1925
Foundation of the German Vialit
On November 11, Kurt Bruckmann laid the foundation for today’s Vialit in Beuel on the Rhine.
1928
Foundation of the Austrian Vialit
On July 10, the Austrian Vialit, located in Braunau am Inn, was registered as a trading and production company in the commercial register of the district court of Ried im Innkreis and began its contribution to road construction in Austria.
1950
Expansion Phase
Through trade relations with Central America, Vialit was able to procure high-quality bitumen for the production of durable emulsions. This enabled Vialit Austria to establish itself as a reliable partner for road maintenance departments and municipalities throughout Austria and neighboring regions.
1989
Management-buy-out
Two owner families take over Vialit from an investor group, securing the Braunau location and the continuity of the group.
1992
Innovation: RapsAsphalt
Environmental awareness and efficiency led to the development of RapsAsphalt, an innovative product that replaces approximately 10% of the required bitumen with renewable raw materials. RapsAsphalt is characterized by faster curing, high eco-friendliness, and improved aging properties.
1997
Introduction of REaktivAsphalt
With REaktivAsphalt, Vialit developed a globally unique product based on reactive bitumen. This innovation revolutionized bitumen processing and asphalt production.
2003
Awarded „Fabrik der Zukunft“
Vialit received the main prize “Factory of the Future” for RapsAsphalt, recognizing the intelligent use of renewable raw materials.
2014
Own Small Hydropower Plant
Vialit constructed its own small hydropower plant in Braunau to ensure sustainable energy supply for the company. The Kaplan turbine achieves an output of 140 kWp.
2016
Expansion of Energy Supply
The company’s own power plant became operational, and solar panels were installed on the company roof to efficiently harness solar energy.
Today, photovoltaic systems have been implemented on all company roofs, achieving a total capacity of 650 kWp.
2018
VIACORE -
Product Innovations and Sustainability in Focus
Development of an ultra-low-temperature asphalt with CE conformity according to EN 13108.
2023
Product Innovation
After extensive testing, our innovative rehabilitation model using recycled asphalt was incorporated into the Austrian standards for road rehabilitation.
Committed to Road Maintenance – For Over 100 Years
Pioneering Work for the Austrian Asphalt Industry
The roots of Vialit Asphalt GmbH & Co. KG date back to 1928. Three years earlier, in 1925, the German Vialit Gesellschaft mbH was founded in Bonn-Beuel, Germany. Vialit Asphalt in Braunau, Upper Austria, became the company’s headquarters, and in the following years, numerous other Vialit branches were established on almost every continent.
The core mission of the Vialit Group has always been the development of road construction and maintenance methods. Economic, environmentally friendly, and efficient road maintenance is at the center of its activities. As an innovative specialist, Vialit consistently researches the development of road maintenance processes and asphalt innovations. A key focus is on the material bitumen emulsions, whose advancement to meet modern environmental requirements and expansion into new application areas is largely due to the decades-long research and development efforts of the Vialit Group.
Asphalt in Our Veins – Groundbreaking Products with Strong Future Potential
Vialit has been and remains a key player in the global asphalt industry. Whether bitumen emulsions or other product developments, we are at the forefront of innovation. It aligns with our vision of the future to continuously research forward-looking products. Notable examples include visionary innovations like RapsAsphalt and REaktivAsphalt.
Behind these developments are highly qualified employees, well-established structures, a willingness to invest, and a strong commitment to environmental responsibility. Vialit Asphalt is a member of numerous national and international organizations in road construction and actively participates in various expert committees by delegating representatives.