Symmetrica’s turnover growth was due to the company’s investments over the last two years which boosted production capacities. In 2023, Symmetrica earmarked EUR14 million for the inauguration of its first factory in Romania’s southeastern locality of Ovidiu (Constanta County), and for the expansion of the production unit in Prejmer (Brasov County).
In 2024, the company set off production at the Bolintin Vale factory – Symmetrica’s largest production unit. The plant was developed through an investment of almost EUR50 million, will operate four state-of-the-art production lines and will contribute to a 30% increase in total production capacity.
“The investment in the Bolintin Vale factory was an essential strategic step for Symmetrica, consolidating our position on the market and supporting the accelerated growth of the business. At this moment, the first three production lines are already operational, and in the coming period we are focusing on optimizing the processes and preparing the fourth line and post-processing capacities (splitting, sandblasting and antiquing), so that we reach, this year, the full potential of this investment,” said Sebastian Bobu, Executive Director of Symmetrica.
In 30 years of activity, Symmetrica has invested over EUR135 million, of which EUR110 million in the nine paving and precast concrete factories and EUR25 million in the industrial equipment factory, consolidating its leading position in the industry.
“This year, we will focus on optimizing operations and innovation, so as to respond as efficiently as possible to market demands. We see different dynamics between segments, with strong demand in infrastructure and a selective evolution of the residential sector. We are ready to adapt to market developments and capitalize on opportunities, while maintaining the quality and competitiveness of our products”, concluded the CEO of Symmetrica.
For 2025, Symmetrica still expects a stable evolution of the business, in the context of a construction market under pressure from several factors. The decrease in investments in the residential sector, the increase in material costs, the constantly increasing inflation and the general economic and political instability influence the demand, while measures such as the reintroduction of the 1.5% tax on special constructions and the elimination of tax incentives for employees in the field put additional pressure on the industry as a whole.
Bobu expects the infrastructure works segment will continue to be the main growth engine, supported by public projects. Also, despite the slowdown in the residential market, the growing interest in premium solutions will generate opportunities for differentiation and consolidation in this segment.