Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger acquires well-established Belgian family business

Vienna (pta011/17.03.2011/09:00 UTC+1) Acquisition of facing brick producer Heylen Bricks in Veldwezelt, Belgium
- Optimal strengthening of Wienerberger's regional portfolio

Wienerberger today announced the acquisition of Heylen Bricks, a facing brick producer headquartered in Veldwezelt, Belgium. Heylen is a long-standing, family-owned company with high branch recognition. From its favorable geographic location near Maastricht in the border triangle between Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, the company markets its products in all three countries. This acquisition represents a perfect addition to Wienerberger's geographic portfolio in one of the core segments. The parties have agreed not to disclose any information on the price for this transaction.

Heylen operates one facing brick plant with a production capacity of roughly 50 million WF (standard size for facing bricks) and generated revenues of approx. 6.2 million Euro with 39 employees in 2010. In recent years the company has established a position in an attractive niche of the facing brick segment through technological investments that support the production of special high-quality, innovative products like "blue braised bricks" and hand-moulded bricks. Heimo Scheuch, Chief Executive Officer of Wienerberger AG, explained the strategic background for this transaction: "As announced, we want to strengthen Wienerberger with smaller profitable acquisitions in our core business, and this transaction represents a further step in the planned direction. I see Heylen as a perfect regional addition to our facing brick plant network. With our strong sales structures in Belgium, the Netherlands and above all in Germany, we will be able to offer the company additional sales and marketing channels as well as the structures sought by the family for the successful development of their company. I expect interesting opportunities and further growth for the premium Heylen products, especially in Germany, where a particular focus is placed on quality."

For additional information contact:
Barbara Braunöck, Head of Investor Relations
T +43 1 60192-471 | investor@wienerberger.com

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Emitter:	Wienerberger AG Wienerbergstraße 11 1100 Wien Austria
Contact Person:	Barbara Braunöck
Phone:	+43 1 60192-471
E-Mail:	communication@wienerberger.com
Website:	www.wienerberger.com
ISIN(s):	AT0000831706 (Share)
Stock Exchange(s):	Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Trade)