Betonwerk Rieder Gesellschaft m.b.H.
Austrian concrete precast works within the Leube Gruppe, producing noise-protection and infrastructure concrete elements.
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Overview
Betonwerk Rieder Gesellschaft m.b.H. is an Austrian concrete precast manufacturer that operates as part of the Leube Gruppe, the family-owned building-materials group headquartered in Austria. The Leube Gruppe traces its origins to 1838, when pharmacist Dr. Gustav Ernst Leube and his brothers founded the Portland cement company "Gebr. Leube" in Ulm, southern Germany. After selling its German cement plants in 1890, the company relocated its headquarters to Austria, where it has since grown into a diversified producer of cement, concrete, aggregates and precast concrete elements. Betonwerk Rieder belongs to this industrial family and is associated with the group's concrete precast division, which trades under the Leube Betonteile brand. The Leube precast concrete business develops and manufactures concrete elements for rail and road projects and describes itself as one of the leading suppliers in the field of noise protection. Its product range includes modular noise-barrier systems for roads and railways, absorber bodies, and custom solutions for infrastructure such as motorways, urban areas, open rail lines, tunnels, bridges and stations. The company states that it has more than 40 years of experience in noise protection and holds an EBA approval for railway lines up to 300 km/h. It works with architects, engineers, rail operators and traffic psychologists to combine acoustic and engineering requirements with aesthetic and economic considerations. As part of the Leube Gruppe, Betonwerk Rieder benefits from the group's long-standing presence in the Austrian and Bavarian construction markets. The group has expanded through acquisitions of family-run businesses, including Ebenseer Betonwerke, Quarzsande in Eferding, Hafner Beton GmbH in Bruckmühl/Bayern, the Mayrwies concrete plant in Salzburg, Paltentaler Betonerzeugungs-GmbH in Lassing/Steiermark, and SSL Stahlbeton-Schwellenwerk Linz GmbH. The group is led by a management team including CEO Heimo Berger, CFO Helmut Radauer, CTO Günter Waldl and COO Manfred Schweighofer. Leube describes itself as the world's oldest existing cement company still owned by its founding family. Betonwerk Rieder itself is a smaller operating entity within this structure, focused on the production of precast concrete components. Public information about the company is limited, and its exact founding date, ownership history and product portfolio are not detailed in the available sources. It is best understood as a regional concrete works integrated into the Leube Gruppe's broader building-materials and infrastructure-supply business.
History
The history of Betonwerk Rieder is closely tied to that of the Leube Gruppe, the Austrian family-owned building-materials group under which it operates. The Leube Gruppe was founded in 1838, when pharmacist Dr. Gustav Ernst Leube and his brothers established the Portland cement company "Gebr. Leube" in Ulm, in what is now southern Germany. This is described by the group as the first German Portland cement company. In 1864 the company acquired the Gartenau cement production site. In 1890 it sold its German cement factories and moved its headquarters to Austria, marking the beginning of its development as an Austrian industrial group. In the 20th century the group expanded into concrete and aggregates. In 1947 the Gartenauer Betonwerke was founded, establishing a dedicated concrete works within the group. In 1965 a modern open-pit quarry with terraces was established at Gutrathberg. In 1970 the Golling lime and gravel works Alois Tagger merged with Leube. In 1996 the BürgerBeirat Gartenau (citizens' advisory council) was founded, reflecting the group's engagement with local communities. In 1998 the cement plant began trial operation with alternative fuels, an early step in reducing fossil fuel use. Further expansion followed in the 2000s and 2010s. In 2001 Leube acquired a stake in Ebenseer Betonwerke. In 2008 it acquired the Upper Austrian traditional company Quarzsande in Eferding. In 2010 it invested 36 million euros in renewed clinker production at the St. Leonhard/Gartenau site, making it one of the most modern cement plants in the world. In 2012 it entered the ready-mixed concrete business by acquiring the family business Hafner Beton GmbH in Bruckmühl, Bavaria. In 2013 the company celebrated its 175th anniversary as the world's oldest existing cement company still led by its founding family. In 2014 the Mayrwies ready-mixed concrete plant in Salzburg was integrated into the Leube Gruppe, and Gebr. Leube KG was converted into Leube AG. In 2017 Leube took over 99% of Paltentaler Betonerzeugungs-GmbH in Lassing, Styria. In 2018 SSL Stahlbeton-Schwellenwerk Linz GmbH became part of the Leube Gruppe. Betonwerk Rieder Gesellschaft m.b.H. is one of the operating companies within this group structure. It is associated with the group's concrete precast division, which produces noise protection elements and other precast concrete components for road and rail infrastructure. The group states that it has more than 40 years of experience in noise protection and holds an EBA approval for railway lines up to 300 km/h. The exact founding date and early history of Betonwerk Rieder are not documented in the available sources; it is known primarily through its affiliation with the Leube Gruppe and its role in the group's precast concrete activities.
- 2018
SSL Stahlbeton-Schwellenwerk Linz GmbH becomes part of the Leube Gruppe.
- 2017
99% takeover of Paltentaler Betonerzeugungs-GmbH in Lassing, Styria.
- 2014
Integration of the Mayrwies ready-mixed concrete plant in Salzburg; conversion of Gebr. Leube KG into Leube AG.
- 2013
Celebration of the 175th anniversary as the world's oldest existing cement company still led by its founding family.
- 2012
Entry into the ready-mixed concrete business with the acquisition of Hafner Beton GmbH in Bruckmühl, Bavaria.
- 2010
36 million euro investment in renewed clinker production at St. Leonhard/Gartenau.
- 2008
Acquisition of the Upper Austrian traditional company Quarzsande in Eferding.
- 2001
Leube acquires a stake in Ebenseer Betonwerke.
- 1998
Start of trial operation with alternative fuels at the cement plant.
- 1996
Founding of the BürgerBeirat Gartenau (citizens' advisory council).
Products and positioning
Regional concrete precast works within the Leube Gruppe, contributing to the group's leading position in noise protection for transport infrastructure.
Noise protection systems for roads
Modular concrete noise barriers for motorways and urban areas.
Noise protection systems for railways
Concrete noise protection systems for rail lines, tunnels, bridges and stations, with EBA approval for speeds up to 300 km/h.
Absorber bodies
Sound-absorbing concrete elements for noise protection systems.
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