Please CLICK HERE for full details, and the official press release.

Highlights from the announcement:

– Wienerberger acquires Robinson Brick Company in Denver, USA, for US$ 88 million
plus net working capital as of closing date (at year-end 2005: US$ 28 mill.)

– Major strategic expansion step in the Western US

– Annual synergy potential of approx. US$ 5 million from optimization and cross-selling

– Wienerberger further strengthens its market position in the world’s largest facing brick market