Veszprém is the capital of Veszprém megye in central-west Hungary — in the Bakony mountains, north of Balaton. Historically a Catholic bishop's city with a university, in modern times transformed into an industrial node via Continental, Valeo and the aluminium cluster in surrounding Ajka (where the famous aluminium tragedy of 2010 happened, but the segment has been preserved industrially).
Continental Hungaria Veszprém — automotive
Continental Hungaria Veszprém is one of five Hungarian Continental plants (together with Debrecen, Kecskemét, Budapest and Vác). In Veszprém they produce automotive electronic components, cable sub-assemblies and integrated control modules for global OEM clients in automotive (BMW, VW, Mercedes, Stellantis, Toyota).
For an integrator it's a classic Continental Tier-1 approach — known audit regime, integration into the Continental IT environment, EPLAN as working language, German as primary working language with English project meetings for international cooperation. For us Continental Veszprém is in the same category as Continental Púchov (where in 2025 we delivered complete electrical installation of a new production hall) and Continental Kecskemét.
For `electro`, `automation` and `industry` pillars we're exactly typologically prepared — our `continental-puchov` project is the reference precedent.
MAL Magyar Aluminum (Ajka) — aluminium cluster
MAL Magyar Aluminum in Ajka (35 km west of Veszprém) is part of the long Hungarian aluminium tradition — the Bakony mountains are rich in bauxite, which was historically the reason for the large aluminium industry in the surroundings (Almásfüzitő, Tatabánya, Ajka). MAL operates bauxite mining, alumina production and primary aluminium production. In 2010 a famous environmental tragedy occurred — overflow of red mud from the Ajka aluminium tailings pond destroyed the surrounding ecosystem. Since then MAL has transformed the whole complex with stricter environmental protocols.
For an integrator it's a full metallurgical environment: high temperatures (up to 1,000 °C around primary aluminium electrolysis), electrolytic processes with HV/MV distribution for vat cells, ATEX zones around dust handling workstations (aluminium and aluminate dust is flammable — zones 20/21/22 depending on the specific place).
For us MAL Ajka is typologically interesting via `electro` (HV/MV distribution, power for vat cells, ATEX cabling in dust zones) and `automation` (PLC for electrolytic processes, SCADA supervision). Our people have qualifications under STN EN 60079 (equivalent of MSZ EN 60079), EPL Db rating for dust zones.
Valeo Veszprém — automotive components
Valeo Veszprém is part of French Valeo Group — global Tier-1 supplier of automotive electronic and mechanical components (air-conditioning systems, control units, ADAS sensors, e-mobility power-electronics). In Veszprém it produces integrated automotive modules for Renault, Stellantis, BMW and Toyota.
For an integrator it's a clientele categorically similar to Continental — French audit regime under Valeo Quality Standards, integration into the Valeo IT environment, working language English-French with the local Hungarian operating team.
For `automation`, `industry` and `electro` pillars we're typologically prepared.
Bakony Művek Veszprém and Tungsram
Bakony Művek Veszprém (industrial fittings — valves, pumps, regulators for industrial and energy sectors) and Tungsram Veszprém (LED lighting, historic Hungarian brand in electrical technology) complement the local industrial profile. For us they're niche — Bakony Művek typologically similar to Slovak ZTS, Tungsram a smaller electronic manufacturer.
Our commuting relationship
From Prešov to Veszprém via D1 (Prešov–Bratislava) and M1/M7 (Bratislava–Veszprém) it's realistically 6 hours — commute comparable to Győr. For Veszprém a one-day trip isn't an option, we'd standardly work Monday-to-Friday mode with accommodation in the city or around Balaton (seasonal hotel capacity allows better prices outside the tourist season).
For combination with Budapest or Vienna clients, Veszprém is geographically in a reachable position — 100 km from Budapest, 200 km from Vienna.
Language
Continental Hungaria Veszprém works primarily in German — comfortable for us, identical working language as Continental Púchov. Valeo Veszprém in English-French regime, plus Hungarian for the local operating team. MAL Magyar Aluminum primarily in Hungarian, with English spec documents for international cooperation. For formal documentation in Hungarian we use a partner HU translator.
Where we're opening up in Veszprém
Continental Hungaria Veszprém — typologically matched with our Continental Púchov project (2025). Our reference precedent directly applicable.
Valeo Veszprém — for automotive electronics and component production lines, MES integration.
MAL Magyar Aluminum (Ajka) — for HV/MV substations for primary aluminium electrolysis, ATEX cabling in dust zones.
Conclusion
Veszprém is for us a moderate-priority Hungarian city — geographically distant (6 hours from Prešov), with attractive Continental reference typologically matched with our Continental Púchov project. For the first wave of HU expansion less likely than Debrecen or Miskolc, but for the second wave (2026–2028) interesting via a Continental repeat contract (if Continental Group decides to use MPIS as preferred subcontractor for HU locations after the success on the Púchov project).