Innovative Vehicle Restraint Systems: voestalpine Enhances D4 Highway Safety in Czech Republic, a Record-Breaking Road Safety Project

Innovative Vehicle Restraint Systems: voestalpine Enhances D4 Highway Safety in Czech Republic, a Record-Breaking Road Safety Project

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine, a leading supplier of vehicle restraint systems, is undertaking its largest road safety project to date. The company will supply and install 100 kilometers of guard rails for the expansion and modernization of the D4 highway in the Czech Republic. This project marks voestalpine’s first comprehensive order in the Czech Republic, where it will manage the entire project. The D4 highway will connect Prague to southern Bohemia and stretch approximately 86 kilometers. voestalpine will install around 2,300 tons of steel in the form of vehicle restraint systems, upgrading 16 kilometers of the existing road link and constructing a new 32-kilometer stretch. The completion is scheduled for fall 2024. The company recently supplied 33 kilometers of guard rails for another road project in the Czech Republic, further establishing its position in the road safety sector. The Metal Forming Division of voestalpine is known for its expertise in refined sections, tubes, and precision strip steel products, and it generated revenue of EUR 3.9 billion in the business year 2022/23.

(PRESS RELEASE) LINZ, 12-Jul-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The Metal Forming Division of voestalpine Group, a leading supplier of innovative vehicle restraint systems, is revolutionizing road safety across Europe. In its most significant endeavor in the road safety business segment to date, voestalpine is undertaking a monumental project to supply and install 100 kilometers of guard rails for the expansion and modernization of the D4 highway in the Czech Republic. The first major delivery has recently been completed, with the project set to be finalized in the fall of 2024.

Upon completion, the Dálnice 4 highway (D4), connecting Prague to southern Bohemia, will stretch approximately 86 kilometers. voestalpine is set to install approximately 2,300 tons of steel in the form of vehicle restraint systems for a new 32-kilometer section of the highway, as well as upgrade an additional 16 kilometers of the existing road link.

Herbert Eibensteiner, CEO of voestalpine AG, emphasized the importance of the project, stating, “Our innovative product solutions, manufactured in Krems, play a vital role in safeguarding the lives of road users. This project, the largest of its kind in the history of our road safety business segment, serves as a testament to the trust our customers place in our extensive experience within this critical field.”

Czech Republic: A Key Market

This project marks voestalpine’s inaugural order in the Czech Republic, where the company has been entrusted with the comprehensive management of the entire project.

Peter Schwab, Member of the Management Board of voestalpine AG and Head of the Metal Forming Division, highlighted the company’s expanding role as a full-service provider in the road safety sector. Schwab stated, “voestalpine is rapidly establishing itself as a comprehensive solution provider in the road safety sector. We cover all aspects, from development and project management to product finishing and installation.”

The Czech Republic has already been a primary export market for this business segment and continues to represent a significant future growth market. voestalpine recently supplied a total of 33 kilometers of guard rails for another major road project, the D55 highway, spanning from the eastern part of the country to its border with Lower Austria. By 2024, the entire central reservation of the D55 highway will be equipped with a double-sided voestalpine vehicle restraint system.

Metal Forming Division

The Metal Forming Division is voestalpine’s center of excellence for highly refined sections, tubes, precision strip steel products, as well as ready-to-install system components made of pressed, stamped, and roll-formed parts. With its unparalleled expertise in materials and processing, combined with a global presence, the division is the preferred choice for customers who value innovation and quality. Employing approximately 11,900 dedicated professionals, the division serves nearly all European car manufacturers. In the fiscal year 2022/23, the division achieved revenues of EUR 3.9 billion, with an operating result (EBITDA) of EUR 375 million.

About voestalpine Group

voestalpine is a globally renowned steel and technology group, distinguished by its unique combination of materials and processing expertise. Operating on a global scale, voestalpine boasts approximately 500 Group companies and locations spanning more than 50 countries across five continents. Since 1995, voestalpine has been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. The company serves as a leading partner to the automotive, consumer goods, aerospace, and oil & natural gas industries, delivering premium products and system solutions. Additionally, voestalpine leads the global market in railway systems, tool steel, and special sections. Committed to the global climate goals, voestalpine has established the greentec steel program, outlining a clear roadmap for decarbonizing steel production. In the fiscal year 2022/23, the Group achieved revenues of EUR 18.2 billion, with an operating result (EBITDA) of EUR 2.5 billion. voestalpine employs approximately 51,200 individuals worldwide.

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SOURCE: voestalpine AG