9 minute read
SUCCESSFUL CONSTRUCTION WITH PERI
READ THIS ON WEB
Advertisement
PERI is one of the world's leading suppliers of formwork and scaffolding systems, civil engineering solutions and leading 3D construction printing supplier. Since its foundation in 1969, the PERI headquarters in Weißenhorn, Germany, has been steering the fortunes of the globally operating family business. More than 2,000 engineers around the world work for us in over 60 branches. Under the claim of providing the best service to the customer, our employees tackle the daily challenges around the construction process together with contractors, tradesmen, scaffolders and architects.
FORMWORK SOLUTIONS PERI has one of the widest ranges of formwork systems in the world, not to mention a wealth of expertise in the formwork business. PERI, a family-owned company, has been in the market for 50 years and has always been a trendsetter when it comes to formwork technology. What has made us so successful is that in everything we do, we always think first and foremost about the benefits for our customers.
SCAFFOLDING SOLUTIONS At PERI, we have many years of experience in the scaffolding business and are among the innovation leaders in the industry. PERI provide scaffolding technolo-
gy and services for building construction, civil engineering and industrial construction engineering. PERI engineers the world over are working hard to come up with efficient and cost-effective solutions for falsework, working scaffold, safety scaffold and access applications.
BENEFITS
CIVIL ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS From a civil engineering point of view, infrastructure projects such as bridges, retaining walls and tunnels, but also high-rise buildings and towers are the most challenging structures. Simultaneously, the competition and cost pressure we now face from construction companies calls for increasingly efficient building operations in order to cope with rising construction volumes in the face of increasingly demanding schedules. The comprehensive engineering services of PERI Engineering play a decisive role in the effective interplay of formwork and scaffolding technology.
SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL
APPLICATIONS Especially industrial projects require a very large amount of scaffolding for a long time. Therefore, efficient planning and execution is very important. At PERI, we therefore offer you comprehensive and integrated solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle. This increases the transparency of your project and the planning, quality and efficiency can be better predicted, determined and controlled.
PROJECT PLANNING, CONSULTING
AND ORGANIZATION Our experts support you throughout the entire construction process. The focus is always on process optimization, safety and cost-effectiveness of execution. For your project success.
SERBIA HAS A GREAT FUTURE
READ THIS ON WEB
ROMAN STRAKOŠ
GM of Brose Group Serbia
One year ago, the Brose Company launched their operations in Serbia, a major project during the greatest global crisis caused by the coronavirus. We talked with Mr. Roman Strakoš, GM of the Brose Group Serbia, about the company’s plans and implementation of future projects.
In March 2020, the Brose Company started to develop its complex in Serbia. How far have you come with the construction? — That is very interesting question. We are very exact in our planning and plan execution. Of course, we thoroughly evaluate all possibilities, just like other companies, and if it made sense to continue or postpone our activities due to Covid-19. I have to say that our owner and Managing Board’s commitment was very clear, i.e. to continue as we originally planned and if possible, expedite our activities. I can say that we have experienced almost no delays as a result of our fine tuning of planning with our contractor. Next 4 months will be crucial for installation of our technology, production line releases and moving into our new facility. Our deadline is 1st July when we want to send our clients the first parts produced inour brand new plant. This means that 16 months will pass from the groundbreaking to delivering the first parts produced in the new factory.
Many companies have been focusing on saving their business, while you, on the contrary, have been working on business development and hired new workers. How did you approach your company’s business during the crisis?
— Right from the beginning, our original plan was very ambitious and despite the obstacles we were able to manage all tasks in direction of construction – i.e. our construction specialist had to work remotely due to travel restrictions of, sending our new employees for training abroad, setting up the organization and hiring from 1 to 170 employees. From my perspective, this was an outstanding performance of the whole
PLAN
Brose Serbia team and our associates from abroad. In 2020, we rethought our original plans and focused on eliminated risks. As a result of this, we welcomed specialists from other Brose locations, and right now, we have representatives of 11 nations in our Serbian team. We have also been using remote support via VR or AR.
Brose is very focused on socially responsible work, both in healthcare and education, as well as in supporting young people. What CSR projects and campaigns are you especially proud of?
— I would like to single out Brose’s donation in the shape of a robot that handles PCR Testing to the Public Health Institute in Pančevo. This new device not only increases the capacity of sample analyzing and speeds up testing process, but also reduces the risk of medical staff getting infected. We have a few other local projects to implement in Pančevo, but this is just at the beginning. We will let you know about these projects soon.
Brose is a worldwide company. What are your plans when it comes to business development in Serbia?
— Yes, we are, and also we are very strict planners. Our company does very precise long-term planning that covers the next 5 to 10 years. Currently, our approach is more or less conservative. This and the next year will be the most important milestones for the company’s future, in terms of hiring, training, production line installations, employee and customer satisfaction and of course, producing top-quality products and providing a superb service. If we do this successfully, we will focus on supporting the development of our local suppliers, CO2 emission reduction (we already made the first step by participating in the Tree for Belgrade campaign) and much more. In general, I can say that Serbia has a great future and I do see it as the Balkan Tiger. I am also very happy to see all our new colleagues who are highly motivated to work, develop & invent new products and be a part of the new future of Brose and Serbia.
QUALITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR HEALTHY LIFE ON THE PLANET
READ THIS ON WEB
BOJAN SIMOVIĆ
Managing Director of Hörmann Serbia d.o.o.
Hörmann's title as the leader in the production of industrial and garage doors, in addition to unrivalled product quality and investment in long-term partnerships, also rests on the ongoing fight to prevent climate change. We talked to the Managing
Director of Hörmann Serbia, Bojan Simović, about this fight, as well as the company’s results and future plans.
Hörmann has been operating in Serbia for more than a decade. Are you satisfied with the results achieved so far?
— Hörmann is a global giant in the production of industrial and garage doors, and we have managed to secure a leading position in the Serbian market in the last ten years, thanks to the quality of our products, but also the trust we have carefully won over with domestic customers. Despite all the difficulties, our company still recorded growth last year. In addition to safety and security, as the basic values of our products, we pay a lot of attention to innovation. Our product range for smart home systems has satisfied even the most demanding customers in the domestic market.
GROWTH
You have raised the collaboration with the construction industry and architects to a higher level and they have recognized you as their long-term partner.
— Cooperation with architects is the foundation of our business. We have developed a special range for architects, which significantly facilitates their work, just so that they can fully dedicate themselves to the development of their ideas. On the other hand, despite all the problems caused by the ongoing pandemic, the construction industry is recording significant growth, which greatly contributes to the economic growth of Serbia too. Thanks to the quality of our products, which is identical to those in Germany, other European countries and the rest of the world, but also thanks to the high degree of professionalism of our distributors, our company has been recognized as a desirable and reliable partner in creating and implementing ideas.
The situation with the COVID pandemic has greatly changed all business segments. How did it affect your business and what is your view of the market’s future? — This situation demonstrated how important it was to quickly adapt the work processes to new circumstances. We are aware that the market will inevitably transform, and that the losses that the global economy will suffer will certainly be great. Digitalization will be implemented in almost all business spheres more and more, but human nature and needs will remain basically the same. Certain economic branches will not disappear, but will only undergo reorganization. Despite the increasing digitalization, people will remain the basis of all processes.
What are your company plans in 2021?
— This year will be dedicated to the fight against climate change in our company. In early March, we will launch a campaign for the complete reduction of carbon dioxide in the production processes in our factories, so that all our products will be produced using green energy and as such, when used, will not have an adverse effect on climate. The fight for a healthier environment must not be done in phases and cannot be symbolic - rather, it must be continuous and start immediately. We are aware of that and that is why our commitment to preserving the environment has been a very important aspect of our business for several years. We want to raise customer awareness that when choosing Hörmann’s products, they not only choose the ease and comfort of living but also contribute to a healthier life on this planet.
