Consolis Latvia inaugurates modernized Rumbula factory to produce precast hybrid wind turbine towers
Consolis Group officially inaugurated its upgraded production facility in Rumbula, near Riga, on 7 May. The modernized factory is now fully operational and delivering large-scale precast concrete elements for hybrid wind turbine towers. The LaFlora Wind Park is a flagship green energy project by Latvenergo which will be built by Nordex Group.
“With the successful transformation of our Rumbula factory, we are strengthening industrial capabilities in Latvia and supporting the country’s path toward a more sustainable energy system. This achievement is the result of great teamwork locally and across Consolis, and a clear example of how our expertise in precast concrete can contribute to building the energy infrastructure of the future.”
– Eduard van der Meer, President and CEO, Consolis Group
The inauguration event brought together representatives from the Government of the Republic of Latvia, Ropaži Municipality, Baltic energy companies, wind farm developers and key contractors involved in the Laflora wind farm initiative. The strong turnout reflected the strategic importance of domestic renewable energy production and the vital role of industrial partnerships in enabling it.
“This project shows how we can move from residential construction to delivering critical infrastructure. We’ve transformed the entire factory setup, hired over 100 new employees, and are now producing complex elements that support Latvia’s renewable energy goals. We are very proud to be part of this project.”
– Esa Mäki, Managing Director, Consolis Baltics
The Laflora Wind Park will feature 16 Nordex turbines, each with a hybrid tower made of reinforced concrete and steel, reaching heights of up to 179 metres. It is the first time such towers will be produced locally in Latvia. Half of the total investment during the park’s construction phase will remain within the national economy, benefiting regional businesses and suppliers.
“The Consolis Latvija plant is a benefit for each of us, the country and the entire Baltic region as a whole.”
– Mārtiņš Čakste, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Latvenergo AS
The Rumbula factory will operate at high capacity throughout the delivery phase and stands as a model for sustainable industrial innovation. The project also supports Consolis Group’s strategy to lead the concrete industry’s low-carbon transformation, driven by its certified Green Spine Line® product portfolio and commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For further information, please contact:
Helen Spalding, Group Communications Director, Consolis Group +46 72 519 77 82
helen.spalding@consolis.com
About Consolis
Consolis is a European leader in precast concrete solutions providing highly engineered and sustainable solutions for the building and utilities sectors. Together with our customers, we create beautiful buildings and infrastructure with the qualities to serve local communities for centuries to come. Well-built for well-being, that is our reason to be.
We believe in responsible industry leadership, and we are committed to leading the sustainability transformation of our industry. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated that Consolis Group’s near-term emissions reduction targets are aligned with the 1.5°C science-based targets framework. Consolis employs 7,600 people in 17 countries. The Group generated 900,000 million EUR in sales in 2024.
Consolis operates through its local companies in Denmark – Spaencom A/S, Egypt – ECPC, Estonia – E-Betoonelement, Finland – Consolis Parma, France – Bonna TP, Germany – DW Systembau, Hungary – ASA Hungary, Indonesia – Bonna Indonesia, Latvia – Consolis Latvia, Lithuania – Betonika, The Netherlands – VBI, Norway – Spenncon, Poland – Consolis Polska, Romania – ASA CONS Romania/ CES, Spain – Tecnyconta, Sweden – Strängbetong, Tunisia – Bonna Tunisie.
