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Building Futures: Nurturing through Education
Through academic competitions, presentations, and collaborations with universities, Xella is committed to nurturing the knowledge of future leaders in the building industry. These initiatives provide a solid foundation of knowledge, preparing young minds for the challenges ahead.
Openness to technology is the key
To find sustainable, energy-efficient and affordable building solutions that also meet the demands of climate change, it is important to enable innovation with technology-neutral policies. Torsten Schoch, CEO of Xella Technologie & Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, explains why this is necessary.
Building Futures: The Next Generation of Builders
The next generation of builders is gaining hands-on experience through various competitions and workshops across Europe. From the Czech Republic to Germany and Italy, students are honing their masonry skills and preparing for careers in the construction industry. Discover how Xella supports the next
Building Futures: Fostering Creativity in the Building Industry
Creativity is a cornerstone of innovation. From architectural competitions and design challenges to imaginative contests for children, fostering creativity in young minds is essential for the future of construction. Explore how Xella is nurturing the next generation of creative builders and engineer
Women Leading the Way
Our plant near Mělník in the Czech Republic recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The focus is not only on technical advancements, but also on celebrating the promotion of an inclusive work environment, in which the mutual support and growth of each employee are valued - key elements in empowe
Building Futures: Tomorrow’s innovators
Xella is dedicated to providing the next generation of builders with the tools and insights they need to drive the industry forward. In Slovakia, students witnessed the Mini Spider Crane’s precision in handling large-format blocks, while in Poland the immersive world of the HoloLens augmented real
The Horní Počaply plant is positioning itself for the coming decades
Xella Czech Republic celebrates 50 years of its manufacturing plant in Horní Počaply and powers up for the future with a complete replacement of autoclaves and enhanced safety measures.
From the office to the special exhibition – German Plant Manager David Reis brings office discovery to the museum
"Fossils can be found not only in the pit but also in the office," reads the exhibition display of the small ancient horse fossil. Until January 12, 2025, visitors can see firsthand at the Messel Pit Museum (Germany) what Xella plant manager David Reis discovered in his office.
An essential element in establishing a link with the next generation: Xella’s international student competition
This year marks the 29th time that the Xella International Student Competition has awarded a winner in the Czech Republic. This edition’s winner, Tibor Greš from the STU Bratislava transformed a dilapidated amphitheater in the High Tatras into a multifunctional center. This long-standing traditio
Exoskeletons for Efficient Construction Sites: Xella's Apogee Solution
Xella has extensively tested the use of exoskeletons in several countries, and now, one sales region of Xella Germany is taking the next step. With the introduction of a rental model for the Apogee exoskeletons available throughout Germany, Xella recognizes the potential to introduce this technology
Employee well-being and safety are not only a priority
While environmental sustainability is a critical factor for us, the well-being and the safety of our employees are not only priorities but core values. How we focus on our people and provide them with development opportunities.
How Xella reduces CO2 emissions on a large scale
We prioritize sustainability by developing products and processes that use less CO2 emissions, eliminate waste and increase the reuse or recycling of products. We're also committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace. Today's focus: our efforts to reduce our CO2e emissions.
ESG Report 2023: Building a better tomorrow
In an exceptional year, we stayed true to our commitment to our sustainability strategy and goals, delivering measurable results across all pillars.
Educating future builders with innovative approaches
The 60th anniversary of the Mikolaj Kopernik School was recently celebrated in Ruda Śląska in Poland. Under the guidance of Xella Poland, students were able to try their hand at bricklaying with Ytong blocks and also work with the support of an innovative exoskeleton.
Producing large-size AAC panels in our Ostrołęka plant in Poland
A new form of large-size Ytong panels is produced in Ostrołęka, Poland. The investment of Xella Group in a new installation was realized together with Aircrete Europe. How it's been done:
Withstands to 1,000 degrees of heat
Preventing fire protection saves lives. Mineral building materials such as Ytong, Hebel and Multipor are inherently non-combustible. They meet fire safety requirements without the need for additional measures. This not only benefits the building owner.
How to find completely new solution to build in Europe
Project manager Elly Van Overmeire faced many challenges during the development of the new Ytong 07. At some stages, they turned into a real thrill - for the entire international Xella team.
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 Humanity Sponsor".
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 Europe and addresses urgent issues such as circular
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 anything else.
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.
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 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.
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 plants - and how they were accepted by the employe
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.
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).
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.
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 as a partner for building managers and architects t
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.
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 means that challenges of all kinds characterize h
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 Xella one of the most innovative and sustainable
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 unique.
"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 first step in a career. For Xella, it is part of a sus
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.
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.
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.
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. A fact check on AAC in terms of ecologic propertie
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.
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 sites, located in Spain, France, Belgium, Italy, Germa
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.
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 we focus on a value-based corporate and leadershi
Ytong plant in Pontenure celebrates 10th anniversary
The historic plant in northern Italy was taken over by Xella in 2011 to establish a strategic center for the Italian building materials market.
Autoclaved aerated concrete from Slovenia: energy-efficient and sustainably produced
The production of autoclaved aerated concrete in Slovenia began in 1977 in the small town of Kisovec in the Zasavje region, 50 kilometers east of Ljubljana. The production technology has steadily developed to new levels due to increasing demand – today, all focus at the Ytong plant is on continuou
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) announced at the Xella Group
Effective August 1, 2021, Davide Papavero has assumed responsibility as Chief Technology Officer of the Xella Group and is also a member of the Executive Committee. He reports to the Group CEO Christophe Clemente and will cover both business units Building Materials and Insulation.
Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer (CSCO) announced at the Xella Group
Xella Group announces the appointment of Cécile Fages to the role of Chief Sustainability & Communications Officer effective July 6, 2021. Cécile Fages will report directly to Christophe Clemente, CEO of the Xella Group, and will become a member of the Executive Committee.
De Hazelaar: Fit for the future
Our De Hazelaar calcium silicate plant in Koningsbosch in the Netherlands, is fully committed to
robotization and digitalization. Plant manager Richard Parren explains
how this traditional plant is preparing for the future.
AAC made in Austria
Anyone buying autoclaved aerated concrete in Austria can be fairly certain that it has been produced in Loosdorf. After all, Xella’s plant there is the only production facility in the entire country. And this is definitely not the only interesting fact about the plant!
Ytong wins Superbrands Award
The expert panel of the “Business Superbrands” brand evaluation programme in Slovakia has honored Ytong with an award in 2021.
“Safe work, safe life” at the Żabinko plant
The plant in Żabinko is one of seven calcium silicate plants operating under the umbrella of Xella Polska. There has not been a single work accident there for more than 1,200 days. A record that is something to be proud of.
Student competition: Housing concepts of the near future
Xella CZ/SK is calling for the 26th International Student Competition, in which aspiring architects in the Czech Republic and Slovakia can submit their designs for the housing of tomorrow.
Construction Services by Xella
Niels van der Wouden will be the new Head of Construction Services for our business unit Building Materials from 2021 on to facilitate and accelerate the set-up and expansion of one of our focus activities in the next years.
CIO of the year – Xella Team TOP 5
It was a real tour de force. Since 2016, Dr. Michael Baars together with his successor as Xella-CIO, Florian Ziegler, has turned the entire Xella IT upside down and restructured the IT for the future.
Building expertise in online magazine
Under the motto "gemeinsam. besser. bauen" ("together. better. build"), Xella provides interesting information on current topics from the German construction industry in its new online magazine.
Robert Turski new president of the EAACA
Robert Turski, CEO of Xella Polska, has been elected the new president of the European Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Association (EAACA).
Florian Ziegler appointed new CIO of Xella Group IT
Florian Ziegler takes over the position from Dr. Michael Baars and is now responsible for the entire IT unit of the Xella Group.
Two awards for Xella in Central Europe
Ytong is the most trustworthy construction materials brand on the Czech Market and Xella Slovensko takes the 3rd place as company of the year
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Silka and URSA first choice at B-House in Brussels
The major "B-House" project on the site of a former printing plant in Brussels is nearing completion.
Xella Student Competition 2018
For 29 years, the Xella Group has been supporting students of architecture and civil engineering in Germany through its student competition.
More sustainability news
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Xella Polska shows the way: how to keep employees happy in the long term
From health workshops to psychological support and programs for employees' children: there is much to learn from our Polish colleagues' wide range of well-being programs. Beata Molska and Marta Prokop
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Circularity in construction: working with partners in Belgium
What does urban mining look like in practice? To learn more about this, we have been working for two years in a funded project on sustainability in the construction industry. The challenge: to create
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Faster, bigger, better: improving shippings via the Danube river
Almost a year ago, Xella Romania organized the first barge transport of Xella products from Serbia across the Danube river. Waiting for the right moment, the team finally managed to surpass itself.
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