Xella Romania launches new high-performance masonry solutions in the Ytong brand portfolio  

Xella Romania, the leader on the local and regional market  of masonry materials, celebrates 100 years of international existence of autoclaved aerated concrete masonry (AAC)through the complete reshaping of the Ytong portfolio and launching of two new variants of energy efficient masonry under the name of Ytong Clima+ Ytong Thermo, tus continuing the investment plan in the constant development of masonry solutions for energy efficient buildings. "This anniversary is a special opportunity to look to the future, rekindling Xella's responsibility to the environment and to our customers. 100 years ago, somewhere in Sweden, in the town of Yxhults, a building material was invented that would revolutionise the way people build their homes. Today, we continue to invest in the development of truly high-performance building solutions, with the aim of making a measurable contribution to the development of the built environment in Romania, with respect for our customers and partners and their current and future needs," said Marius Dragne, CEO Xella Romania.   After over 18 months of testing, together with the centre of research-development of Xella in Germany, the Ytong portfolio with the factory Xella of Paulesti (Prahova county) is improved and completed with two products variants, specially developed to answer the future requirements for energy efficient buildings nZEB, adapted to the specificities and standards of Romania.   Ytong Clima+ represents the most performing energy solution of masonry produced today in Romania, the variants developed in agreement with the most demanding European standards and an innovation in single-layer masonry without the need for additional insulation.   Ytong Thermo is the ideal solution for the multilayer wall of nZEB,offering exceptional sustainability by using natural materials with excelent properties. The Ytong portfolio redefines the performance in mattter of modern masonry, energy efficient and answers the most demanding criterial for sustainable and energy performing buildings. These products rely on international trends in the domain of green, sustainable constructions and represent an important step in the evolution of the technology for constructions for the future. *** Xella Romania is the local subsidiary of Xella Group, a European leader in providing sustainable, efficient and affordable building solutions for the whole house.   With a focus on continuous innovation and quality in construction, Xella produces and markets a wide range of masonry and thermal insulation solutions that meet the need for sustainable, efficient and affordable building solutions. Xella is the market leader in Romania's BCA market and one of the largest manufacturers of building materials, operating three BCA production units and with a turnover of over EUR 89 million in 2022.