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Embassy <strong>of</strong> India<br />
Zagreb<br />
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIA IN CROATIA<br />
AVAILABILITY OF TECHNOLOGY IN<br />
SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES
CONTENT<br />
1 Introduction<br />
Croatia Fact Sheet<br />
Croatian Economy Fact Sheet<br />
2 Invest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Croatia<br />
3 In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology<br />
Omegas<strong>of</strong>tware d.o.o.<br />
Xylon d.o.o<br />
Trilix d.o.o.<br />
Pet m<strong>in</strong>uta (Five M<strong>in</strong>utes) d.o.o.<br />
Systemcom d.o.o.<br />
Horizont <strong>in</strong>ternacional d.o.o.<br />
TEB Complex Systems & Solutions d.o.o.<br />
Knopso d.o.o.<br />
Mobiexplore d.o.o.<br />
Ekesh d.o.o.<br />
4 Electronics and Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Riz odašiljači d.d.<br />
Solvis d.o.o.<br />
TGL stimulacijski servisi d.o.o<br />
CTP projekt d.o.o.<br />
Al<strong>in</strong>d International d.o.o.<br />
Eurocable Group d.d.<br />
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5 Automotive and Transportation<br />
Rimac automobile d.o.o.<br />
Končar – electric vehicles d.d.<br />
Radionica željezničkih vozila Čakovec d.o.o.<br />
Altpro d.o.o.<br />
Eloda d.o.o.<br />
AD Plastik d.o.o.<br />
6 Mach<strong>in</strong>e Tools, Robotics, Automation<br />
Dok-<strong>in</strong>g d.o.o.<br />
Dok-<strong>in</strong>g dem<strong>in</strong>ig d.o.o.<br />
Teh-cut d.o.o. & Jed<strong>in</strong>stvo PNO d.o.o.<br />
Alati Stuhne d.o.o.<br />
Axium Europa d.o.o.<br />
Inteco Robotics d.o.o.<br />
7 Medical<br />
Imunološki zavod d.d.<br />
Instrumentaria d.d.<br />
8 Waste Management<br />
Gumiimpex group d.d.<br />
Ciak d.o.o.<br />
Agroprote<strong>in</strong>ka d.d.<br />
Texo tehnologije d.o.o.<br />
9 Useful contacts<br />
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Introduction<br />
Croatia is situated at the crossroads <strong>of</strong> Central Europe, the Balkans and<br />
Mediterranean and has come to be recognized as a country with potential<br />
and economic <strong>opportunities</strong>. Croatia jo<strong>in</strong>ed NATO on April 1, 2009 and is<br />
due to become the 28th member State <strong>of</strong> the European Union on July 1,<br />
2013. It is also a member <strong>of</strong> the United Nations, the World Trade<br />
Organization and the Central European Free Trade Association (CEFTA).<br />
Even though Croatia is a small country with a population <strong>of</strong> 4.5 million, its<br />
CEFTA membership and impend<strong>in</strong>g accession to the European Union<br />
gives it free access to a large geographical area cover<strong>in</strong>g many high<br />
<strong>in</strong>come and densely populated European countries.<br />
Presently Croatia’s economy is dom<strong>in</strong>ated by the service sector though the<br />
contribution <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry and agriculture is also significant. The European<br />
Union and the Balkans are the ma<strong>in</strong> trade partners <strong>of</strong> Croatia. It presently<br />
has a total <strong>for</strong>eign trade <strong>of</strong> US$32.69 billion with exports <strong>of</strong> US$12.29<br />
billion and imports <strong>of</strong> US$20.40 billion.<br />
Croatia has positioned itself favourably <strong>for</strong> the future with its highly<br />
developed <strong>in</strong>frastructure, education and technical tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g facilities. Its<br />
capabilities <strong>in</strong> basic sciences are well recognized. With these advantages<br />
Croatia is now endeavour<strong>in</strong>g to make advances <strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g technology<br />
through <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> research and development and <strong>in</strong>novation. Foreign<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment also constitutes a high policy priority with a view to develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the nation’s economy. Total <strong>for</strong>eign <strong>in</strong>vestments <strong>in</strong> Croatia are valued at<br />
US$32.50 billion.<br />
India established its diplomatic relations with Croatia <strong>in</strong> 1992 and its<br />
engagement has been gradually grow<strong>in</strong>g. Bilateral trade dur<strong>in</strong>g the year<br />
2011 was valued at US$198 million with India’s exports <strong>of</strong> US$167<br />
million and imports <strong>of</strong> US$31 million. A few <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestments have also<br />
been made.<br />
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This publication seeks to provide the <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> and <strong>in</strong>vestor<br />
community with an overview <strong>of</strong> the technological capabilities <strong>in</strong> Croatia’s<br />
small and medium scale enterprises. Many <strong>of</strong> these Croatian companies<br />
have technologies that may be <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest and relevance to India. The<br />
advantage <strong>of</strong> engag<strong>in</strong>g with these Croatian companies would be <strong>for</strong> <strong>Indian</strong><br />
<strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> entities to have a presence <strong>in</strong> a country which is soon to be a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> the EU, have exist<strong>in</strong>g clients <strong>in</strong> the region and have free trade<br />
access to the Balkans and the European Union. Various <strong>for</strong>ms <strong>of</strong><br />
collaboration <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g technology transfer, technical collaboration,<br />
mergers and acquisitions can be considered <strong>for</strong> the mutual benefit <strong>of</strong> both<br />
the <strong>Indian</strong> and Croatian partners.<br />
While all ef<strong>for</strong>ts have been made to provide relevant <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Croatian companies and their contact details, the Embassy <strong>of</strong> India <strong>in</strong><br />
Zagreb would be happy to facilitate contacts and development <strong>of</strong> <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong><br />
proposals.<br />
Contact <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> Embassy <strong>of</strong> India Zagreb:<br />
Address: Kulmerska 23a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
Tel: 00-385-1-4873239<br />
00-385-1-4873240<br />
00-385-1-4873241<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-4817907<br />
Web: www.<strong><strong>in</strong>dia</strong>nembassy.hr<br />
E-mail: embassy.<strong><strong>in</strong>dia</strong>@zg.t-com.hr<br />
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Fact Sheet – Croatia<br />
Land Area<br />
Population<br />
Political System<br />
Territorial Organization<br />
Capital City<br />
Official Language<br />
Currency<br />
56,594 km2<br />
4.4 million<br />
Parliamentary democracy<br />
20 counties and the City <strong>of</strong> Zagreb<br />
Zagreb<br />
Croatian<br />
Kuna (HRK)<br />
Currency Exchange Rate US$ 1 = Kuna 5.67<br />
International Telephone Code 00 385<br />
Internet Country Code<br />
Time Zone<br />
Climate<br />
.hr<br />
Central European Time (CET)<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ental and Mediterranean<br />
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Fact Sheet – Croatian Economy<br />
GDP<br />
US$ 60.59 billion<br />
GDP per Capita US$ 1,700.00<br />
Average monthly net wage US$ 917 (Kuna 5,277.00)<br />
Foreign Trade<br />
Imports<br />
Exports<br />
Trade with India<br />
Imports from India<br />
Exports to India<br />
Total Foreign Investments<br />
Foreign Debt<br />
Foreign Exchange Reserves<br />
US$ 20.40 billion<br />
US$ 12.29 billion<br />
US$ 167 million<br />
US$ 31 million<br />
US$ 32.50 billion<br />
US$ 61.62 billion<br />
US$ 14.13 billion<br />
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Invest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Croatia<br />
Direct <strong>for</strong>eign <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />
Due to the global economic crisis and <strong>in</strong>vestors’ aversions to risk, value <strong>of</strong><br />
direct <strong>for</strong>eign <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> Croatia decl<strong>in</strong>ed s<strong>in</strong>ce 2008. Dur<strong>in</strong>g the first<br />
three quarters <strong>of</strong> 2010, total <strong>for</strong>eign <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong> Croatia<br />
was EUR 1.2 billion, which is 30.8% less than <strong>in</strong> 2009 and more than 50%<br />
less compar<strong>in</strong>g to 2008. India and Croatia have signed a Bilateral<br />
Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement.<br />
Technical Investment Structure<br />
Source: CBS 2009.<br />
Investment <strong>in</strong>centives<br />
Investment is regulated by the Investment Incentives Act (Official Gazette<br />
No. 138/06) that governs <strong>for</strong>eign and domestic <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> the Republic<br />
<strong>of</strong> Croatia.<br />
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The <strong>in</strong>centive measures regulated by the Investment Promotion Act apply<br />
to projects cover<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
a) The manufactur<strong>in</strong>g sector activities;<br />
b) Technological development and <strong>in</strong>novation centres;<br />
c) Strategic <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> support services;<br />
The projects must at the same time ensure an environmentally friendly<br />
economic activity and achievement <strong>of</strong> one or more <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
objectives:<br />
• Introduction <strong>of</strong> new equipment and state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art technologies;<br />
• Introduction <strong>of</strong> new production processes and new products;<br />
• Increase <strong>in</strong> employment and a higher level <strong>of</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />
employees;<br />
• Modernisation and improvement <strong>of</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance;<br />
• Development <strong>of</strong> production processes <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g more value added<br />
products;<br />
• Increase <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternational economic activities;<br />
• Increase <strong>in</strong> economic activities <strong>in</strong> the parts <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
Croatia where the economic growth and employment rate fall<br />
beh<strong>in</strong>d the national average and <strong>in</strong> compliance with a map <strong>of</strong><br />
government grants on the regional level;<br />
• Development <strong>in</strong> respect <strong>of</strong> the provision <strong>of</strong> new services;<br />
• Energy sav<strong>in</strong>g;<br />
• Enhancement <strong>of</strong> IT activities;<br />
• Cooperation with <strong>for</strong>eign f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>stitutions;<br />
• Adjustment <strong>of</strong> the Croatian economy to the European standards.<br />
An <strong>in</strong>vestment or <strong>in</strong>itial <strong>in</strong>vestment means <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> fixed assets<br />
entered <strong>in</strong>to the property <strong>of</strong> the recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures amount<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to a m<strong>in</strong>imum HRK equivalent <strong>of</strong> EUR 300,000.00, and relates to the<br />
sett<strong>in</strong>g-up <strong>of</strong> a new company, the expansion <strong>of</strong> an exist<strong>in</strong>g company or the<br />
start<strong>in</strong>g-up <strong>of</strong> an activity <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g a fundamental change <strong>in</strong> the product or<br />
production process <strong>of</strong> an exist<strong>in</strong>g company. Replacement <strong>in</strong>vestments are<br />
excluded and are not a part <strong>of</strong> the amount <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>itial <strong>in</strong>vestment. Pursuant to<br />
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the Act, regional government grants may not be granted to companies <strong>in</strong><br />
difficulty and companies <strong>in</strong> the steel and synthetic fibres sectors.<br />
A recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures may be a company registered on the<br />
territory <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong> Croatia which uses <strong>in</strong>centive measures or to<br />
which aid <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>itial <strong>in</strong>vestment is granted. A company that wants to<br />
benefit from a grant <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>itial <strong>in</strong>vestment must submit a grant application<br />
to the M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> the Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship be<strong>for</strong>e an<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment project is launched.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>centive measures are:<br />
1. Tax concessions;<br />
2. Tariff concessions;<br />
3. Grant to cover eligible costs <strong>of</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g new <strong>in</strong>vestment-related jobs;<br />
4. Grant to cover eligible costs <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment-related tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g;<br />
5. Incentive measures <strong>for</strong> the establishment and development <strong>of</strong>:<br />
• Technological development and <strong>in</strong>novation centres, and;<br />
• Strategic <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> support services;<br />
6. Incentive measures <strong>for</strong> large <strong>in</strong>vestment projects – <strong>in</strong>vestment projects<br />
<strong>of</strong> significant economic <strong>in</strong>terest.<br />
The total amount <strong>of</strong> the tax concession to which the recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive<br />
measures is entitled with<strong>in</strong> the period <strong>of</strong> use <strong>of</strong> the concession must be<br />
expressed <strong>in</strong> an absolute amount result<strong>in</strong>g from the difference between the<br />
due amount <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>it tax calculated pursuant to the Pr<strong>of</strong>it tax act and the<br />
amount calculated pursuant to the Investment promotion act, thereby<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to account the maximum permitted amount <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centives.<br />
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If the recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures fails to fulfil the criteria concern<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the creation <strong>of</strong> new jobs or reduces the number <strong>of</strong> jobs, he/she will be<br />
denied the right to use the tax concession <strong>for</strong> entire period <strong>for</strong> which it was<br />
granted and must return the funds derived from the use <strong>of</strong> the tax<br />
concession <strong>in</strong>creased by the statutory <strong>in</strong>terest on arrears. The recipient <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>centive measures must reta<strong>in</strong> eligibility status by keep<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />
and related new jobs dur<strong>in</strong>g a m<strong>in</strong>imum period <strong>of</strong> 5 years, and this period<br />
will not be shorter than the period <strong>in</strong> which he makes use <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>centive<br />
measures.<br />
Tariff concessions<br />
The imported equipment that constitutes part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>vestment is not<br />
subject to the payment <strong>of</strong> customs duties (<strong>in</strong> accordance with customs<br />
tariffs under sections 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, and 90 <strong>of</strong> the Customs tariff<br />
act). However, tariff concessions <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestments will cease to have effect<br />
on the day <strong>of</strong> accession <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong> Croatia to the European Union.<br />
Grant to cover eligible costs <strong>of</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g new <strong>in</strong>vestmentrelated<br />
jobs<br />
An <strong>in</strong>vestor is entitled to a grant if he/she hires workers with<strong>in</strong> their own<br />
facilities. The amount <strong>of</strong> the grant is determ<strong>in</strong>ed on the basis <strong>of</strong> the<br />
unemployment rate <strong>in</strong> the area where funds are <strong>in</strong>vested and jobs created.<br />
Grants are def<strong>in</strong>ed on the basis <strong>of</strong> the follow<strong>in</strong>g criteria (<strong>in</strong> EUR):<br />
Unemployment rate Grant Maximum amount<br />
< 10% 10% 1500<br />
10 - 20% 15% 2000<br />
> 20% 20% 3000<br />
Grant to cover eligible costs <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment-related tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
The recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures who ensures the creation <strong>of</strong> new<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment-related jobs is awarded a grant <strong>for</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> employees <strong>in</strong> the<br />
new jobs. A grant may be awarded <strong>in</strong> the <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong>:<br />
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• Grants <strong>for</strong> general tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g that <strong>in</strong>volves acquisition <strong>of</strong> general<br />
knowledge used <strong>in</strong> the present or future job provided by the<br />
recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures who uses government grant. Such<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g is transferable to other enterprises or activities and thereby<br />
substantially improves the hir<strong>in</strong>g potential. Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g is considered<br />
general if it meets the follow<strong>in</strong>g criteria: it is jo<strong>in</strong>tly organised by<br />
different <strong>in</strong>dependent entrepreneurs or if employees <strong>of</strong> different<br />
entrepreneurs may make use <strong>of</strong> the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g; if it is recognised,<br />
certified or validated by state adm<strong>in</strong>istration bodies or other<br />
authorized bodies or <strong>in</strong>stitutions <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong> Croatia.<br />
• Grants <strong>for</strong> specific tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g which is <strong>in</strong>tended <strong>for</strong> the acquisition <strong>of</strong><br />
theoretical knowledge and practical skills used <strong>in</strong> the present or<br />
future job provided by the recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures who uses<br />
government grant, is not transferable or is transferable to a limited<br />
degree to other enterprises or activities.<br />
Grants <strong>for</strong> eligible tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g costs<br />
Subsidies<br />
Large<br />
Medium<br />
Small<br />
company company company<br />
Special tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g > 35% > 45% > 45%<br />
General<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
> 60% > 80% > 80%<br />
The eligible tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g costs are: tra<strong>in</strong>er’s costs; tra<strong>in</strong>er’s and tra<strong>in</strong>ees’ travel<br />
costs; other current costs; costs <strong>of</strong> depreciation <strong>of</strong> devices and equipment,<br />
to the extent that they are used <strong>for</strong> the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g project; costs <strong>of</strong> consult<strong>in</strong>g<br />
services related to the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g project; tra<strong>in</strong>ees’ participation costs up to<br />
the total amount <strong>of</strong> all eligible costs. Only the hours, dur<strong>in</strong>g which the<br />
tra<strong>in</strong>ees actually participate <strong>in</strong> the tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, after deduction <strong>of</strong> any<br />
productive hours or <strong>of</strong> their equivalent, is taken <strong>in</strong>to account.<br />
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Incentive measures <strong>for</strong> the establishment <strong>of</strong> technology and<br />
<strong>in</strong>novation centres with strategic <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> support services<br />
In the case <strong>of</strong> projects on the establishment and development <strong>of</strong> technology<br />
and <strong>in</strong>novation centres; the establishment and development <strong>of</strong> strategic<br />
<strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> support services, <strong>in</strong>centive measures will be granted <strong>for</strong> the<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g types <strong>of</strong> projects:<br />
1. Technological development and <strong>in</strong>novation centres – Development<br />
and <strong>in</strong>novation <strong>of</strong> high-tech products and production processes<br />
which enable the exploitation <strong>of</strong> the development and <strong>in</strong>novation<br />
activities concerned and improve the production provid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> the<br />
enhancement <strong>of</strong> products, production series, production processes,<br />
and production technologies.<br />
2. Strategic <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> support services – these can be divided as<br />
follows:<br />
• Customer Contact Centres – all types <strong>of</strong> call-centres, multi-media<br />
contact centres and other types <strong>of</strong> customer contact centres focused<br />
on technical support and address<strong>in</strong>g customers’ problems.<br />
• Shared Services Centres - focused on outsourc<strong>in</strong>g and pool<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong><br />
corporate activities <strong>of</strong> mult<strong>in</strong>ational companies <strong>in</strong> the areas such as:<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ances, account<strong>in</strong>g, market<strong>in</strong>g, development <strong>of</strong> human resources<br />
and IT.<br />
• Logistics and Distribution Centres – focused on the establishment<br />
and construction <strong>of</strong> high-tech logistics and distribution centres<br />
enabl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>termodal transport <strong>of</strong> goods, warehous<strong>in</strong>g, packag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and handl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> goods <strong>in</strong> order to significantly improve logistics<br />
and distribution activities with<strong>in</strong> <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> processes and delivery <strong>of</strong><br />
goods to local and <strong>in</strong>ternational customers.<br />
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• ICT Centres – engaged <strong>in</strong> the development and application <strong>of</strong> IT<br />
systems at a corporate level, management <strong>of</strong> IT systems, and<br />
development <strong>of</strong> telecommunications network operation centres.<br />
• S<strong>of</strong>tware Development Centres – development and application <strong>of</strong><br />
new s<strong>of</strong>tware solutions <strong>for</strong> local and <strong>in</strong>ternational customers.<br />
In addition to the <strong>in</strong>centive measures <strong>for</strong>eseen <strong>for</strong> the projects concern<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the establishment and development <strong>of</strong> technological development and<br />
<strong>in</strong>novation centres, an additional <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> the grant to cover the creation<br />
<strong>of</strong> new <strong>in</strong>vestment-related jobs by 50% <strong>of</strong> the def<strong>in</strong>ed amount will be<br />
granted.<br />
In addition to the <strong>in</strong>centive measures <strong>for</strong>eseen <strong>for</strong> the projects concern<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the establishment and development <strong>of</strong> strategic <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> support services,<br />
an additional <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> the grant to cover the creation <strong>of</strong> new <strong>in</strong>vestmentrelated<br />
jobs by 25% <strong>of</strong> the def<strong>in</strong>ed amount will be granted.<br />
For the projects concern<strong>in</strong>g the establishment and development <strong>of</strong><br />
technological development and <strong>in</strong>novation centres, a grant will be<br />
approved <strong>for</strong> fixed assets or <strong>for</strong> the purchase <strong>of</strong> equipment <strong>for</strong> the<br />
technological development and <strong>in</strong>novation centre not exceed<strong>in</strong>g 5% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
actual eligible equipment purchase costs, with the maximum amount not<br />
exceed<strong>in</strong>g a HRK equivalent <strong>of</strong> EUR 0.5 million, provided that the<br />
purchased equipment <strong>for</strong> the technological development and <strong>in</strong>novation<br />
centre is high-tech equipment. The grant will be provided from the state<br />
budget under the M<strong>in</strong>istry’s head<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Incentive measures <strong>for</strong> large <strong>in</strong>vestment projects –<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment projects <strong>of</strong> significant economic <strong>in</strong>terest<br />
In the case <strong>of</strong> large <strong>in</strong>vestment projects <strong>of</strong> significant economic <strong>in</strong>terest,<br />
the follow<strong>in</strong>g parameters are set accord<strong>in</strong>g to which projects are prioritised<br />
and will be taken <strong>in</strong>to account: the amount and significance <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />
<strong>for</strong> overall economic development and employment; uni<strong>for</strong>m regional<br />
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development; the development <strong>of</strong> areas where the registered<br />
unemployment rate exceeds the national average; the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
branch <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong>to which the <strong>in</strong>vestment is made.<br />
A large <strong>in</strong>vestment project or an <strong>in</strong>vestment project <strong>of</strong> significant<br />
economic <strong>in</strong>terest is a project which <strong>in</strong>volves a large economic activity,<br />
such as the construction <strong>of</strong> a new factory or <strong>in</strong>dustrial plant, start<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>of</strong><br />
a new economic activity, as well as the development <strong>of</strong> new technologies,<br />
and <strong>in</strong>vestment projects with the value <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> fixed assets <strong>of</strong> the<br />
recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment measures <strong>of</strong> at least EUR 15 million <strong>in</strong> HRK<br />
equivalent, provided that a m<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>of</strong> 100 now <strong>in</strong>vestment-related jobs is<br />
created, start<strong>in</strong>g from the end <strong>of</strong> the first year <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment.<br />
For large <strong>in</strong>vestment projects <strong>in</strong> the regions (counties) <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong><br />
Croatia where the registered unemployment rate accord<strong>in</strong>g to the data <strong>of</strong><br />
the Croatian Bureau <strong>of</strong> Statistics <strong>for</strong> the preced<strong>in</strong>g year exceeds 20%, the<br />
recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures will be granted an <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>centive<br />
measures provided <strong>for</strong> by this Act not exceed<strong>in</strong>g 5% <strong>of</strong> the actual eligible<br />
costs <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong>to fixed assets:<br />
• For the costs <strong>of</strong> construct<strong>in</strong>g a new factory or <strong>in</strong>dustrial plant;<br />
• For the costs <strong>of</strong> purchase <strong>of</strong> new mach<strong>in</strong>es or manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
equipment <strong>in</strong> the total maximum HRK equivalent value <strong>of</strong> up to<br />
EUR 1 million, provided that the share <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong>to<br />
mach<strong>in</strong>ery or manufactur<strong>in</strong>g equipment accounts <strong>for</strong> at least 40% <strong>of</strong><br />
the total <strong>in</strong>vestment value and that at least 50% <strong>of</strong> the purchased<br />
mach<strong>in</strong>ery or manufactur<strong>in</strong>g equipment is high-tech mach<strong>in</strong>ery or<br />
equipment.<br />
• For large <strong>in</strong>vestment projects whose implementation implies the<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> new <strong>in</strong>vestment-related <strong>in</strong>frastructure facilities and<br />
<strong>in</strong>stallations or extension or enlargement <strong>of</strong> exist<strong>in</strong>g ones, a grant<br />
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not exceed<strong>in</strong>g 5 % <strong>of</strong> the actual costs <strong>of</strong> the construction <strong>of</strong> new or<br />
extension or enlargement <strong>of</strong> the exist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>frastructure facilities and<br />
<strong>in</strong>stallations will be awarded, subject to the maximum amount <strong>of</strong><br />
EUR 500,000 <strong>in</strong> HRK equivalent.<br />
Depend<strong>in</strong>g on the <strong>in</strong>vestment amount, the maximum grant <strong>for</strong> large<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment projects will amount to:<br />
• For an <strong>in</strong>vestment not exceed<strong>in</strong>g a HRK equivalent <strong>of</strong> EUR 50<br />
million, the maximum overall grant will be 100 % <strong>of</strong> the eligible<br />
costs ceil<strong>in</strong>g determ<strong>in</strong>ed by the approved map <strong>of</strong> regional<br />
government grants;<br />
• For an <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> the amount from EUR 50 to 100 million <strong>in</strong><br />
HRK equivalent, the maximum overall grant will be 50 % <strong>of</strong> the<br />
eligible costs ceil<strong>in</strong>g determ<strong>in</strong>ed by the approved map <strong>of</strong> regional<br />
government grants;<br />
• For an <strong>in</strong>vestment exceed<strong>in</strong>g a HRK equivalent <strong>of</strong> EUR 100<br />
million, the maximum overall grant will be 34 % <strong>of</strong> the eligible<br />
costs ceil<strong>in</strong>g determ<strong>in</strong>ed by the approved map <strong>of</strong> regional<br />
government grants.<br />
Approval and supervision<br />
Legal persons, who <strong>in</strong>tend to use the <strong>in</strong>centive measures on the basis <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Investment Promotion Act can apply <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures at the M<strong>in</strong>istry<br />
<strong>of</strong> Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship prior to the commencement <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment operations.<br />
On the basis <strong>of</strong> the submitted application, the M<strong>in</strong>istry will, <strong>in</strong> cooperation<br />
with the M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ance and the m<strong>in</strong>istries with jurisdiction over the<br />
proposed <strong>in</strong>vestment, as well as with other authorities competent <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment promotion activities establish whether the submitted<br />
application complies with the provisions <strong>of</strong> the Act and will <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>m the<br />
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applicant there<strong>of</strong> and issue a Certificate on the eligibility status <strong>of</strong> the<br />
recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures not later than 60 days from the day <strong>of</strong> the<br />
receipt <strong>of</strong> the application.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g the period <strong>in</strong> which <strong>in</strong>centive measures are used, the recipients <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>centive measures must submit written annual reports on the use <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>in</strong>centive measures to the M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> Economy, Labour and<br />
Entrepreneurship and to the M<strong>in</strong>istry <strong>of</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ance, Tax Adm<strong>in</strong>istration. The<br />
annual reports must be submitted together with the pr<strong>of</strong>it tax declaration <strong>in</strong><br />
accordance with the deadl<strong>in</strong>es laid down by the Pr<strong>of</strong>it Tax Act.<br />
If the recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures, tax concessions and tariff<br />
concessions fails to submit the report with<strong>in</strong> the specified deadl<strong>in</strong>e, his<br />
right to use the approved <strong>in</strong>centive measures will be revoked and his status<br />
<strong>of</strong> the recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures will be withdrawn.<br />
The mandatory content <strong>of</strong> the application <strong>for</strong> obta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the status <strong>of</strong> the<br />
recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive measures together with accompany<strong>in</strong>g standard<br />
<strong>for</strong>ms, the procedures <strong>of</strong> apply<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong>, approv<strong>in</strong>g and us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>centive<br />
measures, as well as the content <strong>of</strong> the report on the use <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>centive<br />
measures is def<strong>in</strong>ed by the government <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong> Croatia by a<br />
regulation.<br />
The companies which use <strong>in</strong>centive measures, tax concessions and tariff<br />
concessions <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestment reta<strong>in</strong> the right to use the approved <strong>in</strong>centive<br />
measures, tax concessions and tariff concessions until the expiry <strong>of</strong> the<br />
period <strong>for</strong> which these were approved.<br />
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In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology<br />
Omegas<strong>of</strong>tware d.o.o.<br />
Xylon d.o.o<br />
Trilix d.o.o.<br />
Pet m<strong>in</strong>uta (Five M<strong>in</strong>utes) d.o.o.<br />
Systemcom d.o.o.<br />
Horizont <strong>in</strong>ternacional d.o.o.<br />
TEB Complex Systems & Solutions d.o.o.<br />
Knopso d.o.o.<br />
Mobiexplore d.o.o.<br />
Ekesh d.o.o.<br />
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Omega S<strong>of</strong>tware d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.omega-s<strong>of</strong>tware.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
aida.kucukovic@omega-s<strong>of</strong>tware.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-6659789<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-6659781<br />
Address:<br />
Oreškovićeva 24, 10000 Zagreb<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 1.8 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 34<br />
Contact Person: Aida Kučuković<br />
Omega S<strong>of</strong>tware is a modern and dynamic<br />
company with a focus on the development<br />
and <strong>in</strong>tegration <strong>of</strong> <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> IT solutions.<br />
Interpret<strong>in</strong>g data is the s<strong>in</strong>gle biggest challenge <strong>in</strong> today’s <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> world.<br />
With that <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d, Omega S<strong>of</strong>tware develops products that <strong>in</strong>corporate the<br />
latest <strong>in</strong>ternational standards and trends <strong>for</strong> electronic exchange <strong>of</strong> data.<br />
Its Imperios <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation solution was created <strong>for</strong> management <strong>of</strong> <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong><br />
processes and <strong>in</strong>tegrates all essential functions <strong>of</strong> a modern <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> <strong>in</strong>to<br />
one system. An <strong>in</strong>novative development process allows <strong>for</strong> a modular and<br />
flexible system architecture that allows <strong>for</strong> gradual extensions to the<br />
system and customizations to suit client’s requirements.<br />
The Centrix <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation solution was created <strong>for</strong> controll<strong>in</strong>g <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong><br />
processes <strong>in</strong> state adm<strong>in</strong>istrations. At its core it’s a system to control<br />
document flows and track records, but is based on an <strong>in</strong>novative approach<br />
<strong>in</strong> which each document is not just an archived piece <strong>of</strong> data, but an<br />
element with<strong>in</strong> a process.<br />
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Xylon d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.xylon.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@xylon.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-3680026<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-3655167<br />
Address:<br />
Fallerovo šetalište 22, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 949 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 32<br />
Contact Person: Davor Kova<br />
Xylon is the developer <strong>of</strong> the logi3D graphic accelerator,<br />
a unique solution <strong>for</strong> the control <strong>of</strong> 3D graphics<br />
applications based on the technology <strong>of</strong> programmable<br />
logic circuits FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays),<br />
which ensures shorter development time, better<br />
applicability, flexibility and cost efficiency.<br />
Xylon was founded <strong>in</strong> 1995 and focused on FPGA design from its<br />
<strong>in</strong>ception. It fosters partnerships with universities and cooperates with<br />
scientists to extend its development teams. The company is <strong>in</strong> compliance<br />
with ISO 9001:2001 standards.<br />
The applications <strong>of</strong> Xylon’s IP cores are very broad and <strong>in</strong>clude the<br />
automotive <strong>in</strong>dustry (car proximity sensors, per<strong>for</strong>mance displays, and<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment systems), medical monitors, <strong>in</strong>dustrial operator panels and<br />
<strong>in</strong>strumentation, consumer electronics and defence.<br />
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Trilix d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.trilix.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@trilix.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-6690277<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-6690299<br />
Address:<br />
Koturaška 47, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 910 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 8<br />
Contact Person: Mladen Amidžić<br />
Trilix created Digital Services Distribution<br />
System (DSDS), a total end to end solution<br />
<strong>for</strong> warehouse management and delivery <strong>of</strong><br />
advanced digital services from multiple<br />
service providers to various delivery devices (such as mobile phones),<br />
through complex distribution cha<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
Trilix DSDS provides a complete hardware and s<strong>of</strong>tware solution that<br />
allows customers to purchase many e-goods such as prepaid air-time at any<br />
digital device capable <strong>of</strong> request<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation <strong>in</strong> digital <strong>for</strong>m. Trilix<br />
DSDS is distribut<strong>in</strong>g e-goods to more than 15,000 POS term<strong>in</strong>als at more<br />
than 13,000 sales po<strong>in</strong>ts. With the exist<strong>in</strong>g e-goods market expand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> possibilities, Trilix is constantly expand<strong>in</strong>g its portfolio and<br />
<strong>in</strong>tegrat<strong>in</strong>g with different systems <strong>for</strong> automation purposes and access to<br />
new communication channels such as social networks.<br />
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Pet m<strong>in</strong>uta (Five M<strong>in</strong>utes) d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.fivem<strong>in</strong>utes.eu<br />
E-mail:<br />
contact@fivem<strong>in</strong>utes.eu<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-5535036<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-5535037<br />
Address:<br />
Odranska 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 890 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 22<br />
Contact Person: Luka Abrus<br />
Pet M<strong>in</strong>uta (Five M<strong>in</strong>utes) was founded<br />
<strong>in</strong> 2007 <strong>in</strong> Zagreb, with the mission <strong>of</strong><br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g mobile applications <strong>for</strong> all<br />
plat<strong>for</strong>ms and advanced web solutions. The company currently has 40<br />
employees and several partners and associates. The ma<strong>in</strong> expertise <strong>of</strong> the<br />
company is <strong>in</strong> C++ development. It has already successfully delivered<br />
projects <strong>for</strong> iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Nokia (WRT, Qt, Java, MeeGo)<br />
and a host <strong>of</strong> other plat<strong>for</strong>ms.<br />
Most Pet m<strong>in</strong>uta clients come from both the region and US and European<br />
markets. In 2010 Pet m<strong>in</strong>uta received venture capital fund<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> its global<br />
project ShoutEm, which is a white-label mobile social network, powered<br />
by branded iPhone and Android mobile apps. ShoutEm is a personal<br />
development s<strong>of</strong>tware that allows you to launch your own social network<br />
as a mobile user.<br />
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Systemcom d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.systemcom.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
srebrenka.ursic@systemcom.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-2335880<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-2339590<br />
Address:<br />
Kružićeva 4, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 334 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 17<br />
Contact Person: Srebrenka Ursić<br />
The goal <strong>of</strong> Systemcom is the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> an <strong>in</strong>put <strong>in</strong>terface chip<br />
<strong>for</strong> nanotechnology biosensors, a<br />
design <strong>for</strong> microelectronic chip-<strong>in</strong>put <strong>in</strong>terface to be used <strong>in</strong> the fields <strong>of</strong><br />
life science and biotechnology that are grow<strong>in</strong>g rapidly. The chip under<br />
development is called SC-I_AFE-180F11, and provides an IP module<br />
and/or ASIC solution <strong>for</strong> the analogue front-end (AFE) function, optimized<br />
<strong>for</strong> current <strong>in</strong>put, lower power & high resolution applications. This chip<br />
provides a complete signal path between sensor system and<br />
microcontroller, generat<strong>in</strong>g a digital output proportional to the <strong>in</strong>put<br />
current.<br />
Systemcom was established <strong>in</strong> 1993 as a s<strong>of</strong>tware development and<br />
production company and has worked with <strong>in</strong>dustry leaders such as Intel<br />
and Compaq. In 2001 it started its microelectronic group to work on design<br />
and test<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> microelectronic chips.<br />
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Horizont Internacional d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.horizont.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
roland@horizont.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-4834099<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-4834099<br />
Address:<br />
Ivana Gorana Kovačića, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 234 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 6<br />
Contact Person: Roland C<strong>in</strong>kopan<br />
Horizont Internacional is a human resource<br />
development company provid<strong>in</strong>g its services to<br />
the corporate sector. It developed the Educa<br />
Human Resources Feedback Tool <strong>for</strong> Employees<br />
and the Organizational Scann<strong>in</strong>g and Further<br />
Organizational Improvement technology to provide the follow<strong>in</strong>g services:<br />
recruitment and selection, per<strong>for</strong>mance management, employee reward<br />
systems, competency models etc.<br />
Horizont Internacional was founded <strong>in</strong> 2003 by experienced pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
and entrepreneurs focused on problems <strong>of</strong> communication with employees,<br />
time and stress management and team build<strong>in</strong>g. It comb<strong>in</strong>es the rich<br />
backgrounds <strong>of</strong> its founders <strong>in</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and coach<strong>in</strong>g with new trends and<br />
approaches contributed by younger pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. References <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
ABB, IBM, Coca-Cola and Johnson & Johnson.<br />
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TEB Complex Systems & Solutions d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.teb-css.hr<br />
E-mail: -<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-4609888<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-4609828<br />
Address:<br />
Vonč<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>a 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 194 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 4<br />
Contact Person: Nikola Karañorñe<br />
TEB Complex Systems & Solutions is work<strong>in</strong>g on projects<br />
which require high skill levels and expertise <strong>in</strong> IT and<br />
radio and telecommunication system <strong>in</strong>tegration. Their<br />
systems <strong>in</strong>clude full <strong>in</strong>tegration <strong>of</strong> IT, telecommunications<br />
(VoIP), radio communication and spatial databases.<br />
Specifically, TEB is develop<strong>in</strong>g an Emergency Incident<br />
Management System, a unified system that will allow automated disaster<br />
management and be serviceable <strong>in</strong> times <strong>of</strong> emergency. It will allow<br />
automated communications activity and decision mak<strong>in</strong>g based on user<br />
def<strong>in</strong>ed SOPs.<br />
TEB was founded <strong>in</strong> 2003 by its parent company TEB <strong>in</strong>ž<strong>in</strong>jern<strong>in</strong>g d.d. to<br />
work <strong>in</strong> the field <strong>of</strong> complex <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation and communications<br />
technologies. The parent company has its roots <strong>in</strong> the 1950ies and has<br />
slowly developed from a design and consult<strong>in</strong>g company <strong>in</strong> a broad spectre<br />
<strong>of</strong> activates to a focused eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g company <strong>in</strong> telecommunications and<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation technology.<br />
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Knopso d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.knopso.com<br />
E-mail:<br />
mislav.malenica@knopso.com<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-4680463<br />
Fax: -<br />
Address:<br />
Bijenička cesta 33, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 4.4 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 4<br />
Contact Person: Mislav Malenica<br />
Knopso is a high-tech company founded by a<br />
group <strong>of</strong> <strong>for</strong>mer scientists from Ruñer<br />
Bošković Institute with expertise <strong>in</strong> data<br />
m<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, mach<strong>in</strong>e learn<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation security and mathematical model<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> general. Knopso is currently test<strong>in</strong>g its solution on 50,000 real users and<br />
plans to expand globally. Knopso runs a micropayment service that<br />
collects stores and analyses key data about users’ behaviour and<br />
preferences.<br />
The Knopso plat<strong>for</strong>m is an efficient tool <strong>for</strong> encourag<strong>in</strong>g users to take<br />
certa<strong>in</strong> actions (e.g. to learn about a company and its <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>gs, to create<br />
high-quality content, to buy a specific product or a service, etc.). The<br />
plat<strong>for</strong>m provides a state-<strong>of</strong> the-art behavioural target<strong>in</strong>g technology,<br />
enabl<strong>in</strong>g direct communication with customers and measur<strong>in</strong>g returns on<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vestments.<br />
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Mobiexplore d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.mobiexplore.com<br />
E-mail:<br />
vedran@mobiexplore.com<br />
Phone: 00-385-21-599891<br />
Fax: 00-385-21-599892<br />
Address:<br />
Ivana Gorana Kovačića 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: -<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 10<br />
Contact Person: Vedran Pražen<br />
Mobiexplore is a mobile applications publisher with <strong>in</strong>novative products<br />
and a <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> model with multiple revenue sources and <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
references and partners (VisitBrita<strong>in</strong>, Telecom Austria, Nokia, NAVTEQ,<br />
etc). Mobiexplore is known on Croatian and <strong>in</strong>ternational markets <strong>for</strong><br />
implement<strong>in</strong>g its own s<strong>of</strong>tware solutions and garner<strong>in</strong>g many <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
awards.<br />
The tourist <strong>in</strong>teractive <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation system <strong>for</strong> mobile phones<br />
“mobiEXPLORE” is the result <strong>of</strong> the work <strong>of</strong> staff experts and is an<br />
orig<strong>in</strong>al Croatian product <strong>for</strong> use on mobile devices. The system provides a<br />
host <strong>of</strong> different types <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation: <strong>in</strong>teractive maps <strong>of</strong> states, regions<br />
and cities, historical and cultural <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, accommodation etc.<br />
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Ekesh d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.ekesh.net<br />
E-mail:<br />
hrvoje@ekesh.net<br />
Phone: -<br />
Fax: -<br />
Address:<br />
Kozarčev vijenac 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: -<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: -<br />
Contact Person: Hrvoje Kraljević<br />
Ekesh was founded <strong>in</strong> 2010 and is one <strong>of</strong><br />
Croatia’s first proven e-goods plat<strong>for</strong>ms<br />
(mobile, vouchers, ticket<strong>in</strong>g) that is highly<br />
scalable and available payment gateway which<br />
is currently target<strong>in</strong>g social networks, MMOs, VoIP, gam<strong>in</strong>g, dat<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
digital downloads and IPTV sectors. Ekesh allows its clients to <strong>in</strong>crease<br />
sales by <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g an alternative payment method and tapp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to a new<br />
group <strong>of</strong> customers. Through Ekesh, payments <strong>for</strong> both web merchants and<br />
voucher holders are guaranteed and with easy web service implementation<br />
and no technical equipment necessary (API web service <strong>in</strong>tegration <strong>in</strong> a<br />
week).<br />
Ekesh works by provid<strong>in</strong>g the consumer with a 16-digit PIN code voucher<br />
to use at participat<strong>in</strong>g merchants; if the consumer’s purchase is less than<br />
the voucher value, the consumer will receive the difference <strong>in</strong> cash.<br />
Through Ekesh’s web services, consumers can check account balances,<br />
look at new merchant promotions, receive newsletters etc.<br />
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Electronics and Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Riz odašiljači d.d.<br />
Solvis d.o.o.<br />
TGL stimulacijski servisi d.o.o<br />
CTP projekt d.o.o.<br />
Al<strong>in</strong>d International d.o.o.<br />
Eurocable Group d.d.<br />
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Riz odašiljači d.d.<br />
Web:<br />
www.riz.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
riz@riz.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-2355201<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-2331410<br />
Address:<br />
Božidarevićeva 13, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 12 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 250<br />
Contact Person: Robert Inkret<br />
RIZ is a company focused on research, manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
sales <strong>of</strong> its products which <strong>in</strong>clude radio transmitters and<br />
watt hour meters. RIZ <strong>of</strong>fers a wide range <strong>of</strong> broadcast<strong>in</strong>g<br />
transmitters cover<strong>in</strong>g SW, MW, LW as well as FM<br />
supported transmitter with additional equipment which is<br />
<strong>in</strong>stalled and <strong>in</strong> operation world wide. RIZ is the very first<br />
company world-wide which has developed a new generation<br />
<strong>of</strong> high power, frequency agile mobile SW and MW transmitters.<br />
RIZ odašiljači (transmitters) was established <strong>in</strong>1948 <strong>for</strong> the production <strong>of</strong><br />
radio broadcast<strong>in</strong>g equipment. S<strong>in</strong>ce its <strong>in</strong>ception RIZ has produced and<br />
<strong>in</strong>stalled over 1000 high power transmitters all over the world <strong>in</strong> vary<strong>in</strong>g<br />
climate conditions. It operates its manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and research facility <strong>in</strong><br />
Zagreb and con<strong>for</strong>ms to the ISO 9001:2008 quality management standard.<br />
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Solvis d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.solvis.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
jurica.greguric@solvis.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-42-262250<br />
Fax: 00-385-42-241100<br />
Address:<br />
Gospodarska zona Brezje, 42000 Varažd<strong>in</strong>, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 6.6 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 80<br />
Contact Person: Jurica Gregurić<br />
Solvis designs and produces solar<br />
panels and advanced systems <strong>for</strong> solar<br />
panels. Solvis products <strong>in</strong>clude both<br />
polycrystall<strong>in</strong>e and monocrystall<strong>in</strong>e<br />
modules, coloured and transparent versions <strong>of</strong> the panels, specialized bus<br />
stop panels and specialized systems that improve the energy efficiency <strong>of</strong><br />
the panels.<br />
Solvis has been present on the global market s<strong>in</strong>ce 2009 develop<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
produc<strong>in</strong>g their own products. It has a team <strong>of</strong> dedicated pr<strong>of</strong>essionals with<br />
unprecedented know-how <strong>in</strong> the solar energy sector, and the competitive<br />
advantage <strong>of</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g their own PV solutions. The company is dedicated to<br />
produc<strong>in</strong>g an environmentally friendly and af<strong>for</strong>dable source <strong>of</strong> energy.<br />
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TGL stimulacijski servisi d.o.o.<br />
Web: -<br />
E-mail:<br />
kkeglevic@gmail.com<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-6155529<br />
Fax: -<br />
Address:<br />
Sort<strong>in</strong>a 1B, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 278 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 5<br />
Contact Person: Krešimir Keglević<br />
TGL stimulacijski servisi was founded <strong>in</strong> 2003 and is currently lead<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
project to develop several groups <strong>of</strong> new technologies <strong>for</strong> prolongation <strong>of</strong><br />
exploitation <strong>of</strong> crude oil and gas. This project is run <strong>in</strong> collaboration with<br />
Croatia’s <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> <strong>in</strong>novation centre BICRO and the University <strong>of</strong> Zagreb<br />
and will <strong>of</strong>fer advanced technological solutions that should significantly<br />
extend the time <strong>of</strong> exploitation <strong>of</strong> crude oil and gas extraction: with<br />
<strong>in</strong>creased efficiency, reduced energy consumption, reduced costs and<br />
reduced use <strong>of</strong> heavy equipment.<br />
TGL’s ma<strong>in</strong> activity are services related to extraction <strong>of</strong> oil and gas with a<br />
focus on adopt<strong>in</strong>g new technologies that <strong>in</strong>crease the efficiency <strong>of</strong> utiliz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exist<strong>in</strong>g oil and gas reserves. The company works <strong>in</strong> Croatia, Turkey,<br />
Egypt, Kazakhstan, Syria, Czech Republic and Poland.<br />
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CTP projekt d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.ctp-projekt.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
mladen.lozica@ctp-projekt.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-6060360<br />
Fax: -<br />
Address:<br />
Savska cesta 144a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 435 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 8<br />
Contact Person: Mladen Ložica<br />
CTP Projekt is a lead<strong>in</strong>g company <strong>for</strong> fire safety eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Croatia<br />
and regionally. Its ma<strong>in</strong> field <strong>of</strong> expertise lies <strong>in</strong> civil eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
general technical systems. Currently CTP Projekt is work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
collaboration with Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd with fund<strong>in</strong>g support<br />
from Croatia’s <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> <strong>in</strong>novation centre BICRO to develop a tunnel<br />
surveillance system.<br />
The technology focuses on advanced imag<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> road tunnels based on<br />
Laser Gated Imag<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g (Lgi) System. The system is based on a focal plane<br />
array (Fpa) synchronized to an eye-safe gated laser, provid<strong>in</strong>g exceptional<br />
live video from <strong>in</strong>side tunnels to external and control process<strong>in</strong>g centres.<br />
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Al<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong>ternational d.o.o.<br />
Web: -<br />
E-mail:<br />
al<strong>in</strong>d.<strong>in</strong>ternational@yahoo.com<br />
Phone: 00-385-99-5045868<br />
Fax: -<br />
Address:<br />
Tekstilna 1, 40315 Mursko Središće, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: -<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: -<br />
Contact Person: Alojz Wehn<br />
Innovator Alojz Wehn developed and patented light<strong>in</strong>g<br />
body/enclosed systems RT and RTO, based on LED<br />
technology <strong>for</strong> outdoor environments such as street<br />
light<strong>in</strong>g. The technology represents one <strong>of</strong> the best<br />
solutions <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry and is based on the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
characteristics: maximum rationalization <strong>of</strong> consumption<br />
<strong>of</strong> raw materials, reduc<strong>in</strong>g the cost <strong>of</strong> support<strong>in</strong>g multiple<br />
designs, maximum light<strong>in</strong>g quality, m<strong>in</strong>imum<br />
consumption <strong>of</strong> electricity, m<strong>in</strong>imum heat produced, a simple procedure<br />
<strong>for</strong> replac<strong>in</strong>g exist<strong>in</strong>g light<strong>in</strong>g and serviceability <strong>of</strong> the RT and RTO body.<br />
The benefits <strong>of</strong> the Al<strong>in</strong>d light<strong>in</strong>g design and system <strong>in</strong>clude a new<br />
generation <strong>of</strong> light<strong>in</strong>g technology, a technically advanced solution that<br />
provides the ability to service the light<strong>in</strong>g body, over 90% <strong>in</strong> electrical cost<br />
sav<strong>in</strong>gs with better light<strong>in</strong>g and m<strong>in</strong>imal light pollution and elim<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
pollution caused by throw<strong>in</strong>g away Na and Hg lamps.<br />
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Eurocable Group d.d.<br />
Web:<br />
www.eurocable-group.com<br />
E-mail:<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@eurocable-group.com<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-3688000<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-3688001<br />
Address:<br />
Jankomir 25F, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 76 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 230<br />
Contact Person: Ernest Tolj<br />
Eurocable Group is an <strong>in</strong>ternationally oriented<br />
manufacturer <strong>of</strong> a wide variety <strong>of</strong> cables. Their<br />
product l<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>cludes: various isolated cables<br />
(PVC, rubber, silicone, etc.), 1-30 kV energy<br />
cables, signal cables, coaxial cables, non-halogen cables, electronic and<br />
optical cables. Their products sell on the domestic and EU markets as well<br />
as those <strong>of</strong> Central and South-East Europe.<br />
Eurocable has established its own ISO 9001:2000 certified high tech<br />
factory equipped with modern mach<strong>in</strong>ery, high degree <strong>of</strong> automation and<br />
<strong>in</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e quality management. The factory is capable <strong>of</strong> produc<strong>in</strong>g 1,200<br />
meters <strong>of</strong> cable per m<strong>in</strong>ute. In addition the group operates its own copper<br />
wire and PVC production facilities.<br />
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Automotive and Transport<br />
Rimac automobile d.o.o.<br />
Končar – electric vehicles d.d.<br />
Radionica željezničkih vozila Čakovec d.o.o.<br />
Altpro d.o.o.<br />
Eloda d.o.o.<br />
AD Plastik d.o.o.<br />
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Rimac automobili d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.rimac-automobili.com<br />
E-mail:<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@rimac-automobili.com<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-5634595<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-3336698<br />
Address:<br />
Industrijska 13, 10431 Sveta Nedelja, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: -<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 20<br />
Contact Person: Mate Rimac<br />
Focused on high-per<strong>for</strong>mance that comes from a<br />
unique fusion <strong>of</strong> light build and pure seamless power<br />
Rimac Automobili developed the world’s first electric<br />
hyper car, the Concept One. After three years <strong>in</strong><br />
development, the first Rimac mule car, the e-M3<br />
became one <strong>of</strong> the fastest electric cars <strong>in</strong> the world.<br />
Rimac Automobili employs 20 enthusiastic eng<strong>in</strong>eers<br />
and designers with the mission to discover<strong>in</strong>g new<br />
ways <strong>of</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g cars faster, and to prove to the world that electric cars can<br />
be fun.<br />
Concept One is an exceptional supercar with a new propulsion concept.<br />
With a curb weight <strong>of</strong> 1650 kg, and 1088 HP, Concept One can reach 100<br />
km/h from standstill <strong>in</strong> 2.8 seconds and cont<strong>in</strong>ue to accelerate to the limit<br />
<strong>of</strong> 305 km/h. 92kWh <strong>of</strong> energy <strong>in</strong> the battery modules delivers enough<br />
power <strong>for</strong> a range <strong>of</strong> up to 600 km.<br />
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Končar - electric vehicles d.d.<br />
Web:<br />
www.koncar-kev.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@koncar-kev.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-3496959<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-3496960<br />
Address:<br />
Velimira Škorpika 7, 10090 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 46 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 319<br />
Contact Person: Ivan Bahun<br />
Končar with<strong>in</strong> its group <strong>of</strong> companies<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers electric traction transportation<br />
vehicles and services that have proven<br />
successful through out its history. In electric vehicle transportation, Končar<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a wide range <strong>of</strong> products that <strong>in</strong>clude general purpose electrical<br />
locomotives, electric multiple units (city and <strong>in</strong>tercity), DC operated<br />
tramcars and low-floor tramcars with asynchronous drives.<br />
In addition to electric vehicles mentioned, Končar <strong>of</strong>fers related equipment<br />
such as DC traction motors, <strong>in</strong>duction traction motors, locomotive<br />
trans<strong>for</strong>mers, computer control units <strong>for</strong> locomotives and tramcars etc.<br />
Končar also provides support services alongside its products such as<br />
system ma<strong>in</strong>tenance, upgrad<strong>in</strong>g electric locomotives and multiple units and<br />
tramcars.<br />
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Radionica željezničkih vozila Čakovec (RZV) d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.rzv.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
drazen.vidovic@rzv.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-40-384334<br />
Fax: 00-385-40-384336<br />
Address:<br />
Kolodvorska 6, 40000 Čakovec, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 6.1 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 204<br />
Contact Person: Dražen Vidović<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce its found<strong>in</strong>g, RZV has steadily grown<br />
to become a medium-sized company<br />
specialized <strong>in</strong> the production <strong>of</strong> special cargo<br />
wagons. Their work <strong>in</strong>cludes: repairs and<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong> wagons used <strong>for</strong> vehicle<br />
transport, produc<strong>in</strong>g cistern wagons and<br />
reconstruct<strong>in</strong>g wagons used <strong>for</strong> accommodations and storage space.<br />
RZV is the last phase <strong>of</strong> development <strong>of</strong> a special wagon <strong>for</strong> the transport<br />
<strong>of</strong> bulk cargo. They are presently develop<strong>in</strong>g the wagon’s undercarriage<br />
and mobile units <strong>for</strong> accommodat<strong>in</strong>g bulk cargo. The wagon will use<br />
hydraulic energy <strong>for</strong> its activities. It should provide cheaper, easier and<br />
faster work procedures.<br />
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Altpro d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.altpro.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
zvonimir.viduka@altpro.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-3667123<br />
Fax: -<br />
Address:<br />
Velika cesta 41, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 2.1 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 35<br />
Contact Person: Zvonimir Viduka<br />
Altpro is an <strong>in</strong>novative<br />
export<strong>in</strong>g company whose<br />
ma<strong>in</strong> <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> is the development and production <strong>of</strong> high-technology<br />
signall<strong>in</strong>g and safety equipment <strong>for</strong> railway <strong>in</strong>frastructure and vehicles.<br />
Their project “Development <strong>of</strong> Road Cross<strong>in</strong>gs” is based on <strong>in</strong>novation, a<br />
security <strong>in</strong>telligence centre <strong>for</strong> the detection <strong>of</strong> axle counters with modular<br />
units meet<strong>in</strong>g the SIL4 security level (highest level <strong>of</strong> security <strong>in</strong> the<br />
CENELEC railway standards). A device such as a signal system represents<br />
an optimal solution <strong>for</strong> safe and reliable cross<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
Altpro was founded <strong>in</strong> 1994 and its production range <strong>in</strong>cludes over 700<br />
devices <strong>for</strong> railway vehicles and <strong>in</strong>frastructure. Altpro <strong>for</strong>med a railway<br />
manufacturer’s cluster compris<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> around 40 companies <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
The company has an ISO 9001 certificate <strong>for</strong> quality management and<br />
railway safety devices.<br />
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Eloda d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.eloda.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
z.istvancic@eloda.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-3867942<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-3867921<br />
Address:<br />
Oranice 104, 10090 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 1.5 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 45<br />
Contact Person: Zoran Ištvančić<br />
Eloda with its modern design and production<br />
capabilities is a lead<strong>in</strong>g Croatian manufacturer<br />
<strong>of</strong> automotive technologies that are applied to<br />
electrical parts such as various switches and <strong>in</strong>dicators. Its product range<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes oil pressure switches, temperature senders, hydraulic and<br />
pneumatic brake light switches, and push buttons, all <strong>of</strong> which are<br />
considered technologically advanced and <strong>of</strong> high quality. Throughout its<br />
production process Eloda has an <strong>in</strong>tensive quality management system that<br />
is demanded by its clients such as Bosch, WABCO and Cont<strong>in</strong>ental Teves.<br />
Eloda was founded <strong>in</strong> 1983 as a small hydraulic switch manufacturer, but<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce the 1990ies it has expanded both its product range and customer<br />
base. Today Eloda’s capabilities <strong>in</strong>clude development <strong>of</strong> new products<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>g to client’s specifications and the company also designs and<br />
manufactures the tools used <strong>in</strong> its production process.<br />
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AD Plastik d.d.<br />
Web:<br />
www.adplastik.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
ivica.tolic@adplastik.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-21-206486<br />
Fax: 00-385-21-206486<br />
Address:<br />
Matoševa 8, 21210 Sol<strong>in</strong>, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 81 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 895<br />
Contact Person: Ivica Tolić<br />
AD Plastik provides f<strong>in</strong>ished plastic<br />
component parts to the world’s lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
auto manufacturers such as BMW, Ford,<br />
Opel, VW and Renault. Its product <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g ranges from car <strong>in</strong>terior door<br />
panels, <strong>in</strong>strument panels, hand grips to car exterior parts such as bumper<br />
body and components, decorative mould<strong>in</strong>g and wheel arch l<strong>in</strong>ers.<br />
In addition to provid<strong>in</strong>g plastic components to the auto <strong>in</strong>dustry, AD<br />
Plastik also provides its products and services to companies <strong>in</strong> the food and<br />
agriculture sector (plastic packag<strong>in</strong>g) as well as to consumer household<br />
appliance manufacturers such as Gorenje and Electrolux. AD Plastik is<br />
able to provide these services to its clients because <strong>of</strong> its technological<br />
capabilities which <strong>in</strong>clude state <strong>of</strong> the art technology <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>jection<br />
mould<strong>in</strong>g, pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g, thermo<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g, extrusion and blow<strong>in</strong>g technology.<br />
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Mach<strong>in</strong>e Tools, Robotic, Automation<br />
Dok-<strong>in</strong>g d.o.o.<br />
Dok-<strong>in</strong>g dem<strong>in</strong>ig d.o.o.<br />
Teh-cut d.o.o. & Jed<strong>in</strong>stvo PNO d.o.o.<br />
Alati Stuhne d.o.o.<br />
Axium Europa d.o.o.<br />
Inteco Robotics d.o.o.<br />
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Dok-<strong>in</strong>g d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.dok-<strong>in</strong>g.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@dok-<strong>in</strong>g.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-2481300<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-2481303<br />
Address:<br />
Kanalski put 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 26 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 110<br />
Contact Person: Vjekoslav Majetić<br />
Dok-<strong>in</strong>g produces unmanned robotic<br />
ground mach<strong>in</strong>es, m<strong>in</strong>i-dozers and<br />
systems <strong>for</strong> the m<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry, as<br />
well as multipurpose fire fight<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es. Dok-<strong>in</strong>g has successfully<br />
developed the MVF-5 fire fight<strong>in</strong>g system designed as a unique<br />
multifunctional robotic system to combat and ext<strong>in</strong>guish fires <strong>in</strong> life<br />
threaten<strong>in</strong>g conditions and <strong>in</strong>accessible areas. In addition to the MVF-5,<br />
Dok-<strong>in</strong>g has successfully developed and produced the MVD Extra Low<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile Dozer designed <strong>for</strong> use <strong>in</strong> underground m<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and the construction<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
Dok-<strong>in</strong>g was founded <strong>in</strong> 1991 and specialized <strong>in</strong> the production <strong>of</strong> robots<br />
and other special purpose equipment. Its ma<strong>in</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice, production and<br />
service facilities are located <strong>in</strong> Zagreb, Croatia. It has established itself as<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>ternational leaders <strong>of</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry and its extensive client list<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes the armed <strong>for</strong>ces <strong>of</strong> Croatia, United States, Sweden and others,<br />
private companies and national dem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g authorities.<br />
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Dok-<strong>in</strong>g dem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.dok-<strong>in</strong>g.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
<strong>in</strong>fo@dok-<strong>in</strong>g.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-2481300<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-2481303<br />
Address:<br />
Kanalski put 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 5.8 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 68<br />
Contact Person: Vjekoslav Majetić<br />
Dok-<strong>in</strong>g dem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g is an <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
leader <strong>in</strong> the production <strong>of</strong> remotely<br />
controlled mechanical equipment<br />
used <strong>for</strong> m<strong>in</strong>e and UXO clearance. They are the largest private ISO<br />
9001:2000 certified dem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g company <strong>in</strong> South-Eastern Europe with a<br />
capacity to clear 1,000,000 m2 per month. Dem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g equipment <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
both the MV-4 and MV-10. The MV-4 is an easy to transport and highly<br />
manoeuvrable m<strong>in</strong>e clearance system and the MV-10 is a medium duty<br />
double tool m<strong>in</strong>e clearance system resistible to anti-tank m<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
Dok-<strong>in</strong>g dem<strong>in</strong>ig was founded by its parent company Dok-<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 2005 to<br />
better represent its dem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g l<strong>in</strong>e <strong>of</strong> robotic ground mach<strong>in</strong>es. The<br />
company <strong>in</strong>corporates more than 18 year <strong>of</strong> experience <strong>in</strong> dem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g diverse<br />
terra<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegov<strong>in</strong>a, Serbia and Montenegro.<br />
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Teh-Cut d.o.o. & Jed<strong>in</strong>stvo PNO d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.teh-cut.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
dusko.radovic@teh-cut.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-3440900<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-3440910<br />
Address:<br />
Nikole Šopa 28, 10410 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 5.6 million (comb<strong>in</strong>ed)<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 40<br />
Contact Person: Duško Radović<br />
Teh-cut is a reliable and flexible<br />
<strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> partner that provides the<br />
most up-to-date products and services<br />
regard<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>e tool<strong>in</strong>g. Products <strong>in</strong>clude tools <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>jection mould<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
sheet metal <strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g and die cast<strong>in</strong>g. In addition to its products, Teh-cut<br />
also provides services such as mach<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g and production<br />
process development.<br />
Teh-cut’s sister company Jed<strong>in</strong>stvo PNO is the manufacturer and supplier<br />
<strong>of</strong> a very unique product <strong>for</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the world’s largest and lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
electrical power supplier, West<strong>in</strong>ghouse Electric Company. Jed<strong>in</strong>stvo PNO<br />
is a specialized producer <strong>of</strong> mach<strong>in</strong>ed parts from non-ferrous steels <strong>for</strong><br />
West<strong>in</strong>ghouse’s nuclear power plants and products.<br />
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Alati Stuhne d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.alati-stuhne.com<br />
E-mail:<br />
manag<strong>in</strong>g@alati-stuhne.com<br />
Phone: 00-385-49-301900<br />
Fax: 00-385-49-315090<br />
Address:<br />
Valent<strong>in</strong>ov 8/2, 49218 Pregrada, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 4.4 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 12<br />
Contact Person: Mirko Stuhne<br />
Alati Stuhne is a family owned and operated<br />
company with over 40 years <strong>of</strong> experience <strong>in</strong> the<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> moulds and accessories <strong>for</strong> the<br />
glass <strong>in</strong>dustry. Dur<strong>in</strong>g this time, they have<br />
grown from a family <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> to a company with<br />
60 employees and two facilities. Their experience and knowledge enables<br />
them to produce all types <strong>of</strong> mould equipment, to the high quality<br />
standards required by the newest technology <strong>in</strong> glass and <strong>in</strong> plastic<br />
production, and to provide their customers with the both quick and quality<br />
service.<br />
Alati Stuhne <strong>of</strong>fers a complete range <strong>of</strong> moulds <strong>for</strong> various <strong>in</strong>dustries that<br />
use or work with glass such as conta<strong>in</strong>er production, cosmetic ware,<br />
pharmaceutical, table ware, moulds <strong>for</strong> technical items and moulds <strong>for</strong><br />
special requested items. All Alati Stuhne products are made from selected<br />
materials with certificates from reputable European foundries.<br />
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Axium Europa d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.axiumsolutions.com<br />
E-mail:<br />
gordan.samija@axiumsolutions.com<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-2773667<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-2481303<br />
Address:<br />
Ilica 100, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 742 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 4<br />
Contact Person: Gordan Šamija<br />
Axium <strong>of</strong>fers a complete range <strong>of</strong> high quality and proven<br />
automation solutions and services <strong>for</strong> the agricultural,<br />
pharmaceutical, cosmetics, plastics and consumer packaged<br />
goods sector.<br />
Its product range <strong>in</strong>cludes robotic systems <strong>in</strong>tegration, process control,<br />
assembly and material handl<strong>in</strong>g execution, precision driven seal<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
labell<strong>in</strong>g, wrapp<strong>in</strong>g, and conta<strong>in</strong>er / tray handl<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es <strong>for</strong> the<br />
packag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry, Axium provides a wide range <strong>of</strong> solutions that<br />
empower <strong>bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong>es by automat<strong>in</strong>g factory and warehouse operations.<br />
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Inteco Robotics d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.<strong>in</strong>teco-robotics.com<br />
E-mail:<br />
<strong>in</strong>teco@<strong>in</strong>teco-robotics.com<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-6140048<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-6452028<br />
Address:<br />
Jarušica 7, 10020 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 589 thousand<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 15<br />
Contact Person: Borislav Balać<br />
Inteco was founded <strong>in</strong><br />
1990 and has developed<br />
specialized construction expertise. Specifically, Inteco has developed<br />
hydrodynamic robots <strong>for</strong> treatment <strong>of</strong> cement and metal surfaces. Robots<br />
developed <strong>in</strong>clude the RJet-061, RJet-062 and RJet-062EN. Each robot is<br />
light weight, environmentally friendly, user friendly and modular. The<br />
robots are also autonomous which, means each has advanced control<br />
systems that elim<strong>in</strong>ate the need <strong>for</strong> constant human participation.<br />
The Inteco series <strong>of</strong> robots were created to treat new surfaces, with<br />
applications ma<strong>in</strong>ly <strong>in</strong> construction and shipbuild<strong>in</strong>g. The advantages <strong>of</strong><br />
the robotic solution lie <strong>in</strong> its electrical propulsion and its small and<br />
dismountable, lightweight and user-friendly design.<br />
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Medical<br />
Imunološki zavod d.d.<br />
Instrumentaria d.d.<br />
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Imunološki zavod d.d.<br />
Web:<br />
www.imz.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
ddvornik@imz.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-6414104<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-6414103<br />
Address:<br />
Rockefellerova ulica 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 12 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 331<br />
Contact Person: Darko Dvornik<br />
Imunološki zavod (IMZ - <strong>in</strong>stitute <strong>of</strong><br />
immunology) is a biopharmaceutical<br />
company, focus<strong>in</strong>g on the<br />
development, production and market<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> vacc<strong>in</strong>es aga<strong>in</strong>st <strong>in</strong>fectious<br />
diseases <strong>for</strong> private and public markets worldwide. Through their portfolio<br />
<strong>of</strong> core marketed vacc<strong>in</strong>es, they have established markets <strong>in</strong> paediatric<br />
vacc<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
Core product portfolio currently consists <strong>of</strong> five marketed vacc<strong>in</strong>es:<br />
Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Tetanus, Diphtheria-Tetanus, Diphtheria-<br />
Tetanus-Pertussis and Men<strong>in</strong>gococcal Polysaccharide, groups A and C.<br />
IMZ early-stage product development programs comprise <strong>of</strong> vacc<strong>in</strong>es<br />
aga<strong>in</strong>st <strong>in</strong>fluenza on cell substrate alongside other programs <strong>in</strong> various<br />
stages <strong>of</strong> pre-cl<strong>in</strong>ical development.<br />
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Instrumentaria d.d.<br />
Web:<br />
www.<strong>in</strong>strumentaria.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
vladimir.kovacevic@<strong>in</strong>strumentaria.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-5550510<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-5550511<br />
Address:<br />
Rimski put 31, 10360 Sesvete, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 2.3 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 69<br />
Contact Person: Vladimir Kovačević<br />
Instrumentaria is a manufacturer <strong>of</strong><br />
medical equipment with 114 years <strong>of</strong><br />
tradition and with over 70 qualified and<br />
tra<strong>in</strong>ed employees today. They are the only manufacturer and exporter <strong>of</strong><br />
implants, medical <strong>in</strong>struments and sterilizers <strong>in</strong> Croatia and Southeast<br />
Europe. Today, Instrumentaria is focus<strong>in</strong>g on the development and<br />
production <strong>of</strong> reconstruction implants, <strong>in</strong>ternal fixators and orthopaedic<br />
implants.<br />
With its technology, Instrumentaria is also capable <strong>of</strong> implementation <strong>of</strong> an<br />
error free quality control process at <strong>in</strong>ternational quality standard levels.<br />
Instrumentaria is one <strong>of</strong> the few factories that encompass a complete<br />
technological cycle <strong>of</strong> production: from <strong>for</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g through mach<strong>in</strong>e particle<br />
removal, surface gr<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g, polish<strong>in</strong>g etc.<br />
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Waste Management<br />
Gumiimpex group d.d.<br />
Ciak d.o.o.<br />
Agroprote<strong>in</strong>ka d.d.<br />
Texo tehnologije d.o.o.<br />
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Gumiimpex-grp d.d.<br />
Web:<br />
www.gumiimpex.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
damir.kiric@gumiimpex.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-42-404500<br />
Fax: 00-385-42-404542<br />
Address:<br />
Pavleka Mišk<strong>in</strong>e 64C, 42000 Varažd<strong>in</strong>, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 38 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 243<br />
Contact Person: Damir Kirić<br />
Gumiimpex supplies the Croatian<br />
domestic market with car and truck<br />
tires, tires <strong>for</strong> buses and large<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es <strong>for</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world's largest tire producers such as Michel<strong>in</strong>, Goodyear, Sava,<br />
Bridgestone, Kormoran etc. In monitor<strong>in</strong>g market trends, Gumiimpex has<br />
expanded its basic operations <strong>of</strong> tire manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and process<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
provid<strong>in</strong>g a range <strong>of</strong> products to be <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>for</strong> technical ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>dustrial plants.<br />
In addition to tire manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Gumiimpex also owns and operates a<br />
modern waste tire recycl<strong>in</strong>g plant. Us<strong>in</strong>g modern technologies, through<br />
process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> old, used tires Gumiimpex is able to produce granulate <strong>of</strong><br />
various sizes, which are later used <strong>in</strong> numerous <strong>in</strong>dustries such as<br />
construction, <strong>in</strong>frastructure, transport, agriculture, sports etc. Annual<br />
process<strong>in</strong>g capacity <strong>of</strong> the waste tire recycl<strong>in</strong>g plant is 25,000 tons <strong>of</strong> all<br />
types <strong>of</strong> used tires.<br />
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CIAK d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.ciak.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
ciak@ciak.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-3463521<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-6555523<br />
Address:<br />
Josipa Lončara 3/1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 27 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 97<br />
Contact Person: Ivica Greguraš<br />
CIAK recognized a real market need and potential<br />
<strong>for</strong> the recycl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> lead and used car batteries and<br />
there<strong>for</strong>e has developed a system <strong>for</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and disposal <strong>of</strong> such hazardous material.<br />
CIAK possess national concessions <strong>for</strong> collection, treatment and recycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>of</strong> waste batteries, accumulators, lubricant oil, used vehicles and waste<br />
tires. To collect batteries CIAK provides HDPE box palettes to its clients<br />
and operates its own fleet <strong>of</strong> ADR vehicles <strong>for</strong> hazardous waste transport.<br />
CIAK’s operations adhere to strict regulations and are carried out with high<br />
expertise and skill by its employees with technical knowledge and<br />
experience.<br />
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Agroprote<strong>in</strong>ka d.d.<br />
Web:<br />
www.agroprote<strong>in</strong>ka.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
ivica.grlic@agroprote<strong>in</strong>ka.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-1-2046776<br />
Fax: 00-385-1-2046201<br />
Address:<br />
Strojarska cesta 11, 10361 Sesvetski Kraljevec, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: Euro 17 million<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: 105<br />
Contact Person: Ivica Grlić<br />
Agroprote<strong>in</strong>ka is the largest<br />
processor <strong>of</strong> slaughterhouse<br />
waste and other waste <strong>of</strong> animal<br />
orig<strong>in</strong> and the only type <strong>of</strong><br />
build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> recycl<strong>in</strong>g waste <strong>of</strong> animal orig<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> Croatia.<br />
Agroprote<strong>in</strong>ka collects animal waste daily with 20 specialized vehicles<br />
from all around Croatia. The waste undergoes high temperature process<strong>in</strong>g;<br />
it is recycled <strong>in</strong> the render<strong>in</strong>g houses to 25% solid residue, or meat bone<br />
meal and 15% liquid residue, or animal fats which are then used as<br />
recyclable sources <strong>of</strong> energy <strong>in</strong> the chemical <strong>in</strong>dustry or as a component <strong>in</strong><br />
animal nutrition. Agroprote<strong>in</strong>ka's complete and reliable system <strong>of</strong><br />
management <strong>of</strong> organic substance and energy plays an important role <strong>in</strong><br />
prevent<strong>in</strong>g the processes which can destabilize the ecosystem.<br />
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Texo tehnologije d.o.o.<br />
Web:<br />
www.texo-tehnologije.hr<br />
E-mail:<br />
andrej.santic@texo-tehnologije.hr<br />
Phone: 00-385-91-9197039<br />
Fax: -<br />
Address:<br />
Dobroniceva 1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia<br />
2010 Sales: -<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Employees: -<br />
Contact Person: Andrej Šantić<br />
With its patent, Texo plans to produce Carbon from the extraction <strong>of</strong> high<br />
quality <strong>in</strong>put raw materials such as oil and steel from waste material such<br />
as old tires, steel and rubber compounds <strong>of</strong> any k<strong>in</strong>d. The production<br />
process will function energetically by itself after the <strong>in</strong>itial start-up phase;<br />
the production process will not require an enormous amount <strong>of</strong> energy and<br />
the gas by-product from production will be converted by a generator<br />
system to electrical energy which will be utilized to operate and power the<br />
production ovens.<br />
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Useful contacts<br />
CROATIAN EMBASSY NEW DELHI<br />
A-15 West End, 110021 New Delhi<br />
Tel: +91 11 4166-3101, 4166-3102, 4166-3103<br />
Fax: +91 11 4166-3100, 2411-6873<br />
E-mail: croemb.new-delhi@mvpei.hr<br />
CROATIAN CONSULATE MUMBAI<br />
A-52 Darshan Apartments, Mt. Pleasant Road, 400006 Mumbai<br />
Tel: +91 22 2367-2800<br />
Fax: +91 22 2367-8450<br />
E-mail: czaeel@vsnl.com<br />
MINISTRY OF FINANCE<br />
Katančićeva 5, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 4591-333<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 4922-583<br />
www.mf<strong>in</strong>.hr<br />
MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION AND PHYSICAL PLANNING<br />
Ul. Republike Austrije 20, 10000<br />
ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 3782-444<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 3772-822<br />
www.mzopu.hr<br />
MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR<br />
Ulica grada Vukovara 33, 10000<br />
ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 6122-111<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 6122-452<br />
www.mup.hr, www.policija.hr<br />
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS<br />
Trg N. Š. Zr<strong>in</strong>skog 7-8, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 4920-149<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 4551-795<br />
www.mvp.hr<br />
MINISTRY OF THE ECONOMY, LABOUR AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP<br />
Ul. grada Vukovara 78, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 6106-111<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 6109-110<br />
www.m<strong>in</strong>gorp.hr<br />
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND RURAL<br />
DEVELOPMENT<br />
Ul. grada Vukovara 78, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 6106-111<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 6109-201<br />
www.mps.hr<br />
MINISTRY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EU FUNDS<br />
Babonićeva 121,10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 6400-600<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 6400-644<br />
www.mrrsvg.hr<br />
MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORT AND<br />
INFRASTRUCTURE<br />
Prisavlje 14, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 6169-111<br />
www.mmpi.hr<br />
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MINISTRY OF JUSTICE<br />
Dežmanova 6 i 10, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 3710-666<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 3710-602<br />
www.pravosudje.hr<br />
CROATIAN NATIONAL BANK<br />
Trg hrvatskih velikana 3, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 4564-555<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 4550-726<br />
www.hnb.hr<br />
CROATIAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT<br />
Trg. J. J. Strossmayera 9, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 4591-666<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 4591-721<br />
www.hbor.hr<br />
CROATIAN AGENCY FOR SMALL BUSINESS<br />
Prilaz Gjure Deželića 7, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 4881-000<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 4881-009<br />
www.hamag.hr<br />
STATE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE (SIPO CROATIA)<br />
Ulica grada Vukovara 78, 10000 Zagreb<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 6106-100<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 6112-017<br />
www.dziv.hr<br />
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CENTRAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS<br />
Ilica 3, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 4806-111<br />
www.dzs.hr<br />
CROATIAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE<br />
Ul. kralja Zvonimira 15, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 4699-999<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 4699-955<br />
www.hzz.hr<br />
FINANCIAL AGENCY (FINA)<br />
Koturaška 43, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 6127-111<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 6128-089<br />
www.f<strong>in</strong>a.hr<br />
CROATIAN AGENCY FOR SUPERVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
(HANFA)<br />
Miramarska 24b, 10000 ZAGREB<br />
Tel.: +385 (0)1 6173-200<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 4811-406<br />
www.hanfa.hr<br />
CROATIAN EMPLOYERS’ ASSOCIATION<br />
Pavla Hatza 12, 10 000 Zagreb<br />
Phone: +385 (0)1 48 97 555<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 48 97 556<br />
www.hup.hr<br />
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CROATIAN CHAMBER OF ECONOMY<br />
Rooseveltov Trg 2, 10000 Zagreb<br />
Tel: +385 (0)1 45 61 555<br />
Fax: +385 (0)1 48 28 380<br />
www.hgk.hr<br />
HITRO.HR service<br />
Tel: +385 0800 0080<br />
www.hitro.hr<br />
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