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21/06/2011 /  Competition: “Germany’s Economy Awards in Lithuania 2011”

German and Lithuanian Chambers of Commerce in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (DBHK) are seeking to stimulate the development of economic relations between Germany and Lithuania, and to motivate Lithuanian companies to collaborate with partners in Germany.  The Chambers announced the sixth competition, “Germany’s Economy Awards in Lithuania 2011”.  The aim of the competition was to give recognition to a small or medium sized Lithuanian company, which has contributed to increased business relations between Germany and Lithuania, and which responsibly  exercises its economic activity in Lithuania.  This year, the prize was  named “Responsibility for the Future”.  The selection criteria were:

  • Use of regenerated energy sources in the activity of the company
  • Effective use of energy in production and in the implementation of production innovations
  • Responsibility for the protection of nature, and environmental control consciousness
  • The company’s social and/or cultural activity in Lithuania, and public responsibility
  • Raising personnel qualifications
  • Participation in programmes for unemployed workers
  • Placement and stimulation of senior employees, persons with disability, junior specialists
  • Services and creation of innovation, and development of new products
  • Increased collaboration with Germany, and growth of exports to Germany

Other special merits in the development of business relations between Lithuania and Germany  UAB “Juodeliai” has received acknowledgement by Germany and the Baltic States Chambers of Commerce in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania for successful participation in the 2011 competition.

15/06/2011 /  LIGNA HANOVER 2011 – The Worlds Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries

From 30 May to 3 June 2011, the worlds fair for the forestry, engineering, wood industries, raw materials, and wood crafts: “LIGNA HANOVER 2011“, was held in Hanover (Germany). It is held every two years at the Hanover Exhibition Centre.

Exhibitors for 2011 presented: forestry machinery, manufacturing equipment, sawmill machinery, other machinery / equipment; wood-waste recycling and energy-production equipment; machinery, equipment and supplies for raw materials, plywood and veneer production; tools and supplies for the woodworking trades; industrial machinery for furniture production; automation technologies; interior decoration; renovation; consumption of wood for energy production; associations, training institutions, institutes; specialized media, publishing houses, information, individual presentations, forums, etc. This year the fair was attended by more than 90,000 visitors, from more than 90 countries.

“LIGNA HANOVER 2011“ was visited by the UAB “Juodeliai” (Ltd.) directors, Mr. Juozupas Zimnickas and Mr. Andrius Zimnickas. The objectives of the visit were: to learn about market innovations, meet the industry partners, exchange contacts, and become familiar with the newest technologies of pallet production. Afterwards, Andrius Zimnickas stated that the timber industry is recovering, although there is still a threat of a second-wave of recession.

25/05/2011 /  The charity and support foundation “Juodeliai & Co”

The charity and support foundation, “Juodeliai & Co”, headed by chairman Andrius Zimnickas, was established in 2010. Although the foundation has been active for a short period of time, it can already claim an abundance and variety of performed works. “Juodeliai & Co” supports and motivates the improvement of young basketball players in Marijampole, as well as other sports. The funds of the foundation are also given to children from children’s homes, to the green movement, to village societies, etc.

The organizers of the foundation believe that it is time to invest in a more sustainable education — knowledge and spiritual values. The foundation’s activity does not focus on one particular field; it seeks to direct its attention to those who really need help and support. The charity and support foundation “Juodeliai & Co” will continue its activities and seek to implement new projects, as well as those that have already become traditional.

10/05/2011 /  Meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania

On the 29th of April 2011, the Wood Processors Association director, Mr. Juozupas Zimnickas (who is also director-general of the company UAB “Juodeliai”), met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania, Mr. Andrius Kubilius.  The reason for the meeting was the concern of the wood-processors regarding their business future.  Mr. Zimnickas communicated the wood-processors’ thoughts of their increased anxiety, which is due to the plans to intensely increase the potency of heating boiler-houses that use bio fuel; thereby requiring more good wood, over and above wood-waste, to be produced by the wood-processing companies .  The director cited the similar situation that had occurred in Poland; and he requested recognition of the defects of the Lithuanian law of renewable energy resources:  1) the absence of any means of protection of the forest as an ecosystem; 2) the lack of the necessary separation of wood that is designed for processing, from wood for biomass;  and 3) thus, increasing the possibility to develop alternative energy-plants in the country.

Mr. Zimnickas submitted to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania a request to establish a working-group of representatives of all interested groups, as well as scientists, who together:  1) would examine and evaluate the present situation; 2) would propose specific  calculations of possible data to collect and the probable consumption of bio fuel; and 3) would develop future perspectives.  These indicators by separate sorts of bio fuel should be reflected in a national renewable-energy resources development programme prepared by the government.

19/04/2011 /  The products of Juodeliai UAB: EPAL and CP pallet blanks

Since the commencement of its activities seventeen years ago, Juodeliai UAB focuses attention to the quality of its products, and to the strengthening of its sales positions.  In order to be able to work successfully in current market conditions, it is necessary to have one specific direction.  Therefore, the company’s specialization is the production of EPAL pallet elements and CP pallet blanks.  In the first quarter of 2011, 65 percent of Juodeliai UAB production was the raw material for EPAL pallet manufacturers, 25 percent was for CP pallet manufacturers, and the remaining 10 percent was for non-standard pallet manufacturers.

In the first quarter of 2011, there was an increase of the demand for CP pallet elements, while the demand for EPAL pallet blanks remained stable.  Because of its long-time experience, and despite the increasing price and lack of timber on the market, Juodeliai UAB managed to adapt to the changing market, and to be able to produce a larger volume of CP pallet blanks.  As the result of the planned May 2011 increase of production capacities, the company will be able to satisfy the increasing demand for CP pallet elements, and to retain the current volume of EPAL pallet blanks.