Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger Group receives awards for know-how and energy efficiency

Vienna (pta010/08.11.2011/10:15 UTC+1) Wienerberger Germany: "Architects' Darling" for energy efficiency
- Three awards for outstanding brick architecture in the USA

Wienerberger AG, the world's largest producer of bricks and the number one in clay roof tiles in Europe, was recognized by construction sector decision-makers with distinguished awards in Germany and North America. Heimo Scheuch, Chief Executive Officer of Wienerberger AG: "Wienerberger not only has an outstanding reputation for brick production. Our innovative products have also allowed us to demonstrate our application know-how. These awards demonstrate the positive recognition from architects, a key target group for our business, and confirm that we are on the right course with our product innovations and service."

Over 1,800 German architects and planners designate Wienerberger as the "Architects' Darling" for energy efficiency
Within the scope of one of the largest branch surveys in Germany - initiated by Heinze market research, one of the construction sector's leading information service providers - architecture and planning firms were asked to name their favorite producers in the German-speaking countries and name the company that offers the best products and solutions in the individual trades and construction areas. More than 1,800 architects and designers throughout Germany voted to award Wienerberger gold in the category for energy efficiency from a selection of 200 producers and brands in the construction industry. The Architects' Darling Awards comprises five awards for design, accessible housing, energy efficiency, innovation and sustainability as well as product awards in 17 categories such as roof, façade, windows etc.

This award confirms that decision-makers see Wienerberger as one of the most sought-after suppliers in Germany. With innovative products like the high thermal insulating POROTHERM infill block generation, the company has gained a leading position as a supplier of economical and sustainable system solutions for energy-efficient construction.

Top prizes in three categories at the renowned US "Brick In Architecture Awards"
General Shale, the North American subsidiary of Wienerberger AG, received top prizes in three categories at the nationwide Brick In Architecture (BIA) Awards in the USA. These awards have been presented since the 1980s and are among the most important architecture prizes in the USA. An independent architecture jury rated General Shale best-in-class in the residential/single family house category for the Pierce/Lee House in Cedartown, Georgia. General Shale also received gold in the commercial category for the New York Mets' Citi Field Stadium in New York and bronze in the educational category for the Thomson Hall building at Hopkins School in New Haven, Connecticut.

Bricks - the optimal building material for future-oriented, energy-efficient architecture concepts
"Bricks are a modern, technologically advanced and esthetical building material. It not only supports the realization of future-oriented architectural concepts that set the highest architectural standards, but can also be used to build innovative, energy-efficient and sustainable architecture. That is why bricks are one of the most successful building materials in history as well as one of the most frequently used building materials throughout the world in the 21st Century", added Heimo Scheuch in conclusion.

For additional information contact:
Karin Steinbichler, Marketing Communication and PR Wienerberger AG
T +43 (1) 60 192 - 484 | karin.steinbichler@wienerberger.com

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