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Bonnici Brothers:
Building Malta’s Future Through Innovation and Sustainability

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Malta’s skyline and infrastructure bear the indelible mark of Bonnici Brothers Group, a family-led titan in construction and civil engineering. For over 45 years, the company has not only shaped the nation’s roads, bridges, flyovers, flood relief projects and commercial hubs but has also emerged as a trailblazer in sustainable development, proving that tradition and innovation can coexist to create lasting legacies.

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Funded in 1978 by brothers Benjamin, Emmanuel, John, and Mario Bonnici, the company began humbly with a single truck and a shared vision.

A FAMILY LEGACY FORGED IN AMBITION

Today, under the leadership of the second generation of the Bonnici family and a dynamic management team, it stands amongst one of Malta’s top construction firms, boasting a consolidated turnover of €95 million and a workforce of 625 employees.The Bonnici ethos—rooted in family values, safety, and quality—has driven its evolution from a small contracting business to a diversified group of companies.

DIVERSIFIED EXPERTISE: THE PILLARS OF SUCCESS

Bonnici Brothers’ strength lies in its ability to adapt and expand across sectors, ensuring resilience and market leadership: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure: Landmark projects like the Manuel Dimech Bridge renovation, Luqa Junction roadworks, flood relief tunnelling projects and the Ta’ Qali- to-Pembroke tunnel have redefined Malta’s infrastructure, mobility and flood resilience.

Building & Construction: From luxury residential complexes, hotels, warehouses, factories to cutting-edge medical facilities and commercial spaces, the firm prioritizes sustainability and international standards.

Technical Design & Build: Modern architectural solutions and energy-efficient designs underscore their innovative approach.

Heavy Machinery: As the exclusive Maltese distributor for brands like Caterpillar, Hyster and DAF, the group equips the industry with the latest, innovative tools, machinery and heavy vehicles.

Marine Services & Retail: Expansion into marine engineering and retail developments like, introducing the Danish brand JYSK to Malta highlights their versatile and diverse growth.

SUSTAINABILITY: FROM QUARRIES TO CIRCULAR ECONOMIES

Bonnici Brothers’ Ltd commitment to sustainability is woven into every project. Subsidiary Żrar Ltd leads the change in eco-friendly quarrying, producing high-quality aggregates while investing in advanced washing plant to researching and developing ways and means how to repurpose waste materials for plastering and other building materials.

In 2016, the group launched M-Stream Ltd., a joint venture focused on circular economy solutions. Specializing in exploring the international market to find receivers that recycle PET, glass, tyres and aluminium in a sustainable manner. M-Stream reduces landfill waste and champions Malta’s transition to sustainable resource management. Energy innovation is another cornerstone. Through ENV Energy Solutions Ltd., the group delivers turnkey projects in traditional and renewable energy sectors, aiding clients in reducing carbon footprints. ENV can also supply and install various plants for the treatment of wastewater, for municipal and various industrial applications as well as offer containerized solutions with the advantage of being cost effective, with lower installation time and costs and requiring no physical buildings.

Their expertise spans in petroleum infrastructure maintenance and emerging green technologies, aligning with global energy transition goals. With a focus on ESG, Bonnici Brothers’ further cements its leadership in corporate responsibility, ensuring environmental and social governance principles guide every decision.

RECENT MILESTONES

Recent years have seen transformative ventures, including the supply of equipment for the DRS Bottle Collection and PET sorting machines installed and commissioned in 2022, a glass sorting machine installed and commissioned in 2024 and an emergency 60MW power plant. Strategic acquisitions, such as tyre distributor Standard Tyres, bolster their transportation and consumables arm.

VISION AHEAD

As Malta’s infrastructure demands grow, Bonnici Brothers remains at the forefront—balancing scale with sustainability. The Managing Director emphasizes, “Our mission is to build not just structures, but a resilient future for Malta.”

CONCLUSION: ENGINEERING A SUSTAINABLE LEGACY

Bonnici Group exemplifies how construction giants can drive progress while prioritizing the environment. By merging decades of engineering excellence with forward-thinking environmental strategies, they are crafting a blueprint for Malta’s sustainable development—one project at a time.For an industry often scrutinized for its ecological impact, Bonnici Group stands as proof that innovation, responsibility and ambition can lay the foundation for a greener tomorrow.

 

Bonnici Group
Bonnici House, Triq is-Sardin Burmarrad SPB 6073, Malta
Tel.: (+356) 2359 6000
Email: info@bbg.com.mt
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