Chladek & Tintera, a.s.

What Chladek & Tintera, a.s. does

Chládek & Tintěra, a.s. is a privately-held Czech construction firm headquartered in Litoměřice, founded in 1991, that specializes in railway infrastructure construction and reconstruction. The company operates through nine specialized production divisions covering track construction (závod kolejových staveb), bridge and engineering structures, transport and mechanization, ground/building construction, certified welding (ČSN EN ISO 3834-2), electrical construction, maintenance, rail transport, and machinery rental. It operates capital-intensive heavy equipment including the 377-ton AHM 800 R rail recycler (one of the most modern rehabilitation machines in Europe) and the SUZ 500 track renewal machine capable of 1,200–1,400 meters of track renewal per 12-hour shift. An in-house design subsidiary, H-PRO, enables integrated design-build delivery on complex corridor modernizations such as the 12.1 km Chomutov–Prunéřov line designed for 160 km/h operation.

The firm generates revenue almost exclusively through competitive public tender (veřejné zakázky) contracts awarded by Czech state-owned railway administrator Správa železnic and by Czech municipalities. Revenue streams span railway superstructure and substructure work, bridge replacement and engineering structures, public and residential building construction, electrical traction and signaling installation, certified welding, equipment rental, and rail transport services — all priced on a project-bid basis with no consumer-facing or recurring pricing component. Approximately 380 specialized professionals execute projects across Bohemia, Moravia, and the Vysočina region, with the company maintaining a wholly-owned Slovak subsidiary (Chládek & Tintěra Slovakia s.r.o.) established in 2011 for cross-border market access.

The company holds ISO 9001:2016, ISO 14001:2016, ČSN ISO 45001:2018, and ČSN EN ISO 3834-2 (2022–2027) certifications, and has accumulated several thousand completed projects over its 35-year history. Recognition includes two Železniční stavba roku 2025 awards (rack-railway Tanvald–Kořenov reconstruction and Dolní Polubný station), Česká dopravní stavba roku 2019, and Sanační dílo roku 2018. Leadership comprises General Director Emil Filip, Business Director Pavel Stoulil, and division heads with deep tenure in track and bridge construction, and the company is structurally a Czech joint-stock company (akciová společnost) with no disclosed parent or institutional investor.

Name

Chladek & Tintera, a.s.

Legal name

Chládek & Tintěra, a.s.

Website

https://cht.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chládek & Tintěra, a.s. is a Czech railway and civil engineering construction firm headquartered in Litoměřice, employing approximately 380 specialists across nine divisions to deliver railway reconstruction, bridge construction, and public building projects primarily for state-owned Správa železnic and Czech municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Railway Track & Civil Works Construction (Ballast, Slab Track, Alignment) (IMAFAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bridges, Viaducts & Elevated Guideway Construction (IMAFAFAF), Bridge & Viaduct Construction (IMAFAEAB), Tunnels & Underground Rail Civil Construction (IMAFAFAE)

Keywords

• Railway construction services
• Bridge construction services
• Civil engineering works
• Public infrastructure contracting
• Heavy machinery rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Litoměřice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Railway and Track Construction: Construction and reconstruction of railway lines, tracks, and rail infrastructure, including superstructure and substructure work. This is the company's primary revenue stream, serving state-owned railway operator Správa železnic and other public infrastructure clients.
2. Bridge and Engineering Construction: Construction and reconstruction of bridges, footbridges, and civil engineering structures, including bridge replacement projects using prefabricated reinforced concrete elements installed during night track closures.
3. Building Construction (Pozemní stavby): Construction of residential buildings, municipal offices, and public buildings including hospitals, schools, and sports facilities. Delivered through the company's středisko pozemních staveb.
4. Equipment Rental (Půjčovna strojů): Rental of construction machinery and equipment to external parties, providing a secondary revenue stream from the company's machinery fleet.
5. Welding Services (Svařování): Specialized welding services including certified welding per ČSN EN ISO 3834-2 for structural steel and rail welding applications.
6. Electrical Construction (Elektrostavby): Electrical installation work for railway infrastructure including traction power systems and signaling.
7. Transport and Mechanization Services: Provision of specialized railway transport equipment and machinery for construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chládek & Tintěra, a.s. constructs and reconstructs railway lines, bridges, and civil engineering structures for state and municipal clients in the Czech Republic, delivering these works through eight specialized divisions covering track construction, bridge and engineering construction, transport and mechanization, ground/building construction, welding, electrical construction, maintenance, and rail transport. The company supplements its construction services with an in-house heavy machinery fleet for rail renewal and recycling and operates a Slovak subsidiary plus a design subsidiary H-PRO spol. s r.o.

Product overview

Chládek & Tintěra, a.s. is a Czech railway construction company based in Litoměřice with 35 years of experience. The company operates as a unified platform comprising nine specialized divisions working together on complex railway construction projects: the Railway Construction Division handles track construction and reconstruction; the Bridge and Engineering Construction Division manages bridges and engineering structures; the Transport and Mechanization Center provides equipment and logistics; the Ground Construction Center builds residential, commercial and public buildings; the Welding Center offers certified welding services; the Electrical Construction Center handles traction and signaling systems; the Maintenance Center provides ongoing infrastructure care; the Rail Transport Center manages rail operations; and the Machine Rental division offers equipment hire. The divisions collaborate on integrated projects ranging from major railway reconstructions to building construction, with recent projects including station modernizations (Roudnice nad Labem, Plzeň, Teplice), track renewals, bridge replacements, and civic buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hroch noviny: Company's internal newsletter providing updates on projects, achievements and company news, published regularly

Products and services

• Railway Track Construction (Kolejové stavby) Construction, reconstruction, and renewal of railway track infrastructure for state railway operator Správa železnic and other public-sector clients in the Czech Republic. Delivered using in-house heavy machinery fleet including AHM 800 R and SUZ 500.
• Bridge and Engineering Construction (Mostní a inženýrské stavby) Construction and reconstruction of bridges and engineering structures for railway and municipal clients, integrated into multi-discipline construction contracts.
• Transport and Mechanization Services (Dopravní a mechanizační středisko) Provision of heavy construction machinery, mechanized equipment, and transport services for railway and civil construction projects.
• Ground Construction (Pozemní stavby) Ground and building construction services for municipal, regional, and private-sector clients, including civil ground works and structural construction.
• Welding Services (Svářečské středisko) Certified welding services for railway infrastructure, bridges, structural steel, and related construction projects.
• Electrical Construction (Elektrostavební středisko) Electrical construction services including railway electrification, signaling support, and building electrical systems for public-sector clients.
• Infrastructure Maintenance Services (Údržba) Maintenance of railway infrastructure, bridges, and related civil structures under long-term service contracts with public-sector clients.
• Rail Transport Services (Železniční doprava) Rail freight transport and logistics services on the Czech rail network, including movement of construction materials and equipment for railway construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reconstruction of railway lines to speeds of 160 km/h
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Chládek & Tintěra Slovakia s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011In 2011, the company established a commercial production company in Slovakia, expanding its operations to the Slovak market. This subsidiary enables the company to pursue railway and construction projects in the Slovak Republic.
• H-PRO (projekční společnost)coreTechnology or IntegrationH-PRO is the company's own design and engineering subsidiary, providing integrated project design capabilities for construction projects. It allows the company to offer design-build services.
• Elektrizace železnic PrahamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Chomutov–Prunéřov reconstruction joint venture (sdružení), providing electrical railway systems expertise alongside Chládek & Tintěra for the 12.1 km line modernization.
• Colas CZmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Chomutov–Prunéřov reconstruction joint venture (sdružení), providing railway construction and track renewal expertise for the 12.1 km line modernization project.
• H-konstrukceminorOthersConstruction partner company shown as a collaborator on the company website.
• H-progeominorOthersGeotechnical engineering partner company shown as a collaborator on the company website.
• VOS / Prumka DCminorOthersIndustrial/construction partner company shown as a collaborator on the company website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Subterra: Czech construction company specializing in underground and civil engineering, including tunnel and rail infrastructure projects; competes for similar heavy civil tenders issued by Správa železnic.
• Colas CZ: Czech subsidiary of Colas Group active in railway and road construction; collaborates with Chládek & Tintěra as a JV partner on the Chomutov–Prunéřov reconstruction and competes for similar Správa železnic tenders.
• Elektrizace železnic Praha: Czech specialist in railway electrification, traction power, and signaling; partners with Chládek & Tintěra on joint ventures and competes for electrical/rail infrastructure tenders.
• Viamont DSP: Czech rail construction firm focused on track reconstruction and rail infrastructure; Chládek & Tintěra's Track Construction Director Martin Počta completed his apprenticeship at Viamont, indicating direct industry overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Metrostav: One of the largest Czech construction companies, active in transport infrastructure, bridge construction, and public building works; competes for major Správa železnic and municipal tenders.
• Strabag Rail: Czech arm of Strabag, a major European construction group with a dedicated rail division competing for Czech rail corridor modernizations, station reconstructions, and bridge works.
• Hochtief CZ: Czech operation of Hochtief, a major European infrastructure construction group with capabilities spanning rail, bridges, and complex civil engineering projects.
• Eurovia CS: Czech subsidiary of Eurovia (VINCI group), active in rail infrastructure, road construction, and urban transit projects across the Czech Republic, including public-procurement tenders similar to Chládek & Tintěra's.
• Skanska: Czech arm of Skanska, a large international construction group active in civil engineering, transport infrastructure, and bridge construction, competing for major Czech public tenders.

Emerging players

• Stavby mostů / Mostní stavby (industry specialist segment): SMP CZ and similar Czech bridge-specialist contractors that overlap with Chládek & Tintěra's Bridge and Engineering Construction Division, particularly on railway bridge replacements and night-installation projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chladektintera
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chladek-&-tintera-a.s.

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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