29/6/2022 |Articles are machine translated
Zástupci vítězných firem
For the twenty-fourth time, the Automotive Industry Association has announced the winners of the Automotive Business of the Year competition. As in previous years, the three most successful companies in two categories – over and under 250 employees – were announced. The ceremony took place at the Automotive Leaders Forum, a brand new evening event combining lectures on topical issues and a social evening.
In the Business of the Year competition, the basic economic results achieved in 2021 were assessed. The evaluation was based on the following criteria:
All criteria have equal weight and the final ranking of firms is determined by the sum of the rankings according to each criterion. A total of 67 companies participated in the competition.
The following companies were awarded the Czech Automotive Business of the Year (in alphabetical order):
Companies of the Year with up to 250 employees
Companies of the year with more than 250 employees
The awarded companies received traditional handmade original glass sculptures from the workshop of glass master Lukáš Šulc from Železný Brod.
3M Czech Republic, spol. s r.o.
3M Czech Republic, spol. s r.o. is part of a leading global technology company based in St. Paul, USA, which has been developing innovative products and solutions for a variety of industries for 120 years. It has a sales and technical team in Prague with its own innovation and technical center for the development and testing of customer applications, which was expanded in 2020 to include competencies related to auto electrification. Last year, 3M Czech Republic celebrated 30 years on the Czech market.
RETEX a.s.
RETEX achieved a record turnover last year, up by 80 million year-on-year, and the company has been profitable for a long time. The company is a traditional supplier to the automotive industry, supplying its high value-added non-wovens to a number of brands. RETEX’s products can also be found in the construction and thermal insulation sectors, which the company produces for trains, buses and trams, as well as for white goods. Materials for green roofs are also thriving. And the company is also focusing on other promising fields. The growth in exports is remarkable, literally all over the world. RETEX is a leader in the circular economy. The company’s products are made from recycled materials. The company places great emphasis on research and development. This is carried out together with universities and research institutes. With 250 employees, RETEX is one of the largest employers in the region.
TIBERINA AUTOMOTIVE BĚLÁ spol. s r.o.
Tiberina Automotive Bělá is part of the Italian company Tiberina Group and is based in Bělá pod Bezdězem. It has been operating in the Czech Republic since 2009 and focuses on the production of metal parts for the automotive industry. About 200 employees of the company are involved in the production of parts for well-known automotive brands such as ŠKODA AUTO, STELLANTIS, ADAM OPEL, MERCEDES and others. Thanks to a great team of people, the company manages to acquire new projects, constantly develop and thus fulfill the long-term strategy of the company – expansion and focus on end customers. Care for employees, their development and a good atmosphere at the workplace are one of the company’s basic goals.
FERONA a.s.
Ferona, a.s. is a modern trading company, engaged in the purchase, storage, processing, logistics and sale of metallurgical products, metallurgical secondary products, ferrous and non-ferrous metals on a wholesale basis. Ferona, a.s. operates in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. Ferona, a.s. includes Steel Service Centres, which are focused on cutting and supplying steel materials for general engineering, construction, electrical industry, white goods and automotive industry.
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech s.r.o.
Hyundai has been operating in Nosovice since 2008 and has produced almost 4 million cars in that time. These include the Tucson SUV, the i30 compact car and the Kona Electric. Already 40% of the vehicles produced are hybrid, plug-in hybrid or pure electric. Despite the global parts supply problems, Nosovice was able to produce 275,000 cars in 2021, 15% more than the previous year. Hyundai is thus the only passenger car manufacturer in the Czech Republic that managed to increase the number of cars produced year-on-year last year.
Toyota Tsusho Europe SA Czech Republic Branch
Toyota Tsusho Europe Czech Republic Branch has been a major supplier to European customers for over 20 years. It is part of the Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a multinational global business corporation that provides its customers with services and goods in all areas of their business. In the Czech Republic, it enjoys a long-standing interest of its customers and is constantly developing its locations and the range of services provided. The company has recently expanded into another region and is now providing warehousing and logistics services for its customers from Pilsen. Last year, it also launched another parts assembly service for a major automotive customer in Cologne. Toyota Tsusho Corporation aims to be fully carbon neutral by 2050. In addition to carbon neutrality, specific projects are being developed to achieve a carbon footprint of 50% in 2030 compared to 2019. In addition to carbon neutrality, topics addressed include: sustainability of resources, promotion of the circular economy, new mobility, digital transformation and others.
