Bekament has supported the "Science Festival" through sponsorship.

BEKAMENT HAS SUPPORTED THE IMPORTANT EVENT "SCIENCE FESTIVAL" THROUGH SPONSORSHIP, WHICH WAS HELD AT THE BELGRADE FAIR FROM MAY 17TH TO 19TH. THE FESTIVAL AIMS TO PRESENT, EXPLAIN, AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE'S INTEREST IN SCIENCE.

In addition to being a renowned festival that has been running for 15 years and represents the largest scientific event in the Southeast European region with a large number of visitors, this year it was also held as a humanitarian and free event for all students in Serbia. Alongside promoting youth in the field of technological development, the festival this year emphasized nurturing empathy, community, and providing support to the most vulnerable social groups—children, as well as teachers and the educational system. Bekament, as a socially responsible company, will continue to support such initiatives in the future that contribute to the advancement of education, culture, and science. Bekament The power is in our hands

Bekament has supported a project focused on developing entrepreneurship among youth through donations.

BEKAMENT, AS A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY, CONTINUALLY PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT OPERATES. THE "MILOŠ SAVKOVIĆ" HIGH SCHOOL IN ARANĐELOVAC HAS LAUNCHED A PROJECT TO DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG YOUTH, COLLABORATING WITH A NUMBER OF LOCAL COMPANIES ON VARIOUS TOPICS.

The company Bekament, which previously had the opportunity to host students from the mentioned high school within its factory complex, contributed to the implementation of a project on the topic "The Role of Bekament Products in Insulation for Energy Conservation." Lena Đurić, the Director of the Quality Control Department at Bekament, presented a donation in the form of laptops, expressing the hope that the mutual collaboration between the high school and Bekament will continue in the future, providing young people with opportunities to empower themselves and further affirm their professional paths. Bekament The power is in our hands

The HR Director of Bekament was one of the panelists at the 4th HRM Congress.

ORGANIZED BY MCB BELGRADE, THE 4TH HRM CONGRESS WAS HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, AT THE CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL IN BELGRADE, GATHERING MORE THAN 500 HR DIRECTORS, MAKING IT ONE OF THE LARGEST EVENTS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS IN THE BALKANS. IN ADDITION TO NETWORKING AND SOCIALIZING, ATTENDEES HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR 15 DIFFERENT PANELS FEATURING 72 HR DIRECTORS FROM THE BEST COMPANIES OPERATING IN SERBIA AND THE SURROUNDING REGION.

Ivan Radukanović, HR Director of Bekament, participated in the panel "SOCIAL AND BUSINESS PURPOSE" with the topic "How to reconcile the business's need for profit with the society's and employees' need for purpose?" During this discussion, he exchanged views on human resources with other participants, including the Executive Director of Human Resources at Lidl Serbia, GM of People and Performance, and the Head of the HR Department at Gigatron, and discussed positive examples from HR practice. In addition to Bekament's HR Director, the congress was also attended by colleagues Emilija Vasilijević, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and Bojan Maljković, Legal Advisor. You can watch the entire panel at: https://lnkd.in/ds5aeguW Bekament: The strength is in our hands.

Bekament Academy as an employee education and development program in the commercial sector

BEKAMENT CONTINUOUSLY INVESTS IN EMPOWERING ITS EMPLOYEES BY ORGANIZING VARIOUS INTERNAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SESSIONS, ENABLING THE SHARING OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW SKILLS. THIS APPROACH WILL, IN THE LONG TERM, CONTRIBUTE TO EVEN BETTER SYNERGY BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE COMPANY AND TO GREATER EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION TO GIVE THEIR BEST AT WORK.

Following this practice, the first in a series of Bekament Academies for employees was held today at the factory complex in Aranđelovac—specifically for sales representatives, who had the opportunity to enhance their theoretical knowledge of the product range and to work together with Technical Support representatives on the practical application of products from the Bekatherm category within the Training Center. Bekament Academy is designed as a ten-month program for employee education and development in the Commercial Sector, with the aim of further strengthening the Bekament sales team. After the first training session, participants ended the day in a great atmosphere and with a positive team spirit, eagerly anticipating the next training.

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Eurofins certificates – a guarantee of indoor air quality

IN THE MODERN LIVING CULTURE, INCREASING IMPORTANCE IS GIVEN TO FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH, AND AIR QUALITY IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ONES, WITH THE TENDENCY TO AVOID PRODUCTS THAT RELEASE HARMFUL POLLUTIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO VARIOUS COMPLICATIONS. IN ADDITION TO THAT, ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS HAVE IMPOSED THEMSELVES AS A NEED FOR AN INCREASINGLY GROWING GROUP OF CONSUMERS.

The Bekament company is at the end of 2022. received significant EUROFINS Indoor Air Comfort (IAC) and Indoor Air Comfort Gold (IACG) certificates for three products from the Interior category - paints for interior walls, which are characterized by low VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions.

IAC and IACG certificates generally recognized in Europe are awarded by the multinational company EUROFINS, which has implemented a reliable and efficient model based on which not only products are controlled, but also the entire management and quality control system, as well as the production process. For the purpose of final certification in the previous period, the company Bekament conducted a series of examinations and annual tests on paints for interior walls. As a final result, certificates were obtained for the products: BK-Gold, BK-Pol and BK-Crystal, which meet the demanding European regulations for low VOC emission, and in accordance with the EN 16516 standard, thus guaranteeing that their application will ensure a healthy environment in the interior and high quality of air.

The product BK-Gold (high-coverage dispersion for interior walls) was awarded the IACG (Indoor Air Comfort Gold), while the products BK-Pol (dispersion for interior walls) and BK-Crystal (high-coverage water-washable dispersion for interior walls) were awarded the IAC (Indoor Air Comfort).

Having in mind the extremely strict and restrictive parameters on which it is based, the IACG certificate confirms the product's compliance with VOC emission threshold values:

 

This prestigious certification is an additional confirmation of the fact that the company Bekament is one of the most technologically advanced companies for the production of materials for finishing construction works.

Interview with Bekament's Director of Domestic and International Sales for Ton magazine

BOJAN ŠVONJA

Director of Domestic and International Sales

1. What is your company's financial turnover this year, expressed as a percentage, compared to last year for the territory of Serbia in dinars, and how does this compare in terms of quantities of goods compared to last year, also for the territory of Serbia?

This has been quite a challenging year, as global economic events have significantly impacted the construction market, requiring a quick response and business adjustment on our part to the new situation. The goal was to mitigate the negative impact of this trend as much as possible, to protect our partners, and to remain a reliable support for them. As a result, we have increased our customer base and expanded cooperation with existing partners. Wrapping up 2022, I can say that Bekament has not only recorded a financial growth of 25%, partially influenced by price adjustments due to inflation, but also a real growth in quantities. It is important to highlight that we are particularly proud of the exceptional results in categories that were our focus in the past year.

2. What are your company's plans regarding quantities of goods and financial turnover for next year?

The opening of a factory for the production of extruded polystyrene and the expansion of the existing liquid products factory with two new production lines represent significant investments that marked the milestone year 2022, in which Bekament also celebrated 30 years of successful business. To achieve this, one focus is to further strengthen our Bekament team, primarily by advancing existing personnel, and then by expanding through hiring new employees. We are aware that this is a long-term process, which we have already started with the goal of creating a stimulating work environment where each employee feels a sense of community and belonging to a system that cares for them.

3. What do you see as the biggest business challenges for 2023, and what advice would you give to Ton readers on this matter?

It is evident that our society is becoming more mature, and human capital is increasingly sought after. Despite the modernization of procedures and the automation of processes, quality personnel remain the most important link in the business sphere, which requires continuous special attention. Additionally, I expect the stabilization of raw material, energy, and other dependent markets to be an unavoidable topic next year, so we can plan our business more reliably. Source: Ton magazine