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Creating homes with Habitat for Humanity

Everyone should have access to affordable and safe housing and deserves the opportunity to build a stable and meaningful life. This is the reason why Xella is supporting the construction of social housing in Valaská, Slovakia, as a "Habitat for Huma

Meet today... Salih Osman

Salih's quest for a good education led him to a Danish university, Xella awakened his love for single-family homes - and this year the fascination with 3D design led him to his position as BIM Manager.

Building together – Why Xella supports Habitat for Humanity

The Xella Group is much more than an employer of 5200 employees at 22 international locations. We are also a responsible neighbor to all residents, a discussion partner for social initiatives, and a helper in times of need. These are some reasons wh

Meet today … Peter Zijderveld

Whether work planner in the construction department, assembly planning or project leader: Peter Zijderveld has already done a wide variety of jobs at Xellaand never lost the fun of it. In his spare time, he can switch off best behind the drum kit.

Park Lane at Tour & Taxis: a brand new residential neighborhood, built with a heart for sustainability

One of the most inspiring real estate developments in Brussels combines living, working, shopping and entertainment. Designed using three-dimensional BIM methods and supplied with calcium-silicate blocks by waterway, it is a showcase for sustainabili

Renovation is good, monitoring with moisture meters is better

When a historic barn was renovated with Multipor, moisture meters were installed in the walls to monitor over a period of many years whether the autoclaved aerated concrete was creating a healthy indoor climate. Why the project is now attracting many

Meet.... Iván Ozorák

As Head of Customer Service in Hungary, Iván Ozorák connects people and processes. As an Aikidōka, the martial artist trains young and old alike in courage, compassion, and loyalty. For him, Aikido is the perfect complement to his life.

Meet today ... Stefaan Du-Tré

A passion for buildings and geometry has been with BIM Manager Stefaan Du-Tre since his youth. How the Belgian went from plaster ornaments to digital construction.

Renovation and new construction with interior insulation at Papieri Areal in Cham in Switzerland

At the Papieri Areal in Cham in Switzerland, several former factory buildings are shining in new splendor - alongside striking new buildings, they are preserving the historic site sustainably. This is how Multipor interior insulation has supported th

An affordable and eco-friendly shopping village for Uppsala

In the Lindbacken district of Uppsala, Sweden, there has long been a desire for local shopping. Now it is a reality - and the decision was made together with the citizens. Why Xella has come to supply almost the entire trading village.

Build more sustainably and efficiently with digital installation aids

Xella's key goals are to make building simpler, more sustainable and, especially, more efficient. As part of a research project at the German University RWTH Aachen, the company has now taken another step forward.

Safety is not a given

A look at the anniversaries of recent weeks at the German Xella plants reveals: there are many reasons to be proud. #Team Wankum: 2 years accident-free #Team Möllenhagen: 1 year accident-free #Team Cologne-"Porz": 2 years accident-free #Team Schönb

Meet today: Joakim Wandegren

Joakim Wandegren has been Head of Technical and Sustainability for Scandinavia since December 2022. Thanks to his previous work experience at Xella and his return to the company, he is now even more confident in speaking with customers, stakeholders,

Expansion and modernization: How the German City of Plauen created attractive living space

Inner-city living space is scarce and in high demand. An example from the city of Plauen in southwest Saxony shows how it is possible to turn a mostly empty prefabricated building into an attractive living space.

Meet today ... Katrin Mülstroh

Growing up, Katrin Mülstroh always loved to go to the hardware store and touch everything. This makes the self-confessed hapticist just the right person to be managing a Silka plant in Colbitz, Saxony-Anhalt. She tells us why she started out repairi

Meet today... Sebastian Ivan

As a passionate BIM manager, Sebastian Ivan believes in the digital future of Romania - and together with his colleagues, he has been successfully driving it forward for twelve years. Before joining Xella and moving to his favorite Romanian city, Clu

Innovation at Xella Hungary: learning, listening, and leading

Learning and listening are the most important prerequisites for new ideas, says Anna Varga, responsible for innovation at Xella Hungary. Creative chaos comes later. 

How an old bakery building becomes a modern residential project with a historic facade

The shortage of living space in cities often means that historic buildings have to make way for new construction projects. The Rezidencia Kesselbauer housing project in Slovakia shows that this can be done differently: the facade of a bakery was pres

Meet today… Joanna Czernikiewicz

When BIM engineer Joanna wants to do something, she does it! Whether it's taking additional courses, taking on a speaking role at a conference or asserting herself in a male-dominated field.

When brick meets Multipor: the restoration of Unesco Malbork Castle in Poland

When it comes to insulating historic buildings, contractors like to use Xella's Multipor mineral insulation boards. They are currently being used in the restoration of the largest brick castle in the world.

Meet today… Sebastian Dima

Always on the move, whether on wheels or feet: Country Supply Chain Manager Sebastian Dima navigates and improves not only the path of logistics at Xella Romania, but also that of his colleagues.

66 million years of history, enclosed in Silka Calcium Silicate

At the former Boesdal limestone quarry at Stevns Klint in Denmark, a new visitor center is being built to show the long history of the site through its fossil record. It is all too fitting that the visitor center is being built of Silka Calcium Silic

Meet today… Lucie Šnajdrová

From a young age, Lucie Šnajdrová has been pursuing a dream: to provide a home for people. As project manager for large scale products, she now makes these dreams come true.

How Xella Romania maintains and builds contacts with young generations

When it comes to attracting young people to the construction industry, Xella Romania gets everyone on board and starts engaging with future builders, architects, and engineers while they are still in school.

"I am an optimist by nature“

More than any other European country, the French government is committed to sustainability. This is a particular challenge for Arnaud Porte, Technical and Development Director and Head of Innovation at Xella France. But he knows how to tackle it.

How to renovate and insulate a listed paper factory

An almost hundred years old paper factory in Switzerland is being transformed into a new living and working space with an industrial flair. The former warehouse is already finished: Careful preparation, targeted use of sustainable building materials,

Meet today... Hubert Fandree

Hubert Fandree is a Key Account Manager at Xella Germany, and a "Ytong man through and through." Reason enough to ask him about his personal story with his favorite building material in the anniversary year "100 years of autoclaved aerated concrete."

Meet today... Berit Straube

Dr. Berit Straube has started her work for Xella in 2001. Since 2006, she has been the Head of Product and Process Research at the Xella Technologie- und Forschungsgesellschaft mbH. Learn more about her way of leadership and her engagement for sustai

Norway discovers the potential of storey high Ytong wall elements

Xella is known for its efficient, affordable and sustainable solutions. And sometimes it helps a lot that certain products are already established in other countries of the Xella Group. This is shown by the construction of the Haugsbygd Arena in the

From Products to Partnerships: Xella's Construction Services transforming the market

The emergence of construction services has been a game-changer for Xella’s customers, who now receive building materials and many services from a single source in many countries. Here is how Xella and its Construction Services is spreading across E

How Xella solutions are shaping the future of living in Milan

How are we going to live in the future? In Milan, a pioneering residential project is currently being built on the site of an old factory. In addition to 89 apartments of various sizes, a garden is being planned that will not only bring more greenery

Meet … Michał Zieliński

Leading a double life as an engineer and an actor - Michał knows how these roles fit together, having lived them both for nine years: At Xella Polska, he is an ambitious BIM engineer, but in his spare time he performs on stage in Poland's largest pr

Sustainable and energy-autonomous: The future of housing is being created in Romania

This showcase project in Romania demonstrates just how serious we are when we say in our brand claim that we are building a sustainable world. Our products are part of a residential complex that demonstrates how to live in a sustainable and energy-au

Building faster and more efficiently with large formats and digital solutions

Cities are becoming increasingly crowded. It is therefore necessary to find affordable, sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. The example of the Czech Republic shows the contribution that large-scale construction and digital solutions can make.

Meet today... Normann G. Karlsen

If a fellow handball player hadn't asked Normann G. Karlsen to do this one job about 30 years ago, he might have ended up in a different line of work. Since January 2023, Normann Karlsen has been Sales Director in Denmark. Why he never wanted to do a

Student Competition: How to turn an unsightly harbour area into an urban jewel?

Xella's 28th architecture competition for students from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland was a great success. The number and quality of their projects was exceptionally high.

BIMpressive in Romania: Educating the market on digitalization

In Romania, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is slowly gaining momentum: BIM Manager Sebastian Ivan is at the forefront of educating the market and providing training to architects and engineers in the use of BIM.

Why the future belongs to autoclaved aerated concrete

In 2023, AAC celebrates its 100th birthday as efficient building solution addressing the challenges and needs of the international construction industry to be more sustainable than ever.

Xella Germany is reinventing customer communication

Building projects have never been so transparent for Xella customers: Xella Germany uses the "PlanXchange" platform for efficient construction planning with Silka XL Plus blocks. Xella's own features further simplify communication with customers.

Meet today... Dr. Isabel Effert

As Project Manager Digital Building Solutions & Transformation Isabel Effert is part of the digital team and is driving Xella's transformation.

Sustainable building and circularity: pilot project in Southern Germany

An important pillar of Xella's sustainability strategy is circularity. The company has set itself the goal of eliminating all leftovers from autoclaved aerated concrete production from landfills by 2025. A pilot project near Munich in Germany is demo

AAC: Stable even when the earth shakes

Building safety is a key factor in preventing loss of life during natural disasters. That's why experts are studying the resistance of autoclaved aerated concrete. The Ytong material is as strong as other masonry.

Innovation with patience, teamwork and together with customers

Elly Van Overmeire has been driving innovation at Ytong and Xella for almost 30 years. She's worth listening to.

First Xella shipping on the Danube in Southeastern Europe

The first shipment of Xella materials from Serbia to Romania saved almost 70 tons of CO2. And there are even more advantages to shipping by water instead of road.

Meet today... Marcin Maś

Marcin Maś is Xella's first Lean Manager. He brings safety to the plants in Poland - because he likes to work with people and knows what he is capable of.

Powered by renewables: new photovoltaic system installed at the Pontenure plant in Italy

One of our most important missions is to produce energy more efficiently. To this end, we have already installed photovoltaic systems at many sites. At the beginning of May, another plant in Italy was put into operation. Others will follow.

Seven theses on the future of digital construction

"Living Tomorrow" is the name of Europe's largest innovation campus, which among other things aims to make today's building solutions fit for the future. Xella has been a partner here for more than 30 years - currently also with a commitment in the "

Innovation in Poland: creating value for customers 

What makes people innovative? Wojciech Rogala knows all about it. As head of Innovation at Xella Poland, he faces some very special challenges. 

Meet today ... Aleksandra Kwapis

When Aleksandra Kwapis joined the accounting department of Xella Polska in 2007, no one would have guessed that in January 2023 she would hold the position of Head of Business Analytics for the Xella Group. Everyone except herself. Because she's alwa

How autoclaved aerated concrete helps building IKEA's new central warehouse in Norway

Furniture manufacturer IKEA is currently building a new central warehouse in Norway. Criteria such as high fire protection, efficient assembly and sustainability played an important role in the selection of the building material.

Ludmila Šmerdová: technical knowledge and diplomatic skills

How does an innovation manager work? Ludmila Šmerdová, Product & Innovation Manager at Xella Czech Republic, knows all about it because it's her job. With a big-picture view and an eye for detail, she drives new products and technologies forward. 

Xella France realizes equal treatment for women and men

In the "Index de l'égalité entre les femmes et les hommes", Xella France achieves an exceptional 91 out of 100 points. A role model for the Xella Group.

Insulation and renovation: How to keep buildings worthy for decades

Insulation and renovation in one single step: The building material Multipor has many advantages for building owners. At the same time, it reduces energy costs and improves the indoor climate for the occupants.

Safety in the plant means the partner at home can sleep well

How can we continuously improve safety without overburdening employees? Xella's first Lean Manager, Marcin Maś, explains which change management methods were used to introduce the idea of lean management for more efficiency and safety in the Polish

Meet today … Stefan Stamenković

Stefan Stamenković, a mechanical maintainer at Xella Srbija, proved his grit and endurance as a runner on the Divča Winter Trail, a challenging course that took him through the partly snow-covered mountains of western Serbia. Precisely because

Vertical construction with autoclaved aerated concrete

Scarce living space is a major challenge for communities and cities. Developers are responding with creative solutions like vertical construction. This involves adding one or more floors to existing buildings, as a recent example from Belgium shows.

BIMpressive in Belgium: A pioneer in digital construction

When the foundations for digital building design were laid at Xella, Xella Belgium played a key role. Internationally, colleagues built on their experience. Also, the HoloLens was tested here years ago. What it has brought to the construction site -

Meet today… Wiedya Debipersad

Wiedya Debipersad joined Xella Netherlands in 2021 and now works as the Director of HR Northwest Europe. Learn more about her passion for diversity, transparency and why she is also a Philanthropist in her private life

Building the hotel of the future with Living Tomorrow

What the hotel of the future could look like is already becoming a reality in Belgium: Not far from Brussels, construction work is underway - planned using state-of-the-art digital methods, realized with Xella building materials. It expands Europe's

We build a sustainable world and want to rely on science

The construction industry is responsible for 38% of CO2 emissions. The industry is facing new challenges and must adapt its strategies to climate change. Environmental protection is at the heart of Xella's business. And we want to rely on science to

When I got to know BIM, it was clear to me: I'm staying in this industry

As BIM manager for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Tomáš Dokoupil is already a department head at the age of 26. He found his way to Xella through his master's degree and his fascination with autoclaved aerated concrete - and discovered his passio

Xella achieved solid results in 2022 and is well positioned to address the unabated need for affordable and sustainable building solutions

How Xella brings BIM to life for students

When it comes to attracting young people to digital construction, Xella Polska gets everyone on board: There are several trainings for technical schools and universities, led by the most experienced employees.

Multipor preserves the historic facades of the City Campus Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is investing 12.5 million euros in the renovation of its City Campus, including the historic Knechtjeshuis. In order to preserve the historic facades, Multipor is used as insulation material.

Meet today... Antonio Grginović

By 2025, no more production residues from Xella should end up in landfills – Antonio Grginović, Circular Economy Development Manager in the ESG department of Xella Group since October 2022, has committed himself to this urgent topic. In his view,

Xella launches its Sustainability Report for 2022

Meet … Annet Wielders

After almost two decades at Xella, Annet Wielders feels right at home in the sales back office. However, she had already learned how to never lose her friendly behavior in a completely different job.

Lippestraße in Hamm: Digital construction from the first draft

Construction with digital support is faster, saves costs and is less error prone. The construction of a housing development in the east of Hamm, Germany, is the latest example of this: Thanks to Xella's own blue.sprint planning service and the use of

Meet today... Andreas Radischewski

Andreas Radischewski knows how to build even more efficiently and sustainably. As the Xella Group's Digital Building Solution and Transformation Manager (BIM), he continues to develop new digital technologies – together with his colleagues at the v

BIMpressive Czech Republic: Pioneer in a Traditional Market

In the Czech Republic, construction projects must be submitted to the government in printed form. Approval can then take several months or even years. How does digital building planning work under these circumstances?

Meet today … Meta Gradt

Meta Gradt joined Xella Slovenia in 2011 and now works as the head of finance. She is part of the program for high potential women at Xella. Learn more about her passion for change and relaxing in her garden. 

Raising the visibility of successful women

The construction industry also has a strong demand for specialists and managers. By 2025, Xella wants 25 percent of its managers to be women. A strong focus on visualizing, connecting, and activating high potentials helps to achieve this goal.

How historic facades can be preserved

A former slaughterhouse becomes a gallery for contemporary art. Thanks to interior insulation with Xella’s Multipor system, it was possible to preserve the battered historic facades of the PLATO Gallery in Ostrava in the Czech Republic. The materia

2023 will be the year of artificial intelligence

Xella has long moved on from being a supplier of building materials to providing efficient, sustainable, and affordable building and living solutions. Digital tools such as our digital service blue.sprint and other applications play an important role

Meet today … Anne-Marie Burger

To work as a logistics coordinator is not Anne-Marie Burgers first job at Xella, but she enjoys the opportunity to use her strengths to act as a problem solver or liaison between various parties.

100 years of autoclaved aerated concrete: How an idea revolutionized construction

The architect had the brilliant idea in 1923, and the businessman knew how to market it effectively. Thus, two Swedes made well-insulated living space affordable 100 years ago with the new building material autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC).

Building in the energy crisis: certified and energy-efficient housing in Italy

In the Italian province of Turin, a new residential complex is being built that achieves Class A energy certification. This was achieved with the help of sustainable AAC systems.

Living in Romania: sustainable, efficient and affordable

How can companies like Xella show that urban living can also be sustainable? In Romania, a residential complex is currently being built. It shows which role digital planning and sustainable materials can already play.

How Xella made it possible to build 156 senior apartments at short notice

Many industries, including construction, are struggling with material shortages. To ensure that a housing project for the elderly could be completed, construction managers opted for calcium-silicate blocks from Xella.

Save the housing

There is a shortage of housing in many European countries. Renovation is now the key to quick and sustainable solutions.

PV systems in Slovenia and Serbia

To produce more energy efficiently, Xella already relies on renewable energy from photovoltaic systems at a wide variety of locations. Now, plants in Slovenia and Serbia have also been converted.

I love it when no two days are the same

Isabell Kalitz is an exciting mix of verve, experience and commitment. The electronics technician for industrial engineering and master craftswoman in metal technology manages the Möllenhagen plant - as the youngest Xella plant manager in Germany.

Why Xella is committed as an official partner to the Living Tomorrow innovation project

Why Xella is committed as an official partner to the "Living Tomorrow" innovation project At the "Living Tomorrow" innovation campus in Belgium, business, science, and other interested parties meet to experience the world of tomorrow today. With sus

Why a Giga Factory for battery cells is being built with autoclaved aerated concrete

A new Giga Factory for battery cells is being built in the Norwegian town of Mo i Rana. In the process, the strictest safety and fire protection must be ensured.

How a grain silo is turned into a modern museum in Norway

The grain silo in Kristiansand, Norway, was considered a symbol of modernity when it was built in 1935. Now the listed building is being converted into one of the most modern art museums and must meet criteria such as energy efficiency and sustainabi

Green and modern living in Padua

A new residential complex in the Italian municipality of Padua links sustainable and nature-friendly living through autoclaved aerated concrete from Xella.

As an intern, I got the chance to make a difference in the company.

Rasmus Jensen from Denmark found a way to save his colleagues avoidable work during his first weeks at Xella Danmark. That's why today, as digital transformation manager for Xella Scandinavia, he continued to advocate for efficient work with 3D model

Xella Germany's Building Academy: Sharing the latest knowledge

The Xella Bauakademie from Xella Germany is a success. In 2023, anyone interested can still find expert knowledge at on-site events and in live and on-demand webinars. Free of charge and unlimited, all you have to do is register.

Mental health in difficult times

Whether Project Butterly, Friday Cup of Inspiration or the Fast Line to trained psychotherapists - Xella Poland uses many opportunities to strengthen the mental health of its colleagues.

BIMpressive in Denmark: The Way is Clear for 3D Planning

Denmark is a pioneer for three-dimensional building planning: BIM-based projects account for 90 percent of the total. The legal regulations that make this possible could become a model for other countries. But even in a country where planning and bui

Sustainable building: How Xella supports building managers, craftsmen, and architects.

Training for apprentices in Poland, conferences for architects in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, or continuing education on demand in Germany: Xella offers innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient building solutions and therefore sees itself a

Mission accomplished

Converting a moist basement into dry living space is one of the biggest challenges of a renovation. With ExSal Therm from Multipor, a solution is available that dries out salt-contaminated walls and insulates at the same time.

Building Companion is a living organism

With Xella's Building Companion platform, Radu Mâcâială is building a growing network between investors, architects, and construction companies. The Head of Building Companion has even more plans to use it to shake up the construction industry - a

Italy: Creating a green residential building with sustainable Ytong building systems

Embedded in a neighborhood of the Italian city of Bari, the new residential building "Nicole 340" was realized. The sustainable construction method with Ytong building systems merged nature and living in a natural way.

Saving energy with autoclaved aerated concrete, calcium silicate blocks and insulating materials

The more heating costs rise, the more important good insulation becomes. That is why the EU is also increasing its pressure on owners of old and new buildings.

We have to actively shape the path to a circular economy

A few weeks ago, Xella Germany spoke with experts at Studio X, an offering of the Xella Academy, about how sustainable housing can be designed. One of the experts on hand was Tina Kammer, professor of sustainable building at IU International Universi

We can help

Beata Molska has a lot of energy and a big heart. In her busy life, the Head of Country HR at Xella Poland has learned to use both in the right places - and to take care of her mental health. Today, she uses her experience to support her 650 colleagu

Sustainable building must become the new normal

A few weeks ago, Xella Germany spoke with experts at Studio X, an offering of the Xella Academy, about how sustainable housing can be designed. One of the experts on hand was Sebastian Pohl, a member of the management team at consultancy LCEE and DGN

Fire-resistant and rapid construction with autoclaved aerated concrete

After a fire in a vacation park in the Netherlands, the destroyed main building had to be rebuilt. A fireproof and sustainable solution was needed.

The Rotenburg Ytong plant celebrates its 50th anniversary

Opened in Rotenburg in 1972, our autoclaved aerated concrete plant is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

BIMpressive in Switzerland: Big opportunities in a small pond

The Swiss market for digital construction is manageable. But with great expertise in BIM and autoclaved aerated concrete, Xella Switzerland's team of just 14 is ahead of many competitors.

Making optimal use of limited urban living space

Two eight-story apartment blocks in Berlin show how to successfully combine little building space and moderate rents while maintaining the urban identity of the area. A trend-setting project for the tightly populated areas throughout Europe.

Green roofs support biodiversity and protect buildings

Plants on the roof protect buildings from overheating in summer and save heating energy in winter. As rain reservoirs, they are also becoming increasingly important in climate change for the water management of cities. For Xella, Multipor, the optima

A holistic, life cycle-oriented approach is required

At the Xella International Colloquium, experts from academia, politics and industry discussed possibilities for making the construction industry more sustainable. Natalie Eßig was also part of the group. She is a professor at the Faculty of Architec

Researching and breaking new ground: How Xella strives for circularity

One of Xella's most ambitious sustainability goals is the circularity of its own products. Xella is working on this with the highest level of commitment in all international markets. Also, Xella’s Technology and Research Center is pushing ahead wit

Higher energy efficiency in Deva, Romania

Reduction of CO2 emissions is high priority target for Xella within our sustainability strategy. By 2030, we want to reduce our CO2 emissions intensity by 30% vs 2019. As a significant measure, we want to increase our energy efficiency - for example,

“It's cool to be different”

Xella Poland is a role model for diversity in a company. What does the HR department there do better than others ?

Everyone in the team is part of the solution

Production manager Andrea Chalupcikova gives an insight into her job: at the Zemianské Kostoľany plant in Slovakia, she masters the balancing act between employee management and the further development of production processes on a daily basis. This

Certified sustainability: New gym for elementary school in Desio

In the Milan suburb of Desio, a new gymnasium was built for the "Umberto Tagliabue" elementary school. Partly due to the Ytong products used, the facility was awarded for its quality and energy efficiency by the South Tyrolean company KlimaHaus.

After the first 3D model, I never wanted to do anything else

The Xella Group unites the Ytong, Silka, and Multipor brands. But we are more than that: 5459 people in 22 countries make an individual contribution every day with their diverse tasks that drive our companies forward. We introduce the minds that make

How a heritage-protected farmhouse can become a residential house

Renovating heritage-protected houses is often complex and costly. But there are solutions that even make it possible to solve repair and insulation in one step. This saves building owners time and money while protecting health and the environment.

International Xella Colloquium: "Strong together - winning together"

How can climate policy goals be achieved respect to a more sustainable construction industry? What positive influence can mineral building materials such as autoclaved aerated concrete and sand-lime bricks have on this? These and many other questions

Crisis-proof building solutions made of autoclaved aerated concrete

In times of rising energy, material and production costs, construction managers are looking more than ever for building solutions that are efficient, sustainable, and affordable. Solutions made of autoclaved aerated concrete are thereby obvious in th

Renovating for storms, snow and ice

A team of scientists and Xella Italy modernized a mountain hut in the Dolomites - using natural materials, without altering the historic façade, and under extreme climatic conditions.

High-quality social housing thanks to Ytong

140 apartments in France have been renovated in an ambitious energy-saving project. Tenants particularly appreciate this in times of rising energy costs.

Why not just build it yourself?

Ytong Bausatzhaus is celebrating its 25th anniversary. More than 15,000 builders have already realized their individually tailored dream home with the successful concept. Managing Director Maximilian Nötzel explains what makes Ytong Bausatzhaus so u

Digitization at Xella: Why Building Companion exists

The "Building Companion" platform helps construction managers in several countries find the perfect partner for their building project - with success: In Poland alone, around 2,000 projects have been realized to date.

Renovate: Preserve buildings, protect the environment

Whether it's a single-family home, a housing development, a commercial property, or a historic building under preservation order, the right renovation not only saves energy costs. It also improves the quality of life for users and helps the climate.

BIMpressive: How Xella is driving digitization in Poland

Digital building design has arrived in Poland. Large-scale construction, BIM planning, and collaboration in industry-wide initiatives are spreading. If BIM manager Pawel Górski has his way, standardized communication would drive the use of 3D models

We are continuously digitalizing ourselves

When it comes to digitalization projects at Xella, there is often talk of BIM projects and the blue.sprint digital planning service. Why more and more customers are interested in BIM-based projects and how Xella is developing the services further.

"We are learning from each other"

For 28 years now, talented students have been taking part in an architecture competition organized by Xella Czech Republic and Slovakia. It challenges their imagination, knowledge and commitment. For many participants, the competition became the firs

Cooling becomes more important than heating: Building in climate change

In 2050, we will need more energy for cooling buildings in summer than for heating them in winter. This is what Swiss experts expect as a result of climate change. The right building material is therefore becoming increasingly important.

How the transport of our building materials is becoming more sustainable

The fight against climate change means that we have to reduce our CO2 emissions throughout the value chain. That's why we are also thinking about how transport routes and means can be made more sustainable. After all, everything we produce has to fin

Fast on the river instead of traffic jams on the road

From Burcht, Xella Belgium delivers to customers who have a boat dock by ship instead of by lorry. This saves many tonnes of CO2.

How Xella is working on the future of digital building at the CCR in Aachen

Cooperative projects at universities often result in to projects that make an important contribution to Xella's ability to offer the best solutions for customers. One of these is the cooperation with RWTH Aachen University, where a digital laying aid

How photovoltaic systems in the Netherlands ensures improved energy efficiency

To drastically reduce CO2 emissions, Xella relies on several different measures. To produce in a significantly more energy-efficient manner, the installation and use of photovoltaic systems at Xella plants plays an important role. One such project is

Living in the church - thanks to Silka

For decades, the Heilig Hartkerk in Breda, the Netherlands, stood empty. But with the help of Silka sand-lime bricks, twenty luxury flats are now being built in the national monument.

Successful sales is all about the interaction between people

Sales manager Simone Wunsch lives the digital transformation of the construction industry – out of passion. Why working for Xella sales is so special and what kind of trends she anticipates, she tells in an interview.

How the Ytong building system fills the historic district in Milan with life

Milan's historic Affori neighborhood has been undergoing redevelopment since 2016. In this context, new residential complexes are being built in the immediate surrounding of the nearby metro stations, filling the neighborhood with life again. Residen

Driving climate protection forward together - the NetZero Emission Roadmap for autoclaved aerated concrete

The European Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Association EAACA recently presented a NetZero Roadmap for climate-friendly autoclaved aerated concrete. Xella is a member of the initiative and wants to work together to make the European construction industr

Large-scale and digital construction in Plzeň in the Czech Republic

In the Czech Republic, a new residential complex with more than 200 apartments is being built under the name "Bydlení Skvrňany", which will provide a home for many people in the future. For this purpose, the developing company Trigema relies on dig

How a new cutter pays towards our sustainability goals

Xella's investment in a new autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) cutter at its factory in Vuren, Netherlands, not only improves the products that are made there. The investment also pays dividends toward the company's sustainability goals.

How Xella's Multipor insulation brand becomes climate-neutral

As part of our commitment to fighting climate change, we are giving our customers the opportunity to make a measurable contribution to climate protection. Starting this year, for example, we are offsetting the CO2 emissions of our Multipor insulation

Everyone is a pioneer at some point - it's an ongoing process

Michael Leicht is convinced that digitization can only succeed if everyone works together. In this interview, he talks about the state of digitization at Xella and his role as Chief Digitization Officer and Chief HR Officer.

Limburg city history safely stowed away with Hebel

With its move to the former Christus Koningkerk church in Heerlen, the Limburg Historical Center (HCL) gets a new and fire-proof home thanks to Hebel wall panels.

Xella plant in Saint-Savin focuses on circular economy

The autoclaved aerated concrete plant in Saint-Savin is also the headquarters of Xella France. Here, 170,000 cubic meters of AAC are produced annually, enough for 6,000 houses.

How Xella is taking up the fight against CO2 emissions

The construction and building industry is responsible for nearly 40 percent of global CO2 emissions. At Xella, we've made it our mission to change that. In 2021, we took a few steps forward.

How Xella drives innovation in the company 

A forward-looking company is characterized by the commitment of its employees. Xella promotes their ideas in a well-designed innovation management system. Every two years, the Innovation Award recognizes the best internal ideas. 

Xella successfully completes sale of URSA

Multipor for historic water tower in Zabrze

Built in 1909, the water tower in Zabrze is no ordinary structure, combining a technical building with residential and office space. As a historically protected building, comprehensive insulation can only be carried out from the inside. Therefore, in

The paperless construction site: Why Xella is supporting a pilot project at Leibniz University in Hanover

The paperless construction site has many benefits: it increases productivity on the construction site, facilitates project management and enables reliable construction documentation. The pilot project with Leibniz University in Hanover will show whet

Digital building in the Kronprinzenviertel in Dortmund

It's a mammoth project that beta Eigenheim is currently tackling in downtown Dortmund: Hundreds of multi-family and single-family homes are currently being built in the so-called Kronprinzenviertel. This logistical challenge is being created with the

Meeting the customer’s needs: Xella expands its construction services

Stricter regulation, escalating costs and lack of skilled workers: Xella meets the wide range of challenges within the construction industry with customized solutions.

Driving circularity with AAC

Old becomes new – this is how the principle of the circular economy can be explained in very simple terms. Establishing a circular economy for our building materials is currently one of the most important projects for Xella. Two examples from Belgi

Our ambitious roadmap to more sustainability

As one of the leading building material suppliers in the construction industry, we are aware of our responsibility to make this industry more sustainable. Learn more about our journey.

Xella products as part of the first skyscraper in Slovakia   

With 45 floors, the Eurovea Tower is Bratislava's first real skyscraper. As part of the Eurovea venture, it is one of the largest construction projects in Slovakia's history. The second stage of the project, which is currently underway, has big goals

Xella with significant growth in financial year 2021

Xella announces the sale of Macon's precast concrete operations

How Xella encounters regulation to protect the environment

Increasingly strict regulations apply to the construction industry. So how does the Xella Group meet the increasing requirements to regulate CO2 emissions in the construction industry? 

Building houses, planting trees

Xella products have won many awards for their sustainable properties. Ytong Energy+ is one of our most highly awarded products. Anyone who builds with it also makes a contribution to greater environmental protection.

Spa hotel in Slovakia builds on Ytong and Silka

The Kozlišov spa hotel in Bojnice, Slovakia, had to close temporarily due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Those in charge used the break to renovate large parts of the resort's facilities and build a new spa house. Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete blocks

Why efficient construction is not only sustainable but also a driver of the national economy  

Energy efficiency makes the German economy more competitive internationally. Because companies that use fewer resources operate more sustainably and invest their capital in innovations. 

Ytong for Iceland 

Building a house with solid construction on the island of fire and ice is an adventure. With support from Xella Sweden, a team from Iceland successfully mastered it even between earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and snowstorms. 

Ideal climate for art

Works of art gathering dust in dark storage rooms? The Boijmans van Beuningen depot breaks with this tradition. In Rotterdam's latest architectural masterpiece, the entire art collection is open to the public. The use of Silka products helped realizi

How buildings made of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) and calcium silicate blocks store CO2

For several years now, we have been looking at how large the CO2 footprint of building materials such as autoclaved aerated concrete and calcium silicate blocks really is and how it can be reduced accordingly. A new study by Xella Technologie und For

Sustainable Ytong and Multipor production at Turkey’s only “hybrid plant”

The Ytong plant in Çatalca, about 55 kilometers from the center of Istanbul, was commissioned by Türk Ytong in August 2015. In 2018 the production of Multipor was increased from 25,000 m³ to 50,000 m³.

URSA materials in new Business School in Madrid

In October the new headquarters of the ESIC Marketing and Business School in Madrid opened its doors, which has expanded its facilities to accommodate more than 4,000 students. The huge project is applying for an awardfor its focus on energy efficien

Not ecological? Autoclaved aerated concrete fact-checked

For many, autoclaved aerated concrete, or short AAC, does not seem like an ecological building material at first glance. Why is that? After all, it has a good ecological balance – among other things due to its excellent heat-insulating properties.

Green roof and photovoltaics for the National Library in Luxembourg

Luxembourg's imposing National Library is located in the immediate vicinity of important EU institutions. The building is the largest roof insulation project in Multipor's history to date.

We can't do without a circular economy

Establishing a circular economy for products like autoclaved aerated concrete or calcium silicate bricks is one of our most important projects. The consultancy LCEE Life Cycle Engineering Experts GmbH from Darmstadt, a spin-off of Darmstadt Technical

Always up to date: Teodory

A lot has happened at our CSU plant in Teodory, Poland. Thanks to extensive investments, not only efficiency and product quality, but also plant safety have been significantly increased.

Digital from start to finish

A new housing development in Borna near Leipzig relies on a pioneering concept: From the sale of the houses to the actual implementation on the construction site, the processes are designed digitally. This brings many advantages for everyone involved

Higher energy efficiency is the royal road to CO2 reduction

The construction industry is an important lever for more climate protection. What are policymakers planning? And what impact will this have on companies, customers and other stakeholders? We asked Christian Noll, Chairman of the German Corporate Ener

Xella to sell its insulation Business Unit URSA to Etex

Xella to sell its insulation Business Unit URSA to Etex

Duisburg, January 11th, 2022: Xella announces today the sale of its insulation business unit URSA to Etex, a global building material manufacturer and pioneer in lightweight construction, headquartered in Belgium. The sale includes 13 production site

Xella's Multipor insulation brand becomes climate neutral

Historic London shopping center modernized

The Whiteleys shopping gallery in London's Bayswater district has an impressive history: Around 100 years ago, the building complex was once considered the "largest shopping center in the world". Now it is the scene of one of the most impressive reno

Historic Heating Plant gets insulated with Multipor

With an extensive renovation, the Jurkovič Heating Plant also needed new insulating properties. As external insulation is mostly not an option for historic buildings, the Multipor mineral thermal insulation boards saved the day for the renovation te

FLAIR in Vienna: Digital, sustainable, award-winning

A unique project was recently completed in Vienna: Silka was used for the first time in Austria in the exterior wall of a digitally planned complex of apartments and terraced urban villas. Also a premiere: the project was certified with the GREENpass

Sustainability and culture in the House of Hungarian Music

In the heart of Varosliget Park in Pest, Budapest's largest green space, beneath the canopy of bicentennial trees stands a modern dreamlike building that blends seamlessly into the green lung of the Hungarian capital. It is the House of Hungarian Mus

Why we rely on partners and initiatives for more sustainability

Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy and our understanding of the future. To promote and implement greater sustainability throughout the construction industry, we rely on a wide variety of initiatives and partnerships. The rea

Meeting the challenges of modern urban planning

How to successfully combine little building space and moderate rents while maintaining the urban identity of an area.

Our supply chain: Fast, environmentally friendly, cost-effective

How we enable the ideal delivery and supply of our products

How the production of AAC is becoming even more sustainable

Our recyclable construction and insulation materials promote the energy efficiency of buildings and contribute to environmental and climate protection. Nevertheless, we need natural resources for production and cause CO2 emissions. That’s why we ar

The building material of the future

Our building and insulation materials support the energy efficiency of buildings and thus contribute to environmental and climate protection. We are constantly working to improve the CO2 footprint of our products even further. We are also looking for

Exploiting and protecting nature

Short transport routes, sustainable recultivation, and full utilization: Mineralogist Dr. Hartmut Walther talks to us about how the resource sand can be mined in a CO2-saving way while protecting nature.

How efficient insulation saves CO2 immediately  

Optimal insulation can reduce the energy demand of existing buildings by two thirds compared to today 

COP26 and Xella: Our contribution to climate protection

In a few days, the world will come together to accelerate action to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change at COP26 in Glasgow. Xella is also very aware of these goals and is contributing to the dec

A “hospital city” made of Ytong

In Italy, the largest and most modern hospital in Apulia is currently being built on a total area of 26 hectares. Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is being used for this project.

„No place for racism in our work environment.”

At Xella, management and HR are committed to a discrimination-free corporate culture – diversity is an essential value that plays a key role in our company. We are proud to be part of the “Love HR, hate Racism” initiative and committed to the f

Relaunch xella.com: Discover our new website

Who we are and what we want to achieve, which brands belong to the Xella Group and what services we offer, how we drive innovation and embed sustainability in all our activities - you can find out all this on the new Xella Group website.

First implementation of system elements in Switzerland

Digitally planned and progressing at a great pace: In Lommiswil, in Switzerland, a residential project is currently being executed with large-format Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete elements.

What we mean by value-based corporate and leadership culture at Xella

As an employer of more than 7,000 employees in 25 countries, we at Xella take responsibility for our people. We rely on our employees and the regions in which we operate. In all aspects, we strive to be an attractive and reliable employer. That's why