BauTex Composites is investing €5 million in the expansion of its plant in Moldova
The German company BauTex Composites is to build a new production hall in Strășeni and purchase equipment for the manufacture of composite reinforcement.
BauTex Composites, which specialises in the production of technical glass fibre materials, is preparing to invest €5 million in expanding its production capacity in the Strășeni subzone of the ‘Bălți’ Free Economic Zone. The project involves the construction of a new production hall and the acquisition of production lines for composite reinforcement bars.
These new investments mark a diversification of the company’s portfolio, as it seeks to enter the construction materials market, particularly the market for composite reinforcement, which is valued for its corrosion resistance and light weight.
The expansion is expected to create around 20 jobs for machine operators, mechanics, electricians and packaging staff. According to the company’s estimates, the new operations could contribute to a 5 per cent increase in turnover in the first year of operation and a 10 per cent increase in the second year.
BauTex Composites is a subsidiary of the German group BauTex-Stoffe. It has been operating in Moldova since 2021 and has so far invested over €30 million and created more than 250 jobs. The company manufactures fibreglass mesh for façades and mosaics; Schleiftex fibreglass grinding discs; mesh for Aquapanel panels; Phoenix technical fabrics for roofing and Laintex membranes; and Ortex and Kanaltex composite fabrics, used in high-tech industrial sectors, and focuses primarily on international markets. Its main export markets are the European Union and the USA.
To implement the project, the company plans to collaborate with suppliers and contractors from the Republic of Moldova, Turkey and the European Union, which could create further opportunities for local businesses.
The company forecasts a 40 per cent increase in turnover in 2026 compared with 2025, and a further 20 per cent increase in 2027 compared with the previous year.
Among the development opportunities the company is considering is participation in future reconstruction projects in Ukraine, which could support demand for materials in the construction sector.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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