitary purposes or irrigation. With this innovative water management
   solution, wienerberger is making a valuable contribution to the efficient
   use of rainwater and the stabilization of the groundwater table.

   The importance of efficient water management is not only evident regarding
   the groundwater table, but also in the agricultural sector - agriculture
   in particular is strongly affected by the impact of the climate crisis.
   Here, too, the company has picked up on this development and is driving
   forward efficient irrigation with water saving solutions. A concrete
   example of this is the drip irrigation pipe - thanks to this, as little
   water as possible is used, and after the harvest the irrigation system is
   removed, cleaned, recycled and reused in the interests of a sustainable
   circular economy. 

   Largest digital twin in Europe

   Faced with challenges such as increasingly frequent heatwaves, aging
   infrastructure, and rising pollution, water utilities and technology
   providers across Europe as for example Brabant Water N.V., one of the
   largest water suppliers in the Netherlands, have joined forces with
   Pipelife, a wienerberger company, to find and implement an innovative
   digital twin solution. A digital twin is a virtual model of a process,
   product, or service. To create it, real-time data collected with sensors
   is processed on the Internet of Things (IoT) using artificial intelligence
   and software analysis.

   A deeper understanding of systems, optimized operations and streamlined
   maintenance, reduced costs, and an increase in customer satisfaction, are
   some of the benefits of implementing a Digital Twin for Brabant Water N.V.
   while taking sustainable and resilient water management to the next level.

   Brabant Water N.V. recognized the pivotal role a digital representation of
   its systems plays in addressing possible water losses from pipe leakages.
   While significant pipe ruptures resulting from activities like excavation
   are promptly detected, small cracks in aging pipes can go unnoticed for
   extended periods. Through continuous monitoring of water pressure across
   the network, the company would be able to narrow down areas of water loss
   to identify sections that require replacement or repair. This proactive
   approach enables timely interventions and enhances the efficiency of water
   distribution.

   The digital twin solution also makes it possible to detect on screen the
   exact moment when the water temperature in the network, due to
   climate-related heat waves, threatens to rise above 25°C, which would mean
   that hygienic drinking water standards are no longer guaranteed, and
   respond promptly with targeted measures such as water flushing.

   Successful integration of Wideco Sweden AB bears fruit

   Looking to the future, the need for an effective and efficient energy
   system is increasingly coming to the fore. The increasing demand for
   energy, also due to the growth of the world's population, requires
   innovative solutions. wienerberger is therefore actively involved in the
   development and implementation of sustainable energy technologies and
   offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to meet the needs of its
   customers. The acquisition of Wideco Sweden 2023 enabled wienerberger to
   successfully expand its Smart Solutions business in the area of innovative
   energy applications and strengthened its position in the water industry.

   wienerberger's know-how in water solutions is also in high demand in
   Scandinavia. In the area of district heating, Sweden is a successful model
   with one of the highest penetrations of district heating networks in the
   world. A large part of the Swedish population, especially in urban areas,
   relies on these networks. Major companies such as EON/Navirum are taking
   ambitious steps to modernize their district heating networks and make them
   future-proof, with wienerberger subsidiary Wideco at the forefront of this
   transformative journey: The company's unique IoT platform WISION^© for
   sensors in smart buildings, industries and cities is based on
   high-performance, serverless technology and is equipped with the most
   suitable communication protocols such as 4G, LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. With
   their in-house developed hardware, software and platform, the company
   monitors and protects over 40,000 km of district heating/cooling pipe
   networks including 6,000 underground manholes. In this way, Wideco is
   providing support with efficient solutions to make the Swedish district
   heating sector fit for the future. Innovative technologies help to
   optimize energy consumption in district heating networks and increase
   efficiency.

   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: 1795217


    
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