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CONTENTS PROPERTY & INVESTMENTS Gleeds France SAS Your partner for your building D. Carnegie & Co AB Refurbishment formula for safer suburbs METAL PROCESSING INDUSTRY SLM Solutions Group AG True child of digitization INTERIOR DECORATION & OBJECT MANAGEMENT 4 6 8 ENERGY, POWER ENGINEERING & UTILITIES Tokheim Belgium B.V. Fueling innovation and the future 14 TRANSPORT, LOGISTICS, TRAFFIC LB GmbH Backwards and forwards 16 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES, SERVICES INPOL-KRAK Sp. z o.o Sp. Komandytowa Hard and heavy, lithe and lightweight 18 Hast Retail, s.r.o. Shopfitting as art 11 GCT GmbH Diamonds among tools MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Hyundai WIA Europe GmbH Banging the drum for Korean machine tools 12 SlovTan Contract Tannery, s.r.o. Gold-standard leather 20 22 IMPRINT Publisher: International Business Verlag GmbH Address: Landersumer Weg 40 · 48431 Rheine · Germany Phone: +49 5971 92161-0 · Fax: +49 5971 92161-854 info@european-business.com · www.european-business.com Editor-in-chief: M. J. Brinkmann 3 3 www.european-business.com N A E P O R U E business

Gleeds France SAS 7 Rue d’Artois 75008 Paris France  +33 140 386424  +33 140 383223  gleeds@gleeds.fr  fr.gleeds.com “If a customer wants to acquire a still has a long history of working building, we evaluate the current in this sector and unequalled ex- condition and estimate the neces- perience in hotel refurbishment, sary investments for the coming it is well aware of the challenges three, five or ten years,” says Mr. it brings about. Previous clients Ord. “This provides the customer include the Ritz Hotel in Paris. All with the status quo and enables him hotels have a natural cycle and to better evaluate an acquisition.” have to undergo renovation period- ically, regardless of the economic Gleeds France manages projects situation. “Often it is most favour- ranging from 100,000 to more able that a renovation is carried out than 100 million EU, deploying the when the occupancy level is quite appropriate staff for every project. low. It was the hotel sector that led As many customers derive from us through the crisis years some the hotel world and Gleeds France ten years ago,” states Mr. Ord. Gleeds managed the complete renovation of the 27,000 m2 Ritz Hotel in Paris 5 www.european-business.com Gleeds has been involved in renovation and new building projects throughout France “Today, we experience a strong sification for the upcoming years. and dynamic market, especially “We are a small but committed after the new French government team that is multi-lingual and was elected. There is a positive knows the French culture, work mood in the market right now, and ethos and administration, which we are experiencing new impulses. is always a great advantage when However, there are also uncertain- dealing with international custom- ties over the effects of the coming ers and construction companies,” Brexit and terror attacks through- points out Mr. Ord. “And we are out Europe.” one of the last independent prop- erty and construction consultants Despite the future challenges that that have not been acquired by Gleeds France may have to face, large engineering companies. This the company is highly optimistic regarding both growth and diver- also makes us stand out against our competitors.” ❙ N A E P O R U E business

The company focuses on the whole living environment, and supports social projects such as parks and sports clubs to engender community spirit Each equivalent property is refurbished using identical, good quality materials and the same suppliers, to benefit from economies of scale locations. These are attractive like cleaning and planting flow- in many guises since its foundation the total refurbishment of some areas where property prices con- ers. We try to engender a sense in 1803, and has operated as a sites. We want to show that our tinue to climb. This means that our of pride and responsibility for the property developer since 2013. It approach really works. These are portfolio constantly grows in value local environment, and create an became a listed company in 2015 areas which must be turned into and profitability and is therefore area where people want to live.” and is a member of various prop- sustainable.” Stockholm currently has a waiting erty indexes. Mr. Nilsson attributes more attractive and safer places for everyone.” ❙ list of 500,000 for rental proper- Carnegie’s success to a successful Having created a successful for- ties; in 2016 only 12,000 were strategy, and a little luck. “We sim- mula for the housing renovations, able to secure accommodation. ply had the right idea at the right Carnegie is now looking to build on Carnegie is aiming to acquire up time,” he says. “We had a good its success by taking a more holis- to 2,000 properties per year; when business model from the start, tic view of the living environment it new tenants are required, it needs and, fortunately, property values provides to its tenants. “We want look no further than the public have continued to increase while to look at the surroundings – the waiting list, helping to alleviate the interest rates have remained low. parks, local sports clubs for young- housing crisis while maximizing Our aim for the next five years is to sters and other social projects. Our profits by ensuring its properties continue to grow, and to complete aim is to create safe and attractive are never empty. neighbourhoods,” reveals the CEO. “Our ultimate goal is to generate a The Carnegie name is an old, re- sense of social responsibility within spected brand, which has existed Carnegie is headquartered in the city of Stockholm, with 14 local offices around the Greater Stockholm area the community, something like a neighbourhood watch. We already support residents with facilities where they can meet and get to know each other. We have recently appointed a number of safety hosts; often these are immigrants who speak Arabic and can talk to young people and encourage respect for each other. In the sum- mer, when the schools are closed, we hire students for simple jobs 7 www.european-business.com D. Carnegie & Co AB Engelbrektsplan 1 11434 Stockholm Sweden  +46 8 12131723  info@dcarnegie.se  www.dcarnegiegroup.se N A E P O R U E business

metal designs with an in-house 3D printer has got to be an exciting prospect for many companies, re- gardless of industry. Stefan Ritt: Of course, there are no limits to the applications for our machines. Because the metal printers use layers of fine metal powder, there are virtually no re- strictions on how the internal struc- ture is designed. This is absolutely not the case in traditional foundries or milling shops. EB: Is there a major difference in resource consumption between the two methods as well? SLM 280 is an exceptionally high- performance printer, which offers both a large build capacity and dual laser technology EB: What draws you personally to this line of work? Stefan Ritt: At 57 years old I have had the unique opportunity to work across generations with profession- als who bring a refreshing mix of expertise, technical skills and in- novative perspectives to the table. I am an engineer – mind, body and soul – living every engineer’s dream, which is to find an entry point into all industrial sectors, Stefan Ritt: Absolutely! Time is ob- more tangible resource-conserving Stefan Ritt: Our machines are an from aerospace to automotive, viously the most valuable resource element of the SLM machines investment, but more importantly, household appliances to telecom- in the digital age, which is why we is the fact that 90% of the metal we want to get to know the people munications. Most people in my see companies investing more in powder can be re-used for the next behind them. It is about reliability, profession don’t get a chance to digital solutions. 3D printers allow printing job, whereas a standard longevity, and market awareness. experience that sort of variety in businesses to bypass certain steps milling process wastes between 40 Our customers buy a product that their work. in the production process that are to 50% of its metal inputs. comes with a trust of five to seven generally both inefficient and time- years, from which a solid partner- EB: What are some of the major consuming. When using SLM met- EB: This must have a notable ship develops. This is more valua- career highlights you have expe- al printers, you can dispense with impact on a company’s profit mar- ble than just a pretty machine. We rienced during your time at SLM mold construction completely, sig- gins over time. Is this your biggest maintain long-term partnerships Solutions? nificantly decreasing both produc- selling point when working with with our clients. tion costs and wait times. Another clients? SLM metal powder provides the founda- tion for every 3D-printed design, and is 90% reusable SLM Solutions Group AG Roggenhorster Strasse 9c 23556 Lübeck Germany  +49 451 160820  +49 451 16082250  info@slm-solutions.com  www.slm-solutions.com 9 www.european-business.com N A E P O R U E business

Interview with Jan Přibyl, Owner of Hast Retail, s.r.o. Shopfitting as art In many ways, shop design has been elevated to an art form. A huge amount of thought goes into designing the perfect display – one that shows products to their best advantage and maximizes sales. Hast Retail, s.r.o. in the Czech Republic is a full service shopfitter, offer- ing everything from design to manufacture and installation. Over the past ten years, it has carved a leading position in a competitive niche. Modern shop design reflects the brand values of the products on display The majority of the work Hast Re- components such as staircases scope for creativity, unlike work fit out premises anywhere in the tail undertakes is in the UK, Ger- and railings, to a full service pro- for the major retail chains where world. It has already built up an many and Switzerland rather than vider of complete shop interiors corporate image and branding impressive global list of references. in its home country, but it sees its Czech location as an advantage. “We are based in Ostrava to the and exteriors. It recently moved to new 7,500 m2 premises in Ostrava to meet growing demand and bring tends to dictate the concept from “There are, however, practical is- the start.” sues to consider, which is why our main focus is on the UK, Germany east of Prague,” says company all of its activities under one roof. Vertical integration is the key to and Switzerland,” adds Mr. Přibyl. founder and owner Jan Přibyl. “It “Most of our work is in the fashion Hast Retail’s reactivity. With all of “One of our areas of interest for the is a former mining region and of- retail sector,” describes Mr. Přibyl. the necessary expertise in house, future is the banking sector. Bank fers us a big pool of people with “We work on flagship stores in it can move forward quickly and interiors used to be heavy and technical skills and a collaborative top city center locations as well as keep to deadlines. The only brake solid to project an atmosphere of attitude from which to recruit. That outlets of major chains scattered to this is the way the market is security. Now the big retail banks is crucial to our continuing devel- around out-of-town shopping mall structured. “In most cases we do opment.” units. We have also gained quite not work directly with the global want a lighter touch. We want to give it to them.” ❙ a bit of experience in fitting out chains but through intermediar- Founded in 2006, Hast Retail rooms for boutique hotels in a ies,” explains Mr. Přibyl. “It is a has evolved rapidly from being a number of European cities. These highly fragmented, competitive contract manufacturer of metal projects generally give us greater market.” In theory, Hast Retail can Lightness is a common theme in today’s shop design Hast Retail prides itself on the creativity of its partner/cooperating designers 11 www.european-business.com Hast Retail, s.r.o. Novoveska 2064/5E 70900 Ostrava Czech Republic  +420 558 271541  info@hastretail.cz  www.hastretail.cz N A E P O R U E business

Despite the company’s success in the company numbers among the Europe – besides its main markets, top eight suppliers in the European it also delivers to France and Ro- market but the Sales Manager mania – growth in one territory has sees a tremendous opportunity to so far remained relatively elusive. improve this position. “In 2017 we Germany, with its huge manufac- anticipate selling 750 machines turing and engineering centers, with a turnover of some 56 million currently accounts for only 10% EUR; in the medium term we are of the European business with just aiming to increase this to 1,000 seven dealers across the country. machines per year which will put “We see huge potential in Ger- us among the top five suppliers,” many and we are working very he says. Further innovation to hard to step up our activities here support this goal is already on the and win more customers,” points way, in the form of a joint project out Mr. Wenzlow. Nevertheless, with the University of Karlsruhe In 2018 the company will open its new premises in Rüsselsheim, housing the Euro- pean head office, service center and research and development unit Hyundai WIA Europe GmbH Kaiserleipromenade 5 63067 Offenbach Germany  +49 69 2714 72709  +49 69 2714 72719  info@hyundai-wia.de  machine.hyundai-wia.com/eu/ 13 www.european-business.com Hyundai also supplies CNC turning centers for use in a range of applications to develop software for machine where European operations will be and order sharing whereby it will consolidated. “We also want to fit be possible to operate machinery out our dealers’ showrooms with in different production locations demonstration models,” reveals remotely. Solid customer relation- Mr. Wenzlow. “We are aiming to ships are also an important factor increase our customer base which for future growth. “Our machinery will involve, among other things, re- represents significant investment ally banging the advertising drum. on the part of our clients, and we We have to significantly raise the offer them great value for money. profile of Hyundai WIA because We do all we can to support our currently, many know Hyundai only clients and enable them to make for its cars and not for its machine the right decisions. We take them, tools.” Taking into consideration for instance, to our manufacturing the company’s ambitious plans and facility in Korea to show them the the market potential, you can be quality of our production and what sure that the days when potential we are capable of.” With expansion customers respond to sales calls high on the agenda, in 2018 Hyun- with ‘thank you but we don’t need dai WIA will open its new, purpose- built premises in Rüsselsheim, any new cars at the moment’ will very soon be history. ❙ The headquarters of Hyundai WIA Europe is located in Offenbach, near Frankfurt in Germany N A E P O R U E business

Tokheim Belgium B.V. Everdongenlaan 31 2300 Turnhout Belgium  +32 14 448500  +32 14 448555  info@tokheim.com  www.tokheim.com many advanced and varied solu- tions, it is not willing to rest on its achievements. The business plans to widen its payment op- tions to include mobile payment methods like the new swiping of smartphones and more near field communication (NFC) contactless choices. Tokheim also wants to offer more services in the cloud to make adjustments even easier for itself and its clients. More alterna- tive fuel options will continue to be added to its systems as the The company’s point-of-sale systems help keep daily operations running smoothly and maybe a snack or drink. Now, promotions. A popular program is What helps make Tokheim unique alternatives hit the market, as well convenience stores are selling the combination of fuel and food and even more attractive to its as the continued addition of more more and more products and ser- purchases with earning points and customers is that the firm sup- loyalty programs as they are devel- vices. Tokheim’s systems are able buying services with those points. plies to all parties, which means oped. “We have also begun rolling to accommodate all of them, like clients don’t have to replace the out advertising media solutions fresh food, a restaurant, the sale From a technological standpoint, products once they have invested that are displayed right at the fuel of flowers, car washes and more. Tokheim offers more software op- in them. The company’s fuel point- pumps,” adds Mr. Dillen. “We will In order for fuel stations to distin- tions and services in the cloud. of-sale system is also open-ended. guish themselves, they work with Customers in the various fuel sta- This allows the business to keep loyalty programs and offer various tions have access to that system. developing the same system, so continue to give our customers the very best in every area.” ❙ Its outdoor payment terminals at customers need only make partial unmanned stations closely fol- investments like screen, software low the regulations set out by the and bar code updates. Tokheim’s payment card industry (PCI) in machines can also handle any type regard to electronic payments. PCI of fuel card. “For years, machines mandates that stations have to buy only accepted bank cards, but we new machines at predetermined developed our system to accept intervals in order to fulfil the latest a wide variety of card types, such security requirements. “Our new as loyalty cards,” states Mr. Dillen. terminal is valid until 2027 and “This allows the filling stations’ is the first in the world to comply customers to have more flexibility, with the new PCI5 regulation,” which helps them increase their explains Mr. Dillen. Including other revenue and offer more services.” fuel options in its systems is eas- The business also uses the same ily accomplished with a software software for all clients in all coun- upgrade. This allows Tokheim’s cli- tries. This makes it easy for fuel ents to adapt quickly to changing station owners that have shops market standards and demands. in multiple countries to operate A good example of this is the Ad- smoothly. Blue fuel requirement in Belgium, Tokheim’s outdoor dispensers give cus- tomers a wide variety of choices which must be used by diesel en- gines to reduce CO2 emissions. Even though the highly innova- tive company already offers so The new 17-inch (43 cm) media screens are an ideal advertising space 15 www.european-business.com N A E P O R U E business

The returns management team provides the complete range of services, from replacements to repairs The portfolio includes a broad range of value-added services such as repackaging and quality control All contract logistics services are tailored to the customers’ individual requirements The Logistics division includes specializes in industrial automa- office and commercial premises the transaction in IT as we were the WM Group with nine locations tion, building automation, intralo- and offers complementary services conscious that efficient logistics in Germany, Austria and the UK. gistics and energy monitoring solu- such as facility management and require sophisticated IT solutions,” Founded in 1951 and based in tions. The Manufacturing division IT solutions. Bocholt, WM forms the nucleus of LB includes Lebo and DCT-Door states Mr. Löhr. LB is developing favourably in all business divi- of LB. Today, the company has more than 120,000 m2 of logistics space under management and pro- Consumer Trade which produce The history of LB goes back to the sions and experiencing particularly and market high-quality doors, year 1951 when Hans-Hubert Löhr strong growth in the logistics sec- including entry doors, interior established the Westmünsterland tor, spurred on by e-commerce vides complete logistics solutions doors and complete door systems. freight forwarding company in Bo- and web-based technologies. The along the entire value chain, from The newly established LB division cholt. “Since then, we have grown sustained success of LB is based contract, in-house and promo- Digitalization is represented by without interruption,” states Mr. on its commitment to pioneering tion logistics to packing, transport FULINO, the Group’s e-commerce Löhr. In the 1960s, the company new developments and its perse- services and returns management. subsidiary. In addition to individu- started developing direct trade verance in overcoming difficulties WM also offers an extensive range ally designed online shops as the of containers between Germany and obstacles. “Often, we were of value-added services such as core product of any e-commerce and the USA and Canada. “In ahead of the market with our ideas assembly, repackaging, labelling, activity, the company provides 1966, we were the first German and our thinking,” says Mr. Löhr. quality control and many more. consulting, online marketing and freight forwarder to manage the “This cost us a lot of money but it LB’s IT division consists of two fulfilment logistics services. LB’s transport of LCL containers from also gave us a competitive edge.” companies: Logata Digital Solutions comprehensive portfolio is rounded Germany to New York,” Mr. Löhr This philosophy is also guiding the in Bocholt and Lanfer Automation off by majority holdings in Euregio notes, describing the pioneering way for LB into the future. “We are in Borken-Weseke. Offering a high Personaldienstleistungen, one of effort. In the 1970s, LB set up at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and level of expertise in logistics, IT and the largest temporary employment subsidiary operations in Belgium other digital technologies which automation, Logata is focused on agencies in North Rhine-Westphal- and the Netherlands. In 1989, lead to completely new, disruptive secure digital business processes, ia with 14 locations across Ger- LB co-founded the parcel service business concepts,” states Mr. and warehouse management and many, and ipacenter which lets out provider German Parcel which Löhr. “Our objective is to be at the logistics. A special product offered by Logata is logistics mall. “Logis- tics mall is a secure, cloud based software solution that we developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute,” explains Mr. Löhr. “It covers all logistics operations and integrates them into easy-to-use apps for every function.” The sec- ond IT provider, Lanfer Automation, 17 www.european-business.com later became General Logistics side of our customers to help them Systems (GLS) and was sold to the British Royal Mail Group. “We reinvested the proceeds from make the most of these challeng- ing opportunities.” ❙ WM Group handles sea, air and road transport to any destina- tion as fast and efficiently as possible N A E P O R U E business

The modern plant in Krakow is equipped with the latest, automated machinery for high quality results Drawn bars and precision-welded tubes are the main steel products supplied by INPOL-KRAK further strengthened its position in motive industry, fence producers film, and aims to respond even in this strategy that might occur the steel industry to become one and the food sector. The company faster to individual customer de- is the skills shortage. “It is be- of the national leaders in precision has customers all over Poland as mands. “We are also going deeper coming more and more difficult welded tubes. In 2012, the com- well as in several neighbouring into service and improving our cus- to find qualified people,” states pany opened Tubes Service Center countries, including the Czech tomer support,” says Mr. Gawlina. Mr. Gawlina. “But we have many in Kluczbork – a new plant for me- Republic, Ukraine and the Baltic “Simultaneously, we are constantly loyal, experienced employees who chanical treatments of pipes and States. “Poland is our most impor- growing our processing capabili- have been with us for many years. profiles. The plant is equipped with tant market but we aim to develop ties, especially in laser-cutting, in Besides, we train young people the latest machinery, including our presence in the international order to further advance our range ourselves. So our vision is intact: state-of-the-art debarring, washing, market still further,” explains Mr. of value-added steel products.” to continue growing on the basis of measuring and cutting systems. Gawlina. “For this purpose, we are With the Polish economy boom- first-rate, highly engineered prod- Also high quality laser services be- strengthening our internet market- ing, INPOL-KRAK is dedicated to ucts that meet today’s and tomor- long to the company’s portfolio. ing. Direct customer contact, how- continuing the growth path the row’s market demands and that ever, is the most important.” With company has been pursuing since are delivered in the right quality INPOL-KRAK employs approxi- both its suppliers and customers, it developed the fast-evolving mar- and at the right time.” mately 50 people and has sales INPOL-KRAK aims to shape long- kets for precision-welded tubes of 17 million EUR. The company term, lasting relationships. “We are and polyester film. The obstacle supplies every quantity required by committed to long-term, mutually the customer, both in the steel and beneficial partnerships and stay the film segments. In addition, IN- true to our values such as trust, POL-KRAK sets itself apart through keeping promises and reliability,” superior product quality, outstand- Mr. Gawlina describes the com- ing reliability and fast delivery. pany philosophy. “Often, we are a “We guarantee the quality and, if problem-solver for our customers needed, the same source of our and deliver an individually engi- material,” states Mr. Gawlina. “The neered solution for their special material is always of the same, applications and requirements.” consistent quality.” INPOL-KRAK serves a broad variety of markets, To further advance its market posi- ranging from radiator companies tion, INPOL-KRAK is working on and furniture makers to the auto- new film materials, such as twist 19 www.european-business.com INPOL-KRAK Sp. z o.o Sp. Komandytowa ul. Kosiarzy 2 30-831 Krakow Poland  +48 12 2900801  +48 12 2900810  sekretariat@inpolkrak.com.pl  www.inpolkrak.com.pl N A E P O R U E business

sion are significantly higher with pleted professional training and East Asia. The rest is from other our tools. When the volumes are are then specially trained and in- European countries and the USA. large enough, the savings amount structed there. “As far as the perks Mr. Schmidt sees growth prospects to about 25%,” Mr. Schmidt em- for our employees are concerned, I especially in Europe in the field of phasizes. Niche manufacturers for have no reason to hide from larger LED lighting. The course is set for special applications in particular companies,” the Managing Direc- growth and investment. “Just in are increasingly switching to dia- tor says. That includes flexible July, we ordered another diamond mond-coated tools. “The market working hours with no core work coating device for one million EUR, is growing with the increased de- time and a company mobile. “The and last year we invested an equal mands of major manufacturers on health and well-being of our staff amount in capacity expansion,” he electronics, for instance regarding are very important to me.” As a reports. Growth of more than 10% temperatures and reliability.” special ‘treat,’ every employee can annually is the goal. His area of enjoy a 30-minute massage once expertise is application technology Although it is a matter of perfect a month. tools, the secret of success lies and production. “I’m an engineer, first and foremost. It is important not in the perfection, according to “At the beginning, a market for me to recognize problems in Mr. Schmidt. “Nobody is perfect. leader asked us, ‘How can you time and to discuss and commu- The crucial part, however, is hav- do something like this?’ Now they nicate solutions with the customer ing a production process where say, ‘Nice job!’ We are known as and internally with the team.” His only few mistakes are made and, specialists for difficult applications goal is not merely for the technolo- when they do happen, they are in mechanical processing,” says gy to survive in the market. Instead discovered and eliminated quickly. Mr. Schmidt. With a staff of 18, he would like to conquer new ar- The customer should never get the company generates turnover eas of application where diamond them! Quality assurance must be of 4.5 million EUR, 40% of which coating is non-existent as of yet. organized accordingly.” That works comes from Germany, Austria and Interested parties find out more only with an experienced and well- Switzerland, where the largest at the productronica in Munich at rehearsed team. The employees individual customers are located. come to the company with com- Nearly 50% comes from South Hall B3, Stand 503, from 14 to 17 November 2017. ❙ GCT GmbH Josef-Bayer-Strasse 3 88250 Weingarten Germany  +49 751 5091580  +49 751 50915899  diamond.info@gctool.com  www.gctool.com 21 www.european-business.com Only the best: Diamond-coated tools are especially long- lasting and save costs N A E P O R U E business

SlovTan Contract Tannery, s.r.o. Priemyselná 1 03101 Liptovský Mikuláš Slovakia  +421 44 5477111  office@slovtan.sk  www.slovtan.sk SlovTan’s plant in Liptovský Mikuláš in central Slovakia Modern vacuum drying facilities at SlovTan Chemical warehouse – SlovTan uses only chemicals which comply with the latest EU standards das football boots, SlovTan is also use a variety of processes, each of tion, the company produces leather keen to look further afield for new heavily involved in the automotive which brings different benefits,” for luxury briefcases on behalf of customers and hope to expand our sector. “We are an important link in says Mr. Nakunst. “Chrome-tanned luxury goods brands such as Louis activities in North America.” Hav- the automotive supply chain pro- hides are known as wet blue while Vuitton. Another speciality is the ing recently invested in increasing viding semifinished leather for car other forms of tanning using dif- production of kangaroo leather for production capacity, SlovTan is seats which will be fitted in luxury ferent chemicals are known as wet high-end football boots. confident that its growth targets will vehicles such as Porsche, Daimler, white. With both kinds of tanning be met and the investment of re- Audi and VW,” says Mr. Nakunst. methods, finished and semifinished “We are well known in the industry cent years will pay off. “In common “Our customers source the animal articles with unique characteristics and often benefit from positive with many companies in our sector, hides, and we process them to are produced.” customer recommendations,” says it is not always easy to find suitably leather in accordance with their Mr. Nakunst. “We have custom- qualified employees,” admits Mr. requirements.” Around 100 t of ani- SlovTan also produces wet green ers throughout Europe and are Nakunst. “Our goal is therefore mal skins are processed each day. and crust leather as well as finished regular exhibitors at key industry steady and gradual growth that is SlovTan offers a range of finished leathers for the furniture, automo- exhibitions such as Linea Pelle and semifinished products. “We tive and aircraft industries. In addi- and TanningTec in Milan. We are as sustainable as our tanning pro- cesses.” ❙ 23 www.european-business.com N A E P O R U E business