Why is this change being made?
The fact that we’re now gathering all the Group’s companies with their 51,000 employees under one brand is part of the transformation journey that the company is undertaking.
One brand gives us greater strength as we work towards our shared sustainability goal: to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of our building materials, and to achieve net zero emissions throughout the value chain, from constituent materials to the end use of our products.
One brand also gives us a stronger affinity between countries, which in turn creates the conditions for more innovation and development.
Is this an organisational change?
No, nothing is being changed in the organisation or in your employment. We’re the same colleagues, with the same expertise, experience and skills, but now in a stronger position to push ahead with the work to ensure a sustainable built environment and a sustainable future.
Will all the companies have exactly the same name?
Each and every company will change its name to Heidelberg Materials, which is the name we will market externally. But in order to be able to distinguish between the companies, for example in customer relations and when recruiting, each company has a unique legal name that also describes its product area and country. Each and every company will keep its existing company registration number.
When will we be changing our name?
In Norway, we are transitioning to the new name and brand name on 22 March; in Sweden and Denmark on 23 March; and in the Baltics on 9 May. The change will be recognized locally at our different workplaces. For more information, please contact your local HR department.
Do I need to make any changes or updates myself?
No, everything is being managed via the central project team at Northern Europe level. You will receive information and instructions when you need to do something, e.g. update your email signature.
I have contacts with customers or suppliers, how do I inform them?
The information for these target groups is being coordinated with our sales departments, purchasing and Shared Service Centre, so that all external contacts receive information about the new name, addresses, websites, etc. You do not need to take any initiatives of your own; you will receive information later on.
I have thoughts about different situations and places where our existing brand is visible, and how we should deal with it.
There are numerous issues that need to be resolved as a result of this change. During a transition period, we will see both the old and the new brand name. We will manage this on an ongoing basis and as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, talk to your manager or send an email to Brand Ambassador Emma Sjöberg at Communications: emma.sjoberg@heidelbergmaterials.com.
What will happen to the old brands?
All the value and knowledge that we’ve built up over a long period of time, and which form the basis for or customers doing business with us, will be brought on board in our work under the new name. As far as the actual brands are concerned, we will continue to own the legal right to them, in order to maintain control of them in the future.
Now we’re taking the best from the past and creating something new and even better together!