History of Igate in Latvia
Today, IGATE is one of the leading infrastructure construction companies in Latvia — with its own network of asphalt, bitumen and paving plants, quarries, modern equipment and hundreds of completed projects. Our history is a story of persistent work, investments and reliable partnerships with public and private customers.
1991
On September 20, 1991, the company SIA “Ceļu būvniecības sabiedrība "IGATE"” was founded, with Māris Radželis as its founder. The idea for the company’s name originated from the small river called Igate, which flows near Igates’ first asphalt concrete plant in Vilce, Jelgava Municipality. Symbolically, small rivers merge into larger ones, which in turn flow into the sea, representing that something large can develop from something small.
1991-2000
The company's first location in Jelgava - 2 Savienības Street.
2000
IGATE is relocating to new premises and offices at 7 Satiksmes Street, Jelgava.
2003
Pavement production facility "Dimanti" has been officially opened, first pavement stones produced
2005
Lintec asphalt production plant opened in Jelgava, Aviācijas Street 18K
2007
Changes in the company's ownership structure - the "new generation" Madars Radželis and Māris Peilāns.
2008
Investments of approximately 2 million lats have been made for the company's development and modernization of the equipment fleet – new asphalt pavers, rollers, excavators, trucks.
2011
On May 2, 2011, the company CBS Igate SIA was founded.
2012
Extensive investments in a new asphalt concrete production plant in Vilce – AMMANN.
2013
The bitumen terminal has been modernized, providing tank heating both with electricity and oil. The first contract for construction work has been signed with JSC "Latvijas valsts ceļi".
2016
Completed Norwegian Financial Mechanism co-financed project “Production of bituminous mixtures using foam bitumen and recycled asphalt,” resulting in two new production lines at the IGATES ABR factory in Vilce – a recycled asphalt processing line and a foam bitumen asphalt line.
2023
IGATE is expanding its business activities and is acquiring ABR “Zvāre” in Tume Parish, Tukums Municipality.
IGATE begins accepting and processing construction waste at the site arranged in the territory of the paving production facility “Dimanti.”
IGATE starts the production of PMB.
IGATE’s ABR Vilce – replacement of the drying cylinder.
IGATE begins accepting and processing construction waste at the site arranged in the territory of the paving production facility “Dimanti.”
IGATE starts the production of PMB.
IGATE’s ABR Vilce – replacement of the drying cylinder.
2024
The asphalt concrete plant "Zvāre" has started asphalt concrete production. Modernization of the LINTEC production plant – replacement of the drying cylinder.
2025
Modernization of the asphalt concrete production plant “Zvāre”.
Investment in the IGATE technical park - purchase of two new SCANIA trucks.
Quality control laboratory relocated to new, modern premises at Satiksmes Street 7, Jelgava.
Installation of solar panels at the Glūda bitumen production plant and at paving plant “Dimanti” - a step closer to more sustainable production.
Investment in the IGATE technical park - purchase of two new SCANIA trucks.
Quality control laboratory relocated to new, modern premises at Satiksmes Street 7, Jelgava.
Installation of solar panels at the Glūda bitumen production plant and at paving plant “Dimanti” - a step closer to more sustainable production.