Culture & Values
Join us to inspire!
Join our 11,000 teammates and make a difference to how people live and work all over the world! At Etex, you will become part of an international leader that offers plenty of opportunities for self-development while providing for a balanced life. Get in touch today, and find out what Inspiring ways of living means to you.
Job Vacancies
Great opportunities for a teammate like you
As an Etex teammate, you can truly make a difference when it comes to our vision of ‘Inspiring Ways of Living’. In return, we will generously reward you by investing in your professional development, among many other benefits. After all, we believe that no matter what role you fulfil or experience you have, there are no limits to learning. Our values of ‘Connect and Care’, ‘Passion for Excellence’ and ‘Pioneer to Lead’ enable us to develop ever more effective and sustainable lightweight solutions through our curiosity and versatility. For more information about your Etex career, please review our employment opportunities and submit your resume.
Why will joining our Etex team inspire you?
An international leader
An international leader
As an Etex teammate, you make a difference in the world by contributing to qualitative housing for all. Etex is an international company that develops lightweight building solutions. We are present in 42 countries and operate 101 plants and 6 Innovation & Technology Centres. Next to leadership in various categories of our sector, we set the tone in offsite building technologies with wood and steel frame structures.
Solid track record and financials
Solid track record and financials
We’re proud to have a solid track record with over a century of experience in fibre cement and plasterboard, and a sound financial position throughout our history. We work as one Etex team, from R&D to aftersales, to meet the needs of our markets. 53.5% of our teammates are factory workers, and 46.5% are office and commercial personnel. As many as 93.4% have permanent contracts.
Strong global brands
Strong global brands
We serve our customers with a portfolio of strong commercial brands. Three examples: Promat is the global reference in passive fire protection and high-performance insulation. Equitone inspires architects with beautiful and durable fibre cement façade materials. Our plasterboard brand Durlock is a highly popular market leader in Argentina. Discover Etex and our brands in your country here.
Supporting local communities
Supporting local communities
At Etex, you help local communities thrive. We solve global challenges by meeting local needs. For instance, in Latin America, we partner with non-profit organisation Techo to build safe, sustainable and affordable modular homes for low-income families.
Sustainable and social
Sustainable and social
Sustainability and social responsibility are at the heart of our purpose. Our lightweight building solutions offer smaller r ecological footprints. Their production, transportation and application require less water, energy and raw materials. Even more, Etex is a UN Global Compact member and committed to 10 principles concerning human rights, fair labour practices, environmental protection and anti-corruption.
Be part of the disruption
Be part of the disruption
At Etex, you are a part of the disruption of the construction industry. Innovation is a vital ingredient of inspiring ways of living. We continuously optimise manufacturing processes. We look for smarter, more efficient and more sustainable lightweight solutions in fibre cement, plasterboard, fire protection and insulation. Recycling is the number 1 priority in our R&D efforts. We pioneer in digitally integrated and modular technology to build faster and more affordably, reducing waste and energy expenditure.
Because you matter most
Because you matter most
On an organisational and an individual level, safety is our top concern at Etex. Our motto is: ‘Safety is key. It’s up to you and me.’ We keep each other safe through regular training, personal commitment and rigorous practical procedures.
Rigorous code of conduct
Rigorous code of conduct
The renewed Etex code of conduct inspires a culture of safety, ethics and compliance. The diversity of our workforce is one of our strengths. In striving to be one Etex family of caring teammates, we treat all employees fairly, with dignity and respect.
Personal development
Personal development
At Etex, you will get plenty of opportunity to develop your talents, skills and interests. We count on your sense of initiative and have a tradition of rewarding proactive behaviour. At Etex, we let people shape their job! An example of our personal development initiatives is our Explorer Programme, which aims to forge a bright path to the future for high-potential talent. Most importantly: we invite you to discover and share what our purpose Inspiring ways of living means to you, and how enriching the lives of all across the globe also enriches yours.
Teammates of Etex
With Teammates of Etex, we collected 82 inspiring stories from colleagues worldwide. We share these stories with all Teammates, in different languages. By doing so, we want to create a sense of pride across all borders and make it possible for everyone to inspire one another.
Discover the stories
100 years of experience
With over 100 years of experience in high-performance building solutions - and solid financials ever
since our start - we seek to keep disrupting our industry with lightweight solutions.
We invite you to join our collaborative and caring culture and to become an Etex teammate.
More than 13,000 colleagues worldwide are waiting to welcome you!
Values we share
Values we share
As Etex teammates, we are united by three strong values that serve as the cornerstones of our culture.
Connect and care: We love teamwork at Etex. We provide our people with all the tools and skills they need to collaborate effectively.
Pioneer to lead: Our dynamic world presents plenty of challenges that we can help overcome. We drive valuable change and inspire our customers with ever-better lightweight solutions.
Passion for Excellence: We want to enhance the world by inspiring living spaces that are ever safer and more sustainable, smart and beautiful. That’s why we raise the bar in everything we do.
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Strong brands all over the world.
Strong brands all over the world.
At Etex, we provide more than products and services to our customers; we deliver systems and solutions that can change the world we live in. Manufacturing may be our core operation, but our activities cover every domain needed to support a large global organisation. We collaborate interdepartmentally and across business units (nationally and internally), so every Etex teammate can see, feel, and influence our goals. One Etex.
Our strength is in our people. We engage and empower our teammates to be the best they can be. Through our values and vision, we enable people to realise their potential. No matter your goals and ambitions, we have opportunities waiting for you.
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