VRS Romania, part of the voestalpine Group, produces railway turnouts, railway crossings, fastening systems, locking devices, and screws for railway sleepers. 

Travertec manufactures prestressed reinforced concrete sleepers; its products fall under the category of prefabricated concrete elements for road and rail transport infrastructure.

Following its analysis, the Competition Council concluded that this operation does not pose significant obstacles to effective competition in the Romanian market or a substantial part of it and that there are no serious doubts regarding its compatibility with a normal competitive environment.

The decision will be published on the website of the national competition authority after the removal of confidential information.