◙◙ A large number of available greenfield, and factory sites that are price competitive, environmentally compatible with international standards, and that have world-class infrastructure; and ◙◙ Assistance in training and re-training workers for a plethora of manufacturing processes. Tesanj offers unparalleled opportunity in the wood products sector, whether in furniture, flooring, or parts and equipment. Access to global markets is maximized by the low cost structure, skilled labor force, and plentiful raw materials. i Contacts Municipality of Tešanj TRA Tešanj Development Agency Trg Alije Izetbegovića 11 74260 Tešanj Bosnia and Herzegovina Phone: +387 32 650 608, +387 32 650 390 Fax: +387 32 650 390 http://www.opcina-tesanj.ba/ www.tra.ba Invest in Tešanj: Your Partner in Southeast Europe GROWTH-ORIENTED LOCAL DEVELOPMENT (GOLD) effectiveness, and investing today puts companies squarely “in the action” as Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares to enter the European Union. Tesanj’s long history of industrial excellence means its workforce is attractive to global companies in a number of sectors. ? ☑ Why Invest in Tesanj? Tesanj is on the doorstep of the European Union, offering investors the opportunity to easily access a huge global market, while enjoying a friendly business environment, lower operating costs, and excellent availability of talented labor. It is poised for investment, offering: ◙◙ A strategic location to Asian, Middle Eastern, and European markets with convenient time zone which overlaps with major markets in Europe, as well as allows for time compatibility with companies in the Middle East and United States markets; ◙◙ Highly talented, creative and skilled labor at competitive costs; ◙◙ Long tradition of industrial excellence, which translates into a skilled and low-cost workforce for production companies in a variety of sectors; ◙◙ Mechanisms to scale up the labor supply in line with specific investment opportunities / project demands; ◙◙ Professional work ethic and mentality; ◙◙ Abundance of industrial zones, attractive greenfield sites, and available production facilities at competitive rates; ◙◙ Plentiful natural resources; ◙◙ Favorable legal environment; ◙◙ Incentive packages for FDIs that are customized based on the type and size of investment; ◙◙ Competitive utility costs, which translate into lower operating costs for investors; ◙◙ Plentiful natural beauty and high quality of life; ◙◙ A “can do” business attitude that reduces the risk of investment within collaborative and innovative environment. Investing in Tesanj today positions companies to access a plethora of global markets. The Business Excellence Area (BEAR), which includes Teslic, Tesanj, and Zepce is noted as one of the top ten small European regions for investment in terms of cost Fast Facts ◙◙ Long industrial tradition and home to world’s leading companies ◙◙ Skilled, available and young workforce (54% are younger than 40) ◙◙ Customized incentives including industrial land for 0.5 Euro and free of municipal taxes to qualifying companies ◙◙ Investment ready locations (over 10 hectares/25 acres) ◙◙ E-governance with efficient service to business sector ◙◙ Cost of energy and utilities among the lowest in Europe Target Sectors for Investment Tesanj is an attractive investment destination for companies in a variety of sectors, but especially those in: Metals Few countries in the former Yugoslavia have the history of metal production that is present in B&H, and few cities can boast more tradition in this sector than Tesanj. With a plethora of skilled workers, a competitive cost structure, and a strong foundation of existing investors, Tesanj offers a natural platform for investment. Advantages for potential investors include: ◙◙ Unparalleled access to natural resources, such as iron ore, bauxite, lead, zinc, and copper; ◙◙ A large and productive workforce skilled in metal production and processing; ◙◙ Manufacturing support from beginning to an end – from raw materials, through design, engineering and development phase, as well as maintenance support; ◙◙ Low utility costs, which provides a distinct cost advantage to investors; ◙◙ Tradition in metal production and processing that provides strong access to existing and emerging markets; ◙◙ A large number of available greenfield, and factory sites that are price competitive, environmentally compatible with international standards, and that have world-class infrastructure; and ◙◙ Assistance in training and re-training workers for a plethora of manufacturing processes. An increasing number of metal processing and production companies are considering investing in Tesanj in order to take advantage of its natural assets, and the municipality’s value proposition in this sector is growing daily! Wood Products Out of all natural resources in and around Tesanj, its timber is best known, as 53% of the country is covered in forests that can serve the wood and furniture processing industry. Forests and forest lands in B&H is spread over an area of 2.709.800 hectares. Advantages for potential investors include: ◙◙ Unparalleled access to natural resources, including different types of timber; ◙◙ A large and productive workforce skilled in wood processing, furniture, wood flooring and other verticals; ◙◙ A wood products laboratory and testing facility to increase research and development capabilities, lower costs, and create greater market access; ◙◙ Low utility costs, which provides a distinct cost advantage to investors; ◙◙ Tradition in wood production and processing that provides strong access to existing and emerging markets;
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