EQS-News: Acquisition in the Nordics: wienerberger strengthens position in water management
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Decision
Acquisition in the Nordics: wienerberger strengthens position in water
management
19.03.2026 / 08:00 CET/CEST
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Acquisition in the Nordics: wienerberger strengthens position in water
management
• wienerberger acquires NEWS Group – a leading provider of sustainable
wastewater solutions in Sweden and the broader Nordic region
• Strengthening our position in a market fueled by rising demand for
sustainable, decentralized wastewater solutions due to new regulatory
requirements and the need to modernize aging infrastructure
Vienna, March 19, 2026 – wienerberger, a leading international provider of
innovative, ecological solutions for the entire building envelope – in the
fields of new build and renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and
energy management – announced the successful acquisition of the NEWS Group
in Sweden. With a focus on Sweden and the broader Nordic region,
NEWS Group is the leading provider of sustainable water management
solutions for connecting individual homes to municipal sewage networks
where traditional gravity solutions are ineffective.
Demand for these solutions is on the rise, especially due to new
regulatory requirements for wastewater management in Sweden and many
Nordic countries. Rural communities and remote vacation homes are
increasingly required to comply with the same level of environmental
standards as larger communities, including connections to public
wastewater systems. In addition to the increasing connectivity rate, a
significant share of existing wastewater infrastructure in Nordic
countries will require renovation and replacement in the next years,
providing sustainable growth opportunities for the group’s core brands SKT
and FANN.
Heimo Scheuch, CEO of wienerberger, says: “The Nordic countries have
become an increasingly valuable market for wienerberger due to their
ambitious ESG agendas and stable business frameworks. Building on the
successful acquisition of Slatek OY in Finland in 2024 and the formation
of ULMO as part of our buy-and-build strategy in Norway, we now take
another step in our value-accretive growth strategy. NEWS Group has built
a strong reputation for its sustainable, high-end wastewater management
systems. These solutions complement our existing portfolio and allow us to
cover the full spectrum of wastewater needs. With this step, we enhance
our exposure to this promising market, diversify our portfolio and invest
in our contribution to a sustainable, healthy planet with clean water for
future generations.”
The transaction remains subject to approval by the relevant authorities
and the satisfaction of other conditions typical for a transaction of this
nature. Both parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
About NEWS Group
NEWS Group is a leading Nordic provider of sustainable wastewater
solutions, focusing on connecting properties and communities to
conventional municipal sewage networks. Established in 2014 through the
combination of Skandinavisk Kommunalteknik (SKT) and FANN VA Teknik
(including Alunda Polyeten), the group addresses complex wastewater
challenges where traditional gravity solutions are ineffective. The
group’s operations are primarily in Sweden, with additional presence in
Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Poland.
wienerberger
wienerberger is a leading international provider of innovative, ecological
solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and
renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management. With
more than 20,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger’s solutions enable
energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly, and affordable living.
wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market
leader in clay roof tiles in Europe as well as concrete pavers in Eastern
Europe. In pipe systems (ceramic and plastic pipes), the company is one of
the leading suppliers in Europe and a leading supplier of facade products
in North America. With its more than 200 production sites, wienerberger
generated revenues of €4.6 billion and an operating EBITDA of approx. €754
million in 2025.
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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Language: English
Company: Wienerberger AG
Wienerbergerplatz 1
1100 Wien
Austria
Phone: +43 1 60 192-0
Fax: +43 1 60 192-10159
E-mail: investor@wienerberger.com
Internet: www.wienerberger.com
ISIN: AT0000831706
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 2293840
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