MZ Precast Lays Cornerstone of HUF 10 Bn Plant

A new construction industry plant powered by solar panels and heat pump systems is being established in the southern Hungarian town of Dunavecse through a joint venture between a Hungarian and a Serbian company.

The EUR 24 million project, with almost a quarter ofthe costs covered by Hungarian taxpayers through a government decision, is launched by MZ Precast Ltd., a joint venture of Merkbau Plc. from Kiskunhalas, Hungary and KMZ Contractor d.o.o from the Serbian capital, Belgrade.

The investment aims to create a production capacity covering the full range of precast reinforced concrete structures required for industrial and logistics facilities. The investment promises to create 65 new jobs.

On an area of nearly 15,000 square meters, the facility will include a main production hall, a warehouse, a concrete mixing unit and office space. A key principle of the project’s design is the extensive use of renewable energy sources. Alongside the factory, a 499-kW solar power system will be installed, complemented by an industrial-scale 1,300 kW battery storage system and a 150-kW heat pump.

The investment also covers full technological installation, including bridge cranes, casting molds, and concrete mixers. The plant, equipped with a state-of-the-art production management system, will have an annual output of around 25,000 cubic meters – approximately 62,500 tons – of concrete products, with the possibility of doubling its capacity in the future.