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Wienerberger invests in the expansion of its roofing activities

Vienna (ots)

- New production line for Belgian Pottelberg plant
   - Expansion of clay roof tile plant in Seltz, France
   - Investment of ¤ 33.5 to strengthen market position in Western
     Europe
   - New greenfield plant and expansion of capacity planned for
     Poland
¤ 33.5 million for growth in France and Belgium
Wienerberger continues to implement its
strategy of profitable growth by investing ¤ 33.5 million in the
expansion of roofing activities on markets in Western Europe. A new
production line for flat roof tiles is being installed in the Belgian
city of Pottelberg and planning has started for modernization of the
Seltz clay roof tile plant in France. "The interest in high quality
roof tiles continues to increase throughout France and Belgium, and
these investments will place us in an optimal position to meet this
rising demand", commented Heimo Scheuch, Member of the Managing Board
of Wienerberger AG for North-West Europe. "At the same time we intend
to significantly improve value added with optimized and more
efficient production processes and thus strengthen our market
positions in both countries."
Stronger market position for flat roof tiles in Belgium
In Belgium, Wienerberger is concentrating the manufacture of flat
roof tiles in Pottelberg. The capacity at Littoral - an old plant
only leased by Wienerberger - will be completely transferred to the
new Pottelberg production line at the start of 2005 and thereby lead
to a reduction in production costs. "In Belgium, France and the
Netherlands, flat roof tiles are a highly valued niche product,"
added Scheuch. "And we have identified a similar trend in Great
Britain and Ireland. The investment in Pottelberg will allow us to
position Wienerberger as a strong supplier in these regions and
further increase our market shares." The plant will go on stream in
early 2005.
Focus on high-quality roof tiles in France
In France Wienerberger currently operates roof tile plants in
Lantenne, Seltz, Bouxwiller and Pontigny. Seltz is the second most
important site after Lantenne, and has two production lines for roof
tiles and one for accessories. In the future the production of roof
tiles in Seltz will be converted to H-cassettes and the accessories
line will be completely renovated. "When roof tiles are produced with
H-cassettes, each tile is placed in a separate cassette and then
fired," explained Scheuch. "This allows us to reach highest product
quality - a key factor for the expansion of our competitive position
in France."
Investments planned for Poland
In Eastern Europe, Wienerberger is planning investments in Poland.
Current projects include the construction of a new moulded roof tile
plant at a location already secured by the company and the expansion
of the flat roof tile production in Kunice. "Our investment plans for
Poland reflect economic forecasts for expected market growth as well
as an increase in the market share of clay roof tiles resulting from
pent-up demand for residential construction over the mid-term," noted
Johann Windisch, Member of the Managing Board of Wienerberger AG for
Central-East Europe.
Steady realization of strategy
The above-mentioned investments are further proof of the steady
implementation of Wienerberger's profitable expansion strategy as
well as an integral part of the company's announced growth program
with roughly 20 smaller, high synergy projects.

Contact:

Thomas Melzer
Public and Investor Relations
Tel. +43/1/60192-463
E-Mail: communication@wienerberger.com

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