Partnerships in power Koncar – Generators

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PARTNERSHIPS IN POWER

Although it always projected itself as a European manufacturer in terms of quality and recognition, Končar – Generators and Motors Inc. expects that the Croatian accession to the European Union will additionally simplify formalities in the exchange of goods, and enhance the company’s organic growth. Vanja Švačko spoke to Mr Roman Nota, president of Končar – Generators and Motors management board.

The reputation of the company Končar – Generators and Motors is founded upon a tradition of over 90 years. Since 1921 the company has been producing its own motors, and after World War II it started development of generators.

Before it went through a complete reorganisation, Končar consisted of 30 small factories. “In the 1990s the Končar Group underwent a major transformation and was divided into separate companies according to their product range,” said Mr Nota. “While some of the factories remained single, in 1997, Končar – Generators was amalgamated with Končar – Medium Electrical Machines into a new company Končar – Generators and Motors Inc.”

Today, the core business is contained within two units: one is for production of a comprehensive range of large generators and the other for medium-sized generators and motors. In addition to producing hydro generators up to 200 MVA and various types of high-voltage motors or motors for traction, the company undertakes servicing, overhauls, upgrading, revitalisation and modernisation of its own existing generators and motors, as well as servicing those of other producers. The company is also involved in the production of rail vehicles, trams and trains. All work is performed by 500 employees at its 30,000m2 production area in the Croatian capital, Zagreb.

The company is an essential part of the Končar Group, over 80 per cent of whose products are in the field of power engineering. Mr Nota explained, “The main characteristic of the Group and our company is that we have our own products. Starting from the blank paper to the first sketches, through the projects, budgets, designs, production, tests – everything is our independent work. That knowledge we have been gaining over the years.”