Meet RASCO
RASCO is a European manufacturer of professional road maintenance equipment, developing and producing vehicles, sweepers and solutions for year-round road maintenance. With more than 35 years of experience, RASCO products are used by road authorities, municipalities, and service providers in over 40 countries worldwide. RASCO specializes in compact street sweepers, winter road maintenance equipment, multifunctional vehicles, and other solutions for year-round road maintenance.
Who are we?
RASCO IS A EUROPEAN MANUFACTURER OF ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT BASED IN KALINOVAC, CROATIA.
The private ownership is equally shared by two Croatian owners, Frane Franičević and Darko Paviša. After almost three decades, in 2019, the owners stopped being involved in the company management. The management board of the company today consists of the CEO Ivan Franičević, COO Ružica Petričec Fabijanec and CCO Mario Štefanec.
Today, RASCO is a large metal producer and a high-tech development company that develops, produces and sells its own products in over 40 countries in the world. RASCO group employs 350+ people, and around 80% of the total revenue is earned by export.
sustainability & esg
Caring for the Environment and the Community
Reducing energy consumption, minimising waste, initiatives to increase the efficiency of production and services, transparency and accountability are integral parts of how RASCO operates.
The company’s sustainability and ESG approach is based on three key areas: responsibility toward the environment, toward the community - the local one in which we produce and those where we export, and responsible corporate governance.
Our top priorities
Environmental protection
Environmental protection is embedded in the continuous electrification of RASCO’s product portfolio, including electric and hydrogen-powered street sweepers.
In production, energy-efficient technologies are incorporated, and a solar power plant is operated to reduce emissions and sustainably meet electricity needs.
Responsibility to communities
Our responsibility to communities is reflected both in the development of low-emission road maintenance equipment, which reduces environmental impact in everyday urban use, and in long-term cooperation with our local community.
Through long-term financial and organisational support for education, sports, and cultural programmes, RASCO contributes to the development of initiatives dedicated to students at various levels.
Responsible corporate governance
Our corporate governance framework is based on transparency, risk management, and long-term business sustainability. We prioritise employee satisfaction and development through structured education and scholarship programmes, supporting the growth of top students at Croatian universities and future professionals, and contributing to the creation of a new generation of experts and managers.
Electrification as a driver of change
Electrification represents a key strategic direction in product development, combined with a continuous focus on improving energy efficiency and operational performance.
New and useful technologies, such as 5G, IoT, machine connectivity, remote control and autonomous driving, are part of our research and production portfolio today.
Industry Awards & Recognition
Recognised for innovation and technological development, RASCO has received multiple national and regional industry awards. Notably, it is the only manufacturer in Croatia to have won the Golden Kuna Award for Innovation twice – for the MUVO multifunctional vehicle and the LYNX compact street sweeper.
Global customer recognition. RASCO equipment is used by road authorities and service providers throughout Europe and worldwide. Long-term partnerships and repeat collaborations reflect the trust placed in the reliability, performance, and lifecycle value of its road maintenance solutions.
Market validation across international markets is further reinforced by industry recognition for technological innovation and sustainable product development.
Innovation Awards. Over the past three decades, RASCO has received multiple awards recognising innovation in road maintenance technology and advanced product development.
The “Zlatna kuna” (or “Golden Kuna”) award for Innovation, presented by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, was awarded to RASCO twice: in 2013 for the MUVO multifunctional vehicle and in 2019 for the LYNX compact street sweeper, making it the only Croatian manufacturer to receive this award twice.
In 2024, the hydrogen-powered LYNX H2 5000 received the “Zlatno Teslino jaje” award (Golden Tesla’s egg) at the E-novation competition, recognising its contribution to the development of zero-emission and hydrogen-based urban maintenance technology.
Leadership and corporate recognition. Leadership excellence has also been recognised through prestigious individual awards. In 2021, Ružica Petričević Fabijanec, RASCO Board Member for Finance and Business Operations, was named CFO of the Year by Deloitte, recognising excellence in financial leadership and corporate governance.
In 2025, Ivan Franičević, CEO of RASCO, received the “Vizionar godine” (Visionary of the Year) award for his strategic leadership and long-term technological vision, particularly for advancing the integration of intelligent systems and sustainable mobility solutions in road maintenance technology.
Workplace Excellence. Employer recognition further confirms the company’s long-term commitment to workplace quality and organisational culture.
RASCO received the Best Employer Award from MojPosao in 2012 (medium-sized enterprises category), and in 2025 was recognised as the Best Employer in the Manufacturing sector, based on independent employee surveys.
Certificates
Certified Unimog ExpertPartner
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog is one of the well-established vehicles for winter road maintenance. To ensure compatibility and ease of implementation, RASCO became a certified body builder for Unimog vehicles and obtained the Unimog ExpertPartner certification.
RASCO therefore fulfils to the highest degree the requirements in the areas of quality, sales, service, and technology that Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks sets for body builders in the field of individual body solutions.
