We are a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself – addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.
Today, 68,000 Abbott employees around the world share the passion for "Turning Science Into Caring." It's a commitment to focusing on what matters most: life and the potential it holds when we are feeling our best.
On Feb. 16, Abbott employees gained more than 10,000 new colleagues as the company finalized its acquisition of Belgium-based Solvay Pharmaceuticals. It is the second largest acquisition in Abbott history.
The addition of Solvay Pharmaceuticals’ people and products immediately enhances our global competitiveness and is an important new chapter for our combined organization.
Abbott prides itself on being recognized as a good place to work because we strive to provide an environment that enables employees to succeed. We have received numerous local, national and international distinctions for our commitment to workplace excellence. Our programs range from award-winning health care benefits to a variety of convenience and wellness services and long-term retirement benefits.
Our commitment to improving life extends to humanitarian causes. We recognize that as a leading provider of innovative health care products, we have a unique responsibility and opportunity to ensure people have access to them – whether they are among the poor and underprivileged or are victims of natural disasters. We’re determined to do our part through creative and varied social programs.
The promise of our company is in the promise that our work holds for health and for life.

Atlantic Grupa – the company of added value

Atlantic Grupa is a multinational company with headquarters in Zagreb, Croatia. Atlantic is one of the leading food and beverage companies in the region of SE Europe, and the leading European producer of sports and functional food with the brand Multipower. The company is also the leading distributor of fast moving consumer goods in the region of SEE, providing the principal products with the highest distribution service and leading market positions.

Atlantic Grupa started in 1991 as a distributor of FMCGs in Croatia, but following a well thought through and continuous process of acquisitions rapidly developed into the leading producer of vitamin instant drinks (Cedevita, Multivita), personal care products (Plidenta, Melem, Rosal), food supplements (Dietpharm), OTCs (Fidifarm) and provider of premium pharmacy service (Farmacia). In 2010 Atlantic Grupa made a landmark acquisition of the regional food giant Droga Kolinska, and today has a consolidated revenue of over 630 Euros, expanded portfolio of strong regional brands (Argeta, Cockta, Barcaffe, Grand kafa, Donat Mg, Smoki, Bananica), companies in 12 countries, and employs over 4 thousand people across the region and Europe.

In the Western Europe Atlantic Grupa is best known for its flagship brand of sports food – Multipower. After the latest acquisition Atlantic Grupa expanded its presence in the Western European market with high quality brands of savory spreads Argeta and magnesium rich natural water Donat Mg, with a significant growth potential.

While The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) is a global company with some of the world's most widely recognised brands, the Coca-Cola business in Croatia, as in other countries where the Coca-Cola System operates, is a local business. TCCC beverages are produced in Croatia, employing Croatian citizens, product range and marketing reflect Croatian tastes and lifestyles, and Coca-Cola System is deeply involved in the life of the local communities in which the Coca-Cola System operates.
Coca-Cola has been produced in Croatia since 1968. The Coca-Cola Company owns the trademarks and provides the concentrate for its products to the local bottling partner. In Croatia, two separate and fully independent legal entities exist. Coca-Cola Beverages Hrvatska d.d. as producer and distributor or TCCCTM products, and Coca-Cola Adria d.o.o. (CCA d.o.o.), established in 1998, which focuses on marketing the TCCCTM brands, employing 7 employees. The General Manager of CCA d.o.o is Lana Popović. CCA d.o.o. also covers marketing activities in Bosnia via its representative office in Sarajevo.

Coca-Cola HBC Croatia is one of the biggest companies in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in Croatia and is a franchised bottler of The Coca-Cola Company. Our company serves approximately 4.5 million people by producing and distributing a unique portfolio of quality brands, bringing passion to marketplace implementation, and demonstrating leadership in corporate social responsibility.
Coca-Cola has been produced in Croatia since 1968. Based in Zagreb, the company operates three bottling plants across the country. In addition, it channels products through six warehouses and distribution centers, employs approximately 650 people and indirectly supports the jobs of up to eight times more in its value chain.
The company is part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Group, one of the largest bottlers of The Coca-Cola Company’s products in the world, and the biggest in Europe. Coca-Cola Hellenic operations span 28 countries, serving more than 560 million people. Coca-Cola HBC Croatia produces, sells and distributes a wide range of beverages, most of which are trademark products of The Coca-Cola Company.
Coca-Cola HBC Croatia is aware that the environmental footprint should be minimized and that the company should contribute to the local quality of life by focusing on issues such as water stewardship, energy and climate protection, packaging and recycling, consumer health, people development, supplier engagement, benefiting communities and promoting UN Global Compact principles.

DOK-ING is a privately owned Croatian company and one of the international leaders in the production of mine clearance systems.  Additionally, DOK-ING Demining is the largest private humanitarian demining company in Southeastern Europe.  The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified and is capable of providing custom-made solutions for customers around the world.  The DOK-ING headquarters and main production facilities are located in Zagreb, Croatia in a 15,172 m2 facility.  An additional 14,000 m2 facility is located in Slunj, Croatia.  To support its global operations, DOK-ING maintains offices in the United States and South Africa.  DOK-ING currently exports its products to 24 countries around the world and is an authorized supplier for the United States Army.

MINE CLEARANCE SYSTEMS
The MV-4 Mine Clearance System is a tracked, remote-controlled machine designed to clear all types of anti-personnel (AP) mines. Due to its small dimensions and maneuverability, it is suitable for demining housing areas, forest paths, river banks, and other types of terrain that is inaccessible to larger machines.  
The MV-10 Double Tool Mine Clearance System is designed to clear various types of terrain containing anti-personnel (AP) mines, anti-tank (AT) mines, and unexploded ordnance (UXO). Due to its exceptional power and high clearance rate, the MV-10 is suitable for mine clearance of large areas contaminated with all types of mines and UXO.

HUMANITARIAN MINE CLEARANCE
DOK-ING Demining is the largest commercial humanitarian demining company in Southeastern Europe and has the capacity to perform mechanically assisted mine clearance of approximately 1,000,000 m2 per month.

UNDERGROUND MINING VEHICLES
The MVD XLP Dozer is designed as a very low profile, remote-controlled machine for the underground mining industry.

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS
The MVF-5 Fire Fighting System is a remote-controlled, tracked vehicle that can fight fires without risk to human life.  The areas of use include oil refineries, chemical plants, chemical storage areas, nuclear power stations, airports, and other high-risk areas.

Erste Card Club (ECC) is a member of Erste Bank Group specializing in credit card business. What it stands out for in the Croatian credit card market is a great variety of products and services it offers to its private and business cardholders. The products of the first credit card brand in Croatia – Diners Club – have a special position among them, as they have been processed by the Croatian franchise for 40 full years. In addition to Diners Club cards, ECC has offered its clients VISA and MasterCard, and enables acceptance of JCB and Discover.
The Croatian Diners Club business has always been known for innovative products and successful operation, for which it has been rewarded many times by its principals. The Croatian Diners Club franchise two times received the Best Corporate Performance Award (2008 and 2009), which is given for the most significant growth achieved in the corporate card segment based on the number of corporate cards issued, corporate card turnover, other services provided to the corporate sector and compliance with Diners Club International operating standards and procedures. Also, the Croatian franchise has been voted the best franchise of the EMEA region and received the Best Franchise Award three times. The company five times has won the Best New Initiative Award four times for introducing the most innovative card products and services. Last year, was awarded for the new credit card Teddy Bear in collaboration with Erste Bank.

Gavrilović is Croatia’s major producer of salami and meat products and has been the leader in the quality delicatessen meats sector for the past 150 years. The family-run business is committed to quality and has a history going back to 1690. It has catered to the Austro-Hungarian court in Vienna, to Napoleon’s troops during war times, and to the U.S. armed forces.
Its flagship product is the famous Gavrilović Winter Salami, with its unique recipe and a natural maturation process that takes more than 90 days and leaves the cured salami covered in a layer of fine mold.
The company also boasts a prime position in the pâté sector, particularly with their liver pâté, and in the gourmet meats, ham and sausage sectors.
Gavrilović exports its products to Slovenia, Bosnia&Herzegovina, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro, Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, the United States and Australia. The company holds the EU / USA approval number 399.  As of this year, Gavrilovic is also a proud holder of the Halal Certificate for beef and poultry meat and products thereof.
In 2009 Gavrilović acquired Puris, the poultry meat processing company from Pazin, and one of the best known producers of fresh turkey meat and turkey meat products in Croatia. This year, another valuable member has been added to the family: McDonalds Hrvatska d.o.o.

The Gavrilović Group consists of:
-Gavrilović - Meat Processing
-Gavrilović - Agriculture
-Diona - Retail chain,
-Puris, Poultry Meat Processing, Pazin, and
-McDonalds, Croatia

Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development - HBOR is a state-owned development and export bank, founded in 1992 pursuant to the resolution of the Parliament of the Republic of Croatia to facilitate the reconstruction and development of the economy.
Its main activities are:
1. Financing the reconstruction and development of the economy;
2. Financing infrastructure;
3. Promoting exports;
4. Promoting SME’s;
5. Environmental protection, energy efficiency and renewable energy resources;
6. Export credit insurance of Croatian goods and services against non-market risks.
Credit rating:
• Baa3 by Moody`s    
• BBB by Standard&Poor`s
HBOR gives special attention to establishing and maintaining successful relations with international financial institutions, development banks, export credit agencies and commercial banks. HBOR maintains a wide network of correspondent and current account relations and can offer customary instruments of foreign exchange transactions to its clients.
HBOR participates in the financing of the process aimed at creating Croatia’s export products from production preparation to the payment of an export transaction. Confirming its role as Croatia’s export bank and export credit agency, HBOR has signed Memorandums of Understanding with leading export banks and export credit agencies with the aim of improving co-operation on joint entry into third markets and increasing the quality of support for Croatian exporters. New insurance company for marketable risks has been established by HBOR & OekB Sudosteuropa GmbH and has been operating since 1 September 2010.
With the objective of environmental protection, natural resources protection and sustainable development, HBOR participates in the implementation of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Since its foundation, the Company HS Produkt d.o.o. has been export - oriented with its products for special purposes. In doing so, our most important resources are the use of our own development, knowledge and human potential in combination with the world technological and marketing achievements.
In 2001 HS Product d.o.o. concluded a long-term distribution contract with Springfield Inc. – one of the famous and oldest American company for weapon production and distribution. Springfield Inc. has been distributing our pistol in the US market under the name of XD (Xtreme Duty). The best proof of its quality is the fact that this pistol was declared the pistol of the year in the U.S.A.  in 2003, 2006 and 2009 by the NRA – National Rifle Association. In view of the above mentioned, HS Produkt d.o.o. exports almost its entire production (95%) to the US market. HS Produkt is leading supplier in the Croatian market, supplying the Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Justice, Customs Administration, security-services agencies as well as civilians.
The Company’s constant growth is based on the development of new products and investments in new technologies. Recently HS Produkt started with the serial production of the newly developed assault rifle and first batch is already delivered to Croatian Ministry of Defense.
Today, HS Produkt d.o.o is one of the biggest pistol producer in the world. Our aim is to remain the leading supplier in the US market as well as to make a breakthrough in all major markets in the world.

Infinitas Group Ltd. is one of the leading Croatian companies in areas of ICT consulting, design, implementation & maintenance of ICT system infrastructure solutions, and business solutions based primarily on Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform and its integration with surrounding and legacy systems, such as ERP's, communication platforms,  and other... Since founding the company until now, we developed a team of highly qualified professionals, our primary focus is quality and business value for our customers, therefore we invest a lot in education. With large number of successful projects and many satisfied clients we realized a continuous growth of our business results and reputation. Answering to continuous changes and growing demand in the market, we put a lot of effort in finding new, better solutions, in order to make our expert team more efficient in offering our services in the region in which we were first who succeeded in achieving a golden Microsoft partner status for Dynamics CRM and corresponding business solutions. For further information about our products and services, please refer to our web pages www.infinitas.hr

Japan Tobacco International is a member of JTI Group of Companies, the world’s third largest tobacco company with a global market share of 10.5%.

With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and net sales of USD 9.6 billion in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Japan Tobacco International has more than 25,000 employees and operations in 120 countries. 

Japan Tobacco International markets three of the top five worldwide cigarette brands and is among Fortune’s Global 500.

Japan Tobacco International recognizes the health risks of smoking and tries to reduce them. The company is committed to developing reduced-risk products and fostering understanding between smokers and non-smokers, while respecting norms, legislation and cultures around the world.

Japan Tobacco International is conducting its business in a way that is environmentally sustainable. In 2009, we simultaneously reduced our environmental impact by cutting factory CO2 emissions by 1% and waste by 8%.

Japan Tobacco International is open to and seeking dialogue with, governmental authorities around the world. In 2007, we signed a historic 15-year agreement with the European Union and its Member States to help combat the illegal trade of cigarettes.

 
Best Croatian Travel
MICE / DMC / PCO / TRAVEL MANAGEMENT / LUXURY CAR SERVICES
To meet the needs of the modern business person, Best Croatian Travel provides all the event management solutions. We cater to companies and individuals demanding a top, 5-star management service for their business trip, congress or transfer. You can completely trust BCT professionals in organization of any aspect of business travel management. We will exclusively coordinate and manage any event including, seminar participation, exhibitions, luxury car transfer, train or air travel, villa rental, yacht charter, private jets or simply visa services.
www.bestcroatiantravel.com

 
Best Croatian Properties
REAL ESTATE AGENCY / PROPERTY MANAGEMENT / VALUATIONS / RELOCATION / INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY INVESTMENTS
The Best Croatian Property Team specializes in offering research and consultancy services across Croatian residential, commercial and agricultural properties. We are proud of being able to answer most of the real estate-related questions on Croatian properties. Our multilingual team is able to communicate in most of the main European languages to the highest standards. Best Croatian Properties also specializes in providing professional relocation solutions for companies and their international assignees relocating to Croatia. Our assistance covers clients ranging from small, emerging-market companies to developed multinational corporations and embassies with highly sophisticated demands.
www.bestcroatianproperties.com

Medical Intertrade d.o.o.,the company with  headquarters in Sv. Nedelja whose core business  is sales  and marketing of medicinal products and medical devices for human, dental and veterinary use, and medical equipment. The company also operates from business units in Vukovar and Solin and also representative offices in two neighboring countries  Sarajevo, Bosnia&Herzegovina  and Ljubljana, Slovenia . Our own pharmacy chain “Ljekarne JOUKHADAR” ensures the availability of any product from our product distribution lines to end users. The company develops consignment business with reputable foreign companies, and currently operates with 27 principals, and 19 of them on an exclusive basis . All activities are part of an integrated system of controlled quality and the environment in accordance with the international standards ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004. Our company is the publisher of a free of charge  family health magazine "Zdrav život"  .

Medtronic Inc, headquarted in Minneapolis USA, is the world's leading medical technology company, providing lifelong solutions for people with chronic diseases. It was founded in 1949 by two young entrepreneurs, in garage in the northeast Minneapolis. Medtronic has the broadest product line in med-tech industry: Cardiac Rhythm Management, Vascular Program, Cardiac surgery, Neuromodulation, Spinal, Neuro Technologies, Navigation, ENT devices and Diabetes pumps.
In the Republic of Croatia, Medtronic has been present for more than 35 years. Excellent business relations have resulted in establishment of the representative office in Zagreb in 1996.

Today's MSD is a global healthcare leader working to help the world be well. MSD is known as Merck in the United States and Canada. Through our prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and consumer care and animal health products, we work with customers and operate in more than 140 countries to deliver innovative health solutions. We also demonstrate our commitment to increasing access to healthcare through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships.

NOVA TV is Croatia's first private commercial television station. The channel, launched in 2000, and has been owned by Central European Media Enterprises Ltd since July 2004, has a reach to approximately 90% of the country's 4.3 million people. NOVA TV is one of Croatia's main sources for premium news and news magazines, high-quality locally-produced programming and successful international content, all of which is specifically targeted to its Croatian audiences. Since its launch, NOVA TV has continued to introduce new TV genres such as Croatia’s first sitcom, talent show and investigative magazine.
With over 700.000 monthly unique viewers and 47 percent reach, NOVA TV also boasts Croatia's leading media Internet outlet, which include the country's first video news portal – www. dnevnik.hr, the largest blog service – www.blog.hr and www.novatv.hr featuring world’s leading technology of full screen internet television.

PLIVA CROATIA Ltd., based in
Zagreb, is the biggest pharmaceutical company in Croatia and one of the largest exporters. Its mission is to provide its customers with superior medicines for a better quality of life and be a reliable partner to the Croatian healthcare system. PLIVA has a strong generic portfolio offering superior therapeutic solutions in almost all therapeutic groups. The strength of our company lies in its diversity and its commitment to ensure high quality products resulting from superior technologies, scientific achievements and continuous customer care.

With over 90 years of successful operations in the pharmaceutical arena, PLIVA in December 2008 became a new member of the Teva Group. Established in 1901, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is today’s global leader in generic drugs and one of the top 15 leading global pharmaceutical companies.
 
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., headquartered in Israel, is a leading global pharmaceutical company, committed to providing consumers with access to high-quality healthcare. Teva specializes in development, production and marketing of a wide range of generic, innovative and branded pharmaceuticals, biogenerics and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Headquartered in Israel, Teva operates in 60 countries and has approximately 47,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.pliva.com or www.tevapharm.com

PricewaterhouseCoopers (pwc.com) is one of the “Big 4” international services firms which provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for our clients and their stakeholders. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. All of our work is performed to the same exact standards, using the PwC methodology worldwide. Our people have the global perspective needed to solve today's complex business problems.

We have been continuously present in the Croatian market since 1997. PwC Croatia currently employs almost 100 highly qualified, experienced professionals whose aim is to help clients build value, manage risk and improve performance. We provide a variety of specific services – audit and assurance, tax and regulatory, human resources, and business consulting, and are frequently mandated to carry out restructuring and privatization assignments sponsored by international funding institutions. We provide our clients, leading multinational and domestic companies and public sector institutions, with innovative business advisory services and solutions, while our close interaction with economic and state bodies allow us to keep up with the fast changing environment in which businesses have to work in Croatia.

We innovate healthcare!
As a research-focused healthcare company, Roche discovers, develops and provides innovative diagnostic and therapeutic products and services that deliver significant benefits to patients and healthcare professionals – from early detection and prevention of diseases to diagnosis, treatment, and treatment monitoring.
Roche employs over 80,000 people and sells its products in over 150 countries.
Roche was founded on October 1st, 1896. The founder, Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, was among the first to recognize that the industrial manufacture of standardized medicines would be a major advance in the fight against disease. From the very beginning, Roche focused on innovation and on establishing an international presence. Today Roche ranks among the world’s leading healthcare companies and has two strong core businesses: diagnostics and pharmaceuticals.
Roche’s prime objective is to identify and meet the patient’s and customers’ needs. This implies solving their problems and anticipating their future needs by maintaining close contact with them and listening to what they say.
As a research-focused company we exploit the latest discoveries and technologies to develop our products.
Roche is present in Croatia since 1991, as a Representative office and since 2004 as Affiliate, Roche d.o.o., with offices in Zagreb and Split. Roche d.o.o. employs over 50 highly educated employees who are connecting Croatia with the world and global achievements through their work, including the processes of international expertise, business and professional services. Thanks to a leading innovative position in the world and its approach to integrating into the community, Roche has established itself as the first innovative pharmaceutical company in Croatia.

SELECTIO Kadrovi Ltd. is the leading Croatian company specialized in executive search. Excellent understanding of Croatian labour market, presence in all segments and industries, capacity to deliver and business ethics are the main qualities of our approach to business.

Our competitive advantages are:
-our consultants’ professional experience – experience gained in diverse business surroundings and on different positions is crucial for understanding our clients’ needs and assessing the candidates
-our consultants’ expert knowledge – different education backgrounds gained both in Croatia and abroad are an additional value of our team
-quality network of contacts in various industries and regions
-systematic and targeted job market research – introducing the specific phenomena of Croatian labour market to the client and advising on the most appropriate positioning on it
-creative application of various new technologies and recent specialized tools in everyday work.

We are a part of the SELECTIO Group (SELECTIO Ltd. Human Resources Management, SELECTIO Kadrovi Ltd., Electus Human Resources Ltd., Electus DGS Ltd. for temporary employment with strategic partner MojPosao), the leading group in human resources management on Croatian labour market, that makes us a one-stop-shop for our clients.

The services provided by the Group are used by most of the major companies in Croatia.

Teknoxgroup is the Caterpillar Dealer in the area of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania.
In order to provide to its customers a broader range of complementary products, Teknoxgroup is also the Dealer for Bucyrus mining shovels.
 
 
Our solutions
•    Product support including CSA, RAF and RBF
•    New equipment and engines
•    Used
•    Rental
•    Consulting and projects
 
Our Vision
Our solutions will be so outstanding as to be regarded by everybody, including our competitors, as a key success factor of our most loyal customers.
 
 
Our Mission
 To develop and provide the best solutions with the greatest value for our customers.
 
 
Our Critical Success Factors
•    Customers' relationship
•    Services excellence
•    Relationship with partners/suppliers
•    Efficient organization
•    Knowledge of products and applications
•    Financial solidity
Teknoxgroup and its people
Our goals will be realized thanks to the strenght, professionalism, excellence and passion of our people. They represent Teknoxgroup everyday with their ethics, productivity, teamwork and appereance. Our people are the key influencers on the relationship with our customers and their ultimate satisfaction

Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZSEM) is a private accredited school. It was established under the Law on Higher Education, in order to provide students the best education that is equal to the one from the world's best schools. Dean of the school is Đuro Njavro, Ph.D.
The mission of ZSEM is to transfer values, knowledge and skills that students need for long-term success in a globalized business world undergoing constant technological and market transformations.
ZSEM offers a four year undergraduate program in economics and management (240 ECTS), one year specialized MBA graduate program (60ECTS) and Executive Education programs.
According to the Eduniversal research, Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZSEM) was declared as the best business school in the Republic of Croatia for 2008 and 2009.
ZSEM is the first institution in Croatia which became a member of the AACSB, and entered into a very demanding process of getting full accreditation of the AACSB.
AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - is an international non-profit association that brings together educational institutions, companies and other organizations that have the task of promoting and improving higher education in the field of business administration and management. In the world only 5% of the top business schools are accredited by AACSB.

During the last four decades we have invested considerable effort into improving the quality of our services. In October 2007, the first step of Zagreb Airport’s Expansion program was signed into existence. This will allow us to build completely new and efficient Passenger Terminal, able to meet Zagreb’s role as the gateway to South East Europe.
In parallel to that, it is our plan to build and expand the new Cargo facilities (Cargo Network Hub) for world class international Cargo service to meet the pace of development of Croatian companies and industry. The implementation of this critical infrastructure will enable the airport to help position Croatia as a leader in commercial development and logistics.
In recent months we have improved the structure of the oldest part of the Passenger Terminal and redesigned International and Domestic Arrivals areas and build the new GA Terminal. Furthermore, additional work is under construction.
The plan for 2009 is to carry out further terminal improvements: New shelter and redesigned façade at Landside, complete redesign of the existing Passenger Terminal, new elevator for the first floor, redesign of communications signage. The Design of new building for baggage sorting and handling is started too.
Moreover, the current Master Plan Update for the next decades (up to year 2030 as ultimate stage) is going to be an essential strategic long-term Development Plan for Zagreb Airport. We are actively working on the Terms of references for the International competition for town planning and architectural Design of the New Passenger Terminal and other facilities at new location.