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Czech Republic – Your Trade Partner

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Czech Exporters

Czech enterprises that present their products and services in this publication intend to expand their exports and seek trade partners in Denmark, Finland, Norway,and Sweden. The firms are listed according to the branch codes - NACE.

10.39 Other processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables

I love Hummus, s.r.o. 35

10.85 Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes

I love Hummus, s.r.o. 35

10.90 Manufacture of prepared animal feeds

KOOPERACE Hrotovice, akciová společnost (a.s.) 16

16.00 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials

TVAR, výrobní družstvo Klatovy 45

20.59 Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.

Czech Aerosol, a.s. 21

27.33 Manufacture of wiring devices

KABELOVNA Děčín Podmokly, s.r.o. 04

20.42 Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations

Czech Aerosol, a.s. 21

23.43 Manufacture of ceramic insulators and insulating fittings

STEATIT s.r.o. 29

23.44 Manufacture of other technical ceramic products

STEATIT s.r.o. 29

23.49 Manufacture of other ceramic products

STEATIT s.r.o. 29

25.00 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment

MS ProTech s.r.o. 23

25.11 Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures

MS ProTech s.r.o. 23

25.50 Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy

OLZA, spol. s r.o. 18, 19

25.60 Treatment and coating of metals; machining

OLZA, spol. s r.o. 18,19

25.60 Treatment and coating of metals; machining

MS ProTech s.r.o. 23

25.62 Machining

GMC tech s.r.o. 38

25.70 Manufacture of cutlery, tools and general hardware

NÁSTROJE CZ, s.r.o. 25

26.11 Manufacture of electronic components

ILV s.r.o. 47

26.51 Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation

Jihostroj a.s. 07

of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements

Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment

27.32 Manufacture of other electronic and electric wires and cables KABELOVNA Děčín Podmokly, s.r.o. 04 28.11 Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines Doosan Škoda Power s.r.o.

of bodies (coachwork) for motor

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State Symbols of the

Useful Information

The Czech Republic is a landlocked country situated in Central Europe and bordering on Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland.

BASIC DATA

Population 10 882 235 (January 2024)

Area 78 864 sq. km

Capital city Praha (Prague)

Parliamentary system Parliamentary democracy

Language Czech Highest peak Sněžka (1603 m.a.s.l.)

Time zone Central European Time GMT + 1, summer time GMT + 2 Currency Czech crown (Kč/CZK) = 100 hellers

For the most recent exchange rates, please see https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter Internet domain .cz

The President of the Czech Republic is Petr Pavel

MEMBERSHIP

The Czech Republic is a member of the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, WTO, the International Monetary Fund, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, OECD and many other organisations.

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE

The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List comprises the following cities and sites: Prague, Český Krumlov, Kutná Hora, Litomyšl Chateau, Telč, Lednice-Valtice area, Zelená Hora (Green Mountain – St. Jan of Nepomuk Church, Holašovice, Kroměříž (chateau and gardens), Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc, Tugendhat Villa in Brno (architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe), St. Procopius Basilica and the Jewish Quarter in Třebíč. In 2005, the Moravian-Slovakian Verbuňk recruitment dance was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. In 2010, another entry on the List was the Shrovetide Carnival and Falconry and, in 2011, the Moravian-Slovakian Ride of the Kings. Czech puppetry was listed in 2016 and, in November 2018, the textile printing technique called blueprint was also included. More information can be found at www.unesco-czech.cz.

NOTABLE PERSONS

Czechs are considered a very cultured nation, which has given the world a number of significant persons. The most important rulers and heads of state are Emperor Charles IV and the Presidents T.G. Masaryk and Václav Havel. World renowned personalities include the scientists Jaroslav Heyrovský (holder of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry), Otto Wichterle, Czech chemist who invented contact lenses, and Antonín Holý, who helped to create a drug used in the treatment of AIDS. Other world renowned persons are Tomáš Baťa, creator of the shoe empire between the Two World Wars, and Madeleine Albright, former US Secretary of State. In the field of culture, great names are

Other practical information concerning travel conditions to visit or reside in the Czech Republic are to be found at www.czech.cz

Brno

Jemniště – Chateau

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Prague – Wallenstein Garden

those of the composers Bedřich Smetana, Leoš Janáček, Antonín Dvořák, and Bohuslav Martinů, the writers Franz Kafka, Karel Čapek, Jaroslav Seifert (holder of the Nobel Prize), Jaroslav Hašek, Bohumil Hrabal, and Milan Kundera. Oscars have been awarded to film directors Miloš Forman (born in the Czech Republic), Jiří Menzel, and Jan Svěrák. Other famous people of culture are the painters František Kupka and Alfons Mucha, and the photographer Jan Saudek.

Sportsmen who have gained international fame are, for example, Emil Zátopek – long-distance runner – best known for winning three gold medals at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. He won gold in the 5 000-metre and 10 000-metre races, but his final medal came when he decided at the last minute to compete in the first marathon of his life. He was nicknamed the “Czech Locomotive”. Gymnast Věra Čáslavská won a total of 22 international titles b etween 1959 and 1968, including seven Olympic gold medals, four World titles and eleven European championships.

Martina Navrátilová is a former Czechoslovak and later American professional tennis player and coach. In 2005, Tennis magazine selected her as the greatest female tennis player for the years 1965 through to 2005. She is considered one of the best, if not the best, female tennis players of all time.

Jaromír Jágr is the most successful European hockey player who has ever played in the NHL and is considered one of the greatest professional hockey players of all time.

Petr Čech is considered one of the greatest and most respected football goalkeepers of his generation.

Barbora Špotáková is a track and field athlete who competes in t he javelin throw. She is a two-time Olympic and World Champion.

Petra Kvitová is a professional tennis player. She turned professional in 2006 and has won 23 career singles titles, which

includes two Grand Slam titles at the Wimbledon Championships in 2011 and 2014. Martina Sáblíková is a speed skater, specialising in long-distance races. She is an Olympic gold medal winner and a multiple European and World all-round champion. She became the first Czech to win two Olympic gold medals at one Winter Games in the 2010 Olympiad.

Ester Ledecká is a snowboarder and Alpine skier. At the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, Ledecká won gold medals in the super-G in Alpine skiing and in the parallel giant slalom in snowboarding. She is the first person to win two gold medals at the same Winter Olympics, using two different types of equipment (skis and snowboard) and the first woman to do so in a single Winter Olympics.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Dialling code: +(420). More detailed information about telephone numbers can be found on the www.zlatestranky.cz website. Licences for operating mobile networks on the territory of the Czech Republic have been awarded to the following companies: 02 Czech Republic a.s., T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s., Vodafone Czech Republic a.s., and Air Telecom a.s.

The most popular credit cards in the Czech Republic are Eurocard/Mastercard and Visa.

Trade and Economic Cooperation with Denmark

Denmark is an important trade partner of the Czech Republic, not only on the European scale, but also worldwide. Denmark figures among the Czech Republic´s top 20 most important trade partners according to foreign trade statistics. The promotion of mutual trade is assisted by approximately 90 companies with Danish capital operating on the Czech market. All of these are manufacturing companies, mainly concerned with firms doing business in trade and services, as well as in technologies, in which Danish firms are global leaders.

In the 1990s, the penetration of Danish firms in central and eastern European countries was supported by several Danish government funds. Of special importance for the Czech Republic was the IOE (Investment in Office Equipment) Fund for Central and Eastern Europe. The Fund participated in the financing of 32 projects, in which Danish firms invested approximately DKK 383 million. Some of the firms which invested in the Czech Republic with the assistance of the Fund are today among the most important exporters (Dansk Eternit Holding, A.P. Moeller-Maersk, DISA, Norwood, Marius Pedersen). An important investor in the real estate business is TK Development, which participated in the construction of large shopping centres all over the Czech Republic. In addition to the aforementioned firms, other companies having their capital interest in the Czech Republic include, for example, LEGO A/S, Rockwool A/S, NKT Holding, Bang & Olufsen, Coloplast, Fibertex, Faerch Plast, Jysk, Kompan, and Novo Nordisk. The latest significant investment has been the enlargement of the LEGO toy manufacturing factory.

PROSPECTS FOR CZECH EXPORT

Within the framework of Sectoral Opportunities Maps, the following opportunities for Czech exports have been analysed for Denmark: sectors with good prospects are the energy industry (vast modernisation of energy networks and products – power stations, heating plants, incinerating plants, etc.); railway transport (renovation of the carriage fleet and the infrastructure, construction of city light passenger rail transport systems); construction (Femern, Europe´s largest transport project, construction of bridges and airport terminals, developer and industrial zones, logistic centres, hospitals, etc.) and the agricultural and food industry (supply of agricultural machinery

tractors, sowing machines, ploughs, semitrailers, etc.)

Czech Exports to Denmark in 2023 – preliminary data (January-October 2023)

Source: www.czso.cz

Imports from Denmark to the Czech Republic in 2023 – preliminary data (January-October 2023)

Source: www.czso.cz

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CONTRACTUAL BASIS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES

l Long-term programme of economic, industrial and technical cooperation development between the ČSSR and the Danish Kingdom (Copenhagen, 16 October 1984)

l Agreement between the government of ČSFR and the government of Denmark on visa waiver (exchange of notes, Copenhagen, 5 June 1990)

l Agreement on Cooperation in the area of the environment (Dobříš, 23 June 1991)

l Protocol to the Agreement between the government of ČSSR and the government of the Danish Kingdom on the prevention of double taxation in the area of income and property tax (Prague, 11 Sept. 1992)

l Agreement on air transport between the government of the Czech Republic and the government of the Kingdom of Denmark

(Stockholm, 4 June 1998)

l Agreement between the Czech Republic and the Kingdom of Denmark on the prevention of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion in the area of income tax (Prague, 25 August 2011) (Note: Greenland and the Faroe Islands are not parties to the Agreement.)

For the complete survey of agreements between the two countries, see: https://www.mzv.cz/jnp/cz/encyklopedie_statu/evropa/dansko/smlouvy/index.html

Source: www.businessinfo.cz, www.mpo.cz

Trade and Economic Cooperation with Finland

Czech-Finnish relations have a long tradition, in spite of the fact that both independent state formations came into being only about 100 years ago. Historically, the first contacts between them date back to the end of the 14th century, when Finns, with other Nordic students, started coming to Prague to study at the university. After completing their studies, the former students returned home and worked in spiritual administration.

Many of them also became engaged in politics. In 1578, the Collegium Nordicum institution, a special seminar for the education of Catholic missionaries, was established in Olomouc as part of the Jesuit College. Many of the students were Finns, who, after returning home, worked as secret Catholics in spiritual functions. At the time of fierce persecution under the rule of Duke Charles, however, most of them were exposed, deposed from their positions and forced to leave the country.

A detailed history of Czech-Finnish relations can be found at: https://www.mzv.cz/helsinki/en/bilateral_relations/czech_finnish_bilateral_relations.html

CONTRACTUAL BASIS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES

The following basic contracts and agreements are in force in the commercial area:

l Agreement on the Accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union signed in Athens on 16 April 2003; entry into force on 1 May 2004

l Agreement between the government of the Czech and the Slovak Federative Republic and the government of the Republic of Finland on the support and protection of investments, signed on 6 November 1990, entry into force on 23 October 1991 (Act No 478/91)

l Agreement between the Czech Republic and the Republic of Finland on the prevention of double taxation and fiscal evasion with respect to tax on income, signed on 2 December 1994, entry into force on 12 December 1995 (Act No. 43/96).

Source: www.czso.cz, www.businessinfo.cz

Source: www.czso.cz

Imports from Finland to the Czech Republic in 2023 – preliminary data (January-October 2023)

Source: www.czso.cz

Trade and Economic Cooperation with Norway

Economic relations between the Czech Republic and Norway are regulated in the framework of the Agreement on EEA between EU and EFTA countries signed in 2004. The Czech Republic and the Kingdom of Norway have further signed an agreement on the support and protection of investments.

Czech Exports to Norway in 2023 – preliminary data (January-October 2023)

Source: www.czso.cz

Source: www.czso.cz

In accordance with efforts to diversify the supply of strategic raw materials to the Czech Republic, a long-term contract of the company Transgas was in place until 2017 for the import of up to 3 billion cu.m of natural gas from Norway. In January 2009, the firms of Česká plynárenská and Statoi-Hydro signed an agreement, according to which natural gas supplies from Norway were increased by 1 million cu.m per day. Until 2013, the mutual balance of trade between the Czech Republic and Norway was unfavourable because of the large volumes of imported natural gas, which amounted to more than three-quarters of all imports from Norway. After subtracting the value of this item, the trade exchange between the Czech Republic and Norway in traditional commodities remained positive. In 2014, Norwegian gas imports began to decline, transforming the Czech Republic into the position of a strongly active exporter. Since then, the value of Czech exports to Norway has been showing a steadily rising trend.

MOST IMPORTANT CZECH EXPORT/ IMPORT ITEMS

Main Czech Export Commodities:

l Cars, trailers and semi-trailers, motorised bicycles, tyres

l Iron and steel products (bars, tubes, rods, wire)

l Prefabricated buildings, furniture, construction joinery products

l Plastic and ceramic construction components (boards, foils, packing, tubs; bricks, tiles)

l Electrical control panels and switches

l Machines for automatic data processing (office, recording)

l Textiles and fabrics from natural and artificial fibres, clothing and clothing accessories

l Construction machines (cranes, carts, excavators, graders), agricultural machines (mowing, cutting, grading machines)

l Sporting equipment

l Nappies and toys

Main Czech Import Commodities:

l Fish, crustaceans and fish meat (chilled, frozen)

l Ferro alloys, aluminium, copper, zinc and products thereof

l Medical instruments, drugs and pharmaceuticals

l Agricultural, forestry and gardening machines and tools

l Hydrogen, acyclic alcohols, chemical isotopes, radioactive mixtures

l Transformers, electrical switchboards, cables and conductors

l Food preparations, starches

l Mineral chemical fertilisers

l Newsprint paper and cardboard

l Stoves, boilers and accessories

THE MOST PROMISING CZECH EXPORT ITEMS, SECTORS FOR INVESTMENT, PRIVATISATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Possibilities of production and trade collaboration with Norwegian partners in all sectors of the manufacturing industry are open to Czech businessmen and entrepreneurs, whose advantages are lower wage costs, competitive quality of their production, and reliability. In this respect, collaboration in the manufacture of sub-deliveries for final Norwegian production is especially desirable.

Large Czech enterprises are particularly interested in participation in sub-deliveries for off-shore projects connected with oil and natural gas extraction and transport (project designing, technical solutions, sub-delivery of construction, welding and assembly work). The firms can also supply parts for fish processing and agricultural machines. In connection with the high pace of construction in the private and communal sectors, good prospects are opening up for the export of pressed components (plastic boards, pipes, tubs), construction materials (bricks, tiles, sleepers) and interior objects (furniture, lining, joinery products).

There are also possibilities of participation in modernisation projects and the construction of a new transport infrastructure, which is a government priority (roads, railways, tunnels). This is followed by tendering for contracts for the delivery of rail vehicles and the operation of passenger transport on privatised railway lines. The stipulation is to succeed in public tendering and to meet the demanding conditions of classification, quality, and delivery terms.

CONTRACTUAL BASIS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES

The contractual basis regulating mutual trade relations between the Czech Republic and Norway is the EEA Enlargement Agreement, which entered into force on 6 December 2005. Currently, the following main contractual documents concerning the economic sphere are in force:

l Agreement between the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and the Kingdom of Norway on the mutual support and protection of investments, entry into force on 6 August 1992

l Agreement between the government of the Czech Republic and the government of the Kingdom of Norway on mutual assistance in customs matters, entry into force 8 November 1999

l Agreement between the government of the Czech Republic and the government of the Kingdom of Norway on the Prevention of double taxation and the prevention of tax evasion in the area of income tax, entry into force 9 September 2005

l Memorandum of understanding on the implementation of the EEA 2009-2014 financial mechanism between the Czech Republic and Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, and the Kingdom of Norway, entry into force 18 June 2011

l Memorandum of understanding on the implementation of the financial mechanism between the Czech Republic and the Kingdom of Norway, entry into force 18 June 2011

For more information on mutual contracts between the Czech Republic and Norway see: https://www.mzv.cz/jnp/cz/encyklopedie_statu/evropa/norsko/ smlouvy/index.html

Source: www.businessinfo.cz, www.czso.cz

Trade and Economic Cooperation with Sweden

The relations between the Czech Republic and Sweden are very good at all levels. The Czech Republic is a reliable partner of the Kingdom of Sweden, in trade as well as in other spheres. Czech-Swedish economic relations have a long tradition and the development of mutual trade and economic relations between these two countries has been showing a rising trend over the past five years. Sweden is the largest trading partner of the Czech Republic among the Scandinavian countries.

Czech Exports to Sweden in 2023 – preliminary data (January-October 2023)

POWER INDUSTRY

The trend towards the construction of wind power stations has provoked a tremendous need for the modernisation of the transmission network and for raising its capacity. This opens up a great opportunity for Czech firms, which could supply components and services for those projects.

BUILDING INDUSTRY

Possibilities of economic cooperation are also opening up in connection with the development of Swedish infrastructure, housing construction and the construction of new administrative centres. A number of Czech firms are interested in participating in the envisaged construction projects.

Czech suppliers, with their vast experience, can execute building work and provide building materials for all kinds of projects, including facades and wiring.

ENGINEERING INDUSTRY

The most important sector where Czech firms have the opportunity of becoming sub-suppliers is, unequivocally, engineering. In this sector, Czech firms could offer sub-deliveries for the Swedish machinery industry, especially as regards metallurgical products, welded constructions, precision machined parts and assembly.

RAILWAY AND RAIL TRANSPORT

Supplier opportunities in this sector are opening up for Czech firms operating in the areas of railway construction, signalling, automation, electrification and rolling stock manufacture. Other products with good prospects for Czech manufacturers on the Swedish market are, for example, machine tools, fittings, medical equipment, cables and parts and materials for furniture production, instruments and tools.

SECURITY AND DEFENCE

An important element figuring in Czech-Swedish relations is the long-term trading and produc-

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tion collaboration in connection with the use of Swedish Jas-39 Gripen supersonic aircraft by the Czech Airforce.

Representatives of the Czech and Swedish Ministries of Defence signed an Amendment to the Contract on the lease of Swedish Jas-39 Gripen aircraft, extending its validity. The Czech Republic will now have 14 Swedish supersonic fighters rented until 2027, with an option for another 2 years.

Under the new Lease Contract, the fighter planes will be modernised and the Czech Republic will be receiving additional services. For example, the modernisation will involve the installation of data transfer information systems

in NATO format, encrypted voice communication systems, night vision and systems of action against ground targets using unguided and guided munitions.

The further training of ground and flight personnel of the Czech Airforce and the provision of the necessary ammunition are also envisaged. Under the 12-year Contract, the Swedish side will train 25 Czech pilots and 90 technicians.

INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS

For the list of valid international contracts between the CR and Sweden please see: https://www.mzv.cz/inp/cz/encyklopedie_statu/evropa/svedsko/ smlouvy/index.html

Sources: www.businessinfo.cz, www.idnes.cz, www.mzv.cz

Development of the Czech Economy in 2023

In 2023, the Czech economy as a whole struggled with attenuation of its performance. The Czech Republic was the only country in Europe which did not get back to the pre-COVID growth of its economy. The inflation rate was high, the real wages’ decline continued, expensive energies were not handled, and the investment rate was low. Worse economic outcomes in numerous productive and non-productive sectors and especially the persisting low household consumption, decreasing for quarters, contributed to the performance slump.

GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT

According to a preliminary estimate, the gross domestic product in 2023 will show a decrease. In all quarters, the growth was adversely affected, especially by a decrease in household final consumption and depletion of inventories. A positive contribution was influenced by the expenditure on the final consumption of governmental institutions, the gross fixed capital formation and the foreign demand, especially in the first half of the past year. In the formation of the gross valued added, the decrease was influenced by worse economic outcomes, especially in the manufacturing industry, and also in numerous sectors of trade, transport, hospitality industry, health care, social care, and the education sectors.

INDUSTRY

In 2023, the total industrial production was lower than a year before, especially due to a decrease in the production in the sectors of mining and excavation and in a prevailing number of other sectors. The slight growth in the production of motor vehicles was not able to make up for this slump, especially with lower economic outcomes of the production of machines, the production of building materials and glass. In addition, the lower value of new contracts, especially in metallurgy, metal casting and the chemical industry, can partly be blamed for the deterioration

Macroeconomic Indicators of the Czech Republic

of total economic outcomes. Besides the influence of the high energy demands on the manufacturing process, adverse factors included an enormous increase in prices and problems in customer-supplier relationships.

FOREIGN TRADE

Foreign trade (cross-border movement of goods) for January–November 2023 ended up with a surplus amounting to CZK 120.8 bn. (In the same period of 2022, there was a deficit amounting to CZK 202.4 bn.). Contrary to the same period of 2022, exports were 1.2 % higher, imports dropped by 6.4 %. The reasons for the positive balance mainly included lower imports of crude oil, natural gas, and also a decrease in the prices of these commodities.

PRICES

The average annual inflation rate, expressed with the increment of consumer prices in 2023, was 10.7 %, which is 4.4 percentage points less than in 2022. Prices for foods and non-alcoholic beverages increased, in the year-on-year comparison, by 44.3 % for alcoholic beverages. The increase was 47.5 %, for clothing and 50.4 % for shoes, 63.4 % for the group of housing, water and energies, for health care 43.1 %, for transport 32.1 %, and for services of the hospitality industry, 80.3 %. A price decrease, in the year-on-year comparison, occurred only in postal and telecommunication services.

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Important Czech Discoveries of the Past 100 Years

For the last 100 years, Czech Science has given the world an enormous amount of knowledge. Thanks to our scientists, there are contact lenses and artificial blood vessels, and mankind has managed to eradicate the Variola virus and to look into the core of the smallest living organisms.

The Czech contribution to inventions and discoveries can not be easily described. Bohemian, Moravian, and Silesian scientists have participated in countless studies and projects throughout the world. There are hundreds and maybe thousands of these, so let´s merely concentrate on the few very remarkable ones below.

GENETICS

The discovery of Genetics did not take place in the 20th century, but it should definitely be included in this list. This is because, in the second half of the 20th century, the discoveries that followed up on Genetics became the basis for transformation in our world. In any case, credit for the discovery of Genetics is owed mainly to one person, the solitary research of Johann Gregor Mendel – a native of Brno – whose work earned him the title of „Father of Genetics“. Mendel was the founder of Genetics and discoverer of the fundamental Laws of Inheritance. He was a monk and later Abbot of the Augustinian monastery in Staré Brno. There are no better recognised names in contemporary Genetics than Watson, Crick, and Mendel. The latter was ahead of his time and, in 1866, submitted his world-famous research paper, titled “Experiments on Plant Hybridisation”, on the principles of crossbreeding, which ultimately laid the foundation for modern Genetics.

BLOOD GROUPS

Jan Janský, Professor at Charles University in Prague, was a significant Czech neurologist and psychiatrist. He became world-famous due to his classification of the four blood groups. In 1900, Karl Landsteiner was the first to discover the existence of blood groups, but he described only three groups. In 1907, Janský described all four blood groups, independently of Landsteiner, within an unclearly targeted research study on the relationship of blood and mental diseases. In 1921, the primacy of Janský was recognised in the USA and Janský´s classification is always quoted in American literature. However, the credit in general, as recognised in 1930 by the Nobel Prize, was given to Landsteiner. Janský was also engaged in research studies in the field of

neuropathology, and was one of the pioneers of liquorology on a global scale.

ERADICATION OF VARIOLA

Karel Raška, founder of the modern Czechoslovak epidemiological school, gained renown as co-contributor to the global eradication of Variola. In 1963, he became Director of the Infectious Diseases Department of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva. Four years later, the battle to eradicate Variola started under his leadership. And in just two years, 20 of the most affected African countries had eliminated the disease.

CONTACT LENSES

Otto Wichterle was a world-famous Czech scientist and inventor, working especially in the field of macromolecular organic chemistry as one of its founders. He is especially renowned for his discoveries and inventions leading to the essential improvement and global spread of soft contact lenses. These results were based on his original scientific work in the field of hydrogels. Contact lenses did exist in his time, but those were made of glass and other uncomfortable plastic materials, which were very impractical and unpopular. When Professor Wichterle came up with his soft gel contact lenses, he literally caused a revolution in ophthalmology. This was an absolutely brilliant invention. An irony of that time was that the lenses were manufactured worldwide, except in our country. In every democratic state throughout the world, a personality such as that of Professor Otto Wichterle would have been duly recognised. But not in the socialist Czechoslovakia of that era!

ARTIFICIAL BLOOD VESSELS

Thin flexible tubes or artificial blood vessels impregnated with collagen, which are commonplace in medicine nowadays, rewrote the textbooks of vascular surgery of that time. They were invented by a team of scientists and doctors, led by one surgeon – Milan Krajíček (1933–2016). He dedicated himself to the research and development of venous prostheses, and obtained numerous primacies and patents in that field. Currently, the development of artificial blood vessels is being undertaken by the Technical University in Liberec.

In 2016, the scientific team of Professor David Lukáš presented venous prostheses made of nanomaterial, which are going to be an invaluable aid in heart attack treatment, for example, because they prevent the formation of fatal blood clots.

Scientists believe that nanomaterial is the optimal base for the creation of artificial blood vessels, as it meets multiple preconditions. It has good mechanical properties, prevents the formation of blood clots, is non-toxic and can be sterilised. Nanomaterial even enables vessels with a small diameter of less than 6 millimetres to be manufactured. Artificial “nano-vessels“ work as a kind of scaffolding, which will subsequently disintegrate when cells have grown through it and a vessel of its own arises.

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ANTIVIRAL DRUGS – MEDICATION TO COMBAT EVEN HIV

Professor Antonín Holý was one of the most important Czech scientists of recent decades. A chemist of global renown, who followed the results of basic research through to the practical implementation, and was behind the discovery of numerous antiviral drugs to treat millions of people throughout the world. He was involved in the creation of one of the most effective drugs in the treatment of the AIDS epidemic. The antiviral drug called Viread is manufactured on the basis of a licence to use his original discoveries, as are other effective medications to combat the herpes zoster virus, Variola and viral conjunctivitis of the eye. In addition, another drug is used in the successful treatment the hepatitis B virus.

NANOFIBERS CHANGING THE WORLD

The Czech Republic is a global leader in nanofibers. “Imagine if someone came up with iron in the Stone Age. In our era, nanofibers are a parallel to iron. They will penetrate every type of human activity,“ says Professor Oldřich Jirsák from the Technical University of Liberec. It was precisely Professor Jirsák who invented the nano-spider, a device which manufactures nanofibers on a large-scale basis for industrial use. Nanofibers assist in medicine, for example, as new blood vessels, as well as in water treatment, in the manu -

facture of special waterproof clothing and also permeable jackets and trousers. In the home, to eliminate a lot of cleaning, nanomaterials are able to repel dust and other contaminants. Professor Jirsák and his team discovered a method of manufacturing all these on a large-scale basis. This was indeed a revolutionary idea.

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Bedřich Hrozný was a Czech orientalist and linguist. He contributed to the deciphering of the ancient Hittite language, identified it as an Indo-European language, and laid the groundwork for the development of Hittitology.

In November 1915, he announced that he was able to read the writings in Ancient Hittite, the official language of the Hittite Empire. The first sentence he deciphered was: “Now you shall eat bread, and water you shall drink…“

Czech Mechanical Engineering –Both the Tradition and the Future

Mechanical Engineering is definitely one of the most important sectors of the Czech economy. It is of crucial importance both for GDP generation, for the foreign trade balance, and for employment. Competitive Mechanical Engineering attracts foreign investors. And the R+D support is essential for the maintenance and enhancement of its level. The sector encompasses the Czech production of a wide range of machinery, components and accessories usable in most segments of the manufacturing industry and in other sectors such as agriculture, transport, forestry, metalworking, metallurgy, mining, textile industry, paper industry, food industry, and construction sector.

HISTORY

In Bohemia, the industry has a very long and valued tradition. Its origin dates back to the 16th century, to the era of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia. He was fascinated by the sciences and the arts. In Prague, he hosted many masters of various arts and crafts, including chemistry, the processing and fabrication of glass, precious metals and stones. During his reign, in 1595, the first blast furnace in Bohemia was already put into operation. This triggered off quite a vast and continuous production of iron on our territory.

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Author: Ignác Šechtl; Šechtl and Voseček archives

Actual industrial development started in the 18th century. And in the early 19th century, the industrial and technical revolution took over in complete form and at full blast. In 1803, the symbol of the whole Industrial Revolution – the steam engine – also appeared in Bohemia. Heavy industry was on the rise. And the most important sector of the whole Czech industry – Mechanical Engineering – was born. The very first modern factory producing machines was the one established in 1821 in Šlapanice near Brno. An important innovation of that time was electrical energy. The most significant era, from the viewpoint of the present Czech Republic, was the late 19th century, when the first automobiles came into existence. The first Czech automobile with a combustion engine was manufactured in 1897 in the Kopřivnice factory and was called “President”.

In the period between the World Wars, Czechoslovakia was regarded as one of the ten top global players in Mechanical Engineering! The rapid development after World War II was influenced both by the international and the internal situation of the country. Mechanical Engineering became the fundamental sector for the industrialisation of less developed regions.

The end of the 19th century was marked by the appearance of new technologies – the combustion engine and electrical systems. That period in time is sometimes referred to as the Second Industrial, or Scientific-Technical Revolution. The most important Czech inventors of that time were Josef Ressl , inventor of the propeller, the Veverka cousins , who invented the buzz plough, i.e. an improved plough, which not only dug up the soil, but also turned it up, Viktor Kaplan , inventor of the water turbine, František Křižík , nicknamed the “Czech Edison”, inventor, electrical engineer and entrepreneur, who invented, among many other things, the electric arc lamp, improved the railway safety system, built the first Czech electric power plants and, in 1881, put into operation the first electric tramway line in Prague. In 1903, he built the first electric railway track on the Bechyně-Tábor line, which was the first electrified railway line in the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire.

MS ProTech has been established as a family-owned company dedicated to manufacturing and business activities in engineering. Our headquarters are located on the border of Moravia and Bohemia, in the small village of Radiměř, about 60 kilometres north of Brno. We use the extensive experience of our employees to meet our customers’ requirements beyond their expectations. We have been creating a unique platform on the market based on the combination of our own production of machine parts, weldments, and assemblies with the provision of all the necessary additional activities so that the customer receives a completely manufactured product according to their requirements.

At MS ProTech, we specialise in custom manufacturing in the field of mechanical engineering. We employ cutting-edge technologies and draw upon the extensive expertise of our seasoned professionals to not only meet but exceed our customers expectations. We provide comprehensive engineering services to ensure that the products we supply are ready for use, with an emphasis on the highest quality.

Engineering Production

CNC machining – multi-axis turning, 3-5 axis milling

Conventional turning and milling

CNC grinding

Material cutting on double-column and jointed saws

Production of welded structures with specialisation in stainless steel processing

Assembly of sub-assemblies and complete equipment, including linear technology, pneumatic components, and wiring

Complete thermal and surface treatments

Laser marking

Measurements including custom measurements (CMMs, countour and roughness measuring system, thickness gauges, etc.)

Thanks to continuous investment, we can keep up with competitors and provide products that are more sophisticated. By using most modern production technologies and processes with CNC simulation, project planning, production monitoring, we set up the highest level of industry 4.0 to increase quality and efficiency.

PRESENT TIMES

Mechanical Engineering in the Czech Republic is one of the pillars of Czech industry. General Mechanical Engineering – the manufacture of machinery and equipment – employs almost 115 000 highly qualified professionals, who are the most precious assets of the whole sector. General Mechanical Engineering is one of the largest employers of all Czech industrial sectors. Its manufacturing base, which is a guarantee for the permanent improvement and expansion of the product portfolio, comprises more than 6 700 companies, the production portfolios of which include a very wide range of articles of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering is scattered all over the Republic. It often follows the metallurgical industry. That is why we encounter plenty of machine works in the Ostrava region, where heavy industry is dominant. Heavy Mechanical Engineering manufactures articles with a high weight and large dimensions, such as parts of ships, large aircraft, mining and metallurgical technology. On the contrary, light Mechanical Engineering produces machine tools, means of transport such as automobiles and smaller vessels and numerous other smaller machines, used e.g. in the textile industry.

The Czech Republic has always been one of the leading manufacturers of means of transport and, with its tradition in the manufacture of automobiles and its suitable location, is an attractive country for investment. Moreover, this sector of the Czech economy is experiencing a long-term growth of revenues and labour productivity. An absolutely dominant position in the manufacture of means of transport is held by the manufacture of passenger cars, followed by the manufacture of buses and trucks. An important segment of Czech Mechanical Engineering is the manufacture, repair and modernisation of rolling stock. In the Czech Republic, there are manufacturers of all kinds of rolling stock, including Metro trains, trams and trolleybuses. The aircraft industry is one of the top segments in Mechanical Engineering. Using state-of-the-art materials, it is becoming an initiator of technical progress in many other branches. An important position is held by the manufacture of jet trainer aircraft and light combat aircraft, regional aircraft, trainer and sport aeroplanes, gliders, aircraft components, and, last but not least, the manufacture of ultralight aircraft. In the Czech Republic, there are also manufacturers of riverboats and short-sea ships, sport boats, yachts, motorcycles, and bicycles. Czech production also includes hot-air balloons. And what is also worth mentioning is the Czech Space Programme. Czech Mechanical Engineering also includes the manufacture of equipment for industry and for the construction sector, the manufacture and repair of steam and water turbines, pumps, and compressors. The Czech

Source: Czech Statistical Office

Republic is also a producer of machine tools and electrical hand tools, the quality of which is ranked top in the global comparison.

EXPORTS

Czech Mechanical Engineering is traditionally an important export sector. Eighty to ninety per cent of its production are exported. In the export of goods, products of Mechanical Engineering are the source of the highest added value and are some of the best export-competitive Czech goods. In terms of the territorial structure of foreign trade, the largest business partner of the Czech Republic is traditionally Germany, followed by the UK, France, Slovakia, Poland, and Spain. The Czech Republic is also the only one of the CEE countries to be a member of the prestigious association of CECIMO (European Committee for Cooperation in the Machine-Tool Industry).

FUTURE

A new challenge for the years to come, not only in the area of employment and education, is comprised in the “Industry 4.0” initiative. The world was changed when the steam engine and electricity had been invented. Now it is being changed by technologies, and not only in communications. For this reason, the government of the Czech Republic is going to endeavour to create an adequate environment in which it will be possible for industrial enterprises and the social milieu to develop and succeed in the new digital world. This means, in particular, to build a data and communications infrastructure, to reset the educational system, to implement new instruments on the labour market, to adapt the social milieu, and to set up a system of fiscal assistance to firms coping with investment in advanced technologies and know-how. For example, what will the work of a lathe operator be like in 15 years? Will he normally work in a workshop with a machine in protective clothing? Or will he operate the machine by means of remote control via a computer, which will be able to give exact instructions and optimise the consumption of materials and energies and ultimately make the production most cost-effective? The philosophy of Industry 4.0 opens up unprecedented opportunities and those who are able to utilise them will succeed in the new era.

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Czech Chemical Industry

The current status of the Czech chemical industry is based on its long and rich history.

THE PAST

On the territory of the present-day Czech Republic, the chemical industry already started to develop in the late 18th century, when the oldest chemical factory in Velká Lukavice was built. In 1778, this factory started production of sulphuric acid by the thermal decomposition of alum slates. But it was not until the late 19th century that the chemical industry underwent rapid development. This era is associated with names like Jaroslav Brauner. In 1902, he expressed an assumption about the existence of the as yet unknown element with the atomic number 61. His assumption was confirmed in 1974 and the element was named promethium. Polarography and electroanalytical chemistry are associated with the name of Jaroslav Heyrovský, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1959. In the 1960s, Otto Wichterle invented soft contact lenses, which became popular worldwide. In the 1980s, an important player in the development of antiviral drugs most effective against HIV was Antonín Holý, another great Czech scientist.

THE PRESENT TIMES

Today, the Czech Republic is an important manufacturer of a wide range of chemical products, including epoxy resins, PVC, ammonium sulphide, fertilisers, artificial silk, nitrous oxide, caprolactam, ammoniacal gas liquors, commodities and special amines, nitrocellulose, pigments, colourants, sodium hydroxide, and sulphuric acid.

An important role in the Czech economy is also played by the pharmaceutical industry with its large manufacturing capacity and R+D programmes. Another strong manufacturing industry in the country is the manufacture of plastic and rubber products. With the automotive industry being the biggest exporter in the country, the manufacture of tyres, hoses, V-belts, and other rubber and plastic products for passenger cars and trucks is a key part of the Czech chemical industry. Contrary to many other countries, where manufacture is dominated by the major chemical giants, in the Czech Republic there is no leading manufacturer of chemicals. Instead, the chemical industry is the domain of small and medium-sized enterprises, which often closely collaborate in regional centres. The Czech chemical industry has many strategic advantages, such as a qualified and skilled workforce,

location in the centre of Europe and a unique national network of pipelines for the transport of crude oil, motor fuels, ethylene, and ethylbenzene.

The industry suffers from relatively high prices of natural gas, electricity and water, the dependence on imported raw materials (especially crude oil and natural gas) and the burden of both Czech and European legislation. It is obvious that the Czech chemical industry has many good preconditions, but it also faces multiple challenges, which include, last but not least, the fulfilment of the objectives concerning climate change and the transition from materials made of fossil fuels to a circular economy.

The Czech economy is one of the best performing, compared to all countries of the former Eastern Block. The same can be said about the chemical industry, which is not massive, but has a healthy and robust production. In the Czech Republic, there is close collaboration between the chemical industry and numerous technical universities nationwide. Like all economies, the Czech Republic is also trying to undergo essential transformations to adapt to the challenges of climate change. In this respect, it has been doing well, but there is still room for improvement. Additional investment in the chemical industry has developed an enormously successful industry of nanotechnologies, driven by governmental support (both financial and legislative) and by the high quality of local technical universities. Therefore, the Czech Republic has a strong base of nanotechnologies with several “nanotechnological centres”, including the Prague scientific and technical clus ter known as STAR.

DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURE OF PHARMACEUTICALS

The development and manufacture of pharmaceuticals form an indispensable part of the chemical industry. With the leading global pharmaceutical companies having entered the Czech market successfully, Czech companies have been integrated into international networks and have expanded to foreign markets. Manufacture is concentrated in the region of Prague and in the areas surrounding the cities of Ústí nad Labem and Opava. The Czech Republic benefits from its long tradition in the manufacture and development of pharmaceuticals and from the high level of experts working in this sector.

PLASTICS

The manufacture of products from plastics and rubber is the most dynamic sector of the manufacturing industry and has a high export potential. Key rubber products are made by the biggest European manufacturer – Barum Continental – in its manufacturing plant in Otrokovice. These include tyres and hoses for the use of pneumatic tools. Other products of this sector are gaskets, V-belts, hoses, etc. The Czech Republic is a leading m anufacturer of a wide range of plastic semi-products, such as file folders and packaging products. The importance of this sector consists of a close connection to the automotive and electrical engineering, construction sector and food industries, especially the manufacture of packaging products.

CHEOPS

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OUTLOOK

It is forecast that, in the next decades, significant growth will occur in two key sectors of the Czech chemical industry, namely in the plastics and automotive industries. In addition, the outlook of the emerging nanotechnological industry is similarly promising. With a growing specialisation of the global chemical industry, with more specialised products,

The Association of Chemical Industry of the CR is the most important tool for the support of the Czech chemical business, associating manufacturing, trading, designing, research and advisory enterprises with relationships to the chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and rubber and plastics industries, including the Association of Paint Manufacturers, the Associ -

top chemicals, and customised chemistry, the Czech Republic is prepared for a great future.

An important role in the Czech chemical industry is played by the Prague University of Chemistry and Technology, which is the biggest educational institution of its kind in Central Europe. With its almost 200-year-long tradition and vast research projects, it supplies highly professional scientists and researchers to the Czech market. Involved in the development of new trends in the chemical industry, it enhances the image and reputation of Czech chemistry abroad.

ation of Chemical Traders and Distributors and the Czech Association of Tank Cleaning Stations. The Association closely collaborates with other organisations, associating the enterprises operating in various segments of the chemical industry, such as the Association of Plastics Industry of the CR, the Association of Czech Pharmaceutical Industry, the Czech Association of Petroleum Industry and Trade, the Czech Association for Soaps and Detergents, and the Trade Union of Workers in Chemical Industry of the Czech Republic.

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STEATIT, s.r.o. is a purely Czech private company that produces technical and electrotechnical ceramics. Our products are used in many branches of industry and the wide range of materials will ensure complete customer satisfaction.The services our company provides range from design, material consultation, creation of moulds for the technology used, and finally the creation of the product itself.

Thanks to the company‘s perfectly developed quality management system, its production programme contains over 2500 types of high quality products exported all over the world. The company is a holder of an ISO 9001:2015 certificate.

Now we produce around 2500 types of products. We can offer different ceramic materials:

Steatit materials – C220, C221, C230

Products:

NH bodies, fuses

Welding rings

Heating plates

Resistance wire holders

Ceramic bushings

Cordierite materials – C410

Cordierite pyrostat materials – C511, C512, C520, C530

Ceramic beads

Ceramic tubes

Ceramic riders

Ceramic rods

Ceramic beer coaster

Aluminium and metal storage heating

Czech Energy Sector – among the Top Global Exporters

The energy sector is one of the most important sectors in the Czech Republic. Its strength is based not only on many years of continuous development, sophisticated use of geographically available sources, development and manufacture of machinery used in the energy sector, but also on the self-sufficiency of the Czech Republic in the production of electric energy and heat. The Czech Republic regularly ranks among the top global exporters of electricity.

VISION FOR THE NEXT 25 YEARS

The actual summary of the development, assessment and visions of this sector for the future is provided in the document entitled “Updated State Energy Policy (ASEK)” dated 2015, valid for the next 25 years. Primary objectives are especially the following:

l a well-balanced mix of primary energy sources and sources of electricity production, based on their wide portfolio, l effective use of all available domestic energy sources, l enhancement of the energy efficiency of the national economy; development of the network infrastructure of the CR in the context of CEE countries, strengthening of the international collaboration and integration of energy and gas markets in the region, l creation of effective and operational common energy policy of the EU,

l support for research, development and innovations, providing the competitiveness of the Czech energy sector, l support for the educational sector, focused on the necessity of generational renewal and enhancement of the quality of the technical brainpower in the energy sector, l and, last but not least, the enhancement of the energy security and resistance of the CR and strengthening of the ability to provide necessary supplies of energies in case of cumulation of failures, multiple attacks against the critical infrastructure, and long-term crises in fuel supplies.

CZECH ENERGY SECTOR AND THE WORLD

The Czech energy sector has an excellent reputation and, with its products, is one of the best in the world. It can offer excellent quality at a favourable price. Competitive Asian firms combine their power plants with European and US technologies. So, also in this respect, there is an opportunity to succeed in the supply chain with Czech sub-supplies. The competition offering lower prices can be beaten by Czech firms with offers of new products, and especially with consulting services on energy sector issues. Czech firms participate in constructions of power plants and deliveries of related products almost everywhere in the world. No matter whether this is a case of nuclear, thermal, hydro- or solar-power plants. Let´s mention some examples:

l Czech firms are participating e.g. in the modernisation and reconstruction of blocks of power plants,

l A Czech company is going to take part in deliveries of the equipment for the control of protective systems for the Armenian power plant, Metsamor,

l A steam turbine from Plzeň will be applied on the Indonesian island of Java. The export of the Czech turbine is a part of a wider project –the overall extension of the Grati power plant, involving numerous firms from various countries,

l Another Czech company, engaged in designing, construction and operation of solar power plants in Europe and Latin America, is just finishing the construction of four solar power plants in Chile, with the total capacity of 31.4 MW. The approximate value of the completed power plants will be about CZK 660 million. The power plants are situated in the region of Central Chile around the capital city of Santiago. At present, all the power plants are already connected to the distribution network and are in the final stages of their completion. In the Czech hydropower plant sector, there are several companies building hydropower plants not only in Europe, but also in Africa and South America. They include both projects on a greenfield site and the reconstruction and development of hydropower plants.

CZECH KNOW-HOW

The Czech Republic, together with the USA and China, are the only three countries that can boast of vast know-how regarding the application of salt technologies in the nuclear power sector. A relatively little-known fact is that a new project for the future is being born by Czech-American collaboration. The rollout of small nuclear reactors is expected in approximately 10 years. Small solar reactors have numerous advantages over the current ones – greater safety, effectivity and flexibility.

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Seven Centuries-Old Tradition –

This is the Czech Glass Industry

The glass industry has a very long tradition in Bohemia. It was developed especially in its mountain regions, due to the abundance of raw materials available there. The first glass factories were set up in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. On the territory of Bohemia, glass factories or rudiments of glass factories have always occurred in localities with sufficient fuel, i.e. in or near forests. Most of today´s glass factories are still in sites of the former historical ones. The best-known glass factories are in the Liberec Region, where they predominantly produce utility glass and jewellery. The area of the Jizerské hory Mountains and the Lužické hory Mountains is also called “Crystal Valley“. Some of the glass factories there date back to the 16th century. There are also glass schools, universities with design specialisations, and the unique Museum of Glass and Jewellery. Nowhere else in the world is there such a concentration of glassmakers. Other localities of the glass industry are, in particular, the Ore Mountains, the Giant Mountains, Jeseníky Mountains, the Šumava, and the area around Zlín in Moravia, where mostly container glass is manufactured. At present, the glass industry employs about 17 500 people.

An important role in the development has always been played by Bohemian glass dynasties, which influenced technological development in the whole of Central Europe. The art of melting glass used to be a family secret, which was passed on from father to oldest son. The most important feats of Czech glassmakers include the manufacture of the deep-blue coloured glass, known as “smalt”, prepared by including a cobalt compound, invented by the Schürer family in Northern Bohemia in the 16th century, and the invention of Bohemian crystal in the Müller glass factory in the Šumava in the 17th century. The invention of lasure and hyalite glass is credited to B. Egermann in the early 19th century. At present, the production range of the glass industry covers the following manufacturing branches: flat glass, container glass, glass fibres and products made of them, utility glass, (including e.g. beverage glass, decorative glass, and artistic glass), and other special glass, such as glass apparatuses, laboratory glassware, glass components for screens, technical glassware, protective glass for welding, optical glass, semi-products for jewellery, and cement and glass blocks called “Luxfer” used in the construction sector.

In the Czech Republic, there are about 40–50 independent firms manufacturing and supplying furnaces, machinery and equipment, glass moulds and devices, which serve for the manufacture of glass and ceramics. In addition, there are providers for servicing, designing, expertise and advising for this sector.

The long-standing tradition and development of the manufacture of glass, porcelain and ceramics are also conditioned, besides other factors, by a sufficient quantity of basic raw materials, including sand, kaolin, feldspar, and silica. High-quality glass sands with an extremely high content of SiO are excellent for the glass industry and for various kinds of applications in other sectors, too. The sands are delivered wet or dried.

The highest volume of production is currently achieved by flat glass for the construction and transport sectors, followed by container glass for the food and chemical industries. Nevertheless, also the manufacture of hollow glass, standard and luxury decorative glass and modern lighting is doing very well in the Czech Republic. Important export articles include Bohemian glass in the category of “household glass”– which is relatively ordinary, and intended for normal use. In addition, lead crystal, cut lead crystal, decorated with painting, pen-and-ink drawing, lasure, high enamel, or engraving, is an important export item. This category also includes glass figurines. Exported articles also include hand-made utility glass and historical replicas. Czech products are mostly exported to the EU countries and to a total of more than 180 countries worldwide. Glass articles that are exported to numerous countries worldwide are in general called “BOHEMIAN GLASS“. Luxury goods include e.g. iconic crystal chandeliers, which can be seen in Versailles, London, Dubai, Macau, and New York.

Source: Czech Radio, Association of Glass and Ceramics Industry

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Author: David Marvan

Vibrant Tourism and World-Famous Spas

A TOURIST DESTINATION THAT WON´T DISAPPOINT

The Czech Republic is one of the countries offering vibrant tourism. The country with its population of 10 million is a peaceful and safe destination, with plenty of historical monuments, picturesque landscape, world-famous spas, a network of luxurious hotels and facilities for leisure activities. Czechia is also becoming popular as a venue for congress tourism, the capacities for which are especially adapted in big cities.

CONGRESS METROPOLIS

In general, the Czech Republic is one of 30 countries worldwide regarded as the most suitable for congress tourism; the Czech metropolis of Prague even ranks among the 15 most popular cities. This ranking is also supported by the successful organisation of several conferences of global importance, which have been hosted by Prague in recent years. A stable economy, strategic position, favourable climate, various points of interest and a high quality of services provided in congress facilities are the factors making Prague an attractive congress venue. Prague has modern hotel facilities with a wide range of conference rooms and state-of-theart technology. The Prague Congress Centre has undergone vast modernisation. In addition, Václav Havel International Airport, where a multitude of international flights of renowned airlines and numerous low-cost carriers arrive every day, is extending its capacities and services.

TRADITION OF CZECH SPA INDUSTRY

The history of the Czech spa industry dates back hundreds of years. In the course of time, spas have been places of healing and relaxation, visited by many important personalities in the social, cultural and political life, from J. W. Goethe to F. Kafka, F. Chopin and former presidents T. G. Masaryk and Václav Havel. Even King Charles IV regularly enjoyed the beneficial effects of spa stays. In the late 19th century, Czech spas were so famous that they were referred to as the “salons of Europe”. Today, the Czech Republic is one of the global spa empires, with high-quality spa facilities actually scattered throughout all regions of our republic.

TOP QUALITY AND PROFESSIONALISM

Czech spas are famous for high-quality medical care and progressive therapeutic and rehabilitation methods. Credit for the excellent performance of the Czech spa industry can be given especially to the highly qualified staff (medical doctors, physiotherapists, nurses), which is one of its main strengths. It is not by chance that in 2006 a spa in the Czech Republic was actually

the first in Europe to be awarded the certificate of EUROPESPA med© – the prestigious acknowledgement of quality from the European Spas Association in Brussels, given to selected European spas after demanding examination and auditing of their operations. At present, Czechia is a country with the highest number of successfully issued certifications within the EU.

HUGE POTENTIAL

The Czech Republic has hundreds of natural healing springs and rich deposits of peloids (mud/peat), sources of mineral spring gases and locations with a favourable climate. In combination with medical science, this has given rise to more than 30 Czech spas treating a wide range of illnesses.

HEALING WITHOUT CHEMICALS

Experts constantly warn that overuse of drugs may have plenty of adverse side effects. Fortunately, today´s society is starting to return to well-proven natural procedures and to try the healing effect of centuries-proven natural sources, whereby treatment significantly less invasive than treatment with drugs or radical irreversible surgery is available.

LONG-TERM EFFECT

A spa cure has a provable revitalising influence and heals numerous illnesses. Positive effects appear not only during the spa stay, but also continue for several months thereafter. This is also the reason why people attend spas regularly.

CULTURE AND SPORT

Besides therapeutic and wellness procedures, our spas provide numerous other opportunities for sport, social and cultural entertainment. Magnificent scenery surrounding most of our spas lures visitors to go walking and trekking, clients have swimming pools, fitness centres, tennis courts, bicycle rental services, and numerous other sporting facilities at their disposal. Culture fans can also enjoy themselves. There is a wide variety of concerts, theatrical performances and other cultural events held in the spas to choose from. Many spas also boast of a rich history and interesting architecture.

VARIOUS KINDS OF STAYS

Besides traditional therapeutic stays, each spa offers some preventive, relaxation and wellness stays, anti-stress programmes for executives, beauty programmes for women and stays focused on weight loss. The length of stay can be selected according to one’s time possibilities – the most popular are one- or two-week stays, weekends and long weekends.

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The Spa Triangle - Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, and Františkovy Lázně – together with another eight famous European spas – was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, upon the international series nomination of “Great Spas of Europe“.

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Institutions Present Themselves

CZECH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

WHO WE ARE

l Independent public institution of entrepreneurial self-governance

l Largest and most representative business association in the Czech Republic, including small, medium, and large companies, self-employed entrepreneurs, associations, unions, and craftsmen organisations

l Network – regional (regional and district chambers) and professional (unions, associations, etc.)

l Platform for 15 thousand members representing more than 60 % of GDP of the country and 66 % of employable population in the Czech Republic in non-compulsory membership scheme

l Member of European and international organisations

WHAT WE DO

l Support of International Trade

l Organisation of business missions targeting particular territory or sector

l Organisation of business missions accompanying state and government officials on their visits abroad

l Organisation of business forums, seminars, round tables etc., targeting particular country or territory

l Organisation of bilateral meetings between Czech entrepreneurs and foreign business delegations

l Involvement in various European Commission’s programmes

l Support to foreign companies in finding suitable business partners in the Czech Republic

l Publishing foreign demands, offers or tenders on Chamber website

l Czech Business Representation in Brussels (CEBRE)

l Consultancy & advisory services (subsidies, projects, export & foreign trade, legal issues, etc.)

l CZECHPoints (registers, documents, certificates, services, etc.) over 50 one-stop-shops throughout the country

l Professional Education – national certification programmes (recognised occupation), skill competitions,

l Thematic courses & seminars, etc.

l Obligatory commenting point for new business legislation

l Lobbying at local, national, European & international level

l Issuing own monthly KOMORA.cz magazine and weekly electronic news distributed directly to members

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Phone: +420 266 721 300

E-mail: foreigndpt@komora.cz

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CENTRE FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC – ENTERPRISE EUROPE NETWORK

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) assists businesses to innovate and grow on an international scale. It is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions.

The Network is active worldwide. It brings together experts from member organisations that are renowned for their excellence in business support.

Member organisations include:

l chambers of commerce and industry

l regional development organisations

l universities and research institutes

l innovation agencies

The Network activities include expert counselling for entrepreneurs and information on the Single Market, assistance with transnational technology transfer, searching for contacts and project partners for international co-operation in research and development. The Network also offers advice on protecting intellectual property.

Enterprise Europe Network operates in more than 60 countries. The Czech Republic is represented by a consortium of six partners coordinated by the Technology Centre Prague and is funded by the European Union (Single Market Programme (SMP)) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. This ensures that all its services are served free of charge.

If you want your business to go international, the Enterprise Europe Network is here for you.

Our support will allow you to scale in Europe and fast-growing markets in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

If you are looking for new business partners for joint research & development, we can help you market and find innovative technologies.

We can also assist you in securing your supply chains and finding new suppliers worldwide.

Our business advisers can help you to take advantage of free trade agreements and benefit from reduced tariffs and regulatory alignment.

Centrum pro regionální rozvoj ČR – Enterprise Europe Network U Nákladového nádraží 3144/4, 130 00 Praha 3

Phone: +420 225 855 312

E-mail: een@crr.cz

l More information at: www.crr.cz, www.een.cz l

Your Strategic Partner for Machinery Production

We provide strategic partnerships for your engineering production needs, covering design, construction, production, assembly, installation, and customer support.

Our background is 70 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, servicing, and developing machinery that operates 24/7/365 in demanding environments and with installations across Europe, Asia, Americas and Africa.

Sklostroj Turnov CZ , 210, 512 61 Přepeře, Czech Republic +420 481 350 213

www.sklostroj.cz partnership@sklostroj.cz

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CONFEDERATION OF INDUSTRY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

We unite the leading companies and industry associations in the Czech Republic. We advocate the common interests of our members. We influence the economic, social, and environmental policies in the Czech Republic. We improve business conditions. We promote international trade and investment.

WE ARE

l The largest and most influential independent organisation of employers and entrepreneurs in the Czech Republic

l A representative of the Czech Republic’s leading companies, representing a crucial part of the industry – especially the automotive, electronics, chemical, and mechanical engineering sectors, the power industry, transportation, ICT sectors and many others

l A volunteer organisation, independent of the government, political parties, and trade unions

l A respected social partner and a participant in the European social dialogue

WE REPRESENT

l 11 000+ companies – our members employ more than 1.3 million people

l 30 industry federations and associations from key areas of the Czech economy

l Over 140 significant individual member companies

OUR PRIORITIES

l Supporting industry as the main pillar of the Czech economy

l Strengthening the significance of research, development and innovation in industry

l Continuing development in technical education and expanding the technically skilled labour force

l Creating a business-friendly environment for entrepreneurs and international investors

l Advancing international trade and exports

l Improving the transport infrastructure

l Furthering the digitalisation of the economy and e-Government

l Writing and agreeing on a stable, enforceable and predictable legislative framework

INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROMOTION

l We organise international conferences attended by heads of states and governments

l We organise international business and trade missions

l We cooperate with partner confederations and business chambers worldwide

l We coordinate incoming business and trade missions

l We represent our members at international trade fairs

l We organise conferences, seminars, and workshops promoting exports

Svaz průmyslu a dopravy České republiky

Freyova 948/11, 190 00 Praha 9

Phone: +420 225 279 111

E-mail: spcr@spcr.cz

l More information at: www.spcr.cz. l

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / ICC

ICC is – and has been throughout its long existence – a steadfast rallying point for those who believe, like our founders, that strengthening commercial ties among nations is not only good for business but also for global living standards and for peace.

ICC was founded in 1919 in Paris. Today, ICC represents 45 million companies and associations in more than 170 countries and transmits their interests to high official representatives including the UN, EU, WTO, OECD, and G20, where ICC has been granted the highest level consultative status.

PRESTIGE

Being an ICC member is a question of prestige.

PRINCIPLES

ICC creates rules and principles that are fully respected and used in everyday business and have become one of the most important pillars of international trade.

PARTNERSHIP

ICC provides a large portfolio of services fundamental for foreign trade, such as educational and advisory services, as well as creating opportunities for establishing partnership with foreign business partners.

ICC Czech Republic was founded in 1999. The main aim of ICC Czech Republic is to assist Czech companies and other businesses to integrate into world events through this prestigious world organisation.

TERRITORIAL WORKSHOPS

The main aim of these workshops is to support the efficiency of Czech economic diplomacy under the presence of Czech ambassadors to introduce trade and investment opportunities to Czech exporters, to help diversify Czech exports to perspective markets and to help establish useful business contacts. In the period of 2017/ 2018, these workshops were focused on e.g.: Greece, Thailand, Nigeria, Albania, Belarus, Latvia, Ukraine, Iceland, the USA, Cuba, Kuwait and Qatar, Macedonia, Romania, Ireland and many others.

SEMINARS, PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Our extensive range of educational programmes is targeted at specific topics associated with conducting international trade. Lecturers include experts and professionals with long-time experience or managers working in the given field – Incoterms 2010, Bank guarantees and experience with URDG 758, Documentary Credits and Standbys – International Standard Banking Practice and Practices in the USA, Terms of international sale contract in foreign trade.

Národní výbor Mezinárodní obchodní komory v České republice

Václavské náměstí 796/42 (Entrance from Štěpánská Str.)

110 00 Praha 1

Mailing address: Štěpánská 42, P.O. Box 839, 114 07 Praha 1

Phone: +420 724 613 084

E-mail: icc@icc-cr.cz

l More information at: www.icc-cr.cz l

CZECH TOURISM AUTHORITY – CZECHTOURISM

The Czech Tourism Authority - CzechTourism is an allowance organisation of the Ministry of Regional Development and its goal is the successful presentation of the Czech Republic on the domestic and foreign markets. It uses its central office in the Czech Republic for that as well as its network of foreign offices both in other European countries, including Germany, the UK, and Spain and in non-European countries, such as China, Brazil, and the United States.

The basic objective of the network of foreign CzechTourism representative agencies is to promote the Czech Republic in the respective markets, build brand awareness of destinations and stimulate the volume of arrivals of foreign visitors to the Czech Republic. CzechTourism agency branches offer a wide range of promotional activities. Their basic tools include campaigns (on-line, print and outdoor), press and excursion tours, road shows, participation in trade fairs, promotional events, organising presentations and workshops, collaboration with foreign and Czech entities and establishing and developing contacts with strategic partners.

The main vision of the CzechTourism agency is shaping a new perception of the Czech Republic. It is precisely a change in the perception of tourism by the residents themselves and increasing their brand loyalty to the “Czech Republic” in the context of domestic and incoming tourism that is one of the fundamental objectives of the agency for the coming period. CzechTourism promotes the Czech Republic brand on the domestic and foreign market on several levels. It participates in dozens of domestic and foreign tourism fairs and publishes sets of publications, brochures and maps in several languages attracting visitors to the Czech regions. An important element of promoting the Czech Republic abroad is to introduce tourism potential through press and excursion tours, i.e. trips to the Czech Republic designated for foreign journalists and tour operators. Another agenda is to support major domestic events of both a local and international character.

The promotion of the Czech Republic in the field of congress and incentive tourism on the domestic and foreign market is the mission of the Czech Convention Bureau, closely cooperating with the various regional offices, covering the work of the regions, thus contributing to maximizing the utilisation of all the congress potential that the Czech Republic has to offer.

Česká centrála cestovního ruchu – CzechTourism

Štěpánská 567/15, 120 00 Praha 2 Nové Město

Phone: +420 777 702 761

E-mail: Info@czechtourism.cz

l More information at: www.czechtourism.com l

CZECHINVEST, BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

CzechInvest: Your gateway to success in the Czech Republic

The Business and Investment Development Agency CzechInvest is a state contributory organisation subordinated to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. Services include sector-specific market intelligence, identification of business properties and sites, investment incentives, identification of potential business partners, suppliers and acquisition targets as well as aftercare services. The agency contributes to attracting foreign investors operating in the manufacturing industry, business support services and technology centres, and also supports Czech enterprises in their expansion efforts.

To simplify communication between the state, business and the European Union, CzechInvest acts as an umbrella business-promotion organisation for companies using both EU and national funding.

CzechInvest is exclusively authorised to file applications for investment incentives at the competent governing bodies and prepares draft offers to grant investment incentives. Its task is also to provide potential investors with current data and information on business climate, investment environment and investment opportunities in the Czech Republic.

All services are provided free of charge.

CzechInvest

Štěpánská 15, 120 00 Praha 2 Phone: +420 727 850 330

E-mail: fdi@czechinvest.org

l More information at: www.czechinvest.org l

CZECH REPUBLIC

Your Trade Partner

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CZECH CENTRES

WHO WE ARE AND OUR AMBITIONS

The Czech Centres is an agency established for the promotion of the Czech Republic internationally and managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. Our organisation provides a global network throughout three continents and 24 cities and we are active members of EUNIC, the European Union National Institutes for Culture.

Our primary aim is the development of enduring international cultural and economic links between the Czech Republic and other nations. We create and support partnerships for Czech industries and culture on a local and global level through both public and private bodies.

OUR WORK, YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

We accomplish these aims by fostering cooperation between foreign cultural institutions, experts, and individual artists with Czech entities through highly successful international events, projects, and schemes.

These are successful because of our connections to the best Czech institutions of education, science, and culture and by providing access to research and innovation and identifying and exporting the most dynamic driving forces of science and creativity of the Czech Republic. We support the development of institutions, such as universities, start-ups and professional bodies, through mutual international cooperation to promote their success and in doing so, provide unique opportunities to anyone interested in working with and investing in the Czech Republic.

In addition, our organisation provides practical skills and knowledge. We are renowned and trusted in our support for those teaching and using the Czech language, enrolling over 2 800 students in Czech language courses worldwide in last year.

The Centres present the Czech Republic in cooperation with regional partners abroad. Having many professional partners, we act as a focal contact point for information sought by general public, media and others.

WHERE WE ARE

Locations of our global network: Athens - Berlin - Bratislava - Brussels - Budapest - Bucharest – Jerusalem - Kiev - London - Madrid - Milan - Munich - Moscow - New York - Paris – Rome - Rotterdam - Sofia - Seoul - Stockholm - Tel Aviv - Tokyo - Warsaw - Vienna.

Česká centra – ústředí (Centre) Václavské nám. 816/49, 110 00 Praha 1 Phone: +420 234 668 211 E-mail: info@czech.cz

l More information at: www.czechcentres.cz l

Useful Contacts

USEFUL CONTACTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark

Maltézské náměstí 5, 118 01 Praha 1 - Malá Strana

Phone: +420 257 111 900

E-mail: prgamb@um.dk www.tjekkiet.um.dk

Embassy of the Republic of Finland

Hellichova 1, 118 00 Praha 1 - Malá Strana

Phone: +420 251 177 251

E-mail: sanomat.pra@formin.fi www.finland.cz

Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Finland

Botanická 834/56, 602 00 Brno

Phone: +420 602 720 194

E-mail: Finsky.Konzulat@aquatis.cz

Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway

Hellichova 1/458, 118 00 Praha 1 - Malá Strana

Phone: +420 257 111 500

Fax: +420 257 111 501

E-mail: emb.prague@mfa.no www.norway.no/cs/Czech-republic/

Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden Úvoz 13, Prague 1, (for visitors)

P.O.Box 35, 160 12 Praha 612 – (postal address)

Phone: +420 220 313 200

E-mail: ambassaden.prag@gov.se www.swedenabroad.com/prag

Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic

Václavské náměstí 51, 110 00 Praha 1

Phone: +420 774 123 370

E-mail: info@nordicchamber.cz www.nordicchamber.cz

CzechInvest Scandinavia

E-mail: scandinavia@czechinvest.org

MINISTRIES

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministerstvo zahraničních věcí www.mzv.cz

Ministry of Industry and Trade Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu www.mpo.cz

Ministry of Agriculture Ministerstvo zemědělství www.eagri.cz

Ministry of Transport Ministerstvo dopravy www.mdcr.cz

Ministry of Finance Ministerstvo financí www.mfcr.cz

Ministry of Regional Development Ministerstvo pro místní rozvoj www.mmr.cz

Ministry of the Environment Ministerstvo životního prostředí www.mzp.cz

Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí www.mpsv.cz

Ministry of Health Ministerstvo zdravotnictví www.mzcr.cz

Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy www.msmt.cz

Ministry of Culture Ministerstvo kultury www.mkcr.cz

Ministry of Justice Ministerstvo spravedlnosti www.justice.cz

Ministry of Defence Ministerstvo obrany www.army.cz

Ministry of the Interior Ministerstvo vnitra www.mvcr.cz

USEFUL CONTACTS IN DENMARK

Embassy of the Czech Republic Ryvangs Allé 14-16, 2100 København Phone: +45 3910 1810

E-mail: Copenhagen@mzv.gov.cz www.mzv.cz/copenhagen

USEFUL CONTACTS IN FINLAND

Embassy of the Czech Republic Armfeltintie 14, 00150 Helsinki

Phone: +358 9 6120 880

E-mail: Helsinki@mzv.gov.cz www.mzv.cz/helsinki

USEFUL CONTACTS IN NORWAY

Embassy of the Czech Republic Fritzners gate 14, 0264 Oslo

Phone: +47 22 12 10 31

E-mail: oslo@embassy.mzv.cz www.mzv.cz/oslo

TVAR, výrobní družstvo Klatovy is a traditional Czech furniture manufacturer with experience dating back to 1951.

The firm has two manufacturing plants with 65 employees. Plants are equipped with advanced 5-axis CNC machines, achieving a turnover of more than EUR 2 million. Since 1990, its master production schedule has been focused on the production of certified furniture for kindergartens, which is then used by children in numerous countries of the European Union. The furniture is completed directly in the manufacturing plants and is ready for immediate use. The usual delivery time for all catalogue furniture is 6-8 weeks. The firm also offers the production of HPL or laminated boards for the renovation of tables and desks. It also offers the manufacture of components in solid beech wood and the production of furniture from the boards according to the specific wishes of customers.

The firm is currently seeking new customers for longterm collaboration, who have their own warehouses and are focused on deliveries of equipment to kindergartens, elementary schools, and other pre-school facilities.

TVAR, výrobní družstvo Klatovy Dr Sedláka 713 CZ-339 01 Klatovy

Sales Manager: Miloslava Havlovicová

Tel.: +420 373 733 230 havlovicova@tvar-kt.cz www.tvar-kt.cz

USEFUL CONTACTS IN SWEDEN

Embassy of the Czech Republic Villagatan 21, 114 32 Stockholm

Phone: +468 4404 210, +468 4404 225

E-mail: stockholm@embassy.mzv.cz www.mzv.cz/stockholm

CzechTrade Scandinavia (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland) Villagatan 21, 114 32 Stockholm

Phone: +46 707 640 353

E-mail: info@czechtrade.se www.czechtrade.se

Czech Centre Stockholm Åsögatan 140, 116 24 Stockholm

Phone: +420 776 191 226

E-mail: ccstockholm@czech.cz stockholm.czechcentres.cz

Czech Tourist Authority –CzechTourism for Scandinavia and Finland Villagatan 21, 114 32 Stockholm

Phone: +46 (0)703 63 67 88

E-mail: stockholm@czechtourism.com www.visitczechia.com/en-us/contacts

The Most Important Websites

General information on the Czech Republic

www.czech.cz

Businessinfo www.businessinfo.cz

Doing Business in the Czech Republic www.doingbusiness.cz

Public Administration Portal www.vlada.cz

Company Contact Information

ARES

Hoppenstedt Bonnier

www.info.mfcr.cz/ares/ares.html

www.hbi.cz

Inform.cz www.inform.cz

Kompass www.kompass.com

European Databank www.edb.cz

Czech exporting companies

Legislation

Iuridika

http://exporters.czechtrade.cz/ en/

http://iuridica.eunet.cz

Portal of Czech judiciary www.justice.cz

Finance

Czech National Bank

www.cnb.cz

Prague Stock Exchange www.pse.cz

RM-System www.rmsystem.cz

Czech Insurance Association www.cap.cz

Official site for the CR

Official site for business and exports

General information on business climate, structure, and development of the Czech economy

Electronic gateway for the public to administration and government services

Access to Registers of Economic Subjects/Entities

The most important companies in the CR and the SR

Czech Company Catalogue

Czech Company Catalogue

Information operator

Company-Catalogue Czech Exporters Directory

Directory of legal services and official bodies

Course of legal proceedings

Monetary, financial, and macroeconomic data

Prague Stock Exchange data

Czech Stock Exchange

Directory of insurance companies operating in the CR Statistics

Czech Statistical Office www.czso.cz

Official statistical data and information covering different subjects Fairs and Exhibitions

BVV – Brněnské veletrhy a výstavy/ Brno Trade Fairs

www.bvv.cz

List of exhibitions and fairs in the CR Miscellaneous

The Industrial Property Office www.upv.cz

The Czech Science Foundation www.gacr.cz

Česká pošta (the Czech Post) www.ceskaposta.cz

Association for Foreign Investment www.afi.cz

State Administration of Surveying and Cadastre www.cuzk.cz

Electronic Toll System in the CR www.mytocz.eu

National Register of Vocational Qualifications www.narodni-kvalifikace.cz

The Czech Association of Hotels and Restaurants www.ahrcr.cz

Patents, trade marks, utility models, and industrial designs

Awards grants to the best projects of basic research in all branches of science

Incl. postcodes of municipalities and their districts (PSC), philately, etc

Support for entry of foreign investors

Information system, contains data on real estate in the CR

Information on road toll and charges

Register of nationally recognised vocational qualifications

Directory of gastro industry in the CR

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The company AM-CME is specialized in the production and supply of high-quality steel products in the field of parts for industrial equipment and engineering. Manufacturing of parts for industrial equipment including engineering and installation, welding of large steel structures with or without machining, manufacturing of special machinery and equipment according to the documentation of the customer, precision parts manufacturing.