Milestones

1819

Founding by Alois Miesbach

1869

Start of public trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange

1986
Start of internationalization through market entry in Germany

1989
Founding of Pipelife joint venture (plastic pipes) and expansion of clay pipe activities (Steinzeug-Keramo)

1990
Start of expansion in Eastern Europe

1996
Development of facing brick activities (Terca) and investment in concrete pavers (Semmelrock)

1999
Market entry in USA (General Shale)

2003
Development of core business roofing systems (Koramic)

2004
Transformation to a pure free float company

2007
Market entry in Canada

2009
Implementation of comprehensive restructuring program by new CEO Heimo Scheuch

2010
Market entry in India

2012
Further development of Pipes & Pavers Division through full takeover of Pipelife