STRABAG signed an agreement on 11 June to acquire all the shares in BAWI Construction, a Bucharest-based railway infrastructure contractor.
Why STRABAG SE is buying BAWI Construction SRL
STRABAG said it sees considerable potential in the Romanian market and wants to expand its presence there, adding BAWI's capabilities across rail construction, modernisation, specialised works and component manufacturing.
“We see considerable future potential in the Romanian market and therefore aim to further expand our presence there.”
Deal terms and financing
STRABAG is acquiring 100% of BAWI; the price and seller were not disclosed.
Regulatory approvals and timing
Completion was subject to the usual regulatory approvals and was expected in the second half of 2026. STRABAG's newsroom reports the acquisition was completed on 1 October 2026.
Market context
STRABAG has been active in Romania since 1991 and set up its Bucharest headquarters in 1994. Its Romanian production volume rose 65% to €519m in 2023.
