ZÜBLIN Stahlbau Expands Bridge Construction Capabilities with Acquisition of Hilgefort Assets

ZÜBLIN Stahlbau Expands Bridge Construction Capabilities with Acquisition of Hilgefort Assets

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN Stahlbau GmbH is acquiring major assets from Hilgefort GmbH in Dinklage, Lower Saxony, through an asset deal effective August 1, 2025. The acquisition secures all 70 employees and includes 40,000 square meters of land and three production halls. This move aims to boost ZÜBLIN Stahlbau’s bridge construction capabilities and vertical integration while continuing Hilgefort’s specialization in plant component and apparatus construction under the new brand. The integration supports ZÜBLIN Stahlbau’s growth strategy in steel construction, with Managing Directors Marco Eckert and Ulrich Hilgefort highlighting the value of the workforce and long-term development potential.

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART/HOSENA, 28-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — ZÜBLIN Stahlbau GmbH is expanding its footprint in bridge construction through the acquisition of key assets from Hilgefort GmbH, effective August 1, 2025. As part of an asset deal, the company is acquiring substantial property and facilities in Dinklage, Lower Saxony, and securing the employment of all 70 Hilgefort staff, ensuring business continuity and growth at the site.

The acquisition includes approximately 40,000 square meters of land, three large-scale production halls, and significant movable fixed assets. With this strategic move, ZÜBLIN Stahlbau strengthens its capabilities in bridge construction while broadening its vertical integration. In addition, Hilgefort’s operations in plant component and apparatus construction will continue under the ZÜBLIN Stahlbau brand as part of its evolving product portfolio.

“This acquisition is a targeted expansion of our capacities and technical expertise in bridge construction—an essential area to support the urgently needed infrastructure development across Germany,” said Marco Eckert, Technical Managing Director of ZÜBLIN Stahlbau GmbH. “At the same time, Hilgefort’s long-standing knowledge in plant component and apparatus construction will be preserved and developed further within our organization.”

The skilled workforce from Hilgefort is a key asset in the transaction. Ulrich Hilgefort, current Managing Director of Hilgefort GmbH, welcomed the transition, stating: “I’m pleased that our team’s deep experience in metalwork and welding will now contribute to ZÜBLIN Stahlbau’s broader mission. The integration also opens up new opportunities and long-term prospects for our employees.” He will personally support the integration process to ensure a smooth transition.

With the Dinklage site integration, ZÜBLIN Stahlbau is not only expanding its production capacity but also reinforcing its strategic growth in steel bridge construction, plant construction, and structural steelwork—solidifying its role as one of the leading players in Germany’s steel construction sector.

Züblin Stahlbau GmbH

Züblin Stahlbau GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of Ed. Züblin AG and is part of the STRABAG SE group of companies. ZÜBLIN Stahlbau is an experienced, competent and internationally positioned partner for complex services in steel building, steel bridge and façade construction. Equipped with two modern production facilities, specialized know-how and strong partnerships in all areas, the company achieves the technically and economically optimal solution for its customers.

Ed. Züblin AG
Stuttgart-based Ed. Züblin AG, with approximately 16,000 employees and an annual output of around € 4.6 billion, is one of Germany’s largest construction companies. ZÜBLIN, which has been successfully realising challenging construction projects in Germany and abroad since 1898, is the STRABAG Group’s leading brand for building construction and civil engineering. The range of services covers all construction-related tasks – from complex turnkey construction, civil engineering and tunnelling to construction logistics, structural maintenance, ground engineering and timber and steel construction. Supported by the expertise of its Zentrale Technik competence centre, ZÜBLIN also offers integrated design-and-build services from a single source. We take an end-to-end view of buildings over their entire life cycle, with a focus on collaborative construction using our TEAMCONCEPT® partnering model while constantly promoting and advancing the topics of digitalisation, sustainability and innovation. Together within the STRABAG Group and with our external partners, we are working systematically to make the design-and-build processes resource-friendly and climate-neutral. More information is available at www.zueblin.de

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