# Wienerberger acquires Univerzum Group, leading clay block producer in Serbia

Wienerberger signed an agreement to acquire Univerzum Group, the leading producer of clay blocks in Serbia, with approximately 200 employees and projected 2026 turnover of €20 million. The acquisition includes two production sites in Serbia.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-05-18
- Where: Serbia, Serbia
- Jobs: 200
- Status: announced
- Products: clay blocks
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Wienerberger](https://endata.com/companies/6255.md) (acquirer)
- [Univerzum Export-Import DOO](https://endata.com/companies/91980.md) (target)
- [Univerzum Group](https://endata.com/companies/92001.md) (target)

## Sources

- [eqs-news.com](https://www.eqs-news.com/news/corporate/wienerberger-acquires-serbian-univerzum-group-investing-in-emerging-growth-markets/580fc85d-c206-4bba-84a5-c13b4a5f8979), 2026-05-18: "This step not only increases our exposure to this dynamic market but also expands our portfolio of innovative construction solutions."
- [wienerberger.com](https://www.wienerberger.com/en/media/press-releases/2026/20260518-wienerberger-acquires-Serbian-Univerzum-Group.html), 2026-05-18: "This step not only increases our exposure to this dynamic market but also expands our portfolio of innovative construction solutions, complementing our growing roofing business in the region."
- [ceelegalmatters.com](https://www.ceelegalmatters.com/serbia/32810-radovanovic-stojanovic-partners-and-karanovic-partners-advise-on-wienerberger-s-acquisition-of-univerzum), 2026-05-22: "Radovanovic Stojanovic & Partners has advised Wienerberger on its acquisition of Univerzum."

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