Alpiq France is supporting Etex, a leader in lightweight construction solutions, in its decarbonisation strategy by signing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for renewable wind and solar electricity.

Etex, a global leader in lightweight construction materials, and Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions, with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and concrete in Belgium and the Netherlands, participate in the joint project CEMLOOP XL – an industrial-scale innovative initiative co-funded by the European Union LIFE Programme. The project aims to revolutionise fibre cement recycling by enabling a fully closed-loop solution, making fibre cement a complete circular product, using advanced Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology. This breakthrough innovation reduces CO₂ emissions in cement production by at least 20% and cuts energy consumption in the process by 15%.

Etex’s financial performance at half-year shows significant resilience in a construction environment still largely depressed and marked by unpredictability. Compared to the first half of 2024, the company posted stable sales volumes, sustained healthy margins and improving operational performance. The results are consistent with Etex’s expectations for the period.

Etex, a global leader in lightweight construction solutions, is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to Latin America through strategic investments in Peru, Chile and Argentina totalling EUR 65 million. These initiatives will expand plasterboard production capacity, improve sustainability, and support market growth across the region.

Etex, a global leader in lightweight construction solutions, is launching a bold new brand strategy to strengthen its global identity, drive market performance and create greater synergy across its portfolio of more than 30 commercial brands. Starting on Thursday 12 June, all Etex commercial brands, including Siniat, Promat, EQUITONE and URSA, will adopt a prominent “by Etex” endorsement in their logos and visual communications.

The Annual Shareholders’ meeting of Etex NV will be held on Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 15:00 CEST at the registered office of the Company, PassPort Building, Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal, Gebouw 1K, 1930 Zaventem.

In 2024, Etex - the global building material manufacturer and pioneer in lightweight construction - took significant steps to position itself for future growth. This is particularly notable across several key dimensions: sustainability, financial performance, customer focus, manufacturing, safety and teammate engagement. These results are highlighted in the company’s latest combined annual report, presenting together its economic, social and environmental footprint, as well as performance.

A true pioneer in the development of lightweight, sustainable products, Etex, through its flagship brand Siniat, has designed a standard plasterboard made from 100% recycled gypsum recovered after use, using almost exclusively circular materials for its other constituents, with the same performance as a conventional plasterboard.

Etex, a global lightweight construction materials manufacturer, has officially opened its 200 million euros expansion of its plasterboard production facility in Bristol, United Kingdom. It is Etex’s largest production investment ever and a commitment to UK manufacturing as the industry grows.

Despite construction market challenges, Etex maintains strong 2024 performance while shaping the company for future growth.