UAB Eternit Baltic

UAB "Eternit Baltic" is a Lithuanian building materials manufacturer specializing in fiber‑cement roofing sheets and façade cladding systems. The company operates as part of the global Etex Group, a Belgium‑based construction materials group that owns fiber‑cement brands such as Eternit, Cedral, and Equitone. Eternit Baltic primarily serves the Lithuanian and Baltic markets from its production base in Naujoji Akmenė, Akmenė District Municipality, Lithuania.

Company Overview

Legal name: UAB "Eternit Baltic"
Type: Private limited liability company (Uždaroji akcinė bendrovė, UAB)
Industry: Building materials (fiber‑cement roofing and façade systems)
Headquarters / Manufacturing base: Naujoji Akmenė, Akmenės r. sav., Lithuania
Parent company: Etex Group (Belgium)
Founding: The present legal entity dates from the post‑independence period (late 1990s/early 2000s). The industrial site’s roots trace back to the Soviet‑era asbestos‑cement manufacturing in the Akmenė region; after acquisition and modernization under Etex, production was converted to asbestos‑free fiber‑cement. Exact incorporation date for UAB "Eternit Baltic" was not verified from public registries at the time of writing.

Legal Information

Įmonės kodas (company code): Not publicly verified (requires official registry lookup).
PVM kodas (VAT code): Not publicly verified (requires official registry lookup).
Official website: https://www.eternit.lt
Official email: info@eternit.lt (general contact for the Eternit brand in Lithuania).
Registered office address: The company’s registered office is at/near its manufacturing site in Naujoji Akmenė, Akmenės district, Lithuania. Exact street address and postal code were not conclusively verified from public sources at the time of writing.
Registered office phone: Not publicly verified.

Note: Precise legal identifiers (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas), the full registered office street address, and phone numbers should be confirmed via the Lithuanian Centre of Registers (Registrų centras) or authoritative business directories.

Business Operations

Main products:
- Corrugated fiber‑cement roofing sheets for residential and agricultural buildings (local market product families commonly include profiles analogous to Eternit Agro, Gotika, Klasika, Banga).
- Fiber‑cement façade cladding solutions (marketed under Etex brands such as Cedral).
- Roofing accessories (ridge and verge elements, fixings, ventilation components).
- System warranties, technical documentation, and installer guidance.

Business model: Eternit Baltic manufactures fiber‑cement products and supplies them through distributors, construction merchants, and direct project sales across Lithuania and the Baltics. It leverages Etex’s European production technologies, brand portfolio, and standards (quality, safety, sustainability).

Market position: The Eternit brand is among the leading fiber‑cement roofing solutions in Lithuania, widely used in residential (pitched roofs) and agricultural/utility buildings. The company competes both within the fiber‑cement niche and against alternative roofing materials (metal, ceramic, concrete tiles).

History

Origins: Industrial production of cement and asbestos‑cement in the Akmenė region dates to the mid‑20th century. After Lithuania’s independence, Etex Group expanded into the Baltics, acquiring and modernizing fiber‑cement operations.

Modernization: Under Etex ownership, the plant transitioned from legacy asbestos‑cement to asbestos‑free fiber‑cement (cellulose fiber reinforcement), implementing environmental and occupational safety standards aligned with EU regulations.

Brand development: Eternit Baltic introduced localized product ranges and accessories tailored to Lithuanian roofing preferences and climate, broadened façade offerings via Cedral, and integrated Etex’s marketing, technical service, and warranty programs.

Recent era: Continued investments have focused on quality improvement, energy efficiency, digital product information, and compliance certifications. The company operates within Etex’s European network, sharing technology and product platforms.

Financial Information

Revenue: Specific annual revenue figures for UAB "Eternit Baltic" are not publicly available in open sources used for this profile. Financials can be obtained from official filings (if accessible) via the Lithuanian Centre of Registers or commercial credit agencies.
Funding: Not applicable in the venture‑funding sense; UAB "Eternit Baltic" operates as a subsidiary within Etex Group’s corporate structure.
Ownership: Wholly owned/controlled by Etex Group (Belgium) through its European subsidiaries. Precise shareholding chain should be confirmed from official shareholder registers.

Leadership and Management

Vadovai (key executives):
- General Manager / Direktorius: Not publicly verified in the sources available at the time of writing.
- Management team roles (sales, operations, finance): Not publicly verified.
Board members: For a UAB, a supervisory board is not always present; any such governance roles were not publicly verified.

Note: Executive names and positions should be checked via official disclosures, press releases, or the Lithuanian Centre of Registers.

Office Locations

Manufacturing and registered office: Naujoji Akmenė, Akmenė District Municipality, Lithuania.
Phone: Not publicly verified.
Additional commercial offices/showrooms: Eternit Baltic commonly services clients nationwide and may coordinate sales/technical support via distributor networks and Etex brand channels (e.g., Cedral). Specific addresses and phone numbers for any standalone sales offices in Vilnius or other cities were not conclusively verified.

Market Position

Competitors:
- Fiber‑cement: Cembrit (now part of Swisspearl Group) and other regional suppliers.
- Alternative roofing materials: Metal roofing manufacturers (e.g., Ruukki, Pruszynski, local brands), and tile producers (e.g., BMI/Monier, Benders).
Competitive advantages:
- Durability and weather resistance inherent to fiber‑cement; lower noise vs. metal roofing; anti‑condensation performance.
- Strong brand recognition (Eternit) and Etex’s European technology and quality systems.
- Comprehensive system components and warranties; technical documentation and installer support.
- Asbestos‑free composition and alignment with EU standards.

Market share: No audited public market share figures were found; Eternit is widely regarded as a leading brand in the Lithuanian fiber‑cement roofing segment.

Recent Developments

Product and brand portfolio: Ongoing promotion of façade cladding (Cedral) alongside roofing sheets; expanded digital resources and installation guidance.
Sustainability and efficiency: Etex Group initiatives emphasize energy efficiency, waste reduction, and EHS compliance across sites, which are reflected in local operations.
Corporate updates: Etex has reported portfolio streamlining and investments in its fiber‑cement businesses in Europe; Lithuania participates within these network improvements. Specific local expansions or partnerships were not publicly confirmed in the sources reviewed.

Contact Information

Website: https://www.eternit.lt
Email: info@eternit.lt
General phone: Not publicly verified for the registered office; check the website’s contact page for up‑to‑date numbers.
Postal address: Naujoji Akmenė, Akmenė District Municipality, Lithuania (exact street address requires registry confirmation).
Social/brand channels: Product and brand information may also be available via Etex/Cedral Lithuania pages (URLs vary; refer to the official site).

Sources and References

Primary and secondary references used for this profile (access details may vary):
- Etex Group official website (corporate, portfolio, sustainability): https://www.etexgroup.com
- Eternit Lithuania brand site (products, documentation, contact): https://www.eternit.lt
- Cedral (Etex brand) façade systems information: https://www.cedral.world (global) and local pages linked from eternit.lt
- Public Lithuanian business directories (for legal identifiers and addresses; verification required): https://rekvizitai.vz.lt and https://www.info.lt
- Lithuanian Centre of Registers (for official company code, VAT code, registered address, executive roster): https://www.registrucentras.lt
- EU VIES VAT number validation service (for VAT confirmation): https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/

Disclaimer: Some specific legal and contact details (įmonės kodas, PVM kodas, full street address, phone numbers, executive names) could not be conclusively verified from publicly accessible sources at the time of writing. For authoritative information, consult the Lithuanian Centre of Registers or the company’s official communications.