Wienerberger AG is an Austrian brick maker which is the world’s largest producer of

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s, (Porotherm, Terca) and number one on the clay roof tile market (Koramic, Tondach) in Europe as well as concrete pavers (Semmelrock) in Central and Eastern Europe. In pipe systems (Steinzeug-Keramo ceramic pipes and Pipelife plastic pipes), the company is one of the leading suppliers in Europe. With its over 200 production sites, the Wienerberger Group generated revenues of €3,971 million and operating EBITDA of € 694.3 million in 2021. It is based in

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. Founded in 1819, the company's shares have been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1869 and currently have a free float of 100%.

History

Wienerberger was founded in 1819 in Vienna by Alois Miesbach (1791–1857) and has traded since 1869 on the Vienna Stock Exchange. In 1986 the company expanded from a local Austrian brick-maker into one of the world’s largest producer of bricks within a few years. The company has acquired a number of its competitors, including Baggeridge PLC in June 2007, with the takeover being cleared by the British

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in May 2007; and Keymer Tiles in 2014.

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