As part of its Central and Eastern European business development strategy, Duna Group has completed further acquisitions in the Czech Republic and Romania. Through the acquisition of VALCANO a.s. and SC EURO STRADA SRL, Duna Aszfalt Zrt. has strengthened its presence in the region. Both companies are established and respected players in their respective national construction markets.
Duna Aszfalt Zrt. has acquired a majority stake in VALCANO a.s. in the Czech Republic, marking a significant step in expanding the Duna Group’s portfolio. Founded in 2008, the company is a well-established player in the Czech road construction industry and has also built many kilometres of railway substructures along the country’s main rail lines in recent years.
With more than 80 employees, the company operates a modern machinery fleet and uses industry-leading pioneering technologies such as 3D earthwork management and integrated stabilisation systems. Its innovative approach, efficient project management and strong professional reputation closely align with Duna Group’s objectives and development strategy.
Collaboration between the two companies has already begun: Valcano a.s. and Duna Aszfalt Zrt. are currently collaborating on the construction of a 5.17-kilometre two-lane bypass road west of Prestice, a town near Plzen, a project that also marks the professional foundation of the partnership.
In Romania, Duna Aszfalt Zrt. has also acquired a majority stake in EURO STRADA SRL, a long-standing operator in the country’s road infrastructure sector and in concrete and asphalt production. Founded in 1998, the company employs more than 80 people and operates a modern equipment fleet as well as an ISO-certified laboratory.
The new management structure, the reinforcement of corporative decision-making, and the establishment of the Chairperson & CEO position all support the company’s strategy to further expand Duna Group’s international presence, strengthen its role in the construction sector, and achieve the status of a Hungarian-owned regional mid-sized enterprise.
“By adapting to the rapidly changing challenges of the construction industry, Duna Group has developed a more modern, strategic-level decision-making model, which includes the creation of the Chairperson & CEO position. Today, our primary focus is building the future, with a special emphasis on technological developments such as construction industry digitalisation and, within that, the implementation of BIM systems,” said Beatrix Szabó, who led Duna Group’s BIM division prior to her appointment. The competent corporate law authorities have been notified on the company’s organisational changes.
With over 35 years of experience, the dynamically growing Duna Group operates in seven countries and continues to explore opportunities for further market expansion. As part of its international growth strategy, Duna Group completed a strategic acquisition in Poland last autumn, further strengthening its competitiveness and market-leading role in the region’s infrastructure development.
The flagship company of the group, Duna Aszfalt Zrt., with its decades of experience and an innovative approach, is at the forefront of large-scale road and bridge construction projects. Thanks to our outstanding expertise and a fleet equipped with cutting-edge technologies, we carry out even the most complex infrastructure developments efficiently, sustainably, and with exceptional quality.
For Duna Group, reliability, expertise, and future-oriented thinking are not just corporate values—they are the cornerstones of our operations. For our clients and partners, we are not merely contractors but also strategic, value-creating partners who contribute to the long-term development of the region.
It is an infrastructure development that includes a 756-metre bridge connecting Mohács and Újmohács, 28 kilometres of new road network, as well as several reinforced concrete bridges and bicycle underpasses. Its completion will bring significant transportation and economic benefits to the region.
As part of the project, a visitor centre will open its doors this Saturday (February the 1st 2025), where anyone can learn more about the bridge construction site and the details of the associated road network.
Opening hours: Every Saturday from 9:00–11:00 and 13:00–15:00
Address: 7700 Mohács, 2, Indóház Street.
Per session: Maximum 20 people
Registration: On the subpage duna.group/mohacs, no later than 24 hours before the visit
Cancellations of reserved time slots can be reported via email at: mohacs_latogatokozpont@dunaaszfalt.hu
Questions related to the visitor centre can also be sent to the email address above.
For school groups and other professional organizations, visits can be arranged at a separately agreed time.
Visit the project’s official subpage: www.duna.group/mohacs
Our company has been honoured with the 2024 Construction Excellence Award for the reconstruction of the Southern Railway Bridge in Budapest. This prestigious recognition was awarded in the category of transportation facilities. The award ceremony took place on December the 12th at the year-end gala of ÉVOSZ (National Federation of Hungarian Contractors).
The bridge's reconstruction posed unique professional challenges, as the three new bridge structures had to be built while maintaining uninterrupted railway, road, and waterway traffic. The project not only strengthened and modernized the bridge but also contributed to the development of Budapest's transportation network. This successful implementation has opened new horizons for Hungarian railway transportation and represents a significant step for future developments.
It is a great honour for us that, after nearly 70 years, a new railway section has been built over the Danube in Budapest, creating long-term opportunities for the growth of urban and national railway transportation.
Congratulations to Our Colleagues!
On December the 14th 2024, the final section of the M85 expressway was inaugurated, connecting the Sopron-North (Fertőrákos) junction with the national border. The most remarkable feature of this project is the 780-meter-long Bécsi-dombi twin tunnel, Hungary's first fully state-funded performance expressway tunnel.
The tunnel is equipped with the most advanced safety systems, including camera systems (34 cameras), fire alarms (84 fire and emergency call buttons), and ventilation fans (24 pieces) to ensure smooth and accident-free travel. During the construction, specialists worked tens of meters underground using mining methods.
Thanks to the M85 development, Sopron is not only directly integrated into the expressway network, but also the city is being completely bypassed. This reduces passing through traffic, making travel faster and safer.
Significant improvements have been made at the local fire department in Tiszakécske, with the addition of a new high technology fire truck, funded with the support of Duna Aszfalt Zrt.
The new vehicle enhances fire safety not only locally but across the entire region. Equipped with a 6,800-liter water tank and modern tools, it is particularly effective in handling fires in outskirts areas.
The ceremonial handover took place on December the 12th 2024, at the Tiszakécske Municipal Fire Department. Fire Chief Béla Eszes remarked, "With this new fire truck, we now have access to such technical advancements that allow us to respond to emergencies even faster and more efficiently. We are grateful for the support, without which this would not have been possible."
Previously, we donated patient monitoring equipment to the Tiszakécske ambulance station. Now, we have supported the fire department with this new vehicle. This investment is a beautiful example of local collaboration and the generosity of supporters, contributing to the increased safety of the community.
Our company had the honour of being recognized at the 12th Railway Bridge Engineers’ Conference, held November the 5th–7th in Herceghalom. The Railway Bridges Foundation awarded the Construction Excellence Award to our 2022-completed project: the Southern Railway Bridge over the Danube in Budapest. The esteemed award was received by our colleagues Tamás Sereg, Director of Bridge Construction, and Gábor Szabó, Project Manager, who played leading roles in the project and contributed significantly to its success with their outstanding professional performance.
The Southern Railway Bridge holds a special place in Hungary's transportation infrastructure. With nearly 150 years of history, it is the most significant and busiest railway bridge spanning the Danube in the country. Duna Aszfalt’s project encompassed raising the existing piers, constructing new abutments, modernizing the railway tracks, dismantling outdated bridge structures, and building three new superstructures.
The two old bridge structures to be dismantled weighed 5,200 tons, while the three new superstructures together weighed nearly 10,000 tons. One of the unique challenges of the project was ensuring uninterrupted railway, suburban railway, road, tram, and river traffic throughout the demolition and construction process. The assembly on-site involved Central Europe’s two most powerful floating cranes: the Clark Ádám and the Hebo Lift 8.
All three new superstructures were opened to traffic on schedule, within the planned deadlines.
This year, Duna Aszfalt Zrt. once again made a substantial donation to the development of the Bács-Kiskun County Teaching Hospital. The company donated 30 million HUF worth of equipment to modernise ear, nose, and throat surgeries. The new tools significantly aid in improving hearing surgeries and middle ear disease treatment operations, considerably enhancing patient safety.
We are proud to contribute to the development of Kecskemét Hospital. Since our company, Duna Aszfalt, was founded in nearby Tiszakécske, this region of the country holds a special place in our hearts. At Duna Group, we believe that supporting the community is an investment in the future, and we are committed to continuing this support.
The newly acquired modern nerve monitor, for example, enables nerve protection during such surgeries as parotid and thyroid gland procedures. The new equipment contributes to the efficiency and safety of surgeries, improving patients' recovery prospects.
Duna Aszfalt Zrt. is committed to the long-term support of healthcare institutions in the region.
On September the 27th, the Duna Group Express embarked on its first journey, taking an exciting exploration tour at the ZalaZONE automotive test track. The event attracted not only enthusiastic university students—the future builders of infrastructure—but also many of our colleagues, with more than 80 applicants showing interest in the program.
Why ZalaZONE?
Duna Group has been an active construction partner in creating the unique ZalaZONE facility from the beginning. The automotive test track employs cutting-edge technologies to develop and test autonomous and electric vehicles. The facility offers a variety of test environments, including urban and motorway simulations, off-road terrain, and smart city test zones. It serves as a research hub for future transportation technologies, producing world-class innovations even on an international scale.
Representing Duna Group, János Pék and Szabolcs Rosta led the tour, while Balázs Ritz from ZalaZONE guided the team through the site. The participants, who arrived in two buses, explored some of the test track’s most exciting locations: the Dynamic Platform, Motorway, Smart City Zone, and Braking Platform, all of which generated tremendous interest. The tour's highlight was the worldwide rarity finishing machine on the oval track— one of only just two in the entire world.
The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive; everyone left with a unique experience, and many are already looking forward to the next similar program.
A big thank you to ZalaZONE for their hospitality!
Already for the 13th season, Duna Aszfalt stands behind the Duna Aszfalt-DTKH Kecskemét basketball team as the title sponsor. The sponsorship agreement was renewed on September the 26th in a public press event, continuing a partnership that began in 2012.
Over the years, we’ve built a strong partnership with the club, with our goal to support Kecskemét’s youth in the sports world in the future too. László Tóth, Chairman of the Board of Duna Aszfalt Zrt., said: "We want to give as many young people as possible the chance to discover basketball and support them in reaching even the professional sports world."
We are excited for the new challenges of the 2024/25 season. Go, Kecskemét!
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