History
RIKO began in the 1960s, evolving from the JOR workshop for sports and medical equipment into Ribniška industrija kovinske opreme. In the 1990s, RIKO transitioned from manufacturing to providing advanced technological solutions for the automotive sector. Its continued diversification and expansion laid the foundation for its reputation as a leading provider of green and digital innovation.
JOR workshop
The JOR workshop opens in Ribnica, producing sports equipment and other products. Later the facility expands to medical equipment and agricultural tools and equipment.
1881
Nationalization of the Workshop
After the nationalization, part of the JOR workshop evolved into the District Metal Company (Okrajno kovinsko podjetje)
1948
Renaming to Ribniška kovinska industrija Ribnica na Dolenjskem
The company is renamed RIKO – Ribniška kovinska industrija Ribnica na Dolenjskem and specializes in the production of agricultural equipment, later expanding its activities to include the production of airport equipment, snowplows, snow cannons, spreaders, and more.
1969
Rapid Development
RIKO extends its area of operation to the automotive industry and household appliances. RIKO establishes its Moscow office, which is successfully headed by director Dragoljub Djordjević.
1980
Transformation into the engineering company RIKO, d.o.o.
RIKO discontinues its former primary business operation. It is transformed into RIKO Ltd. and begins to further develop its engineering-related businesses.
1990
Breakthrough in the Automotive Industry
RIKO becomes a strategic partner to major players in the Russian and Belarusian automotive industries, such as Avtovaz, Avtodizel, MAZ, MZT, MZTK, Belaz, and Gomselmash.
1990–2015
Diversification
RIKO expands into the fields of energy and transport infrastructure, as well as intralogistics systems and construction. RIKO also began establishing its presence in Slovenia.
2002
Entering New Markets
RIKO, and Raven Group, and YOO Group begin collaborating on the construction of The Lakes residential development near Oxford, England.
2005
Opening of the Peter I Hotel
The construction of the Peter I Hotel in Moscow, Russia is concluded that year under the leadership of RIKO.
2006
Beginning environmental protection activities
RIKO rounds off its activity by engaging in environmental engineering.
2007
Entry into the North Macedonian Market
RIKO begins collaborating with the Republic of North Macedonia on the preparation of strategic waste management documents.
2007
Starck with RIKO
RIKO signs a cooperation agreement with celebrated French designer, Philippe Starck.
2008
Center for water treatment in Barje, Ljubljana
RIKO successfully completes the construction of a purification plant for non-dangerous waste.
2009
Breakthrough into the energy sector in Belarus
RIKO enters the Belarusian energy sector by securing contracts to build and upgrade transformer stations in and around Minsk.
2010
Sveta Petka Hydropower Plant
RIKO completes and inaugurates the Sveta Petka Hydropower Plant on the Treska River in North Macedonia as a turnkey project.
2011
Wooden kindergarten in Ribnica
RIKO completes a wooden kindergarten in Ribnica and begins construction on a similar eco-friendly facility in Murska Sobota.
2012
Breakthrough into the energy sector in Slovenia
RIKO signs a key contract with HESS to supply hydromechanical systems for Slovenia’s Brežice HPP.
2013
First P.A.T.H. House in Montfort L'Amaury
RIKO and Starck complete and unveil the first P.A.T.H. house in Montfort L’Amaury, marking a milestone in sustainable living.
2014
Reservoir and overflow spillway for the Brežice HPP
RIKO contracts to build a reservoir and dam for the Brežice HPP, featuring a high-capacity overflow spillway.
2015
Successfully completed environmental projects in Slovenia
RIKO successfully completes multiple environmental infrastructure projects in Slovenia, including water systems in Bela Krajina and wastewater treatment plants in Zasavje, Litija, Šmartno pri Litiji, and Idrija.
2015
P.A.T.H. house in the U.S.A.
Construction begins on the first U.S.-based P.A.T.H. prefabricated high-tech home.
2016
Cooperation with Tikhvin
RIKO began cooperation with TVSZ in Tikhvin on the development of next-generation rail freight wagons.
2016
Entry into the Croatian market
RIKO enters the Croatian market through a contract to revitalize the Rijeka refinery’s wastewater facility.
2016
Opening of the Brežice Hydropower Plant
RIKO officially opens the Brežice HPP, marking another successful hydropower project.
2017
RIKO – A Pioneer in Digital Transformer Substations
RIKO leads the modernization and activation of Europe’s first digital transformer substation.
2017
Major Environmental Project in Croatia
RIKO begins construction of the advanced Biljane Donje Waste Management Center in Zadar.
2018
Entry into the German market
RIKO enters the German market by constructing a high-bay automated warehouse for the Bavarian State Opera’s stage set containers.
2019
Entering the rail infrastructure market
RIKO expands into rail infrastructure with several key projects: modernizing a transformer station for Belarusian Railway in Minsk, upgrading Kyiv Metro systems, and improving the main Ljubljana–Jesenice rail line between Podnart and Lesce-Bled.
2020
Major environmental success in Ukraine
In partnership with Norwegian firm CAMBI, RIKO signs a contract to build a biogas plant for sludge treatment in Lviv, Ukraine.
2020
EXPO 2020 DubaI
RIKO completes the construction of the Slovenian Pavilion for EXPO 2020 Dubai.
2020
NEDO Battery Storage System
RIKO begins to implement the NEDO battery storage system.
2020
Hotel Bohinj & NEDO Project
The renovation of Hotel Bohinj is completed, and the NEDO project is finalized.
2021
Breakthrough in Digital Infrastructure
RIKO begins the processes of digitizing their business, establishing a value chain based on open innovation and collaboration.
2022
Environmental successes in Croatia
RIKO launches the construction project for a wastewater treatment plant in Šibenik.
2023
Completion of the Biljane Donje Waste Management Center
RIKO successfully commissions one of the most advanced waste management centers in the wider region.
2024
Start of pontoon construction in Ankaran
RIKO begins building the largest floating dock on the shores of the Mediterranean.
2024
Automated warehouse for the Bavarian State Opera
RIKO successfully hands over a high-bay automated warehouse to the Bavarian State Opera in Munich.
2024
Start of Construction of a Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste Repository
RIKO begins the construction of the first nuclear facility in independent Slovenia.