Lasselsberger

LASSELSBERGER Group Overview

The LASSELSBERGER Group is a global manufacturer specializing in raw materials, construction supplies, and ceramic tiles, with its headquarters located in Pöchlarn, Austria. It operates production facilities across Central and Eastern Europe, catering to both regional and Western European markets. The organization is structured into three main divisions—Ceramics, Building Materials, and Minerals—all managed from the Pöchlarn headquarters. The term "LASSELSBERGER Group" encompasses all corporate entities under the ownership of Lasselsberger GmbH.

Established in 1957 by Anton Lasselsberger Senior initially as a supplier of sand and gravel, the company inaugurated its first concrete manufacturing plant in Pöchlarn in 1967.

After the political changes following the Iron Curtain's collapse, LASSELSBERGER was among the pioneers entering former Eastern Bloc countries. In 1990, it commenced operations in Hungary through a 50:50 partnership with Germany’s Knauf Group, broadening its portfolio to include raw materials and building products. By 1997, the company had expanded into Slovakia and Romania, entering the cement industry.

During the late 1990s, LASSELSBERGER acquired prominent Czech ceramic manufacturers with integrated mining activities such as Keramika Horni Briza, Chlumcanske keramicke, and Rako. This expansion laid the foundation for further acquisitions in Hungary (Zalakeramia Group) and Romania (Cesarom), thereby enhancing its market presence.

By 2006, following several acquisitions throughout Central and Eastern Europe, LASSELSBERGER restructured into divisions that focus on its key sectors: raw materials, building materials, and ceramics. Concurrently, it divested non-core businesses including the porcelain producer Inker Trogornia.

The company pursued strategic growth by establishing a branch office in Moscow and commissioning a state-of-the-art tile manufacturing plant in Ufa to serve Eurasian markets. Additionally, it expanded its branch network within Romania to strengthen local market penetration.

Since 2015, efforts have concentrated on upgrading existing plants with an emphasis on modernization and energy efficiency. Selective acquisitions complemented these improvements, alongside launching new subsidiaries in China and Australia in 2018. Despite its international footprint, LASSELSBERGER remains fully family-owned with a decentralized management approach that allows responsiveness to local markets.

The group’s vertically integrated model prioritizes sustainable extraction and processing of mineral resources such as sand, gravel, kaolin, feldspar, clay, and perlite. Its Minerals Division supplies raw materials to sectors including construction, glass fiber production, paper manufacturing, and refractory products.

Within the Ceramics Division, the company produces wall and floor tiles under established brand names like Rako, Zalakeramika, Cesarom, and LB Ceramics—drawing on more than 130 years of ceramic craftsmanship.

The Building Materials Division offers a range of products including plasters, mortars, adhesives, concrete elements, lime, limestone, and white cement marketed under the Cemix brand.

Sustainability forms a core component of LASSELSBERGER’s corporate strategy. The company focuses on developing energy-efficient products and solutions while maximizing resource efficiency. Its "Green Building" program received recognition with the Sustainability Award 2022 from Austria’s Mineral Raw Materials Forum in the Ecology category.

Recultivation of the Lasselsberg Gravel Ponds in Wörth/Pöchlarn

The Lasselsberger Group incorporates environmental stewardship into its corporate approach by continuously restoring natural habitats at its production locations. In particular, the area surrounding the Lasselsberger gravel ponds in Pöchlarn has been subject to deliberate reclamation efforts for three decades, resulting in floodplain-like ecosystems that foster a wide range of plant and animal species. This project not only demonstrates the company’s dedication to ecological responsibility but also supports regional biodiversity, with more than 200 bird species documented, some of which are nesting in Austria for the first time. Collaborative initiatives with entities such as LANIUS, Birdlife Austria, and local educational institutions have further advanced conservation activities, highlighting Lasselsberger’s ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices and community involvement.