Colm Moloney cuts the ribbon on Rubicon's new German office

Rubicon Archaeology has officially opened its new European office in Würzburg, Germany, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expanding international footprint. The new space is located in the same building as INFRA Europe JV, Rubicon’s long-standing partners in archaeological infrastructure delivery across the continent.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony last week brought together members of the growing INFRA Europe team and Rubicon leadership to celebrate the launch. The atmosphere was one of genuine excitement and pride, reflecting the strength of a partnership forged through two years of collaboration and shared challenges.

“This trip to Germany was outstanding,” said Colm Moloney , CEO of Rubicon Archaeology. “We gathered with the growing team from INFRA JV | INFRA Europe to cut the ribbon at the official opening of our new European HQ in the lovely city of Würzburg.”

Cutting the Ribbon on the INFRA JV sign

The partnership began with a series of virtual meetings and quickly evolved into a close working relationship. “David Bonner initially reached out to potential German partners,” Moloney recalled. “Myself and Mark Collard joined on a number of Teams meetings where we started to build a true bond… which has developed into a genuine friendship and lasting business relationship.”

Rubicon’s European venture now includes over 150 archaeologists, working across multiple countries and organisations including SPAU, ADW Archäologische Dienstleistungen, Wolff Network Archaeology, and Südwest-Archäologie. The new office is expected to further strengthen collaboration, streamline operations, and support continued growth.

The Würzburg office also plays a key role in supporting Rubicon’s work on the SuedLink project, one of Germany’s most significant energy infrastructure initiatives. The archaeological teams have already made major discoveries along the route, including a 12,000-year-old mammoth tusk near Lauda-Königshofen, the oldest find yet on a SuedLink site.

Rubicon’s presence in Würzburg complements its existing offices in Cork (Ireland), Cardiff (Wales), and Bathgate (Scotland), forming a strong network of regional hubs that support both national and international projects

Colm Moloney outside Rubicon's new Bathgate office

“We are continuously improving our delivery and growing an incredible team,” Moloney added. “And yes , we celebrated the event as would be expected by a bunch of happy archaeologists!”

The Würzburg office represents not just a physical expansion, but a symbol of Rubicon’s commitment to building lasting partnerships and delivering high-quality archaeological services across Europe.