NEW MANUFACTURING PLANT IN OLOMOUC

27. 10. 2026
|In Nezařazené
|By Jana Mojžíšová
Our new manufacturing plant in Hodolany, Olomouc, will be capable of producing up to 126,000
cartridges of sealants and adhesives per day. The construction chemicals manufacturer is investing
approximately CZK 600 million in the site, financed through a combination of its own resources and
bank financing, without public subsidies or investment incentives. The project will also include an
in-house R&D centre and is expected to create up to 80 new jobs.

The Project Began with the Acquisition of the Site in 2020

We have been preparing the project for six years. The abandoned industrial site in Hodolany was acquired in September 2020, followed by approximately three years of design work and the building permit process. Construction began in August 2024. The plant is not being built on a greenfield site. Instead, it is making use of a former industrial area that has undergone extensive redevelopment. The original buildings have been complemented by new production halls and a large administration building with its own R&D centre. The project includes construction works, installation of production technologies, automated systems, logistics equipment and the development of a specialised R&D facility.

A Strategic Location Between Our Czech and Slovak Operations

Olomouc was selected, among other reasons, for its strategic position between our branches and warehouses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as its proximity to our existing manufacturing plant in Přerov. The new location will enable us to serve customers and a distribution network stretching from Ústí nad Labem to Prešov more efficiently. We also plan to take advantage of the close proximity of the two plants during the production ramp-up. Experienced employees from Přerov will support the training of new staff and the implementation of production processes in Olomouc.

Automated Manufacturing Integrated with In-House R&D

Both the production lines and the handling and storage of raw materials and finished goods will be highly automated. A digital production management system and modern logistics technologies will improve productivity, precision and process repeatability. At the same time, they will contribute to higher workplace safety and better control of individual production processes. Compared with our existing operation in Přerov, the Olomouc plant will represent a new generation of manufacturing environment, with more comprehensive digitalisation and a higher level of automation.

“The Olomouc plant was designed from the outset with a strong focus on automation, digitalisation and efficient management of production processes,” said Jiří Mohyla, Managing Director of Den Braven Production.


Production Capacity of up to 126,000 Cartridges per Day

The plant will primarily manufacture sealants, adhesives and other products based on MS polymers, silicones and polyurethanes. Maximum production capacity will reach up to 126,000 cartridges per day. Our main focus will be on technologically advanced, higher-value-added products. Their performance is driven by proprietary development, specific formulations and precisely controlled production processes. The products must meet demanding requirements for strength, flexibility, resistance, service life and reliability. They will be used across construction, automotive, transport and other industrial sectors.

In-House R&D Centre to Accelerate New Product Introduction

A key part of the investment is our own R&D centre. It will be used to develop new products, optimise formulations and validate them directly in production. Integrating development and manufacturing within one site will allow us to verify new formulations faster and transfer R&D results into full-scale production more efficiently. The in-house R&D facility will also enable us to respond more flexibly to customer requirements and move new formulations into serial production within a single location. In recruiting specialists, we also plan to build on our cooperation with the Faculty of Chemical Technology at the University of Pardubice. Its students already complete professional placements at our Přerov plant, and several graduates have joined the company.


“We want to develop a similar model in Olomouc as well,” Mohyla added. The new R&D centre will therefore also create opportunities for graduates in chemistry and other technical disciplines.

Up to 80 New Jobs

The project is expected to create up to 80 new jobs. Opportunities will be available for production operators and line technicians, warehouse and logistics staff, administrative employees, development chemists and other specialist roles. Automation is intended primarily to reduce routine and physically demanding tasks. At the same time, it will increase demand for qualified employees who will operate technologies, monitor production processes, oversee quality and contribute to product development and production optimisation.

Production in Přerov Will Continue

The opening of the Olomouc plant does not mean a reduction or replacement of existing production in Přerov. The purpose of the investment is to expand our total manufacturing capacity and respond to long-term growth in demand, particularly for MS polymer- and polyurethane-based products. “The strategic objective of the Olomouc plant is not to replace or scale down our Přerov operation, but to expand our overall production capacity,” Mohyla emphasised.

The two plants will complement each other. Their close integration will support further growth, increase manufacturing flexibility and improve our ability to respond to the needs of individual markets and customers.


Final Preparations for Trial Operation

The plant was originally scheduled to start operations during the summer. The timeline has shifted due to the scale of the project, its technological complexity and the sequencing of the final installation and commissioning work. We are currently completing the installation and commissioning of production technologies. The exact date of full-scale opening will depend on the successful completion of these final stages. Our priority is to start operations only when all technologies are ready to run safely, reliably and to the required quality standards. The total investment is approximately CZK 600 million. The project is being implemented without public subsidies or investment incentives.

We Believe in Continued Growth

We are a key manufacturing and development partner in sealants, adhesives, waterproofing systems and other products for construction and industry. We  combine in-house formulation development with modern manufacturing and focus both on product solutions and cooperation with commercial and private-label brands. The new Olomouc plant will expand our manufacturing, logistics and R&D capabilities. The approximately CZK 600 million investment, the continued operation of the Přerov plant and the creation of up to 80 new jobs underline our long-term growth and our commitment to further developing manufacturing in the region.