At Etex, we never stand still

We continuously explore the full potential of our products and systems to see how we can implement them in new areas. During this process, we strive for sustainable solutions that require the least amount of resources or energy.

Innovation and Technology Centres

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 Research and Development (R&D) and innovation in 2024

56%

of our R&D resources on the continuous substitution of virgin materials with recycled-based alternatives and reducing our CO₂ footprint

Customer oriented innovation

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Gypsum: 100% recycled gypsum plasterboard

Introducing RECYPLAC™, a groundbreaking plasterboard under development by Siniat from 100% recycled gypsum. Using nearly entirely circular materials, it delivers high performance. Set to launch in France in July 2025, it offers a practical, sustainable alternative for mainstream construction, reinforcing our leadership in recycled gypsum technology.

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Fibre cement: new designs by EQUITONE

In 2024, Etex expanded its EQUITONE façade range with two innovations: [inspira] and [coloura]. EQUITONE [inspira] features realistic digital prints like woodgrain or concrete, while EQUITONE [coloura] offers high-density fibre cement panels in 35+ colours. Produced in Poland, both options are customisable, durable, fireproof, and 100% recyclable, ensuring long-lasting, sustainable design possibilities.

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Passive fire protection: Promat in hydrogen storage innovation¹

In 2024, Etex’s ITC in Tisselt and Promat joined EcoHydro, a Horizon Europe project advancing safe and durable hydrogen storage. Backed by €9.6M in EU funding, 15 partners collaborate to develop high-pressure storage solutions for transport and power. Etex contributes microporous insulation and fire protection expertise, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy technologies.

¹ Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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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.