Brno, January 31 , 2025 - Kovoprojekta Brno a.s. has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) contract by Wacker Chemie AG for the process part of its new production site in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. The plant will produce room-temperature curing high-performance silicones and high consistency silicone rubber. These silicones are used in key technologies such as electromobility, health and medical care and in grid expansion. WACKER’s total investment volume for the site is in the low triple-digit million-euro range.

Under the contract, Kovoprojekta will provide basic engineering and EPCM services in a close cooperation with WACKER. Hynek Jicinsky, Managing Director at Kovoprojekta commented: “This award marks a significant milestone for Kovoprojekta in terms of industries portfolio while leveraging the detailed knowledge of the local market.”