At KIBECO, we are making construction more environmentally friendly. Our MIGROX Oulesse and BEGROX Oulesse concretes stand for sustainable alternatives that are ecologically and functionally convincing.

MIGROX Oulesse is a cement-free lean concrete made from 100% recycled materials, in particular mixed demolition waste. This product offers an environmentally friendly alternative for applications such as clean layers, pipeline blocks and encasing concrete.

BEGROX Oulesse is a concrete granulate with the same application possibilities as MIGROX Oulesse. In addition, it is particularly suitable for lean concrete slabs with sealing film.

With MIGROX Oulesse and BEGROX Oulesse, we are demonstrating how the circular economy can succeed in the construction industry. By recycling demolition materials, resources are conserved, the circular economy is promoted and CO2 emissions are reduced by around 70% compared to conventional lean concrete made from cement.

Sustainable construction requires innovative solutions - and this is precisely where the new national annex ND of SN EN 206 comes in. It allows more flexibility in concrete production and opens up new ways of using more environmentally friendly materials. A concrete according to annex ND is a concrete according to its properties - the decisive factor is what it can do, not what composition it has.

Annex ND is a door opener for more sustainability in the construction industry. We are ready - and you are?

In a recent case study, Neustark shows how 75 tons of CO₂ were permanently saved by using its technology in a construction project in Zurich. KIBECO played a crucial role as we produced and supplied the 7,500m³ of carbonated recycled concrete for the project.

The case study not only explains the innovative construction method, but also how the climate benefits generated benefit the client, Bereuter Holding AG. An impressive example of sustainable construction and the circular economy.

The new SIA 390/1:2025, which will apply from February 2025, sets out requirements for greenhouse gas balancing and climate-friendly construction, with the aim of the building sector achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This is achieved by taking a holistic view of the entire life cycle of a building - from material extraction to dismantling.

For the construction industry, the norm means an increased focus on alternative building materials, the reuse of materials and energy efficiency.

KIBECO is already actively pursuing these goals.

We are proud to report that KIBECO has been involved in two innovative projects as part of the BETONSUISSE Concrete Prize '25: the new construction of the second location of the Zeughaus medical center in Basel and the MANAL pavilion in Lucerne.

The Concrete Prize honors outstanding projects in the fields of building construction and infrastructure and recognizes buildings that impress with their innovative, sustainable and technically and creatively exceptional construction methods.

Our KIBECO concrete with 50% recycled aggregates was used on the Zeughaus site, permanently storing 15 tons of CO2. KIBECO made a significant contribution to the MANAL pavilion by supplying KIBECO Cleancrete Oulesse, a cement-free, low-CO₂ concrete, and KIBECO Cleancrete Nossim, a cast clay.

Both projects demonstrate the versatile application possibilities of concrete and illustrate how sustainable building materials can positively change the construction of the future. We look forward to all further projects in which we can implement innovative solutions.

Last Tuesday, the Volkshaus Basel once again opened its doors for our annual KIBECO Talk. After a cozy arrival with coffee and croissants, the morning started under the motto "Reduction with vision: norm revolution as the key to lower CO₂ emissions".

Oxara, KIBAG and Holcim Switzerland are pleased to announce their collaboration to expand the production and distribution of to announce Oxacrete Oulesse^®, Oxara's cement-free and patented binder. This partnership combines innovation, technical know-how, industry experience and market presence to establish Oxacrete Oulesse® across the Swiss construction market. This milestone demonstrates how Oxacrete Oulesse® can be used to make the construction industry more sustainable by promoting the reuse of deconstruction materials and closing loops. This innovative approach can significantly reduce the environmental impact of construction materials and serve up to 10% of the Swiss concrete market.

It's that time again: the KIBECO Talk is entering the next round under the motto "Wood and concrete - bridges between tradition and innovation"!

The last two editions of our KIBECO Talk in June 2022 and 2023 have shown that the desire to use sustainable and new building materials and develop innovative building concepts is becoming increasingly important in the construction industry.

The time has come!

We cordially invite you to discover the result of an innovative partnership with us!

On February 24, we will open the doors to our latest construction project, which was developed in close collaboration with Oxara, Repoxit AG, Brüder arn and the baubüro in situ ag.

In this project, the innovative, cement-free terrazzo floor from Oxara was integrated - a masterpiece of aesthetics and sustainability.

We look forward to welcoming many visitors!
Registration at the following link: https://lnkd.in/e8mQU5nC

Last week, KIBECO took part in Swissbau 2024 together with our partner company Oxara. At the trade fair, which was held under the motto "Building Future Together", we were not only able to hold exciting discussions, but also make important and sustainable contacts.

On the last day, Oxara even managed to take home the honor of the Green Award, an award for outstanding commitment to sustainable construction.

The ambitious company FenX focuses on innovative solutions for sustainable construction. Born from the vision of making building materials more environmentally friendly, FenX focuses on recyclable mineral foams as insulation material for sustainable construction projects.

The decision to use mineral foams is based on their low environmental impact and easy recyclability. "Our goal is to pursue a practical and cost-effective approach that focuses on reuse," explains Etienne Jeoffroy, co-founder of FenX.

On October 24, we celebrated the premiere of our KIBECO Talk at the Volkshaus in Basel. After two successful events in Zurich, we now had the opportunity to gather important personalities in Basel for the first time.

Our sustainable Oulesse concrete, which was created in collaboration with Oxara, is currently in the industrial test phase!

A few questions for Lorenz Häuselmann, Managing Director and owner of Salzmann AG Transporte - Part 2

A few questions for Lorenz Häuselmann, Managing Director and owner of Salzmann AG Transporte - Part 1

KIBECO offers a platform to develop new strategies, exploit synergies and enter into new partnerships with innovative young companies and start-ups.

The motto of the first KIBECO Talk 2022 is "Concrete in transition - creating value together". The event will bring together stakeholders from the fields of politics, science and business and facilitate an exchange of ideas. Topics that will be addressed include sustainable construction, climate protection in construction and the circular economy.

The event will take place on Tuesday, June 14, from 8:45 a.m. at the VN Residency in Zurich.

Participation is free of charge. The number of participants is limited.

In Zurich's Mythenquai district, a townhouse that combines urbanity and lifestyle is being built on the site of Franz AG.

For a short time, a Brazilian delegation brought South American flair to Regensdorf: as part of the GAD Global Airport Development Conference at Zurich Airport, Marcelo Sampaio, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure, and some of his administration members visited our recycling plant in Regensdorf.

The most sustainable Swiss concrete is now also available with the most sustainable Swiss cement.

During the third stage of the Römerhofplatz track construction site, we were able to celebrate another premiere together with the Zurich public transport company: for the first time, KIBECO construction materials were used in the course of a track-laying project.

In Obermeilen, Burkwil, a multigenerational housing development that is geared towards the requirements of the 2000-watt society and uses KIBECO concrete combined with Cleancrete® light elements, will be built by 2024.

The Höfner Volksblatt about the KIBECO concrete

The Schaffhauser News reports on KIBECO concrete.

With the ETH spin-off Oxara^®, we are delighted to welcome another exciting partner to the growing KIBECO family.

We are proud to present our first fully electric truck mixer!

Together with the ETH start-up neustark, we have produced the most climate-friendly Swiss concrete.