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Siniat Romania grows turnover in 2020 due to residential sector and office redesigns

17 February 2021

Romania: Siniat Romania increased its turnover by 6% year-on-year to Euro51.3m in 2020. It attributed this to a growing residential sector, higher demand for logistics spaces and the need for adapted office due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to See News. The subsidiary of Belgium-based Etex Group expects turnover to rise by 5 – 10% to around Euro56m in 2021.

"The construction market in Southeast Europe was one of the most resilient economic segments in 2020. The shock caused by the spring lockdown was followed by a rapid recovery and by an increase in the second half of the year," said Etex Building Performance commercial director Andrei Popa.

The company operates two gypsum wallboard plants in the country and it holds an estimated market share of over 25%. Almost half of the output of the two plants is exported to 11 countries in Southeast Europe.

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Etex acquires majority stake in e-Loft

02 February 2021

France: Belgium-based Etex has acquired a majority stake in offsite housing construction company e-Loft. The company employs 180 people and makes products in modular residential and other custom-designed buildings using its ‘3D wood’ building technology. It will join the group’s New Ways division. The division develops sustainable, industrialised and modular construction solutions.

Etex chief executive officer Paul Van Oyen said, “We are very pleased to welcome e-Loft into our New Ways division and enthusiastic about the growth opportunities that this strategic acquisition offers to both of our companies. The addition of e-Loft to our global team of experienced lightweight and modular construction businesses further reinforces our ambition to become a leader in future-focussed, sustainable building solutions.”

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Etex agrees to buy Knauf Australia

27 November 2020

Australia: Belgium-based Etex has agreed to buy Knauf Australia from Germany-based Knauf for an undisclosed sum. The company’s portfolio consists of three gypsum wallboard plants, located in Altona, Victoria, Matraville, New South Wales and Bundaberg, Queensland, and it employs over 300 people. The Australian newspaper has reported that Etex plans to treat the newly acquired asset as a going concern, in which it will retain existing staff, including management. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, with finalisation expected in early 2021.

Paul Van Oyen, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Etex said, “This transaction is a major milestone in the execution of our strategic roadmap initiated two years ago. Since then, we progressively exited non-core activities, such as the clay and concrete roof tiles business, that no longer fits with our portfolio. Our strategy is focused on being a leader in lightweight solutions and modular construction, offering sustainable, cost-effective, high-performing and inspiring building solutions to our customers. Plasterboards play a key role in such solutions, and we are looking forward to collaborating closely with our new colleagues to open up new opportunities for growth.”

Etex previously acquired Lafarge’s European and South American gypsum wallboard assets at the same time as Knauf acquired the entity now known as Knauf Australia from Lafarge in 2011. Knauf maintains a presence in the Australian gypsum wallboard sector via its partnership with Boral, concluded in October 2020.

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Etex acquires FSi Limited

06 October 2020

UK: Belgium-based Etex has announced its acquisition of FSi Limited, a leading UK supplier of intumescent sealants and ablative-coated stonewool batts, which generated an operating profit of Euro22.0m in 2019. The new subsidiary produces its firestopping materials in Cowdenbeath, Fife, West Thurrock, Essex and Measham, Leicestershire, where it is headquartered.

The group said, “The move strengthens Etex’s ability to provide comprehensive lightweight construction solutions for clients through its building performance division, in particular complementing its Siniat and Promat brands, which provide plasterboard and passive fire protection systems respectively. The acquisition also supports Etex’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM) solutions for industrial clients through its industry division.”

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Etex proposes investing in power plant in Romania

07 August 2020

Romania: Etex has proposed investing Euro6m at the Rovinari thermal power plant run by Oltenia Energy in order to secure supplies of flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) gypsum for its Turceni wallboard plant. It wants to build a desulphurisation unit at the power plant following falling energy production at the Turceni power plant, according to Economica. Etex is currently in negotiation with Oltenia Energy over the proposal.

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Etex boosts net profit by 26% year-on-year in 2019

08 April 2020

Belgium: Etex’s net profit was Euro176m in 2019, a rise of 26% year-on-year from Euro140m in 2019. Sales crept up by 1.5% to Euro2.94bn from Euro2.90bn. Etex chief executive officer (CEO) Paul Van Oyen called 2019 an ‘outstanding year’ in which Etex ‘significantly increased its plasterboard volumes, driven by a strong market in several countries’ and reduced its debt by 43% to Euro331m, its lowest level since 2011. This was thanks to the sale of its UK and Portuguese tile roofing businesses.

Van Oyen’s announcement was overshadowed by the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. “Today, my thoughts mainly go to all of our colleagues and their families worldwide, especially the ones who have been infected with the coronavirus,” he said. “Etex will not change its identity as a result of this crisis: our priority is and will always be the health and safety of our colleagues and stakeholders worldwide. We are determined keeping our business running, and to continue to Inspire ways of living.” Van Oyen also paid his respects to those within the company who have died of coronavirus.

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Etex plans Euro162m UK gypsum plasterboard plant

05 November 2019

UK: Belgian-based Etex has announced plans for a new gypsum wallboard plant in Portbury, near the Port of Bristol, to be commissioned in 2022. Its construction will cost Euro162m. Etex CEO Paul Van Oyen said the development ‘will strengthen our position in the UK – Europe’s largest plasterboard market – where there is a chronic housing shortage.’ Etex already serves the UK construction industry from its two gypsum plasterboard plants in Bristol and Ferrybridge.

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Etex reports rising first-half profits

03 September 2019

Belgium: Etex has recorded a first-half net recurring profit of Euro100m, up by 6.3% year-on-year from Euro94.1m in the same period of 2018. Paul Van Oyen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Etex, noted the role of ‘strong market demand, mostly driven by the Building Performance division’ in driving the company’s growth. Only its Etex Exteriors division, launched on 1 January 2019, has not shown net profitability. Etex’s financial debt has decreased by Euro181m to Euro538m from Euro719m on 30 June 2018.

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Gypsum wallboard sales grow revenue for Etex in 2018

05 April 2019

Belgium: Etex’s Building Performance division’s sales rose by 6.9% year-on-year to Euro1.65bn in 2018. It attributed this growth to the good performance of gypsum wallboard sales in most territories and especially in France, the UK and Central & Eastern Europe. However, challenging market conditions and competition were reported in Germany. Overall, the group’s revenue rose by 4.1% to Euro2.9bn from Euro2.78bn. Its earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBTIDA) fell by 9.5% to Euro391m from Euro432m. Issues with negative exchange rate effects and hyperinflation in Argentina were reported.

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Fives supplies classifier for Etex gypsum grinding plant in Romania

22 March 2019

Romania: France’s Fives has supplied a new FCB TSV1600 MF for Etex’s calcined gypsum grinding plant in Aghires. The project is part of an upgrade to the unit to close the existing open circuit. Commissioning took place in late January 2019.

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