Vision: Zero Accidents
In autumn 2021, we set our course toward a new vision: Zero Accidents.
On this page, you can explore the history of Munck. We’ve gathered the key milestones along a timeline that shows our journey from our founding in 1988 to today.
In autumn 2021, we set our course toward a new vision: Zero Accidents.
In autumn 2019, construction began on two airport projects in Nuuk and Ilulissat, Greenland. These airport developments are, in total, the largest project the company has undertaken to date.
In autumn 2018, Munck Civil Engineering launched a Danida-funded road and bridge construction project in northern Ghana, involving the construction of 7 bridges and renovation of 20 km of roadway.
In December 2016, Munck strategically acquired Munck Íslandi (formerly LNS Saga). Earlier that year, in January, we acquired Berotech A/S and LKF Vejmarkering A/S.
In April 2015, we began work at Thule Air Base in Greenland (now Pituffik Space Base), replacing the pavement and lighting on a 3 km runway over two phases (2015 & 2016). This was a logistically and planning-intensive project.
In early 2013, Munck Asphalt began a turnkey project to renovate taxiways at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The project duration was 21 months.
On July 1, 2011, we acquired the harbour construction company Munck Marine Civil Engineering (formerly Mogens Pedersen Nyborg A/S).
In April 2008, our international activities were expanded with the establishment of Munck Strassen- und Tiefbau GmbH, primarily operating in the northern German market.
On December 1, 2007, Munck Gruppen made another major acquisition, taking over Skanska Forsyningsledninger DK, including around 600 employees and a turnover of DKK 430 million. These operations were merged into Tarco Entreprise A/S, which was renamed Munck Piping A/S.
On January 1, 2005, Munck Gruppen acquired the municipally-owned Tarco Group. This marked Munck’s nationwide expansion, with asphalt plants in Central and Southern Jutland, on Funen, and on Zealand. The number of employees grew from under 100 to over 450. The acquisition also added a bitumen emulsion plant, a Polish subsidiary with around 100 employees, and a large civil works division with expertise in district heating, cable, water, and sewer projects.
In recognition of our efforts, Munck was named Entrepreneur of the Year on Funen in 2003.
Munck was founded in 1988 when 20-year-old Hans Christian Munck invested in his first machines. With headquarters in Nyborg and asphalt plants in Langeskov and Tinglev, the company laid asphalt on parking areas, regional roads, highways, and bicycle paths across Denmark – including Greenland.
TARCO was originally founded in 1919 by several municipalities to refine and reuse tar from municipal gasworks. By the 1920s, road construction became a new business area. TARCO’s major expansion occurred during the 1970s and 1980s, with the establishment of asphalt plants in Kongensbro, Roskilde, and Årup, as well as a pipe factory in Fredericia and a chemical plant in Nyborg.
TARCO was formerly known as Danske Gasværkers Tjærekompagni A/S (The Tar Company of Danish Gasworks). The name change occurred in 1986 to support increasing exports with a more internationally friendly name.