Company development history

The company gained its first experience in the road construction sector in 2004. A small regional contracting firm from Odesa specialized in earthworks, employing several dozen workers and operating a limited fleet of machinery.

Over time, the company expanded to perform the full range of road construction works. A key driver of “Automagistral-Pivden”‘s growth was the preparation for UEFA Euro 2012 in Ukraine. Subsequently, the company began large-scale investments in production bases, enabling it to win and execute contracts for the construction and reconstruction of transport infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, Kyiv regions, and many other parts of Ukraine.

Key Development Milestones

• 2017: Ukraine opened the road maintenance market, and “Automagistral-Pivden” was among the first companies to enter it.
• 2018: The company established bridge construction divisions, further expanding its scope of activities.
• 2019: The company entered foreign markets for the first time, signing its first project contract in Moldova.
• By 2020: “Automagistral-Pivden” completed a comprehensive modernization of its production facilities, replacing outdated equipment with plants from the leading manufacturer Marini.

2021: Leader of “Big Construction” Program

In 2021, the company became a leader of the “Big Construction” program. During that year, it demonstrated record-breaking results across nearly all indicators: almost 900 km of roads and 50 bridges were reconstructed, nearly 4 million tons of asphalt concrete mixtures were produced, capital investments reached EUR 50 million, and the machinery fleet grew to 2,500 units.

2022–2023: Operations During Wartime

However, in 2022 Ukraine became a victim of russian aggression, and new construction projects were halted while funds from the Road Fund were redirected to defense needs.

During the war, the company focused on rebuilding destroyed bridges – since 2022, more than 30 projects have been completed. A new main water pipeline supplying the city of Kryvyi Rih was built at record speed. The company is also constructing energy protection facilities and restoring frontline roads (evacuation routes).

The company is implementing several capital repair and infrastructure construction projects financed by the EBRD and the EIB. “Automagistral-Pivden” is also participating in the modernization of border crossing points funded by USAID.

A new business direction has been introduced – construction of defense lines and fortification structures.

2023–2026: International Expansion and Recovery

• Since 2023: “Automagistral-Pivden” has entered the Romanian market, where its first projects have already been implemented. The company has also won several megacontracts scheduled for implementation in 2027.
• 2026: In Ukraine, a new program for the restoration of key highways by individual sections began, and “Automagistral-Pivden” once again holds leading positions, delivering 25% of the total national scope of works.