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Site Portrait: Mios

Since its founding in 1989, the Mios plant has undergone significant transformations, continuously evolving to meet industry demands and environmental challenges. One of its most recent developments is the installation of a new sand mill, a key investment aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainabi

Our Italian Ytong Multipor Academy is shaping the future of construction training

Since its establishment in Italy in 2014, the Ytong Multipor Academy has been at the forefront of professional training in the construction sector. With a commitment to providing high-quality education for architects, engineers, and installation teams, the academy has trained over 900 professionals

Our Tuzla plant receives Bosnia's first EPD in the building materials sector

Our Ytong plant in Tuzla has been a cornerstone of sustainable construction since its reconstruction in 2009. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility, we are proud to announce that in early 2025, Xella Bosnia received an externally verified Environmental Product Decl

Innovative and efficient construction under challenging conditions in Prague

The design apartment building Iconik showcases the benefits of large-format masonry at its best, realized by Xella Czech Republic in cooperation with the construction company Metrostav.

Xella supports project in Poland with digital building solutions

Innovative technologies and respect for architectural heritage come together in a groundbreaking residential project at the Millenium Estate. By leveraging advanced digital design tools and modern construction materials, Xella Poland is setting a new benchmark for efficient and sustainable building

Music Studios made out of Ytong

The MusicSpace in Utrecht opened its third and largest location to date, with no less than eighteen different studios. The success of these types of sound studios is largely determined by the quality of their sound insulation.

How Ytong supports Passivhaus projects in Spain

Xella Spain recently developed a new enclosure system for multi-family houses that achieved Passivhaus certification. Thanks to its properties, Ytong is ideal for low- or zero-energy projects, as demonstrated by multiple examples across the country.

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.

The construction of the Panorama Resort&Spa is underway!

At Tara Mountain’s Panorama Resort & Spa, in Serbia, Xella's materials provide premium comfort, guided by the expertise of Saša Jovanović and his Sales-Technical Team. Read about his involvement in the project and see the vast scale of the construction site in a video highlighting the impressive

A sky-high feat: how Ytong transformed the 14th floor of a skyscraper

In the heart of Lyon, the Sky 56 tower underwent a remarkable transformation on its 14th floor, also thanks to the expertise of Gregory Gnidach, Head of Country Key Account Management at Xella France. Through technical guidance and collaboration with Bouygues Bâtiment, Ytong AAC was chosen to overc

When Traditional style meets modern benefits

Traditional architecture and modern building materials don't have to be in conflict. With products like Ytong, Silka, and Multipor, it’s possible to create energy-efficient and sustainable buildings that maintain a timeless aesthetic. Find out how traditional construction methods can benefit from

Belgrade Waterfront - a superlative project that needs outstanding material and consulting

The Belgrade Waterfront project has transformed the Serbian capital. While red brick used to be the main building material in Serbia, things are different in the new district on the banks of the Belgrade River. More and more buildings are being constructed with Xella materials - not only because of

Building for the future means building simply

MIOS consists of five multifamily houses in the Ludwig Hoffmann Quartier near Bucher Forst. This urban quarter is part of a listed architectural and garden ensemble in northern Berlin. The new buildings in the eastern section were completed by eqviva Projektbetreuung GmbH and econcept Immobilien und

Creating living space in tight situations

There is a lack of high-quality and attractive living space in many places in Europe. In this context, the topic of adding storeys to existing buildings is becoming increasingly important. A project in Munich shows why Ytong has the ideal properties to tackle the problem.

Introducing Planet Residence: A New Standard in Comfortable Living

The premium Planet Residence complex is located in one of the most prestigious areas of Niš, Serbia. It offers a lighter, better, and more comfortable living experience. Spread across 13 floors, it will feature 420 spacious units ranging from studios to five-bedroom and penthouse apartments.

Ytong blocks at the construction site of the tallest new skycraper in Poland

In recent weeks, people walking in the vicinity of the Daszyńskiego roundabout in Warsaw could witness an unusual sight: yellow Ytong pallets were being hoisted by a huge crane several storeys high. This is the construction of the 174-metres-high skyscraper, The Bridge, which is being developed by

Gračanica in Bosnia-Herzegovina gets a makeover

Traditional red bricks make way for modern AAC blocks in Gračanica's new buildings. Learn how Ytong is transforming the city's skyline and improving living experiences.

Lillenium shopping center: over 4,000 m² of Ytong firewalls

Lillenium is the largest shopping center in the Hauts-de-France region. Xella played an active role in this demanding project, leveraging the performance of its fire-protection solutions, and providing technical support that convinced both the client Vicity and the main contractor SOGEA Caroni, a

Lessons from a nearly 100-year-old AAC house in Sweden

Lime, cement, and sand made it possible: a building material that changed the world by making it possible to build quickly - and sustainably.

Building Belgium's Future with Innovation and Quality

In the dynamic landscape of Belgium's building industry, innovation and new ways of working stand out. Several projects showcase the cooperation between Xella and BILDIN, pioneering builders, that have won the category of “most promising” young company in the Belgian construction market at Bouwu

Transforming a Former Distillery with Ytong

Witness a historic distillery's transformation in Pentenried, Germany. With Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete, the project blends tradition and innovation, revitalizing the community’s cultural legacy.

How to build a university in Gothenburg in Sweden

The new Natrium Science Building unites a large part of the Faculty of Science at the University of Gothenburg under one roof. The scientific work placed special demands on the building material.

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.

Kineum in Gothenburg: Built to connect

Always in motion and a bustling hub of activity: this is how the Kineum is perceived. In an area characterized by daily traffic and nightly abandonment, the extraordinary skyscraper brings new life to Gothenburg's Gårda district. Inside, the Ytong walls, lightweight floors and Multipor blocks meet

Withstands to 1,000 degrees of heat

Preventing fire protection saves lives. Mineral building materials such as Ytong, Hebel and Multipor are inherently non-combustible. They meet fire safety requirements without the need for additional measures. This not only benefits the building owner.

An affordable and eco-friendly shopping village for Uppsala

In the Lindbacken district of Uppsala, Sweden, there has long been a desire for local shopping. Now it is a reality - and the decision was made together with the citizens. Why Xella has come to supply almost the entire trading village.

Expansion and modernization: How the German City of Plauen created attractive living space

Inner-city living space is scarce and in high demand. An example from the city of Plauen in southwest Saxony shows how it is possible to turn a mostly empty prefabricated building into an attractive living space.

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.

How to renovate and insulate a listed paper factory

An almost hundred years old paper factory in Switzerland is being transformed into a new living and working space with an industrial flair. The former warehouse is already finished: Careful preparation, targeted use of sustainable building materials, and bright ideas have not only preserved the old

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."

Norway discovers the potential of storey high Ytong wall elements

Xella is known for its efficient, affordable and sustainable solutions. And sometimes it helps a lot that certain products are already established in other countries of the Xella Group. This is shown by the construction of the Haugsbygd Arena in the Norwegian town Hønefoss.

From Products to Partnerships: Xella's Construction Services transforming the market

The emergence of construction services has been a game-changer for Xella’s customers, who now receive building materials and many services from a single source in many countries. Here is how Xella and its Construction Services is spreading across Europe and addresses urgent issues such as circular

Vertical construction with autoclaved aerated concrete

Scarce living space is a major challenge for communities and cities. Developers are responding with creative solutions like vertical construction. This involves adding one or more floors to existing buildings, as a recent example from Belgium shows.

100 years of autoclaved aerated concrete: How an idea revolutionized construction

The architect had the brilliant idea in 1923, and the businessman knew how to market it effectively. Thus, two Swedes made well-insulated living space affordable 100 years ago with the new building material autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC).

Green and modern living in Padua

A new residential complex in the Italian municipality of Padua links sustainable and nature-friendly living through autoclaved aerated concrete from Xella.

The Rotenburg Ytong plant celebrates its 50th anniversary

Opened in Rotenburg in 1972, our autoclaved aerated concrete plant is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Making optimal use of limited urban living space

Two eight-story apartment blocks in Berlin show how to successfully combine little building space and moderate rents while maintaining the urban identity of the area. A trend-setting project for the tightly populated areas throughout Europe.

High-quality social housing thanks to Ytong

140 apartments in France have been renovated in an ambitious energy-saving project. Tenants particularly appreciate this in times of rising energy costs.

Why not just build it yourself?

Ytong Bausatzhaus is celebrating its 25th anniversary. More than 15,000 builders have already realized their individually tailored dream home with the successful concept. Managing Director Maximilian Nötzel explains what makes Ytong Bausatzhaus so unique.

How the Ytong building system fills the historic district in Milan with life

Milan's historic Affori neighborhood has been undergoing redevelopment since 2016. In this context, new residential complexes are being built in the immediate surrounding of the nearby metro stations, filling the neighborhood with life again. Residents benefit from the sustainable advantages of Xell

Xella products as part of the first skyscraper in Slovakia

With 45 floors, the Eurovea Tower is Bratislava's first real skyscraper. As part of the Eurovea venture, it is one of the largest construction projects in Slovakia's history. The second stage of the project, which is currently underway, has big goals - a full-fledged new city district.

Building houses, planting trees

Xella products have won many awards for their sustainable properties. Ytong Energy+ is one of our most highly awarded products. Anyone who builds with it also makes a contribution to greater environmental protection.

Spa hotel in Slovakia builds on Ytong and Silka

The Kozlišov spa hotel in Bojnice, Slovakia, had to close temporarily due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Those in charge used the break to renovate large parts of the resort's facilities and build a new spa house. Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete blocks and Silka calcium silicate blocks were used for t

Ytong for Iceland

Building a house with solid construction on the island of fire and ice is an adventure. With support from Xella Sweden, a team from Iceland successfully mastered it even between earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and snowstorms.

A “hospital city” made of Ytong

In Italy, the largest and most modern hospital in Apulia is currently being built on a total area of 26 hectares. Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is being used for this project.

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

Eden Rožnov shows the variability of Ytong and Silka

In the middle of the project, Xella was selected to provide a complete building solution made of Ytong and Silka. And so further apartments of the residential complex in the northern part of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Czech Republic, could be completed quickly.

Planned digitally, built in large format

The construction of the SEKO complex housing project in Trenčín, Slovakia, in which Xella's large-format elements Silka Tempo are used for load-bearing walls and Ytong Jumbo for non-load-bearing interior walls, is progressing in great strides.

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.

One floor per week: Building in record time in Amsterdam

In the Dutch metropolis 449 high-quality apartments are being built at brisk speed. In the realization of the project Het Dok, a strict plan for the pre-positioning of interior walls and prefabricated Ytong façade elements ensure fastest construction.

Ytong wins Superbrands Award

The expert panel of the “Business Superbrands” brand evaluation programme in Slovakia has honored Ytong with an award in 2021.

Fire-protection with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

In order to develop fire-proof, safe products, Xella regularly conducts fire resistance tests

Transport over Water

Trucks that are on the road to bring construction materials to the construction site are a familiar sight. But Ytong or Silka blocks that are transported by ship are less visible. In Belgium, however, this type of transport has been used more and more in recent years.

The raw material autoclaved aerated concrete

Whether autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) powder, which is recycled from production, or AAC from demolition projects, which is recycled according to type, is used in the production of new blocks makes no difference in principle.

In 2,5 years to the holiday park

Marissa Park at Lake Dümmer See in Lower Saxony is growing and growing. In the meantime, large parts of the holiday home settlement have already been completed and it is already possible to have a look inside the houses. The project is well on schedule – thanks to the combination of digital plann

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.

Old silo converted with Ytong

A new district is being built in the Basel district of Erlenmatt Ost in Switzerland. A silo that was built there in 1912 has now been converted into a multifunctional place for the community.

New housing estate: digital planning, efficient execution

The megatrends sustainability, digitalization and affordability set the pace for the industry. The Kirchenstieg construction project is a model example from practice - making the construction work as efficient and reliable as possible.

Reconstruction of Bundesliga stadium with Xella building materials

Ytong, Multipor and Hebel products are used in the reconstruction of the home of Karlsruher SC, a German 2. Bundesliga team.

Large formats – building elements of the future

A complex residential construction project with 24 residential units in Slovakia shows how large-format building enables efficient and rapid construction.

Innovative process shortens high-rise construction by three months

Creative solution and intelligent cooperation between the crafts saves a lot of time during the construction of the 23-storey residential tower "De Hoge Regentesse" and masters logistical challenges of the small, central building site in The Hague.

Large-format and solid construction in record time

Reach the finished room height with only one stroke? This is possible with the storey-high Ytong System Wall Elements (SWE).

Innovative stadium concept realized with Ytong

The VTB Arena in Moscow is home to local club and first division team of FC Dynamo Moscow since 2019. But there is more to this stadium than just football.

Two awards for Xella in Central Europe

Ytong is the most trustworthy construction materials brand on the Czech Market and Xella Slovensko takes the 3rd place as company of the year

Two projects prove the ability of the Ytong CascoSystem

Compact, light and ready to go to the construction site; Xella's Ytong CascoSystem is the answer to today's building challenges.

Xella Romania supports construction of children's hospital

Xella Romania contributes to the construction of the first Pediatric Oncology and Radiotherapy Hospital in Romania by donating more than 1,700 sqm of tailor made Ytong blocks.

From a landmarked guesthouse to a modern residential complex

Ytong and Hebel AAC consists of natural materials, promotes the natural indoor climate and can be returned to the production cycle as a raw material. These characteristics make it particularly sustainable – an aspect that becomes increasingly important also in the construction industry. Sustainabi

Digitally first, reality then: Marissa Holiday Parc

Start for an ambitious project: In just two and a half years of construction time, the Marissa Holiday Park on Lake Dümmersee in Lower Saxony is to be developed into a modern recreational area with high-quality holiday properties that can be used all year round.

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