# Holcim completes acquisition of Xella

Holcim has successfully completed the acquisition of Xella, a manufacturer of wall-building materials with brands including Ytong, Hebel, Silka and Multipor. Thorsten Hahn becomes the new CEO of Xella.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-10
- Where: Duisburg, Germany
- Value: $924.0M (840.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 1,000
- Status: completed
- Products: wall-building materials, Ytong, Hebel, Silka, Multipor
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Holcim](https://endata.com/companies/15354.md) (acquirer)
- [James Hardie Industries](https://endata.com/companies/24367.md) (partner)
- [Xella Group](https://endata.com/companies/24464.md) (target)
- [Fermacell](https://endata.com/companies/27928.md) (target)

## Sources

- [aachenbuildingexperts.de](https://aachenbuildingexperts.de/holcim-schliesst-uebernahme-von-xella-ab/), 2026-08-10: "Holcim hat die Übernahme von Xella erfolgreich abgeschlossen."
- [holcim.com](https://www.holcim.com/media/media-releases/holcim-to-acquire-fermacell), 2026-08-20: "This strategic acquisition is another milestone in our vision to be the leading partner for sustainable construction."
- [globalcement.com](https://www.globalcement.com/news/21202-holcim-acquires-fermacell), 2026-09-04: "Holcim has entered into an agreement to acquire European walling and flooring manufacturer Fermacell from James Hardie Industries."

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