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Schöck expands Sconnex system with solution for round reinforced concrete columns
Schöck has expanded its Sconnex system for connecting reinforced concrete components with a version for round column cross-sections. The product addition addresses applications with circular reinforced concrete columns that were previously not covered by the syst…
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STEICO exceeds EBIT forecast 2025 – what is driving demand in timber construction?
STEICO SE has published its preliminary business figures for 2025 and exceeded its own EBIT forecast. The insulation material and timber construction specialist from Feldkirchen apparently benefits from structural shifts in the construction sector, while other man…
Alfons Hörmann takes sole responsibility at Schöck
The thermal insulation technology specialist Schöck has undergone a change in leadership. Alfons Hörmann, former president of the German Olympic Sports Confederation, has taken sole responsibility in the family-owned company based in Baden-Baden. Schöck specializ…
Schöck digitalizes maintenance management with argvis portal
Schöck Bauteile is introducing the argvis Maintenance Portal to digitalize maintenance processes. The software solution is intended to optimize internal workflows and documents the digital transformation at traditional construction suppliers. The company did not …
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Benedikt Feuchtmüller takes over marketing at Austrotherm
Austrotherm has appointed Benedikt Feuchtmüller as its new head of marketing. The personnel decision comes at a time when the insulation material market is under pressure – stagnating construction economy and tightened energy requirements characterize the ind…
Agrob Buchtal combines slip resistance with designer aesthetics
Agrob Buchtal is launching a new floor tile collection that combines slip-resistant properties with design appeal. The series was developed by a designer and targets the premium segment. For you as an installer, this means: pay attention to the slip resista…
Austrotherm consolidates marketing and business development under new leadership
Austrotherm has reorganized its management structures and will henceforth bundle marketing and business development under joint leadership. The manufacturer of insulation materials made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) is respond…
Berlin Hyp Sets New Standard with Triple DGNB Certification
Berliner Hypothekenbank has received three DGNB certifications at once for its new group headquarters B-One: Platinum for building quality, Diamond for climate-positive operations, as well as separate ESG verification. The triple award is still rare in the German financial real estate landscape and …
m:access provides insight into transaction with STEICO
The investment company m:access has disclosed details about recent transactions in an interview, including a deal with timber construction specialist STEICO. In addition to the transaction with the manufacturer of insulation materials and structural wood-based mat…
Austrotherm takes over Gruppo Poron in Italy
Austrotherm has acquired Italian Gruppo Poron and is thereby expanding its presence in the South European insulation materials market. The transaction is part of the Austrian manufacturer's growth strategy for XPS and EPS insulation materials. With the integr…
Salzgitter Receives Expanded Approvals for Safety Steels
The Salzgitter Group has received expanded material approvals for its security steel SECURE 500® and a new approval for SECURE 450. The security steels are designed for applications where increased demands for ballistic resistance and mechanical durability apply – such as in safe systems, armored ve…
Buzzi publishes Q1 figures and announces annual general meeting
Buzzi has published its results for the first quarter of 2024 and simultaneously invited shareholders to the ordinary annual general meeting. The combination of business report and shareholders' meeting provides insights into the operational development of the ceme…
ThyssenKrupp Steel appoints Giovanakis as Head of Sales to the Board of Management
The Supervisory Board of ThyssenKrupp Steel has appointed Georgios Giovanakis as Chief Sales Officer to the Executive Board. This personnel decision comes at a time when the steel corporation is under considerable transformation pressure and must realign its sales structures. For building materials …
Creaton and Autarq bring photovoltaic roof tiles to market
Creaton is entering the building-integrated photovoltaic market through a cooperation with solar startup Autarq. The new photovoltaic roof tile positions itself between fully integrated systems like Tesla Solar Roof and conventional roof-mounted systems. The solu…
Schlagmann Poroton Ranked Among Germany's Top Companies
Schlagmann Poroton GmbH & Co. KG from Zeilarn has positioned itself in a ranking of leading German companies. The Bavarian family business is among the leading manufacturers of bricks and high-thermal-insulation masonry solutions…
Salzgitter CEO warns: Steel industry facing investment freeze in Germany
Gunnar Groebler, CEO of Salzgitter AG, warns in a HAZ interview of progressive deindustrialization and declining attractiveness of Germany as a business location. Salzgitter AG, one of the largest steel producers for reinforcement steel and structural profiles, is planning to switch to CO2-reduced d…
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