Binders Binders

History

The company Binders was established in 1993 - during the period, which is famous in the history of the Latvian economy as the beginning of the comprehensive privatisation of companies. Also, the Saulkrasti 2nd Road Construction District at that time (2. RCD) was at the front of the changes. There were several applicants for privatisation of the company or the Vangazi asphalt-concrete production site, being in its composition, and different projects were developed, but the most successful one was a solution, for the implementation of which the construction company SIA Arčers, which was quite experienced at that time, was attracted. Quite a brave step was made at that time - the privatised material and technical as well as specialist resources of 2.RCD were used as a basis for the foundation of a new road construction company.

On 25 November 1993, SIA Binders – the company with a hundred percent of local capital – was registered, who has been able to maintain belonging to the category until now.

In the early 1990s many road construction companies broke down, but they were difficult times, not only for the road construction industry. There were many uncertainties and contradictions in the national economic processes, and the survival of the newly established companies was a huge challenge. Inhabitants of Saulkrasti were able to work at Riga Trade Port and forest logging – road constructors sawed logs and produced firewood for three years.

Little by little, the company also received other orders – asphalted fuel station fields, access roads and private yards and also had some orders for works on public roads. Gradually, step by step, Binders has reached its market share in Latvia and is currently one of the biggest and most experienced infrastructure site construction companies.

The company’s highest turnover to date was achieved in 2025 – EUR 147.2 million.

Total turnover over 30 years – approximately EUR 800 million.

Total taxes paid over 30 years – approximately EUR 70 million.

Financial support provided over 30 years in the form of donations alone (excluding other forms of support) for social, cultural, arts, educational, and sports projects and events in Latvia – approximately EUR 3 million.

Binders vēsture

Key facts about the company:

1993

25 November 1993 - Foundation

2006

So far the fastest growing turnover of the company, in comparison with the previous year – almost double;

2007

1 August 2007 - Opening of the new asphalt concrete plant in Vangaži. The former plant in Vangaži was the oldest road construction materials plant in Latvia, which had experienced several technological transformations and reconstructions, until in 2006 the company decided to dismantle the plant and build a new modern asphalt concrete plant in its place, which was developed by the German company AMMANN Asphalt GmbH after the request of Binders

2008

Binders acquired ownership of shares in Limbažu ceļi Ltd.

2009

The first contract concluded with a foreign customer – the company was acknowledged as the best bidder within the international competitive bidding of the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency for the first stage of reconstruction of the Lielvārde airfield

2012

Asphalt concrete plant starts to operate in Daugavpils

2015

In 2015 the international co-funding project was successfully implemented in Vangaži asphalt-concrete production site, significantly supplementing the technological possibilities of the production site - now it is possible to use recycled material - milled asphalt - for the production process, and the technology is introduced for the production of warm asphalt enriched with special additives, as well as machinery is installed for the production of polymer modified bitumen

2018

The asphalt-concrete production sites of the company in Vangaži and Daugavpils each produced the millionth tone of production. In Vangaži the volume has been reached in 11 years, and the production site in Daugavpils - in 18 years

2023

The construction of the Ķekava bypass was completed - the first public-private partnership (PPP) project in infrastructure construction in the Baltic States, implemented according to the model: design - build - finance - maintain. Project and construction: AS "Kekava ABT" (Luxembourg investment fund TIIC 2 (SCA) SICAR, AS "A.C.B.", SIA "Binders")

2024

The company Binders' third asphalt concrete plant started work in Iecava.

Logo development

Binders logo

The symbol or sign of the logo of Binders consists of the letter B in a carmine red circle. The symbol is dynamic, and it creates associations with busy traffic as multilevel elevated roads can be spotted there. The sign, similarly to a well constructed road, includes two smooth, symmetric, and precise bends that create associations with quality in the road construction industry.

The logo is technically precise so that it would perfectly correspond to values expected from a professional and accurate road construction enterprise. The grade of 15 degrees in the letter B symbolizes dynamic aspiration after future and development.

Binders logo 1993–2013

The company’s first logo (1993–2013), with which the Binders team introduced itself and operated for 20 years. Under this symbol, the company accumulated knowledge and experience, developed, and became widely recognized.

Binders 20 gadu logo

In 2013, Binders marked its 20th anniversary during the road construction season. To emphasize this important milestone throughout the anniversary season, a specially designed anniversary logo was created together with the slogan – “Unyielding on the Roads!”

Binders logo 2014

To mark the transition from the old to the new, the company began the 2014 construction season with a modern and dynamic visual identity.