"Gandras" introduces new equipment

European Union (EU) structural fund funds seem almost unattainable for many companies. Not all companies are successful in preparing successful projects that receive European Union funding. However, there are a number of companies that successfully implement EU support, thereby expanding and improving their operations. One of such companies is the closed joint-stock company "Gandras Energoefektas".

UAB "Gandras Energoefektas" was founded in 1989. Visagine, under the leadership of CEO Dmitry Podchernin. This company operates in the Baltic markets. Countries where UAB "Gandras Energoefectas" equipment is manufactured: England, Spain, Sweden, Japan, Ukraine, etc. By supplying energy equipment and selling energy economy, UAB "Gandras Energoefectas" reduces the production costs of customers. All this is achieved by designing, installing and commissioning modern, high-quality and reliable equipment, and conducting training for personnel.

UAB "Gandras Energoefektas" works with narrowly specialized installation and construction organizations with extensive work experience. During the many years of work of UAB "Gandras Energoefectas", their permanent customers have become: AB "Anykščių vynas" (Lithuania), AB "Kalnapilis" (Lithuania), AB "Klaipėdos energija" (Lithuania), AB "Panevėžio energija" (Lithuania), AB "Šiaulių energija" (Lithuania), AB "Žemaitijos pienas" (Lithuania), AB "Rokiškio sūris" (Lithuania), VĮ "Visagino energija" (Lithuania), AB "Utenos trikotažas" (Lithuania), AB "Utenos-Švyturio alus" " (Lithuania) and other large companies.

UAB "Gandras Energoefectas" is currently implementing the project "Increasing the international competitiveness of UAB "Gandras Energoefectas" by installing a line for the production of lighting systems from secondary raw materials", which is jointly supported by the Republic of Lithuania and the European Union. The aim of the project is to expand activities and start production of new products. The project aims to purchase and install high-quality equipment that allows the production of plastic products (lights and reflectors) from secondary plastic waste. This directly affects labor productivity, and at the same time the growth of turnover, profit and export volumes. The latest technological equipment will ensure the long-term competitiveness of the company and guarantee new jobs for the residents of Visaginas.

The ongoing project will not only solve the problem of plastic waste, but will also ensure free raw materials. To implement the entire project, 9,830,000 LTL without VAT (amount with VAT – 11,894,300 LTL) are needed, of which 60 percent, or 5,898,000 LTL, is received in the form of EU structural support, with funds coming from the European Regional Development Fund. The calculations made in the business plan show that within 3 years from the end of the project, the company's work productivity will increase, turnover and exports will increase.

According to Dmitrij Podčernin, general director of UAB "Gandras Energoefektas", during the project, all attention and efforts are devoted to achieving the goal and results of the project.