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TECE invests in Croatia: A new production location is being built in Novska

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TECE Group, one of the leading manufacturers of sanitary systems and installation solutions worldwide, is known for its innovation, technical excellence, and customer orientation. Founded in 1987, this family-owned company based in Emsdetten (Germany) has developed into a global player with over 1,700 employees worldwide. With intelligent system solutions for pipe installations, as well as drywall, drainage, and sanitary technology, TECE sets standards in quality, functionality, and design. To achieve its ambitious growth goals and ensure future production capacities, the company is now undertaking a significant strategic investment in Southeast Europe.

Important Milestone

In Novska, a modern new production and logistics location is being established under the name TECE Industrial. The new company will be led by directors Michael Freitag and Alen Avdaković. The project is an important milestone in TECE’s expansion strategy. The implementation deadlines are challenging but clearly defined: the official start of construction was on March 3, 2025. A key phase of the project is the completion of the entire building structure by December 31, 2025, with production set to begin no later than July 1, 2026. The dimensions of the new building highlight the importance of the location: approximately 9,500 m² of production space, 7,100 m² of storage-logistics space, and 1,600 m² of modern office space will be constructed on the total area.

In Novska, TECE will utilize proven and advanced manufacturing technologies. This primarily includes injection molding of plastics, manual and semi-automatic assembly processes, and modern, fully automated processing of stainless steel. These technologies enable TECE to respond flexibly to market demands while maintaining high product quality.

Why Novska?

The decision to invest in the Novska location was the result of a careful and comprehensive evaluation process. TECE always makes investment and location decisions with a long-term, strategic perspective. As part of the project development, five countries and a total of thirty different locations were thoroughly analyzed and compared. Several key factors ultimately favored Novska – the city stood out for its dynamic and investor-friendly local government. Cooperation with local authorities has been constructive and goal-oriented from the very beginning.

An additional decisive advantage is the excellent infrastructural connectivity of the location, particularly the proximity to the highway, which enables efficient logistics processes and good accessibility for employees and suppliers. Furthermore, the project has received strong support at the local, regional, and national levels. TECE encountered a high level of willingness to cooperate and active support from various institutions. Finally, attractive incentive measures for investors also played an important role in the decision-making process.

Strong Partnerships

To realize this demanding construction project, TECE relies on the expertise of established partners. The renowned Croatian construction company ZTB Gradnja d.o.o., with long-standing experience in executing complex industrial projects, has been engaged as the main contractor. The architectural and engineering project has been entrusted to ATP Zagreb arhitekti inženjeri d.o.o., a renowned architectural-engineering office with international experience.

With the new facility in Novska, TECE sends a clear signal for growth, internationalization, and technological innovation. The project is not only a significant investment in its own future but also a clear commitment to manufacturing in Europe. Additionally, it promises positive impulses for the economic development of the Novska region by creating new jobs and strengthening local value chains.

TECE Adria strengthens its position in the region with an investment in Zagreb

TECE Adria, a subsidiary of the TECE GmbH group, is in the process of constructing a new business-storage building in Zagreb, in Gornji Stupnik. A facility of 3,700 square meters is being built on 9,000 square meters, featuring an exhibition space, educational, and distribution center for the entire Adriatic region. In an investment worth more than five and a half million euros, the exhibition space will be complemented by offices on two floors, an educational center for all target groups of companies, and a storage-logistics center with over 4,000 pallet spaces, from which goods will be delivered to all countries in Southeast Europe. The move into the building and the start of operations are expected by the end of the year.

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