Romanian company buys assets of wire factory for โ‚ฌ 7.5 million in a public auction

Intertranscom Impex Acquires Dan Steel Group Beclean Assets for โ‚ฌ7.5 Million

Intertranscom Impex, a leading Romanian producer of welded mesh based inย Buhuศ™i, has acquired the assets ofย Dan Steel Group Becleanย forย โ‚ฌ7.5 millionย in a public auction. The acquisition strengthens Intertranscom Impexโ€™s position in Eastern Europeโ€™s steel manufacturing market as the company prepares to revive production operations.

Expanding Industrial Capabilities Through the Intertranscom Impex Dan Steel Group Acquisition

According to a report fromย Romania-Insider.com,ย Dan Steel Group Beclean (Dan Steel)ย produced a wide range ofย ferrous metal products, includingย nails, galvanized wire, braided wire, welded mesh, and steel panels. The company exported to multiple regional markets such asย Hungary, Poland, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Slovakiaย before declaring bankruptcy in early 2023.

Founded in 1991, Dan Steel grew rapidly in Romaniaโ€™s steel sector but began struggling in 2017 due to liquidity issues. Furthermore, newย European Commission import measuresย imposed in 2018 increased raw material costs and added financial pressure that hindered its recovery.

Intertranscom Impex Plans to Restart Production

With this acquisition,ย Intertranscom Impexย plans to restart steel production soon andย revitalize operations at the Beclean site. The move is expected to restore the plant as a major employer in the region, signaling renewed growth and local economic support.

Dan Steelโ€™sย facilities boast an impressive industrial footprint, includingย 40 hectares of land,ย buildings covering 75,500 square meters, and essential manufacturing equipment. Once fully operational, the company aims to reach anย annual production capacity of 100,000 tonsย of finished steel products.

Strengthening Romaniaโ€™s Steel Production Network

Theย Intertranscom Impex Dan Steel Group acquisitionย not only expands the companyโ€™s capacity but also enhances its long-term competitiveness in regional and international markets. By leveraging local experience and existing infrastructure, Intertranscom Impex aims to modernize production and align operations with European sustainability and efficiency standards.

This deal marks an important step toward revitalizing Romaniaโ€™s steel industry, ensuring continuity in skilled jobs, and creating a stronger foundation for growth in the countryโ€™s industrial sector.

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