CLUNET pilot project High Technology Products
Manufacturers' Cluster
A pilot project proposed by as part of the european project
Marko Jurančič; Ljubljana; 10th of April 2009
• Marko Jurančič; B.Sc.of Mechanical Engineering
• R&D Engineer in the company Kogast Grosuplje d.d., factory of catering equipment
• Coordinator in the High Technology Products Manufacturers' Cluster
Personal presentation
Foundation (year 2002):With aim of better cooperation among metal industry
companies which produce capital equipment in region, supporting companies in supplier chains and institutions we established the High Technology High Technology Products Manufacturers' Cluster.Products Manufacturers' Cluster.
Description: VT-Cluster is a business association of 12 companies
and 4 institutions. The members are divided in three groups:
- Basic companies represent a considerable part of Slovene metal industry (5)
- Supporting companies (7)- Institutions (4)
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Introduction
Lian Ekosistemi d.o.o.
Institutions:
Companies:
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No. of employees:5900
Annual turn over: 800 mio.
€
International activities and connections
Commercial activities:a) Sales: European Union, Russian federation, States of former
Yugoslavia, Canada, India, Iran, etc. b) Common turn-key projects abroad, c) Collaborative marketing activities (e.g. participation on fairs),d) Common service network.
R&D Activities:Participation in R&D projects (sharing experiences and good practices)a) 6th Framework Program; VIVA; years 2005 to 2007; European
Virtual Center for Innovation Excellence Assessmentb) 6th Framework Program; E4; years 2006 to 2008; Extended
Enterprise Management in Enlarged Europe
Traditional industry branches:• Our basic activity (metal industry) is rather traditional less
novelties like in fast developing branches. • Basic production companies in our cluster have good
organized own R&D departments
less internal needs to establish new incubators or spin-off companies inside the cluster.
More developing branches (like ICT, Biotechnology):• More incubators, spin-off companies, dynamic relationships• Business environment in Slovenia is improving
Links and cross-feeding between
clustering and incubation
Announcement of ambitious project
Period: Start in autumn 09; 2 years
Expected results: computer controlled appliances, energy saving kitchen, unique computer system for buildings.
Collaboration: companies,
R&D laboratories, institutions, external spin-off companies and other clusters.
Other goals:
- financing from European R&D programs
- collaboration with international
institutions
Computer Controlled Commercial Kitchen - Part 2 (Part 1 finished before 2 years; requirements from market)
Question: Why are the companies establishing and joining the clusters?
• Collaborating companies like to be stronger and more competitive on the market;
• Companies can offer advanced solutions;• Better collaboration among production
companies, supporting companies and institutions;
• Sharing experiences and best practices;• Influence in education processes;• International collaboration.
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