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Delitzsch celebrates 25 years of URSA
In 2019 URSA Germany celebrates a special anniversary – 25 years of mineral wool made in our Delitzsch plant in Saxony. History shows, that quality “Made in Germany” and innovation are valuable pillars of a forward-thinking company.
Xella supports creative minds
Xella is not only a producer of high-quality building materials, the company also wants to support those who use these materials to create spaces to live and work in.
Two projects prove the ability of the Ytong CascoSystem
Compact, light and ready to go to the construction site; Xella's Ytong CascoSystem is the answer to today's building challenges.
Building in accordance with the course of the sun
In densely built-up areas, it can quickly happen that higher parts of buildings "steal" sunlight from others. A creative and innovative solution was found for this problem in Groningen, Netherlands.
URSA insulation in the largest spherical building in the world
Experts agree: the most efficient energy saving measure is insulation. Consequently, the Energy Museum of Kazakhstan could only have insulation of the highest quality for its newly renovated premises.
From the Xella Student Competition to the 2019 Bauwelt Prize
Christoph Richter won the Xella Student Competition Prize barely ten years ago. Naturally, his proposal was not implemented at the time. Things have changed in the meantime and his completed buildings – designed with his partner – are still prize-worthy.
Xella Romania supports construction of children's hospital
Xella Romania contributes to the construction of the first Pediatric Oncology and Radiotherapy Hospital in Romania by donating more than 1,700 sqm of tailor made Ytong blocks.
New opening of the Silka plant in Teodory
Since Xella Polska took over the plant in Teodory, it has been constantly modernized. Eight autoclaves were replaced, for which a special hall was built. Also the press and the system of curing cars were upgraded. Now, in only a few months’ time, the plant underwent extensive maintenance and moder
24th Xella student competition in the Czech Republic
Buildings of the future. Architecture students present their ideas for the Dream Tower and the final point of the boulevard in Prague's Nové Butvice quarter at the 24th Xella student competition in the Czech Republic.
Optimizing building projects with blue.sprint
With blue.sprint as a digital planning service, our customers can benefit from Xella’s entire BIM-competence. The service combines our in-house expertise and allows customers to maximize the end result of their building project.
From a landmarked guesthouse to a modern residential complex
Ytong and Hebel AAC consists of natural materials, promotes the natural indoor climate and can be returned to the production cycle as a raw material. These characteristics make it particularly sustainable – an aspect that becomes increasingly important also in the construction industry. Sustainabi
Opening of a new plant for mortar and plaster in Pontenure
Xella opens a new plant in Pontenure, Italy today. The Xella Group has been a producer of premium AAC for more than eight years with its own plant in Italy. Today, the market leader in its sector is opening its new plant in Italy for the production of high-quality mortar and interior wall plaster.
Digitally first, reality then: Marissa Holiday Parc
Start for an ambitious project: In just two and a half years of construction time, the Marissa Holiday Park on Lake Dümmersee in Lower Saxony is to be developed into a modern recreational area with high-quality holiday properties that can be used all year round.
Economical and ecological: Ytong Big Bags benefit the Circular Economy
Ytong cellular concrete can be processed on site with comparatively little waste. As a rule, less than one percent of the delivered quantity is left over as cut waste, which was previously disposed of with the construction waste
Licence and export business
In a world full of fast-growing populations, conflicts and climate change, every human being needs a safe place to work and call home.
Blowing wool at Ursa
In 2007 Ursa started the production of blow-in wool and took the first step into the market of blow-in insulation.
The Xella Emergency Fund
Working together - being there for each other. The principle is simple: if many people make a small contribution, great things can happen.
Opportunities for advanced training and development
Team X offers a variety of opportunities for the individual development of employees. External training and qualifications are closely interlinked with learning at the workplace and in projects.
Xella at BAU 2019 in Munich
Xella presented itself and the strong brands under its roof as an innovation leader at the BAU 2019 in Munich
Excellent - How the upcycling of lime bricks works
This year's Innovation Award was presented at the Xella Management Conference.
Values @Xella
Values are general ideas of what is considered desirable in a company and provide general guidance for our actions. As such, they form the basis of our corporate and leadership culture.
Values @Xella
Values are general ideas of what is considered desirable in a company and provide general guidance for our actions. As such, they form the basis of our corporate and leadership culture.
Values @Xella
Values are general ideas of what is considered desirable in a company and provide general guidance for our actions. As such, they form the basis of our corporate and leadership culture.
Values @Xella
Values are general ideas of what is considered desirable in a company and provide general guidance for our actions. As such, they form the basis of our corporate and leadership culture.
Values @Xella
Values are general ideas of what is considered desirable in a company and provide general guidance for our actions. As such, they form the basis of our corporate and leadership culture.
More sustainability news
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Let’s plant pines campaign: 3,000 new trees
In April, a unique environmental action by Xella Poland took place at the Ostrołęka Forest Division. The employees from the Ostrołeka plant, from the Warsaw headquarters, and their families joined
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Climate change: How autoclaved aerated concrete and calcium-silicate blocks cope with flooding
Sometimes massive construction has massive advantages. After all, building sustainably also means adapting to extreme weather events such as flooding - especially when it comes to subsequent drainage.
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Circularity in Action: how Silka Leftovers are reintegrated into production
Last year, our Silka plant in Hillegom, the Netherlands, introduced an innovative circularity process to minimize waste and reduce raw material consumption. By reintegrating crushed residues into prod
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