It was a great honor for us that the global and European senior management of Hankook Tire Hungary Ltd. also attended the ceremony. Grabarics Ltd. has a long-standing relationship with the Korean company: our relationship dates back to the first phase of the plant. We are particularly proud that the company has entrusted us with the general construction of its current truck and bus tire manufacturing facility, which is of paramount importance for Europe.

The topping-out ceremony – a symbol of joint work

The topping-out ceremony is one of the most beautiful traditions in the construction industry, paying tribute to the professionals who work behind the scenes every day to ensure success. The physical workers on the project are the ones who literally leave their mark on this investment. They work from dawn to dusk, in rain, frost and scorching sun; without their expertise, perseverance and precision, no building would ever become a reality.

We sincerely thank all our employees for representing the highest professional standards and for ensuring that the Grabarics name stands for reliability, quality, and dedication for our partners.

Before the decorative wreath was placed in its rightful place, the managers of Hankook Tire Magyarország Kft., Heerim Architects & Planners Co. Ltd., and Grabarics Kft. jointly tied the companies' ribbon to the tree. This moment symbolized everything that is important to us: expertise, perseverance, cooperation, and common goals.

Impressive results in one year

The scale and pace of the project speak for themselves. Construction of the 70,000 m² production facility began in January 2025 and reached its highest point, 30.17 meters, in 11 months.

Materials used in construction to date:

• 36,835 m³ of concrete
• 149,295 m² of formwork
• 2,499 tons of reinforcing steel

The amount of reinforcing steel is well illustrated by a single image: if we were to pull it all out as 16 mm strands, it would run for 1,580 km – that would be 83% of Hungary's entire motorway network.

Cooperation we can build on

It is particularly important for Grabarics Kft. that, in addition to technical performance, partnership and cooperation also work exceptionally well. The joint work with Hankook Tire Magyarország Kft. and the design team of Heerim Architects & Planners Co. is exemplary: fast, smooth, constructive, and based on trust. The topping-out ceremony is a fitting milestone in this successful professional journey, which will continue with the start of internal industrial, mechanical and electrical construction work.

A celebration for the community

After the official program, guests were invited to a joint lunch, where the good atmosphere, delicious stew, fresh strudel, and informal conversations made the day truly memorable. For us, these moments strengthen the community on which the Grabarics brand is built.