FOREWORD

FOREWORD

As manufacturers, we, too, are astounded by the varied possibilities that architects and builders have found for our fiber cement products. When I look at the buildings presented, what I notice first and foremost is the diversity of possible applications. Our broad range of colors and formats is clearly being put to use.

What pleases me, personally, is the use of Swisspearl in both urban and rural areas, which I consider a key goal of our presence in the building market. In this magazine, too, I detect outstanding structures in cities and in the countryside, and also in the diverse contexts in between.

People and their well-being and satisfaction are always at the forefront for our company. This applies to both customers and employees. Our business model is built upon the interplay of people who want to create something extraordinary.

We can now look back on a successful year. Thanks to the intense cooperation with our partners, we were able to significantly increase our presence in nearly all regions of the world. I am pleased and thankful that so many architects embrace our range of products and deploy it in such diverse ways.

Marco Steg, CEO Swisspearl Group