About Hebel

CSR Panel Systems is Australia’s leading manufacturer of Hebel^® Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), an amazingly innovative building material that has been used in Europe for more than 60 years and in Australia for more than 18 years.

AAC is a lightweight concrete that is formed into blocks and panels for a wide range of loadbearing and non-loadbearing construction applications. It is manufactured from sand, cement, recycled material, lime, gypsum, aluminium paste and aerating agents. It is moulded, cut and steam pressure cured in an autoclave before being packed, ready for transport.

AAC delivers the benefits of traditional masonry such as strength, acoustics, fire and pest resistance and is installed faster, saving valuable construction time. It has a unique combination of thermal mass and insulation providing a more comfortable living environment.

The core component of Hebel^® Systems is a 75mm thick, steel mesh reinforced panel which is supplied in various lengths and profiles to suit wall, floor and fence requirements.

Products and systems have been developed for all segments of the construction industry:

• New Detached Housing (Free standing homes)
• Alterations and Additions (Renovations and extensions)
• Low Rise Multi-Residential (Townhouses, villas, duplexes, seniors living)
• High Rise Multi-Residential (Apartments over 4 storeys)
• Commercial and Industrial (Warehouses, factories, shopping centres)
• Civil Sound Barriers (Freeway/Road Noise walls)
• Outdoor/Indoor Living (DIY)

HEBEL^® is a licenced mark of the Xella^® group. CSR is an exclusive licensee of Xella^®.

The international XELLA Group operates in three business segments building materials, dry lining systems and raw materials. Duisburg-based Xella^® International GmbH is the management holding company of the Group.

The Brands YTONG, HEBEL^® and SILKA make XELLA the world’s largest manufacturer of aerated concrete and calcium-silicate blocks. MULTIPOR is a young brand for mineral insulations boards. FERMACELL is a leading gypsum fibreboard brand. AESTUVER represents fire protection boards. The subsidiary Fels-Werke is a leading supplier of lime and limestone in Europe.

XELLA pursues a long-term strategy of profitable growth in promising markets. Today, the company’s over 7,500 employees work in more than 30 countries. In fiscal year 2007, XELLA generated sales of EUR 1.3 billion.

As a premium brand manufacturer with a comprehensive product and service portfolio, XELLA runs its own Technology and Research Centre in Germany, located near Berlin. Here the company develops innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s buildings.

Xella International – AAC Figures

• Xella runs 41 AAC factories (YTONG and HEBEL) in 17 countries.
• Thereof 36 are located in Europe (including Russia) and 5 overseas (China, Chile, Mexico, US).
• Xella has licensees worldwide, in Turkey, Thailand, Israel, New Zealand, Malaysia and Australia.

With the expertise of the HEBEL^® brand that has been acquired from Xella over decades, AAC panels have been established as a valuable product in an international market for innovative and flexible building solutions.

In Australia your HEBEL^® partner is CSR – the exclusive licensee of the XELLA Group.

For more information: www.xella.com

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