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Meet today... Katharina Steinkamp
Committed to caring—as one of three Corporate EHS Managers, Katharina is deeply dedicated to drive safety culture evolution at Xella. With over a decade at the company, her strong sense of purpose and unwavering commitment inspire others to practice safety as a value, and not only see it as a prio
Meet today... Aleksandar Đikanović
As a project manager at Xella Srbija, Aleksandar Đikanović uses his knowledge, strategic thinking, and negotiating skills to convince builders and investors of the benefits of Xella materials, especially for the Belgrade Waterfront project. At heart, he is an architect.
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
Meet today … Alex Gorte
Alex Gorte (34), BIM Coordinator at Xella Germany, likes to be precise and always has a plan. No wonder he enjoys his work as a BIM coordinator so much. From the everyday life of a construction manager to his new role as BIM Coordinator, he is now working with conviction on the future of digital con
Meet today… Jure Lovšin
What makes the Slovenian market unique? Since last year, Jure Lovšin has been putting his passion for civil engineering to good use as a product manager for our Xella brands, which has enabled him to acquire a wealth of knowledge.
“Being in a production plant, you can immediately tell whether people work there safely”
Have you heard about the 1k club? Xella Polska CTO Tomasz Wiśniewski recently used this notion to celebrate the safety achievements and dedication of the Polish plants in a LinkedIn post. Here he highlighted the consistency and determination of the Ostrołęka team, who have worked 1,000 days witho
Meet today ... Isabelle Scherle
High urgency but also great potential - as Energy Manager, Isabelle Scherle relies on technical expertise and interdisciplinary communication to achieve sustainable progress. In her free time, she finds balance in working with an animal welfare organization.
Meet today... Daniel Weber
Since the beginning of the year, Daniel Weber has been overseeing Xella's entire granulate production in Germany with a clear vision: from the safety-oriented control of production processes to the innovative further development of granulate products.
Meet today… Luděk Suchomel
In the ever-changing landscape of marketing and customer relations, Luděk Suchomel, Marketing Manager at Xella CZ and Xella Slovensko, is known for his data-driven approach. He is dedicated to understanding customer needs and enhancing customer journeys and solutions, all centered around the fundam
Meet today ... Thom-Erik Pape
Thom-Erik Pape has worked with autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) for almost 30 years, starting in a factory and working his way up to General Manager of Xella Norway. With persistence and persuasion, he and his small competent team have succeeded in a market that is almost exclusively wood-based.
Meet today… Nikola Šukalo
Being responsible for people’s safety is no easy task. Overseeing safety as an EHS manager for several countries with different regulations is even more challenging, but that does not keep Nikola Šukalo from approaching every day with a positive mindset and the pervasive will to reinforce Xella
Meet today ... Jelena Stanojević
Architect, communicator, business strategist: Jelena is a person of many faces - not only in her job as Product Manager, where she has just been promoted to be responsible for the entire Alpe-Adria region. While she loves being in constant contact with many departments in her job, she prefers to enj
Meet today…Peter Rasmussen
From handling pressure and making important decisions as a referee in the Champions League to establishing our Hebel brand in Denmark – Meet Peter Rasmussen, who joined Xella in October as Key Account Manager.
Meet today … Ingrid Quantin
Our French colleague Ingrid Quantin has a close family connection to the construction industry - Xella is far from the first stop in her long career in this sector. With a wealth of experience and well thought out strategies, she has been an autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) fan for several years.
Meet today … Marko Trifunović
As a building instructor, Marko Trifunović follows the footsteps of his father, who worked in the same position as a building instructor at Xella Srbija for many years. He tells us what fascinates him about this job and how it has changed since then.
“As a master demonstrator, I show the trainees and old hands tips and tricks“
Steffen Weißer is a master demonstrator at Xella Germany GmbH. A job many don't know about, but essential in construction. He teaches contractors how to build code-compliant masonry with our "in-house" products, supports builders, and has a survival tip for anyone who wants to build now.
Meet today... Sanda Ionescu
As an Advisor in Process Engineering, Sanda monitors the daily Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) production process at Xella Romania's plant in Deva. As an artist she gives free rein to her feelings in her passion for painting and is thinking of contributing to the education of future artists throug
Anyone can come up with a valuable idea.
Boiko Penev is a Product & Innovation Manager at Xella Bulgaria. He not only combines many years of experience, a passion for innovation and ecological awareness, but he also has expertise in many other different fields.
Meet today … Antonella Meloni
From planning events to writing LinkedIn posts: as a marketing manager, Antonella is passionate about reaching people in different ways. Some of her strongest tools are her creativity and a lot of experience from a completely different industry. Meet Antonella and find out how she manages to turn ou
Meet today... Regina Lindackers
Regina Lindackers has been with Xella for 20 years and with Xella International for seven. She is responsible for all matters relating to design and corporate design and supports colleagues in the creation of graphics, videos, etc. She has learned a lot for work and life from the Japanese drum art T
Meet today .... Dr. Lorenzo Miccoli
Meet Dr. Lorenzo Miccoli, a building engineer whose career spans continents. Currently researching about the future of building materials at Xella's Technologie- und Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Miccoli's international experiences drive his quest for earthquake-resistant, sustainable, and circular so
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.
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... 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 sustainability.
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 private theater.
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.
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.
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.
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 always looking for the next challenge.
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 it was so challenging, he would also recommend the
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
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 passion for three-dimensional modeling of buildings at t
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, however, everyone can contribute to a successful c
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.
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 in this. They not only save costs, but also short
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.
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.
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 colleagues in Poland.
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
„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 fight against racism and intolerance! The initiativ
Xella is a champion of digital transformation
Xella International GmbH is one of the champions of digital transformation in Germany. This is the result of a study conducted by Infront Consulting in cooperation with the renowned business magazine CAPITAL. Xella achieved the best rating in the “Industry” category.
Our goal: A strong team
Our employees form the basis of our long-term success. We want to be an attractive employer in all respects. High-quality training at Xella and investments in our employees' qualifications contribute to this, as do fair, performance-based remuneration, a non-discriminatory working environment, and f
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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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