EQS-News: Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger supports people from Ukraine

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Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger supports people from Ukraine

15.03.2022 / 10:30
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Wienerberger supports people from Ukraine

Vienna, March 15, 2022 – Currently, the world is in deep shock over the
Russia-Ukraine conflict. In these dark hours, Wienerberger’s first and
foremost priority is to assume its social responsibility by providing fast
and targeted help. As of now, Wienerberger is supporting the people who
are affected the most by the conflict with donations, financial
assistance, and a great deal of personal commitment on the part of its
employees, especially in the neighboring countries of Poland, Slovakia,
Romania, and Hungary. Wienerberger plans to use its products for the rapid
reconstruction of infrastructure and the provision of a safe home for many
people in the regions concerned.

CEO Heimo Scheuch: „We want to express our deep sympathy for all those who
are suffering from current conditions. It goes without saying that we help
people driven from their homes and in urgent need as quickly as possible.
We are deeply concerned over the consequences of the conflict and want to
make our contribution as a responsible corporate citizen. For the time
being, the most urgent task is to supply the essentials for people who
have lost their homes and to ensure that, at least, they have a safe place
to sleep.“

The employees and the management of both Wienerberger Building Solutions
and Wienerberger Piping Solutions in Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and
Romania have already taken first steps in order to help and support people
arriving at the respective borders. The activities undertaken around our
production sites are focused on the renovation, adaptation and
establishment of accommodation for people in need of shelter, including
the provision of goods to meet their vital and medical demands. Many of
our employees have opened their own homes to accommodate people from the
Ukraine. Additionally, budgetary resources are being made available on
site for the purchase of essential goods and equipment. Staff members at
Wienerberger’s headquarters are in regular contact with all countries
Wienerberger operates in, coordinating further activities and measures
aimed at helping people in Ukraine in these challenging times.

Commenting on the situation, Heimo Scheuch says, „I would like to thank
all our employees for their enormous efforts to help people in and from
Ukraine in this time of extreme hardship. It is precisely such rapid and
uncomplicated assistance that makes a valuable contribution to supporting
people in the current crisis.“

Wienerberger Group
The Wienerberger Group is a leading international provider of smart
solutions for the entire building envelope and for infrastructure.
Wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks (Porotherm, Terca)
and the market leader in clay roof tiles (Koramic, Tondach) in Europe as
well as concrete pavers (Semmelrock) in Eastern Europe. In pipe systems
(Steinzeug-Keramo ceramic pipes and Pipelife plastic pipes), the company
is one of the leading suppliers in Europe. By acquiring Meridian Brick,
Wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of
facade products in North America. With its total of 215 production sites,
the Wienerberger Group generated revenues of € 4.0 billion and EBITDA LFL
of € 671 million in 2021. 

For further information, please contact:
Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
t +43 664 828 31 83 | claudia.hajdinyak@wienerberger.com
 

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15.03.2022 This Corporate News was distributed by EQS Group AG.
www.eqs.com

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Language: English
Company: Wienerberger AG
Wienerbergerplatz 1
1100 Wien
Austria
Phone: +43 1 60 192-0
Fax: +43 1 60 192-10159
E-mail: office@wienerberger.com
Internet: www.wienerberger.com
ISIN: AT0000831706
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 1302371

 
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1302371  15.03.2022 

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