February 2, 2023

Elnos Group to enter Czech Republic – empowering 400 kV national grid in Prague area

complexRE supported Elnos Group, an international electrical engineering concern, to enter Czech Republic

complexRE supported Elnos Group, an international electrical engineering concern, to enter Czech Republic. Elnos Group participated in tender organised by state owned CEPS (Czech Transmission System Operator) in consortium with Czech construction company RRR. The consortium won the first lot relating to 400 kV high voltage lines reconstruction and upgrade.

The reconstruction works will be carried out in the next 3 years and will consist of 115 towers, length 37 km, from Řeporyje to Třebsín. Elnos Group will work on and deliver technological part, while RRR‘s will carry out the construction works.

complexRE was asked by Czech RRR to find suitable partner to participate in state tender and deliver technological part. By utilizing its own network of partners, complexRE succeeded in identifying suitable partner within a few weeks. complexRE connected RRR to Elnos Group, helped both parties during their consortium negotiations, provided advisory and translation services, and helped both parties in organizing all necessary steps before their successful submition of the winning bid. Elnos Group and RRR are expected to participate in the upcoming lots and complexRE will provide continuous assistance to both parties.

Elnos Group operates in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Nothern Macedonia, Croatia, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Slovenia, Germany, United Kingdom, Portugal, Denmark, Netherlands, Poland and from 2022 newly also in the Czech Republic with first big step on the market.

„New markets and engagement in challenging and complex projects are the formula that makes Elnos Group a leader in the electrical energy sector. Stepping into the Czech market brings to us the opportunity to continue with the strengthening and modernization of the electrical power network in this country as well as confirm our knowledge and high level of technical standards. Elnos Group is very satisfied with cooperation with complexRE and RRR and we are fully committed to our expanding at Czech market. We are looking forward to the realization of our first project and other new challenges in the future“, said  

Branko Torbica, Vice President of the Board of Elnos Group.

About Elnos Group - International electrical engineering concern

Elnos Group is an international electrical engineering concern. By nurturing a longer than 75-year tradition, Elnos Group applies its knowledge and experience in building lasting values. Numerous construction, reconstruction, and modernisation projects have ranked Elnos among the leading companies for facilities of up to 400 kV (within power stations, power grids, infrastructure projects, industry, and installations). This makes them solid foundation for providing a comprehensive range of services of Elnos Group, which leads to the achievement of energy, economic, ecological, and social progress.

Elnos strategy is focused on long-term profitable growth of the company. Professional approach to modern requirements and markets of future along with the adoption and application of the latest technology, has positioned them among the companies that keep pace with global trends.

"This deal does not relate to our core business, which is focused around A-class logistic/production space. However, this deal demonstrates the strength of our 12 professionals in 20 countries. It shows that the local market knowledge and local language skills are key success factors for winning the deals. In this particular case, I am happy that we did not just enter into good business cooperation, but also managed to create a good team spirit and real friendly cooperation."

Jiří Suremka, partner complexRE