Strabag acquires Romanian railway firm Bawi Construction

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Construction group Strabag SE has signed an agreement to fully acquire Bawi Construction, headquartered in Bucharest, in a bid to strengthen its position in the European railway infrastructure business.

Bawi is a provider in the field of railway infrastructure, with expertise along the entire value chain ranging from construction and modernisation services to specialised works and its own component production. The company employs around 240 people and generated output of approximately €60 million in 2025. A team of professionals and a specialised fleet of machinery enable a high degree of in-house production.

With the planned acquisition, Strabag is further expanding its activities in one of the growth markets in Southeast Europe. The Romanian railway infrastructure market benefits from investments and funding programs, particularly in connection with European infrastructure initiatives.

"We see potential in the Romanian market and therefore aim to further expand our presence there. With Bawi, we are gaining a positioned company with technical expertise and a market presence. The acquisition allows us to strategically broaden our railway construction activities while reinforcing our value chain in a key future market," said Péter Glöckler, Member of the Management Board, Segment South + East, Strabag SE.

The completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Closing is expected in H2 2026.

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