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Building Futures: how we connect with students across Europe

By engaging with the next generation of architects and engineers, we actively contribute to a more sustainable, innovative, and informed future in construction. Read about our exchanges in Slovenia, France and Romania.

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.

From Foundation to Masterpiece: Xella Products in the World of Arts

What do our products have to do with the arts? Four stories that showcase the aesthetic and functional properties of our versatile materials in very different ways. Find out how they are used in museums as more than just a simple building material.

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.

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.

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

Providing housing where it is needed

In 2020, the construction of one of the largest housing projects in Slovenia began. More than 4,000 m3 of Xella products are to be used for the creation of the “Pod Pekrsko gorco” neighborhood in Maribor.

Modern building material meets classic architectural style

The Pr'Gromo farm in Slovenia shows how to build a modern house from autoclaved aerated concrete while still retaining the traditional character of a village.

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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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Pages with Tag:Slovenia

Building Futures: how we connect with students across Europe

Meet today… Jure Lovšin

From Foundation to Masterpiece: Xella Products in the World of Arts

AAC: Stable even when the earth shakes

Meet today … Meta Gradt

Autoclaved aerated concrete from Slovenia: energy-efficient and sustainably produced

Providing housing where it is needed

Modern building material meets classic architectural style

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More sustainability news

Let’s plant pines campaign: 3,000 new trees

Climate change: How autoclaved aerated concrete and calcium-silicate blocks cope with flooding

Circularity in Action: how Silka Leftovers are reintegrated into production

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