Founded in 1958, Semmelrock became a part of Wienerberger in 1996. From 1998 onwards, the company started its expansion into the CEE region with the first plant opening in Hungary. Today Semmelrock operates in twelve countries in Central Eastern Europe, thereof in seven countries with local production sites. Since 2010, Semmelrock is a 100% Wienerberger company.
The milestones of Semmelrock corporate history at a glance:
1958 – 1996
Founding of the company in Klagenfurt, Austria
Development of several product innovations
1996
75% take-over by Wienerberger
Launch of the expansion of Semmelrock to Central and Eastern Europe
1998
Market entry in Hungary
Plant opening in Ócsa near Budapest
2000
Market entry in Slovakia
Plant opening in Sered´near Bratislava
2003
Market entry in Poland
Take-over existing companies in Kołbiel near Warsaw, Gliwice near Krakow and Gdynia at the Baltic Sea
2004
Market entry in Croatia
Plant opening in Ogulin
2006
Market entry into the Czech Republic
Take-over of the traditional Czech producer „Colorbeton a.s.“
Foundation of Semmelrock International Holding in Vienna
2007
Market entry in Romania
Plant opening in Bolintin Vale near Bucharest
Extension of market presence in Austria
Plant opening in Vorchdorf
2009
Extension of market presence in CEE
Consolidation of Semmelrock Austria with the Ebenseer Group. Plant openings in Gnatowice and Oława in Poland, Teiuş in Romania
Market entry in Bulgaria with plant opening in Elin Pelin near Sofia
2010
Full take-over of Semmelrock by Wienerberger
Purchase of the remaining 25% stake by Wienerberger AG to strengthen the core business with concrete pavers
2011
Extension of market presence in the Czech Republic
Opening of a new, modern plant in Ledčice near Praha
2012
Extended market coverage in Romania
Plant extension in Bolintin Vale
2014
Extension of market presence in Poland
Plant extension in Gnatowice
2016
Extended market coverage in Austria
Opening of a new, modern plant in Bad Fischau-Brunn
2018
Strengthening business in Eastern European growth markets
Investment project includes acquisition of a plant in Romania as well as modernization and enlargement of existing production sites in Hungary and Croatia
Divestment Semmelrock Business in Austria
Sale of paver business in Austria, including four production sites, the administrative headquarters as well as the entire workforce to Rohrdorfer Group
Future focus of Semmelrock paver business on development of Eastern European activities