The Wienerberger Corporate Brochure 2013

Corporate Brochure

At the heart of wall, roof & landscaping innovation

Introduction

How we got here Our story so far

In the UK Wienerberger leads the way, offering over 1000 products for the new build and renovation markets.

200 years of innovation 226 plants in 30 countries (14 UK factories) 6 distribution depots in the UK Raw material reserves - 13 quarries in the UK Over 1000 products in the UK 15,000 employees globally (1,000 in the UK)

The Mac in Belfast, winner of the Supreme Award and Best Public Building category at the 2012 Brick Development Association awards.

Product: Mellowed Red Sovereign Stock

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Founded in 19th century Vienna, Wienerberger has been honed, moulded and developed by nearly two centuries of passion and expertise in the construction industry. From 1819 to the present day, the company has grown into a leading global provider of wall, roof and landscaping solutions, boasting 226 plants in 30 countries.

Having moved from the manufacture of a single type of brick, to the ability to provide the materials for the entire building envelope, Wienerberger looks towards the future with both confidence and ambition.

In the UK Wienerberger leads the way, offering over 1000 products for the new build and renovation markets; from bricks, block and tiles, to paving and wall solutions.

With 150 people at our head office in Cheadle, we have four showrooms, 14 plant sites and six distribution depots across the country, allowing a scale of production explicitly designed to offer an unmatched resource of building materials.

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Timeline

1819

Founded by Alois Miesbach in Vienna

1869

Start of public trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange

1989

Founding of the Pipelife joint venture (plastic pipes); investment in Treibacher Chemische Werke and the Ă–AG Group; expansion of clay pipe activities

1990

Start of expansion in Eastern Europe through market entry in Hungary

1996

Acquisition of Terca, the leading facing brick producer in Benelux; majority investment in Semmelrock (pavers) in Austria

1997

Sale of the Business Park Vienna real estate project and Treibacher Schleifmittel AG

2001

Implementation of group-wide programme with focus on Germany; Enters UK market trading as Terca UK through the acquisition of Optiroc brick division in Northern Europe

2002

Acquisition of Hanson plc brick activities in Continental Europe

1972

1994

Sale of Ă–AG Group

1999

2003

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1995

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2004

Investment in Bramac concrete roof tile company (Austria)

Start of international expansion through the acquisition of the Oltmanns Group

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Acquisition of the Sturm Group (bricks) in France

Advance to global player with the acquisition of General Shale in the USA; purchase of ZZ Wancor (bricks) in Switzerland

Becomes solely focused on building materials through the sale of Treibacher Industrie AG. Acquisition of Cherokee Sanford (facing bricks) in the USA

Advance to number two in clay roof tiles in Europe through 50% acquisition of Koramic roofing

Acquisition of thebrickbusiness Ltd to give Wienerberger local manufacturing presence in the UK; Full acquisition of Koramic Roofing

2005

Enters UK roof tiles market with launch of Koramic roof tiles range

2009

Heimo Scheuch appointed new CEO, implementation of restructuring programme and capital increase (net proceeds: €320m)

2011

Return to profit zone through considerable increase in earnings, extension of stake in Tondach Gleinstätten to 50%

Launch of Porotherm clay block walling system in the UK

2006

Acquisition of Robinson Brick Company, the leading producer of bricks in the west of the USA

2007

Acquisition of Baggeridge Brick in Great Britain and Arriscraft in Canada

2008

Acquisition of majority stake in Sandtoft Roof Tiles to further strengthen Wienerberger position in UK roof tiles market and give a local roof tiles manufacturing presence

2012

Issue of a bond (Volume €200m); takeover of 100% of Pipelife through acquisition of remaining 50% stake

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Sustainability

Sustainable to the core A dynamic and lasting commitment

We strive to use the minimum amount of energy in the manufacture of clay building products.

Our CO2 emissions are 12.5% lower than the industry average* Over £6 million invested on improvements in UK production efficiency and energy performance First recycled slates to achieve ‘excellent’ BES 6001 status First carbon neutral roofing factory in the UK ■ We are signatories of the British

Ceramic Confederation Health and Safety Pledge

The Bankfoot Church Community Centre uses the interlocking BritLock tile to create one of the lowest carbon footprints in the UK for a building of its size.

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All of our UK manufactured products are certified to BES 6001, the standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products

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We work continuously on the improvement of workplace conditions for our people and their professional development

* Applies to brick manufacturing

For Wienerberger, sustainability is a dynamic and lasting commitment. It has been embedded in our management and culture for as long as we can remember. It’s an approach that will drive us into a greener future.

As an international company, with an eco-pedigree that is global in scope and ambition, we are able to bring the very latest in worldwide sustainability innovation to bear in our local UK operations.

With every streamlined process, every cutting edge innovation and every green advancement, we want our customers to be the first to feel the benefit. It’s just one of the advantages of the scale, range and availability of our products, and why we take such care with every detail of their manufacture.

Combined with extensive research and development, our strong local manufacturing base, forged over a century, allows us to ensure that eco efficiency is at the very heart of our work.

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Sustainability

Sustainability at the heart of product and innovation All of our products contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings by providing thermal mass to reduce energy requirements for both heating and cooling.

Alban clay plain tiles used in the Garden of England, Brenchley, Kent.

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All products are manufactured to the same high standards, whether sourced from the UK or partner Wienerberger countries.

On average brick transport accounts for only 4% of CO2 emissions* so, regardless of whether your bricks are being transported from within the UK or shipped from Europe we will find the most efficient and sustainable solution for you.

All of our products achieve an A+ or A rating in the BRE Green Guide and all of our UK produced products are BES 6001 certified, qualifying them for extra points in the Code for Sustainable Homes.

We also take care to ensure that the sustainability credentials of our products benefit the entire build cycle, and not just the initial manufacturing stages.

For example, during construction, our Porotherm clay block walling system uses approximately 95% less water than traditional masonry, allowing contractors a greener and more efficient method of building. * According to a 2010 report carried out by Ceram Research on behalf of the Brick Development Association

Sustainability

Sustainability at the heart of production Between 2011 and 2012, we have invested more than £6 million on improvements in production efficiency and energy performance in the UK.

At Wienerberger, we strive to use the minimum amount of energy in the manufacture of clay building products and to minimise the emissions of CO2 from the production process. Indeed, our emissions of CO2 from clay brick manufacture are 12.5% lower than the industry average.

Furthermore, not only were our recycled slates the first roofing products to achieve ‘Excellent’ status under BES 6001, the West Yorkshire plant where they are produced was the first roofing factory in the UK to be carbon neutral.

We have always led the industry in energy efficiency and our record of production sustainability is unrivalled. In 1996 we received the world’s first ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification for a brickworks at our Denton factory, while our Warnham site was the first clay building product manufacturing operation to achieve BES 6001 certification for Responsible Sourcing in 2009.

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Sustainability

Sustainability at the heart of people We work continuously on the improvement of workplace conditions for our people and their professional development.

The Yard, University of Roehampton, winner of the 2012 Brick Development Association awards’ Best Outdoor Space category.

Product: Herne Dark Brindle

Slim Pave

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We pride ourselves on being a responsible employer, and one where our employees feel both empowered and nurtured. We are signatories of the British Ceramic Confederation Health and Safety Pledge and work with the Health and Safety Executive and Trade Unions on a targeted plan to reduce workplace accidents on an ongoing basis.

Sustainability

Sustainability at the heart of practice All of our UK manufactured products are certified to BES 6001, the standard for responsible sourcing of construction products.

Alongside our concept of reducing the weight of product per square metre, we are committed to further reduce the usage of: Raw materials Energy Water

We share these practices with our various partner organisations, including:

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And increase usage of: Recycled raw materials Renewable energy Non mains water

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We operate business practices that recognise our responsibility to society and to the local communities adjacent to our operations.

Wienerberger is committed to creating the homes of the future and is working in partnership with Arup to develop a new housing design that will achieve the highest standards in sustainable building.

For more information on our commitment to sustainability please visit our website www.wienerberger.co.uk/sustainability.

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Visions & Values

At the heart of visions & values While range, reliability and impeccable customer service are the foundations of Wienerberger’s distinguished industry reputation, our company values and ambitions for the future burn as brightly now as they ever have.

While we have grown and evolved throughout our history, our core values have remained constant, and define our plans for the future.

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We build with a clear conscience; we believe in the integrity of our work

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We understand our responsibility to maintain the highest possible construction industry standards and are actively involved in the future shaping of the industry at government level

Day Centre, Netherlands Product: Flamenco VB WF

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We provide our customers with added- value products and continually strive to exceed expectations We recognise that our customers have different needs and strive to develop tailored support to help them achieve their goals

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We lead with high-tech developments,

from wall solutions to ceramic intelligence

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We lead the industry in energy efficient construction, blending traditional expertise with the latest ceramic technology to create the best sustainability processes

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We aim to inspire in both design and product choice - so that our customers can set trends, rather than follow them

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We aim to develop our product offering

into a complete building solutions package

Wienerberger is an international company with a regional, community focus - an attitude that permeates everything we do. We aim to ensure that we are not only accessible, reliable and a pleasure to work with, but that innovation sits at the heart of our business.

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We partner the housing charity Habitat

for Humanity, and are actively involved

in its international and domestic project engagement

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This year, we have launched our industry-leading Brick Selector App – allowing users to scroll through and choose from our extensive range of brick products.

Since its launch in April, demand for the app has increased website hits by over 300% in comparison to 2011 and it is frequently updated to

include all of the latest product lines.

Recently the Brick Selector App won the Most Effective Mobile Application – B2B category at the Effective Mobile Marketing Awards 2012

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As part of our commitment to offering product solutions in line with our visions for a sustainable future, we have introduced a number of new innovations over the last few years- including the addition of photovoltaic solar technology to our roofing portfolio

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Innovation

Categories & Brands

At the heart of industry leading innovation We provide an industryleading range of wall, roof and landscaping products.

Our brick product range has increased by 150% in just five years Over 20% of the bricks in our current range have been introduced within the last two years We offer the largest range of traditional plain tiles in the UK 26% of 2011 turnover in roof was derived from new products introduced throughout the previous five years We produce and supply an industry-leading range of clay paving products for the UK market

Lakeside, Norwich.

Product: Aldbury Multi

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We have increased the clay paving range by 15% in the last six months to satisfy growing market demand

Today, we offer our customers the broadest product portfolio in the industry, including clay facing bricks, engineering bricks, domestic and commercial pavers, as well as the Corium cladding system and a full range of roofing systems.

We believe that the use of natural clay products helps to deliver a sustainable environment that is aesthetically attractive and architecturally sympathetic to its surroundings.

It’s a product range we are truly proud of, and one that allows us to continually satisfy the needs and demands of our customers, without compromise and with unparalleled service.

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Categories & Brands

At the heart of industry leading innovation Providing industry-leading wall, roof and landscaping innovations, Wienerberger has several brands in its portfolio.

Wall Solutions

Roof Solutions

Landscaping Solutions

Encompassing not only a huge array of bricks but also the Porotherm clay block walling system (a precision engineered structural wall system which is extensively used across mainland Europe), our wall offering places holistic wall innovations at the fingertips of our customers.

With the invaluable British heritage and range of our roofing products, and our rapidly developing landscaping portfolio, Wienerberger is equipped to offer a brick and block for every wall, a tile for every roof, and a paver for every pavement.

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Flamenco Mix

Koln Red Slim Pave

Humber Plain Tile

Glazed Bricks

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Who we work with

At the heart of the people we work with We are at the heart of the construction industry and offer a wide range of benefits and specialist expertise to our customers.

Local authorities and social housing

Developers

Architects and specifiers

Providing social landlords with a wide range of sustainable, low maintenance products to meet any local planning requirement as well as technical support and services such as our roof design liability guarantee.

We work closely with developers to provide valuable and time saving technical and design services. All of our products achieve an A+ or A rating in the BRE Green Guide and all of our UK produced products are BES 6001 certified qualifying them for extra points in the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Our unrivalled range of innovative and inspiring products allows architects and specifiers to fully express their creativity.

Add to this our excellent sustainability credentials, first class design advice, customer service and a comprehensive list of CPD seminars, it’s clear to see why more and more architects and specifiers choose Wienerberger.

Crocodile Works, Birmingham Product: Granite Blue

Hazeldene Hall, Surrey Product: Hathersage Blend

North Mimms Royal Veterinary College Product: Bronsgroen

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Brick factors, builders’ Roofing/building contractors merchants and roofing stockists

Householders and selfbuilders

As well as our wide range of products that fulfil local requirements across the country, we also offer numerous other benefits and value added services such as product training, providing showroom and display material and our mixed load service which is particularly important for stockists with smaller yards.

We provide contractors with an extensive choice of materials as well as time and labour saving systems, technical support, training and even on-site assistance when required.

Offering unique, natural and sustainable products that are both durable and low maintenance, Wienerberger offers unrivalled choice across the entire building envelope.

The exceptional range and scope of the service we provide is often one of the first things that householders and selfbuilders comment on.

Springside, Edinburgh Product: Rothesay Blend

Womans Organisation, Liverpool Product: Heritage Blend

Day Centre, Netherlands Product: Flamenco VB WF

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Corporate Brochure

The Mac in Belfast, winner of the Supreme Award and Best Public Building category at the 2012 Brick Development Association awards.

Product: Mellowed Red Sovereign Stock

Wienerberger Ltd Wienerberger House, Brooks Drive, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3SA 0161 491 8200 Customer Service Centre T 0845 303 2524 F 0844 555 5770 office@wienerberger.co.uk www.wienerberger.co.uk

PEFC/16-33-475 Promoting Sustainable Forest Management

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