IT in the first half of 2026 remained the field boasting the highest salaries in the Romanian economy even as the field underwent a period of hiring slowdown and restructuring at some companies.
Romanian mobile phone accessories retailer Contakt is moving its growth engine outside the country.
Timisoara-based lighting fixture and system manufacture Elba, a supplier of automotive lights for such groups as Dacia-Renault and Skoda, for 2025 reported turnover of RON254.8 million (EUR50.5 million), down 17.5% from 2024, in line with ZF calculations based on Finance Ministry data.
Saipem Romania, a company owned by Italy’s Saipem, which has won the biggest execution contract for Neptun Deep project, is starting to reap the rewards. In 2025, Saipem Romania turnover reached RON1.46 billion, up 96% from 2024, while net profit stood at RON99.6 million, from a loss of around RON4 million in the previous year.