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What does it take to run an accredited testing laboratory? In this interview, Henry Hantschick gives an insight into his daily work at Xella Technologie & Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (Xella T&F), reveals the role that sustainability plays in it and how his studies led him to Xella.
In October 2024, the earth did shake in Paris. Fortunately, however, it was not a real earthquake, but a successful test of the earthquake resistance of autoclaved aerated concrete products, which was supervised by Xella colleagues.
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.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Xella Technology and Research (T&F), a milestone reflecting two decades of innovation, collaboration, and research in the fields of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), Calcium Silicate Units (CSU), mineral insulation boards and mortar.
Safety has always been at the forefront in Xella’s production plants, and its production plant in Hrušovany near Brno, Czech Republic, is no exception. The plant has recently implemented a cutting-edge smart vision technology to elevate employee health protection to new heights.
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
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.
Our recyclable construction and insulation materials promote the energy efficiency of buildings and contribute to environmental and climate protection. Nevertheless, we need natural resources for production and cause CO2 emissions. That’s why we are constantly working to improve the carbon footpri
High-quality quartz sand is one of the most important raw materials for our products. The continued existence of our production is largely dependent on the quality and security of supply of the sand. To this end, samples from sand deposits are regularly tested.
Every year, Xella Technologie- und Forschungsgesellschaft carries out over 7,000 tests to ensure the quality of our autoclaved aerated concrete, calcium silicate bricks, and mineral insulation boards, starting with the raw materials used and ending with the finished product.
Whether autoclaved aerated concrete, calcium silicate units or mineral insulation boards - the Xella Group's product family is diverse. In order to be fit for the future, Xella is researching to align them to new markets.
What can be used in the recycled end-product and what cannot? The decisive factor for our quality standard in the use of post-demolition autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is the sorting accuracy.
Xella's cooperation with Otto Dörner and Holcim shows how autoclaved aerated concrete residues are processed and reused in the manufacture of new products.