Čadež: The Western Balkans is the Region of Potential and Not Problems

Europe should accept, as soon as possible, the fact that the Western Balkans (WB) is not a region of problems and trouble but of potential that no other region in Europe has, said the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS), Marko Čadež while speaking at the final conference of the Western Balkan 6 Chamber Investment Forum (WB6 CIF) in Pristina. He said that Europe should take advantage of this fact, especially considering that the Eu- ropean economy imports more than 90% of the raw materials it needs from China. This region does not only have raw materials and reserves but also has mines that are operating, and there are processors who can do it,” said Čadež. He emphasized that the countries of the Western Balkans must join the European market as soon as possible and announced that the cooperation between the chambers of the region will continue in the coming period.

15 JUNE 2023

Sustainability as a Driver of Positive Changes in the Community

The companies Coca-Cola HBC Serbia and Bambi presented the 2022 Sustainable Business Report entitled ”Sustainability – a force that drives joint changes.”

This is the 10th jubilee Report generated by Coca-Cola HBC Serbia and the third that also includes data from Bambi

In a world facing increasing environmental and social challenges, companies Coca-Cola HBC Serbia and Bambi continue to nourish employees and partners, protecting the environment along with the impact that

19 JUNE 2023 they leave on communities and transparently communicating the achieved results. Thanks to the implementation of innovative measures and technologies, the companies have achieved progress in key indicators. Both of them have significantly reduced water consumption: Coca-Cola HBC Serbia by an extraordinary 54% per liter of produced beverage in the last 15 years, while Bambi managed to reduce it by 48% per ton of product in ten years. The companies utilize electricity obtained from renewable sources, and energy consumption per liter of beverage produced has been reduced by 59% over 15 years in Coca-Cola HBC Serbia. A significant achievement of Bambi is that 98% of the waste generated at the factory location is treated through various forms of treatment, while Coca-Cola HBC Serbia recycles or otherwise reuses 99% of the waste generated in its factories

Heineken Serbia and AMSS Extend Successful Partnership

The messages of the campaign “KAD IDE TURA, NE IDE GAS” contributed to the spread of awareness about the responsible consumption of alcohol among more than a million drivers

After last year’s successful results, the HEINEKEN Serbia company and the Serbian Automobile Association (AMSS) agreed to continue the partnership. And this year, the goal of the joint campaign “KAD IDE TURA, NE IDE GAS” is to continue raising awareness among drivers throughout our country about conscientious behavior and responsible alcohol consumption. The well-known Serbian motorist and the youngest champion of Europe on mountain trails, Nikola Miljković, who supported this year’s campaign, will also be its face, the partners announced.

Signing the agreement, Neda Đokić, general manager of HEINEKEN Serbia, stated that the campaign “KAD IDE TURA, NE IDE GAS” is the first and unique partnership between the leaders of the beer industry and the national drivers association.

26 June 2023

Delta Holding’s 2022 Green Revolution –Unveiling Sustainable Business Report

By installing solar power plants, the members of Delta Holding produced 470-megawatt hours of electricity in 2022. Thus, they contributed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 690 tons, which is the equivalent of planting more than 31 thousand trees. Thanks to the use of biomass, in the same period, CO2 emissions were reduced by more than 25 thousand tons, which is the amount absorbed annually by 1.2 million trees.

The above data are part of the annual report on sustainable business in 2022, which Delta Holding published for the fourteenth year in a row. The report was presented to the media, representatives of the professional public, and partners of Delta Holding in the Delta House building, the company’s headquarters. The entire report is available at this address.

The Hansgrohe Group Opens a New Plant in Valjevo

The Hansgrohe Group has opened a new production site to manufacture bathroom and kitchen fittings in Valjevo that will employ up to 1 000 people. The grand opening was attended by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, Hans Jürgen Kalmbach, CEO Hansgrohe SE, Anke Konrad, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Serbia, and Serbian Government Ministers Sinisa Mali, Goran Vesić and Tomislav Momirović. The Hansgrohe Group continues to focus on growth and opened its new production site in the Serbian city of Valjevo. A plant for the production of bathroom and kitchen fittings has been built here over the past year and a half at a cost of around 85 million euros. “With this investment, we are strengthening our manufacturing network in Europe,” said Hans Jürgen Kalmbach, Chairman of the Executive Board of Hansgrohe SE, during the opening ceremony.

30 JUNE 2023

Alina Yachts Announces Exclusive Sunreef Yachts Brokerage in Serbia

Alina Yachts, a dynamic company founded by seasoned entrepreneurs Alex Alpert and Nina Pelicic, is thrilled to announce its appointment as the exclusive dealer for Sunreef Yachts in Serbia. With their extensive expertise and strong ties to the region, Alina Yachts aims to revolutionize the yachting industry and fulfill the dreams of those seeking luxurious living on the water.

Alex Alpert and Nina Pelicic, the founders of Alina Yachts, have a remarkable background in building successful technology companies. Drawing from their entrepreneurial spirit, they are now poised to make a lasting impact in the yachting market. By joining forces with Sunreef Yachts, renowned pioneers in luxury catamaran manufacturing, Alina Yachts is set to introduce Serbia to an unrivaled level of customized luxury experiences.

03 July 2023

The unique tourist complex in Croatia – Petram Resort & Residences opened in Savudrija

Petram Resort & Residences, a unique hotel-residence complex with integrated premium facilities and services that guarantee a five-star vacation experience, was officially opened in Savudrija with many dignitaries from social and public life. Petram Resort & Residences represents MK Group’s investment in Croatian tourism, the value of which is more than 100 million euros, which was realized in partnership with Aleksandar Group.

The complex covers almost 85,000 m2 and contains 55 villas and 197 apartments of modern design, built according to the highest standards of green construction. In addition to accommodation facilities available for rent or purchase, within the resort, guests have access to three restaurants, two swimming pools, a beach, wellness, and sports facilities, as well as property management with 24-hour support. Petram’s trademark is the longest infinity rooftop pool in Europe, 105 meters long. On behalf of investors MK Group and Aleksandar Group, Mihailo Janković, general director of MK Group, addressed the gathered guests. “This project is a synergy of the rich experience that Aleksandar Group has in construction with over 2 million built square meters, and the expertise of MK Group, which has been operating in the luxury hotel industry for 15 years. We entered this project believing in the potential of Savudrija, and Petram has become a symbol of the new, cosmopolitan Istria for us. The development of this destination while preserving its values is one of the promises that MK Group makes in the year of the great jubilee when we celebrate 40 years of creation,” said Janković.

“Such investments in Croatian tourism contribute to the quality and diversification of the destination, and I believe that they will further enrich the tourist offer of Istria.” I am glad that this premium tourism project respects all the principles of sustainability because it is the main strategic direction of the development of Croatian tourism. The Government of the Republic of Croatia will continue to create an encouraging and safe investment environment in tourism,” said Nikolina Brnjac, Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Croatia.