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When the earth shakes... the house stands strong

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.

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.

Celebrating 20 Years of innovation and internationalization: the journey of Xella Technology and Research

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.

How artificial intelligence helps prioritize safety at Xella’s production plants

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 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... 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.

How the production of AAC is becoming even more sustainable

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

Sand – the quality is decisive

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.

Ensure quality at all levels

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.

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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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Best practice: Circularity at the Kolubara plant in Serbia

Xella is well on the way to achieving an important milestone in circularity: by 2025, no AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete) leftovers will end up in landfills. The Kolubara plant in Serbia demonstrates
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Pages with Tag:Technology

When the earth shakes... the house stands strong

Openness to technology is the key

Celebrating 20 Years of innovation and internationalization: the journey of Xella Technology and Research

How artificial intelligence helps prioritize safety at Xella’s production plants

Meet today .... Dr. Lorenzo Miccoli

Meet today... Berit Straube

How the production of AAC is becoming even more sustainable

Sand – the quality is decisive

Ensure quality at all levels

Meeting increasing requirements

Recycling without quality loss

Sorting is where it all comes down to

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More sustainability news

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

Circularity in Action: how Silka Leftovers are reintegrated into production

Best practice: Circularity at the Kolubara plant in Serbia

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