Latest news for Wienerberger 
Wienerberger unveils its most extensive clay pavers range in the new Commercial Paver brochure(17/08/2010)
Clay pavers make a versatile, long-lasting and fashionable addition to the urban landscape. Residential, commercial, retail, and even industrial schemes can be enhanced by their use, while public realm and open spaces are often designed with them in mind. Wienerberger has now unveiled its most extensive range in the new Commercial Paver brochure. With more than 70 years’ experience in manufacturing clay pavers, the Wienerberger portfolio inclu... [more]
Free lecture on the inventive use of brick in façades(18/05/2010)
Beautiful buildings and creative brick-based architecture will be the subject of the next Wienerberger-sponsored lecture from architect and TV presenter Angela Brady. Director of Brady Mallalieu Architects, Angela is a keen advocate of brick, as demonstrated in many of her recent projects. The Wienerberger RIBA lecture takes place at 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD on Wednesday, May 26th from 6.30pm. The event is free but spaces are extreme... [more]
Wienerberger unveils new shape Aquata paver for sustainable urban drainage system(07/05/2010)
The use of sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS) is encouraged by local authorities in their planning guidance PPS25. In addition, incorporating SUDS in new developments ensures compliance with the water management element of the Code for Sustainable Homes and Part H of the Building Regulations. The new shape Aquata paver has been unveiled by Wienerberger. This traditionally styled paver forms part of the sustainable urban drainage system ... [more]
Wienerberger and EcoSurv design a new home for British bats(03/05/2010)
Although bats are relatively common in Britain, numbers have declined since the 1960s. They have been designated as a conservation priority and allocated various Species Action Plans. European and UK laws are in force prohibiting killing or injuring bats, and causing disturbance or damage to their habitat. Experts believe this decline is down to the wide-spread use of pesticides, together with changes in farming practice which has drastically red... [more]
Wienerberger launches Denton Smooth Cream off-white brick to complement its architectural range(21/04/2010)
Cream and white bricks are becoming increasingly popular for use in creating clean lines in contemporary architecture. Wienerberger has launched a new off-white brick to complement its architectural range. The Denton Smooth Cream is the latest addition to the Terca portfolio of bricks which offers a subtle spectrum of white and off-white colours. Architects and specifiers seeking a light coloured brick now have the choice of a dozen individual... [more]
CERAM validates performance credentials of Porotherm(07/04/2010)
CERAM, the UKAS-accredited testing laboratory has confirmed that the Porotherm system, launched to the UK market last year by Wienerberger, meets the levels of safety required by the UK’s Codes of Practice and Building Regulations requirements. The precision engineered clay block walling system, which incorporates clay blocks and thin bed joint mortar, was subject to a series of tests by CERAM including load capacity, rain resistance and assoc... [more]
Marlborough showcases Porotherm precision clay block walling system in its masonry training courses(16/03/2010)
Porotherm, the precision clay block walling system from Wienerberger, has been chosen as the latest innovation to be showcased as part of a masonry training course from Marlborough. Launched to the UK market last year, this product has been widely used throughout Europe for more than 30 years. The system is proven to enable faster laying speeds of up to 10 to 15 m2 an hour per man after training – almost five times faster than the time taken t... [more]
Wienerberger opens sales and distribution centre in Ireland(15/03/2010)
Wienerberger is to open its first dedicated sales and distribution centre in Ireland. The news indicates the company’s confidence in the future of the Irish market, which has been hard hit by the economic recession in recent months. As a result of the new facility, which will be located in Belfast, Irish customers will be able to access the full Wienerberger range of products, including its comprehensive portfolio of Terca facing bricks and pa... [more]
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