ALWAYS A STEP AHEAD STYLIANOS TSOKTOURIDIS MANAGING DIRECTOR, ALUMIL YU INDUSTRY A.D.

Always A STEP AHEAD

Alumil Yu Industry, which produces high quality aluminium systems, ranks second in its group in terms of size, behind only the parent company in Greece. Alumil Yu Industry currently employs 380 people and also expects to achieve growth in the coming years

Given the aforementioned, it is no coincidence that our products, which are certified by the most recognised institutes worldwide, can satisfy all specifications and expectations of our esteemed customers ~ says proud MD Stylianos Tsoktouridis.

What kinds of staff numbers and results do you have as you enter the 20th year of your operations in Serbia?

Alumil YU has been growing continuously, in terms of manpower and assets, since the day it was founded. Throughout this time, we’ve developed a fully integrated production, logistics and commercial corporation with an annual capacity of 15,000mt of state-of-theart, precision engineered, surface treated aluminium profiles, which are distributed to the Serbian and European markets. We currently employ 380 people and also expect to see growth in the coming years. Specifically, Alumil YU increased its revenues by 19% in 2021 compared to 2020, and manpower by 21%.

Demand for high-quality apartments in modern buildings has been on the rise for several years already. Does this mean that you’re constantly enriching your product portfolio?

Alumil produces high quality aluminium systems that are designed and developed by the Group’s innovative Research & Development Department, then tested and certified by internationally accredited certification institutes and laboratories, such as IFT Rosenheim, A.A.M.A. Istituto Jordano, CSTB, ATG, EXOVA and many more.

Research & Development is part of our DNA. Our experienced and specially trained engineers are designing new systems and continuously inventing technical solutions.

The company’s advanced laboratories undertake ongoing research on systems that Our experienced and specially trained engineers are designing new systems and continuously inventing technical solutions

incorporate excellent design, a top performance and outstanding energy efficiency. By using state-of-the-art equipment (e.g., 3D Printers, CNC Machines) and, thanks to our Advanced Testing Centre, we are always at the forefront of technological development; always a step ahead of the rest.

In addition, we maintain collaborations with leading European universities and research centres and are in direct contact with the R&D departments of renowned manufacturers of aluminium system accessories.

Apart from your products, you are also renowned for the Alumil Academy. For whom is this knowledge development centre intended?

Alumil Group created the specific institute called Alumil Academy in order to provide our partners with knowledge and training on Alumil’s products and to certify those who adhere to Alumil’s high standards.

It is a school that is directed to all our partners that are aiming to be better manufacturers, by providing high-quality products and services. However, most of all, the Academy is a platform that spreads the message that the company and its partners have the same target: excellence and success.

Alumil Academy is also intended to attract new partners into the Alumil family, who will understand the company’s culture and received education about our products.

The education process contains technical skills improvement, deep learning of the characteristics and features of the products, practical use of the equipment, high standards of training to achieve a general understanding of the company culture.

This is a personalised programme that covers every participant’s needs. We followed the internationally recognised academic procedure in forming the Academy’s programme.