Wienerberger is the largest producer of bricks in the world, and Number 2 in roofing systems on the European market. The company also holds leading positions with pavers in Europe. Core
business:
• Nr. 1 in hollow bricks worldwide
• Nr. 1 in facing bricks in Continental Europe
• Nr. 2 in facing bricks in the USA
• Nr. 2 in roofing systems in Europe
Founded in 1819 in Vienna and traded since 1869 on the Vienna Stock Exchange, Wienerberger can look back on a great tradition. The company started its dynamic expansion in 1986, which has focused on building materials since the introduction of Value Management in 1997. This transformed Wienerberger from a local Austrian brick-maker into the world’s largest producer of bricks within a few years. During this time the number of production facilities rose from 11 to the current level of 240 plants in 26 countries. Wienerberger is strongly decentralized in keeping with the nature of the building materials business. The local companies are highly independent, but also optimally equipped with Group know-how through an extensive network. In addition, Corporate Services guarantee the optimization of synergies throughout the Group. Wienerberger Value Management and related concentration on the core brick and roofing systems businesses determine the group’s strategy. The company’s goal is to create a long-term increase in value for shareholders, customers, and employees. The attractiveness of Wienerberger and its stock lies in high cash flows, low downside risk, potential for profitable growth, and an interesting dividend yield.
The basic products, produced by Wienerberger EOOD – Bulgaria are the clay blocks and lintels POROTHERM, face bricks and pavers TERCA and clay bricks FORATI.