Innovation and Technology Centres
Innovation and Technology Centres
Our Innovation and Technology Centres around the world are making full use of multiple technologies and possibilities to optimise our lightweight systems and develop innovative solutions.
Innovation goes hand in hand with sustainability. As our world faces global megatrends such as climate change and raw material scarcity, we use technologies to enable carbon footprint reduction and circularity. To us, these are the key innovation fields as main challenges for the construction sector. More than ever, we focus on innovation and R&D to drive change and set the course for a sustainable future.
Are you an engineer or a BA/MA student with a drive for change? Please get in touch via our contact form.
You can find our Innovation and Technology Centres in Linz (Austria), Kapelle-op-den-bos (Belgium), Tisselt (Belgium), Rodding (Denmark), Avignon (France), Heidelberg (Germany) and El Pla (Spain).
Investing in innovation
> 160
Skilled teammates
7
Innovation Technology Centres
EUR 25 million
dedicated to innovation in 2023
59%
of our Research and Development (R&D) resources on sustainability aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions and raw material consumption
Customer oriented innovation
Gypsum: innovative system for Siniat
Introducing the Siniat Solidtex Wall System, a cutting-edge thruwall solution utilising the advanced High Density Crystallisation (HDC) gypsum board technology, Solidtex Outdoor XT. This groundbreaking system challenges traditional masonry solutions, offering remarkable performance alongside the convenience and sustainability of lightweight alternatives.
Fibre cement: innovative process for recycled material
Etex forms partnerships with suppliers and forward-thinking startups. Together, we strive to elevate sustainability standards by encouraging the use of cement enriched with supplementary cementitious materials. As recycling fibre cement products is no easy feat, we are pioneering a recycling program currently in its pilot phase, set to be officially launched in 2024.
Passive fire protection: innovative services for Promat
Etex has developed a unique and efficient Building Information Molder (BIM) toolbox for designing buildings with passive fire protection solutions. Led by our dedicated Research and Development team, this initiative is a collaboration with esteemed external BIM developers and leading research institutes. The project has been subsidised by the Flemish Government (Belgium), allowing us to make a visionary leap into the future of architectural ingenuity.
Insulation: innovative technology for URSA
In Care Technology is a patented marvel grounded in a mineral biocide serving as an inactivation enabler. An entire glass mineral wool fibre mat is turned into a defense against microbial development. In Care Technology guarantees indoor air quality, particularly in vital high-sensitivity environments like schools, healthcare facilities, and high-traffic areas abundant with ventilation ducts.