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 manufacturers continue to complain about weak demand. The development shows that sustainable building practices are gaining importance despite tight construction conditions.
STEICO focuses on wood fiber insulation and timber building systems – two segments that benefit from regulatory requirements such as the GEG and stricter DGNB requirements. The positive deviation in EBIT suggests that the company has either gained market share or significantly increased operational efficiency. Specific sales or margin figures are not yet available; the final balance sheet is expected in the coming weeks.
The timber high-rise market in Germany and Austria continues to develop positively despite construction obstacles. Projects such as Roots Hamburg are setting signals for multi-story timber construction, which depends on insulation materials with low lambda values and demonstrably low CO₂ emissions. STEICO offers integrated systems here combining structural and insulation levels that allow higher selling prices compared to conventional mineral wool systems – a possible driver for EBIT outperformance.
At the same time, requirements for EPDs and sustainability certifications are becoming stricter. Manufacturers that already have validated environmental product declarations achieve significant competitive advantages in tenders from public and institutional clients. STEICO has consistently equipped its product portfolio with EPDs over the past years – a strategic advantage over competitors without comparable documentation.
The question remains whether the positive development is sustainable. The construction industry is struggling with high interest rates and tight budgets, particularly in residential construction. At the same time, pressure on sustainability is increasing through EU taxonomy and national subsidy programs. Companies like STEICO that invested early in low-carbon materials could also benefit in 2026 – provided political framework conditions remain stable. The final business figures will show whether the EBIT outperformance is due to volume growth or margin improvement.
