Hitexbau GmbH Establishes French Headquarters in Antony
Antony, France – 2023
Hitexbau GmbH has officially launched Hitexbau France, establishing its French headquarters in Antony, south of Paris.
The expansion follows the award of European Technical Assessment (ETA-23/0269) for Hitexbau's HTC carbon fibre reinforcement grids under Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011.
With harmonized European approval secured, the creation of a direct French entity marks a decisive step in the company's structured European growth strategy.
Strategic Market Expansion
France represents a core European construction market characterized by:
- High durability standards
- Complex regulatory frameworks
- Infrastructure modernization priorities
- Increasing demand for lifecycle-optimized solutions
The establishment of Hitexbau France enhances:
- Direct engineering support for French designers and specifiers
- On-site coordination capability
- Faster project execution alignment
- Local regulatory responsiveness
The Antony headquarters positions the company at the center of one of Europe's most influential construction regions.
Executive Statements
Alexander ALBANI, CEO of Hitexbau GmbH, stated:
"The launch of Hitexbau France represents a natural progression of our European strategy. With ETA certification confirming the performance of our carbon reinforcement systems, expanding our operational footprint into France strengthens both our technical credibility and our long-term market commitment."
Cristian HALICHI, Managing Director of Hitexbau France, commented:
"Our objective is clear: to support the French market with engineering precision, regulatory clarity, and practical expertise in carbon reinforcement implementation. France is a technically advanced environment where durability and performance are decisive. Hitexbau France will serve as a direct technical partner for engineers, contractors, and industrial stakeholders."
Regulatory and Technical Foundation
The European Technical Assessment confirms independently verified mechanical performance, durability resistance, and production control of HTC carbon grids under EAD 260057-00-0303.
The ETA enables CE marking and harmonized specification throughout the European Union, providing a robust regulatory framework for deployment in France.
Forward-Looking Commitment
The establishment of Hitexbau France reflects a long-term commitment to advancing carbon reinforcement technologies within the European construction sector.
By combining harmonized European certification with dedicated local leadership, Hitexbau reinforces its position as a technically rigorous and strategically positioned actor in the transition toward durable, material-efficient concrete systems.