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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.
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 ... 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.
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, etc. and communicating the technical and sustaina
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 repairing cars before discovering her love of raw materia
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, Cluj-Napoca, he learned about the construction indust
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 various sites.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 - although he actually comes from a completely differ
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 University and an advocate for circular building.
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.
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 DGNB Senior Auditor.
“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 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
„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 shows the way – apprenticeship start 2020
Nine new apprentices start their vocational training at Xella
Training at Xella
The construction industry trains apprentices. In an interview, our trainee Manolya Sener explains how this works at Xella – especially in times of Corona.
Xella trainee day 2019
Mutual exchange, networking and interdisciplinary cooperation – these are the basic ideas for our annual trainee meetings.
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.
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.
Xella trainee day 2018
Exchange among each other, networking and interdisciplinary cooperation - these are the basic ideas for our annual trainee meetings.
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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 demon
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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 20
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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.
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