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  • American Chamber of Commercein Macedonia

    2007-2008 Yearbook

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    American Chamber of Commerce in MacedoniaMitropolit T. Gologanov 42, Floor III

    1000 Skopje, MacedoniaPhone: +389 2 3216 714

    Fax: +389 2 3246 950Web site: www.amcham.com.mk

    Email: [email protected]

    Editors: Michelle Osmanli & Gordana K. Dimoska

  • American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia

    1Yearbook 2007-2008

    About AmCham Macedonia

    AmCham Macedonia aims to support and advance the interests of U.S., international and leading local businesses in Macedonia, and to promote the competitiveness of the country. We achieve this by building and maintaining strong relationships between our members, foreign investors, local decision and policy makers, other AmChams, the international community in Macedonia, thought leaders and experts. Via our events, initiatives and publications, we actively advance American best business practices, high standards of commercial practice and a sound business climate.

    AmCham Macedonia is an accredited member of the United States Chamber of Commerce (USCOC), headquartered in Washington, DC and a full-voting member in good standing of the European Council of American Chambers of Commerce (ECACC).

    2007 - 2008 Board of Directors

    President of the Board - Dejan Kalinikov, Director General, SEAF-Macedonia First Vice President - Marjan Bojadziev, Provost, University American College

    Skopje Secretary-Treasurer - Lidija Nanus, General Manager, Deloitte Ltd Skopje Second Vice President - Ilijanco Gagovski, Country Manager, Microsoft

    Macedonia Ljupco Zikov, General Manager, Kapital Media Group Ivan Steriev, CEO, Macedonian Stock Exchange Stefan Plavjanski, Territory Sales Manager for Macedonia and Kosovo,

    Hewlett-Packard IT BV Branch Offi ce Skopje

    Executive Offi ce

    Michelle Osmanli, Executive Director Gordana K. Dimoska, Membership Offi cer Ana Taseska, Finance Offi cer

  • American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia

    Yearbook 2007-20082

    Contents

    About AmCham Macedonia ............................................................................................................1

    2007-2008 Board of Directors ....................................................................................................1

    Executive Offi ce ..............................................................................................................................1

    Contents .................................................................................................................................................2

    Message from the President and Executive Director .............................................................3

    Message from the U.S. Ambassador to Macedonia ................................................................4

    Background Note: Macedonia ........................................................................................................5

    Alphabetical Index of AmCham Members .................................................................................7

    Index of AmCham Members by Industry....................................................................................9

    AmCham Member Profi les 2008 ..................................................................................................11

    AmCham Board of Directors Profi les ..........................................................................................50

    American Chambers of Commerce Abroad .............................................................................53

    Useful Websites & Addresses .........................................................................................................54

    2007 ANNUAL REPORT: The Chambers Seventh Year ..........................................................57

    Membership ...................................................................................................................................57

    Events & Activities ........................................................................................................................58

    2007 Highlights .............................................................................................................................61

    Advocacy .........................................................................................................................................65

    Administration ..............................................................................................................................68

    Financial Statements ...................................................................................................................68

  • American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia

    3Yearbook 2007-2008

    Message from the President andExecutive Director

    Dear AmCham members and friends,

    It is our pleasure to present the AmCham Macedonia 2007-2008 Yearbook, including our current Membership Directory and 2007 Annual Report. We hope it will prove useful to our members, other foreign investors in Macedonia, local decision and policy makers, other AmChams, the international community in Macedonia, thought leaders and experts.

    Inside, please fi nd profi les and contact information on some of the strongest and most innovative companies working in Macedonia today. Also, fi nd out more about AmCham Macedonia as a force for positive change. Through our events, initiatives and publications, we continue to actively advance American best business practices, high standards of commercial practice and a sound local business climate.

    Toward practicing what we preach on good corporate governance, this is the second year that AmCham Macedonia has published its Annual Report, providing greater transparency into our operations. We believe we have a good story to tell and look forward to your feedback.

    Thank you all for your continued support as AmCham Macedonia embarks on its eighth year!

    Sincerely,

    Dejan Kalinikov Michelle Osmanli President, Board of Directors Executive Director September 2006 present July 2006 present

  • American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia

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    Message from the U.S. Ambassador to Macedonia

  • American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia

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    Background Note: Macedonia1

    Offi cial NameRepublic of Macedonia

    GeographyArea: 25,713 square km. (slightly larger than Vermont).Cities (2001 est.): Capital--Skopje 600,000; Tetovo, Kumanovo, Gostivar and Bitola

    100,000+. Geography: Situated in the southern region of the Balkan Peninsula, Macedonia is

    landlocked and mountainous.Climate: Three climatic types overlap--Mediterranean; moderately continental;

    and mountainous, producing hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.

    PeoplePopulation (2006 est.): 2,042,894Growth rate (2006 est.): 0.2%Ethnic groups (2002): Macedonian 64.18%, Albanian 25.17%, Turkish 3.85%, Roma

    2.66%, Serb 1.78%Religions: Eastern Orthodox 65%, Muslim 29%, Catholic 4% and others 2%Languages spoken: Macedonian 70%, Albanian 21%, Turkish 3%, Serbo-Croatian

    3%, and others 3%Education: Years compulsory--8. Literacy--94.6%.Health (2006 est.): Infant mortality rate--11.1 deaths/per 1,000 live births. Life

    expectancy--males 71.79 years; females 76.43 yearsLabor force (2006): 903,576; employed 578,810: services--37.5%; industry and

    commerce--44.9%; agriculture--17.6%.

    EconomyGDP (2006 est.): $6.215 billion.Per capita GDP (2006 est.): $3,042.Real GDP growth (2006 est.): 3.1%.Annualized infl ation rate (2006): 3.2%.Unemployment rate (2006): 36.0%.

    1 Source: U.S. State Department, Bureau of European and Eurasian Aff airs, October 2007, (http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/26759.htm).

  • American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia

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    Trade: Signifi cant exports--steel, textile products, chromium, lead, zinc, nickel, tobacco, lamb, and wine.

    Offi cial exchange rate (2005 avg.): 49.3 Macedonian denars = U.S.$1; (2006 avg.): 48.8 Macedonian denars = U.S.$1.

    TradeTotal 2006 trade (imports plus exports of goods and services): $6.163 billion (99.2%

    of GDP)World Trade Organization (WTO) member: 2003EU Stabilization and Association Agreement: 2001 EU Candidate country: December 2005Major trading partners: Serbia, Montenegro, Germany, and GreeceMajor exports to the United States: tobacco, apparel, footwear, and iron and steelMajor imports from the United States: meat (mainly poultry) and electrical

    machinery

    GovernmentType: Parliamentary democracy.Constitution: Adopted November 17, 1991; eff ective November 20, 1991.

    Amended January 6, 1992.Independence: September 8, 1991 (from Yugoslavia).

    Principal Government Offi cialsPresident--Branko CrvenkovskiPrime Minister--Nikola GruevskiDeputy Prime Minister (EU Integration)--Gabriela Konevska-Trajkovska Deputy Prime Minister (Economic Aff airs)--Zoran StavreskiDeputy Prime Minister (Framework Agreement Implementation)--Imer AliuDeputy Prime Minister (Agriculture and Education)--Zivko JankulovskiForeign Minister--Antonio Milososki Defense Minister--Lazar ElenovskiFinance Minister --Trajko Slavevski

  • American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia

    7Yearbook 2007-2008

    Analysis and Advisory Group (AAG) ....... 11AIMS Human Capital Macedonia ............. 11Alkaloid AD Skopje ....................................... 11AMAC SP, JSC Ohrid ...................................... 12Avto Moto Sojuz na Makedonija

    (AMSM) ...................................................... 12AVON Cosmetics Macedonia .................... 12BAUART GROUP ............................................. 13BETA Consulting Ltd ..................................... 13Bujoto Engineering Ltd Skopje ................ 13Business Education Center ......................... 14Civil Engineering Institute

    Macedonia AD ........................................ 14The Coca Cola Company Makedonija .... 14Dasto .................................................................. 14Deloitte Ltd Skopje ....................................... 15DHL Express Macedonia Ltd Skopje ....... 15Diners Club Macedonia ............................... 15Duna Computers .......................................... 16Mr. William N. Dunn, PhD ............................ 16Ein-Sof ............................................................... 16Ernst & Young .................................................. 17Euro Computer Systems AD (ECS) ........... 17Euroleasing ...................................................... 17Eurolink Insurance Inc Skopje ................... 18Eurostandard Banka AD Skopje ............... 18EuroTrade doo ................................................ 18EVN Macedonia AD, Skopje ....................... 19Executive Search Consulting (ESC) ......... 19Export & Credit Bank Inc Skopje .............. 19FedEx GSP- RSE Optima............................... 20Fersped AD Skopje ........................................ 20Ms. Marija Fidanovska .................................. 20FULM Savings House .................................... 20Gemak Trade ................................................... 21GEOPROM-Miroslav Ltd .............................. 21Mr. Dimitar Georgievski ............................... 21GfK ...................................................................... 22GD Granit - AD Skopje ................................. 22Grant Thornton ............................................... 22

    Hewlett Packard IT BV Branch Offi ce Skopje ........................................... 23

    Mr. Igor Ilieski, MD ......................................... 23IMB Mlekara Bitola ........................................ 23Intracom Ltd Skopje ..................................... 24Ist Komerc Ltd ................................................. 24Kapital Media Group .................................... 24Kimico Ltd ........................................................ 25Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje ................ 25Mr. Zoran Kostovski ...................................... 25KPMG Macedonia Ltd .................................. 26M&A Beverages Skopje ............................... 26Makedonijaturist AD .................................... 26Mak Autostar Ltd ........................................... 27Makedonska berza AD Skopje .................. 27Makedonski Telekomunikacii AD ............. 27Makpetrol AD Skopje ................................... 28Makstil Duferco Group................................. 28Market Com Consultancy Macedonia .... 28McCann Erickson Group Skopje ............... 29Medium Export .............................................. 29Mellon Solutions Dooel ............................... 29Mepring Engineering Skopje .................... 30Microsoft Macedonia ................................... 30Mr. Valerian V. Monevski .............................. 30MSD IDEA Inc Affi liate Merck &

    Company Inc ........................................... 31Neocom AD ..................................................... 31Netra Ltd Skopje ............................................ 31NOVA International Schools ...................... 32OFSET MK Skopje .......................................... 32Okta Crude Oil Refi nery Shareholding

    Company Skopje .................................... 32Oracle East Central European

    Representative Offi ce Skopje ............ 33On.net Ltd ........................................................ 33ORTO Mermeri Dooel ................................... 33Mr. Vladko Pashoski ...................................... 34Pelagonija Engineering Skopje ................ 34Petro M .............................................................. 34

    Alphabetical Index of AmCham Members

  • American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia

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    Pexim ................................................................. 34PharmaSwiss ................................................... 35Philip Morris Skopje dooel ......................... 35Pikon Opus Investors ................................... 35PI Vitaminka AD Prilep ................................. 36Pivara Skopje AD............................................ 36Polenak Law Firm .......................................... 36PricewaterhouseCoopers dooel

    Skopje ........................................................ 37Pristop MK Communications..................... 37ProCredit Bank Macedonia ........................ 38Protect-M .......................................................... 38QBE Makedonija ............................................. 38Ms. Bosilka Rizovska ..................................... 39S&T Macedonia dooel .................................. 39SEAF Macedonia ............................................ 39Seavus dooel Skopje .................................... 40Sharr Beteiligungs GmbH ........................... 40Sinpeks Bitola.................................................. 40SJ Company McDonalds Skopje .............. 41Skopje Jazz Festival ....................................... 41Skopski Pazar AD Skopje ............................ 41SKOPSKI SAEM DOO .................................... 42

    South East European University (SEEU) ......................................................... 42

    State University of Tetovo ........................... 42Stedilnica Mladinec ...................................... 43Stopanska Banka AD Skopje ..................... 43T-Mobile Macedonia ..................................... 43TechnoLogica .................................................. 44Teteks AD Tetovo ........................................... 44Tikves Skopje AD ........................................... 44Tim Point........................................................... 45TINEX-MT .......................................................... 45Travel Agency Orfej ...................................... 45Travel Club ....................................................... 46NLB Tutunska Banka AD Skopje ............... 46Tutunski Kombinat AD Prilep .................... 46Ultra Computing ............................................ 47Unija Finansiska Skopje ............................... 47University American College Skopje ..... 48USA MAK Computers ................................... 48VIVAKS Ltd ........................................................ 48Vodovod I Kanalizacija JP ........................... 49Zdruzenie na vozaci na grad Skopje ....... 49Z-SoftNet LLC .................................................. 49

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    Index of AmCham Members by Industry

    Construction, Real Estate, Interior DesignBAUART Group ...............................................13Bujoto Engineering Ltd Skopje ................13Civil Engineering Institute Macedonia AD Skopje ............................14GD Granit AD Skopje ................................22Pelagonija Engineering Skopje ................34

    Consumer GoodsAvon Cosmetics Macedonia ......................12EuroTrade doo ................................................18Gemak Trade ...................................................21GEOPROM-Miroslav Ltd ..............................21 Mak Autostar Ltd ...........................................27Mepring Engineering Skopje ....................30OFSET MK Skopje .........................................32Philip Morris Skopje dooel .........................35Skopski Pazar AD Skopje ............................41Tim Point...........................................................45Tinex-MT ...........................................................45Tutunski Kombinat AD Prilep ....................46

    Couriers, Logistics and DistributionDHL Express Macedonia Ltd Skopje .......15FedEx GSP-RSE Optima................................20 Fersped AD Skopje ........................................20

    Education and Human ResourcesAIMS Human Capital Macedonia .............11Business Education Center .........................14Executive Search Consulting (ESC) .........19Market Com Consultancy Macedonia ..................................................28NOVA International Schools ......................32South East European University (SEEU) ......................................42State University of Tetovo ...........................42University American College Skopje ......48

    Finance & BankingDiners Club Macedonia ...............................15Euroleasing ......................................................17Eurostandard Banka AD Skopje ...............18Export & Credit Bank Inc Skopje ..............19FULM Savings House ....................................20Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje ................25Makedonska berza AD Skopje ..................27NLB Tutunska Banka AD Skopje ...............46 ProCredit Bank Macedonia ........................38SEAF Macedonia ............................................39Stedilnica Mladinec ......................................43Stopanska Banka AD Skopje .....................43Unija Finansiska Skopje ...............................47

    Food & BeveragesIMB Mlekara Bitola ........................................23M&A Beverages Skopje ...............................26Medium Export ..............................................29PI Vitaminka AD Prilep .................................36Pivara Skopje AD............................................36SJ Company McDonalds Skopje ..............41The Coca Cola Company Makedonija ....14Tikves Skopje AD ...........................................44VIVAKS Ltd .......................................................48

    Hospitality, Travel and EventsMakedonijaturist AD ....................................26Skopje Jazz Festival .......................................41SKOPSKI SAEM DOO Skopje ......................42Travel Agency Orfej ......................................45Travel Club .......................................................46

  • American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia

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    IndividualsMr. William N. Dunn, PhD ............................16Ms. Marija Fidanovska ..................................20Mr. Dimitar Georgievski ...............................21Mr. Igor Ilieski ..................................................23Mr. Zoran Kostovski ......................................25Mr. Valerijan V. Monevski ............................30Mr. Vladko Pashoski ......................................34Ms. Bosilka Rizovska .....................................39

    Industrial Suppliers, Energy & ManufacturingAMAC SP, JSC, Ohrid .....................................12EVN Macedonia AD, Skopje .......................19Makpetrol AD Skopje ...................................28Makstil Duferco Group.................................28Okta Crude Oil Refi nery Shareholding Company Skopje ...........32ORTO Mermeri Dooel ...................................33Petro M ..............................................................34Protect-M ..........................................................38Sharr Beteiligungs GmbH ...........................40Sinpeks Bitola..................................................40

    Information TechnologyDuna Computers ...........................................16EinSof ..............................................................16Euro Computer Systems AD (ECS) ...........17Hewlett Packard IT BV Branch Offi ce Skopje ................................................23Mellon Solutions Dooel ...............................29Microsoft Macedonia ...................................30Neocom AD .....................................................31ORACLE East Central Europe Representative Offi ce Skopje .................33Pexim .................................................................34S&T Macedonia dooel ..................................39Seavus dooel Skopje ....................................40TechnoLogica .................................................44Ultra Computing ............................................47USA MAK Computers ...................................48Z-SoftNet LLC ..................................................49

    InsuranceEurolink Insurance Inc Skopje ...................18QBE Makedonija .............................................38

    Law & ConsultancyAnalysis and Advisory Group (AAG) .......11BETA Consulting Ltd. ....................................13Polenak Law Firm ..........................................36GfK ......................................................................22

    Pharmaceutical and MedicalAlkaloid AD Skopje .......................................11MSD IDEA Inc Affi liate Merck & Company Inc ................................................31PharmaSwiss ...................................................35

    Public ServicesAvto Moto Sojuz na Makedonija (AMSM) ..........................................................12Vodovod I Kanalizacija JP ..........................49Zdruzenie na vozaci na grad Skopje .......49

    Publishing and AdvertisingKapital Media Group. ...................................24McCann Erickson Group Skopje ...............29Pristop MK Communications.....................37

    Tax Advisory & ConsultingDeloitte Ltd Skopje .......................................15Ernst & Young ..................................................17Grant Thornton ...............................................22KPMG Macedonia Ltd ..................................26PricewaterhouseCoopers dooel Skopje .............................................................37

    Telecommunications & RelatedDasto ..................................................................14Intracom Ltd Skopje .....................................24Makedonski Telekomunikacii AD .............27Netra Ltd Skopje ............................................31On.net Ltd ........................................................33Pikon Opus Investors ...................................35T-Mobile Macedonia ....................................43

    Textiles & ApparelIst Komerc Ltd ................................................24Kimico Ltd ........................................................25Teteks AD Tetovo ...........................................44

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    AmCham Member Profi les 2008

    Analysis and Advisory Group (AAG)Ilinden #42/4, 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaPhone: (+389 2) 3120 565; Fax: (+389 2) 3122 565Contact person: Ms. Verica Hadzi Vasileva-Markovska, Managing PartnerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.aag.com.mk

    AAG provides specialized tailor-made advisory services including providing information about the business environment, business and fi nancial analyses, business plan development, transactions advisory, due diligence analyses, etc. AAG has vast experience in preparing on demand reports on specifi c policy matters and sectors of the economy. Their clients include corporate clients, national/local government institutions, NGOs and international organizations.

    AIMS Human Capital MacedoniaMitropolit Teodosij Gologanov #571000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3109 515; Fax: (+389 2) 3215 571Contact Person: Mr. Vasko Bosevski, Business Development ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.aims.com.mk

    AIMS Human Capital Macedonia is a member and representative of one of the top three worldwide leaders in the fi eld of human resources consultancy, the Association for International Management Search (AIMS) headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The companys core areas of expertise are executive search solutions, HR consultancy and training and coaching services.

    Alkaloid AD SkopjeAleksandar Makedonski #12 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3104 001; Fax: (+389 2) 3104 004Contact person: Mr. Zivko Mukaetov, Chief Executive Offi cer Email: [email protected]; Website: www.alkaloid.com.mk

    Alkaloid AD Skopje is a joint stock company, organized in two profi t centers: pharmaceuticals (its core business) and chemistry, cosmetics & botanicals. It has two daughter companies, Alkaloid KONS and Alkaloid Coatings and 11 branch offi ces in CEE countries, one in Moscow, Russia and one in Ohio, USA. Alkaloid is ISO9001 and ISO14001 compliant.

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    AMAC SP JSC OhridXVti Korpus #89 6000 Ohrid, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 46) 262 227; Fax: (+389 46) 263 784Contact Person: Mr. Venko Sapkar, CEO &General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.amac sp.com

    AMAC is a manufacturer of automotive spare parts and plastic products including safety belts, latches and closing/locking/opening mechanisms, window regulators, interior and exterior mirrors and hinges for doors and covers. The company is ISO 9001-2000 certifi ed and its production range includes thermoplastics injection, steel sheet and wire deformation treatment, mechanical treatment, polishing and buffi ng, galvanic and chemical protection, and more.

    Avto Moto Sojuz na Makedonija (AMSM)Ivo Ribar Lola 51, 1000 SkopjeTel: (+389 2) 3181 181 3181 111; Fax: (+389 2) 3181 119Contact Person: Mr. Dimitar Minovski, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.amsm.com.mk

    AMSM, the automobile club of Macedonia is a member of FIA, ARC Transistance, ARC Europe, FIM, UEM, CIK and ERIC. The organization is authorized to perform annual technical inspection of vehicles, 24-hour road assistance, membership services, issue international driving permits and authorizations for driving another persons vehicle.

    AVON Cosmetics Macedonia Kukuska 8, 1000 Skopje, Republic of Macedonia Tel: (+389 2) 3243 808; Fax: (+389 2) 3243 801 Contact Person: Ms. Dana Stojkova, Marketing Coordinator Email: [email protected]; Website: www.avoncosmetics.com.mk

    Avon is the worlds leading direct seller of beauty and related products, with a global annual turnover of $7.7 billion, operations in more than 100 countries and over 5 million independent sales representatives. Avon has become an important part of the lives of Macedonian women since 2005, confi rming its vision to be the company that best understands and satisfi es the product, service and self-fulfi llment needs of women globally.

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    BAUART GROUPHQ:Velko Vlahovic # 4-1/2, POBox285, 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+3892) 3114 072 Fax: (+3892)3112 011Contactperson: Mr.Oliver Nikolovski , President &CEOEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.bauart.com.mk

    BAUART is a private company established in March 1993 as an engineering company. From 1999, in addition to the Projects department, the company maintains a Construction department, dedicated to contracting and civil engineering, and Trade department, dedicated to offi ce furniture trade as an offi cial representative for SATO Offi ce Systems from Greece. In 2007, BAUART was transformed into an engineering group of companies. For more info, please visit our website at: www.bauart.com.mk.

    BETA Consulting LtdIlinden #47/2 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3114 862; Fax: (+389 2) 3118 825Contact Person: Ms. Elizabeta Iceva, DirectorEmail: [email protected]; Website:www.betaconsulting.com.mk

    BETA Consulting provides a wide range of consulting services, including: foreign investments; accounting and bookkeeping services; economic, fi nancial, and foreign trade transactions; registration of domestic and foreign companies; management; fi nancial reports; consulting for legal employment and human resources and internal company organization conceptualization.

    Bujoto Engineering Ltd SkopjeS. Oresani, 1053 Zelenikovo 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2717 777; Fax: (+389 2) 2717 302Contact Person: Mr. Ljupco Stojkovski, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.bujoto.com.mk

    Bujuto Engineering provides engineering services and designs and produces furniture and equipment made of wood and metal for housing and work interiors and public offi ces. The fi rm occupies a 2500 m2 production department and utilizes the most contemporary technological processes of production and high-quality standards. Bujoto owns showrooms in Skopje, Tetovo, Gostivar, Ohrid, Struga and Bitola.

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    Business Education CenterRilski Kongres #14 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3176 975; Fax: (+389 2) 3176 975Contact Person: Ms. Elizabeta Ristovska Petrovska, PrincipalEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.bec.com.mk

    The Business Education Center is a private institution established to promote executive education and improve management capacity in Macedonia and the Balkan region. All courses are developed specifi cally to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in core business topics. The curriculum is designed to be applied in all types of enterprises private, public and non-governmental.

    Civil Engineering Institute Macedonia ADDrezdenska #52 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3066 833; Fax: (+389 2) 3066 828Contact Person: Mr. Atanas Ristovski, General DirectorEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.gim.com.mk

    The Civil Engineering Institute Macedonia was founded in 1974. Its professional staff of more than 200 people the institute off ers professional services in the areas of civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, geo mechanical, geological, and environmental engineering; program management; planning; information services; construction management and support; and supervision of construction works.

    The Coca Cola Company Makedonija808 #12 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3171 902; Fax: (+389 2) 3171 902Contact Person: Ms. Sonja Todorova, Operations ManagerEmail: [email protected]

    DastoBlagoja Stefkovski #40 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2523 232; Fax: (+389 2) 2523 563Contact Person: Mr. Stojan Davcev, General ManagerEmail: [email protected];Dasto is a leading company actively involved in providing research, development and professional products to the telecommunications market. Dastos main customers are radio and television broadcast centers, broadcasting and

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    telecommunications engineering and installation companies, police, army and telecommunications companies.

    Deloitte Ltd SkopjeMitropolit T. Gologanov #28 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3111 300; Fax: (+389 2) 3119 544Contact Person: Ms. Lidija Nanus, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website:

    Deloitte & Touche Skopje is a practice of the integrated global organization, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, one of the worlds largest accounting, auditing, tax and legal services fi rms. Deloitte started operations in Macedonia in 1995 and off ers a full range of management consulting services to assist clients operations in all areas of corporate governance.

    DHL Express Macedonia Ltd SkopjeNaselba Ilinden, m.v. Trnica bb, 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 15 333; Fax: (+389 2) 2532 999Contact Person: Mr. Sasko Nedelkov, Commercial ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.dhl.com.mk

    DHL Macedonia is a part of the DHL Worldwide Group, a global market leader of the international express and logistics industry specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHLs international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customer expectations.

    Diners Club MacedoniaKej 13 Noemvri #2/2, GTC 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3114 444; Fax: (+389 2) 3129 075Contact Person: Mr. Bozidar Jankovski, Executive DirectorEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.diners.com.mk

    Diners Club International celebrated its second decade of operations in Macedonia in 2006. Diners Club introduced the fi rst credit card in the country and continues to provide innovative and exclusive services for its 15,000 clients, including fl exible payments (up to 24 installments), a huge number of sales points, options to pay a variety of monthly service bills automatically and individual credit limit calculations.

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    Duna Computers Kliment Ohridski br.68 1000 Skopje, Republic of Macedonia Tel: (+389 2) 3129 462; Fax: (+389 2) 3129 462 Contact Person: Mr. Aleksandar Pajkovski, General Manager Email: [email protected]; Website: www.dunacomp.com.mk

    Since 1994, Duna Computers has been in the forefront of adapting new IT technologies and supporting them with quality personnel and world renowned brands such as Nashuatec, OKI, Psion Teklogix, HP, Brahler ICS and Apple. The company delivers complete turnkey solutions including software, hardware, project management, training, installation, testing, documentation and support.

    Mr. William N. Dunn, PhDPO Box 476 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaGSM mobile: (+412) 680 1528; Macedonia mobile: (+389) 70 725 883Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

    Dr. Dunn is Senior Market Strategist for Capital Technologies International Biofuels (CTIB), a company based in Pittsburgh, USA. CTIB manufactures a special 3rd generation technology that produces bio-diesel fuel without harmful chemicals and more effi ciently than competitors. CTIB grew out of the Advanced Fuels Technology Center of Carnegie-Mellon University. CTIB seeks joint venture partners.

    Ein-SofSkupi 3A 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3090 300; Fax: (+389 2) 3090 300Contact Person: Mr. Ljupco Sharkovski, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.ein-sof.com

    Ein-Sof was founded in 1993. Its core businesses are: custom software development-outsourcing (automotive diagnostic software, e-business applications), custom web applications (e-government & e-school solutions, Web portals, CMS), multimedia (multimedia & Web presentations, games, video, DTP), software testing & quality assurance, systems integration and consulting.

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    Ernst & YoungMacedonia #19, Sixth Floor 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3113 310; Fax: (+389 2) 3113 438Contact Person: Mr. Fotis Demetriou, Executive DirectorEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.ey.com

    Ernst & Young is a leading professional services provider in Macedonia, with more than 40% of its services outside the traditional accounting area covering assurance services, tax and legal consulting services and corporate fi nance. The company has set up a comparable cross border organization throughout Southeast Europe giving their clients access thousands of professionals in the network.

    EuroComputer Systems AD (ECS)11 Oktomvri 25,(QBE Building) 7th Floor; PO Box 867 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3114 568; Fax: (+389 2) 3114 568Contact Person: Mr. Vasko Pavloski, CEOE-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.ecs.com.mk

    ECS is joint stock company for information and communication engineering and one of the biggest and most experienced IT companies in the Republic of Macedonia. The company provides complete ICT solutions and integrated information systems starting from planning of complex information systems, hardware, software and network integration, installation and implementation as well as 24-hour maintenance and customer support. Founded in 1991, ECS is a dynamic and growing company that has obtained the ISO 9002 quality certifi cation.

    EuroleasingVasil Glavinov #12, First Floor TCC Plaza 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3233 486; Fax: (+389 2) 3233 487Contact Person: Mr. Ognen Maleski, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.euroleasing.com.mk

    Euroleasing started operations in November 2003 and in the beginning of 2007, concluded more than 2,500 contracts. Euroleasing is predominantly involved in fi nance leases of motor vehicles. The company also off ers fi nance leases of equipment and operating leases.

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    Eurolink Insurance Inc SkopjeVasil Glavinov #12, First Floor TCC Plaza 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3289 301; 3289 331; Fax: (+389 2) 3231 625Contact Person: Ms Aleksandra Nakeva Ruzin, Executive DirectorEmail: [email protected]; Website:

    Eurolink Insurance was established in Skopje in 2002. The company provides the full range of insurance services and holds a portfolio of more than 70,000 insured clients of all enterprise sizes, including individuals. The company has three branch offi ces in Bitola, Ohrid and Stip and more than 300 representatives throughout the country.

    Eurostandard Bank AD Skopje27 Mart bb, Mal Ring - Centar, 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3228 444; 3249 400; Fax: (+389 2) 3224 095; 3249 430;Contact Person: Mr. Branko Tozija, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.eurostandard.com.mk

    EuroTradeGradski Zid, Blok 3, Lok 12 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel/ Fax: (+389 2) 2053 783Contact Person: Mr. Eftim Isirov, DirectorEmail: [email protected];

    EuroTrade is a fully private company whose core business includes international and domestic trade with public customs warehouses. The company is also an exclusive representative for Macedonia with a wide assortment of foreign goods from Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria. Since 2003, part of the business of EuroTrade is recycling of old waste paper, PET and PVC waste, their pressing and sale.

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    EVN Macedonia AD, Skopje11 Oktomvri #9 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3149 289; Fax: (+389 2) 3120 426; Mob: (+389 70) 226-394Contact Person: Zlatko Poposki, Assistant of the EBEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.evn.com.mk

    EVN Macedonia AD, Skopje is a joint stock company for distribution and supply of electricity to 720,000 customers throughout Macedonia. The company owns also 11 small hydropower plants. Since 2006, the company has placed a strong emphasis on quality and reliability. A customer orientation and a stable electricity grid are the companys main operational goals.

    Executive Search Consulting (ESC)Skupi bb str (Seavus building), 1000 Skopje, MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3097 400; Fax: (+389 2) 3097 414; Mob: (+389 75) 450 450Contact Person: Goran PazdrijanEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.esc.com.mk

    ESC is a leading Macedonian human resources consultancy company. We seek out the best candidates when our clients need to recruit key personnel. The process we adopt is designed to attract and hire the best talents available on the market. As a company positioned between the major recruitment businesses and medium-sized enterprises, our model allows us to be attentive and fl exible and operate without major restrictions. Furthermore, we aim to develop long-term relationships with our clients toward building a mutually benefi cial partnership. Our core expertise is centered on 4 main scopes of service: Search and Selection, Consultancy, Staff Leasing and Training.

    Export & Credit Bank Inc SkopjePartizanski Odredi #3, Block 11, PO Box 421 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3240 800; Fax: (+389 2) 324 0833Contact Person: Mr. Pance Mancevski, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.ikbanka.com.mk

    Export & Credit Bank, Inc. operates 13 branches in Macedonia and provides a wide range of services to businesses and individuals including domestic and foreign currency savings accounts, checking accounts, domestic and foreign payment services, loans, and currency exchange services, fast money transfers by Western Union as well as VISA debit and credit card services.

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    FedEx GSP- RSE OptimaPartizanski Odredi #17 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3111 116; Fax: (+389 2) 3120 288Contact Person: Mr. Vite Gjorgjievski, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.fedex.com

    Established in 1992, FedEx Macedonia has offi ces throughout the whole territory of Macedonia. FedExs worldwide services include door-to-door, hand-to-hand delivery, overnight delivery service, and express delivery to Europe and the United States. FedEx Macedonia follows its mission, whatever it takes, to fulfi ll its clients needs and expectations.

    Fersped AD SkopjeMarsal Tito #11a 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3149 344; Fax: (+389 2) 3149 400Contact Person: Mr. Sterjo Nakov, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.fersped.com.mk

    Fersped is the largest Macedonian international and local freight forwarding company. The company has public and bonded warehouses and employs more than 400 people. Transport, logistics and warehousing services represent its core business. The Fersped group of companies includes a winery, hospitality and food processing investments as well as trading and stock exchange brokerage services.

    Ms. Marija FidanovskaVostanicka 59, 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3086 010; Fax :(+389 2) 2736 254Email: [email protected]; fi [email protected]

    Owner and General Manager of Viola.

    FULM Savings HouseMito H. Jasmin 48 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3115 244; Fax: (+389 2) 3115 653Contact Person: Ms. Eleonora Zgonjanin Petrovic, CEOEmail: [email protected]; [email protected]; Website: www.fulm.com.mk

    FULM Savings House was founded in 1999 as part of the international network of credit unions and is owned and managed by its members. FULM Savings House

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    covers its costs and off ers members a full range of savings and loan services. In 2003, FULM Savings House established a partnership program with the Michigan Credit Union League in the United States, which provides training, marketing support and other assistance.

    Gemak TradeGoce Delcev, Lamela A, 3rd Floor, DTC Mavrovka 1000 Skopje, MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3137 500; Fax: (+389 2) 3137 500Contact Person: Ms. Radmila Pavlovska, Marketing and PR ManagerEmail: [email protected]; [email protected]; Website: www.gemak.com.mk

    Gemak Trade is a private Macedonian company with a branch offi ce in Kosovo. Since 1995 Gemak has had the largest distribution network in Macedonia for spirits, tobacco products and mobile telephony services. It is an exclusive importer and distributor for the Macedonian marketplace for DIAGEO, MoetHennesy, Imperial Tobacco and Cosmofon, among other renowned international brands.

    GEOPROM-Miroslav LtdSava Kovacevic #17/2-2, PO Box 226, 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2774 101; Fax: (+389 2) 2700 292Contact Person: Mr. Miroslav Gjorgievski, Manager; Mr. Branislav Gjorgievski, Executive ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.geoprom.com.mk

    GEOPROM is an import-export company with substantial experience in the fi eld of food supplements and diabetic and dietetic products. GEOPROM works in cooperation with companies from Germany, Austria, Holland, Switzerland and Croatia and is the exclusive importer of numerous products, including the following brands: Kruger Gmb, Bubchen, Althana Pharma, and Encian.

    Mr. Dimitar GeorgievskiKoruska #241000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3214 631; Fax: (+389 2) 3214 631Email: [email protected]

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    GfKVodnjanska #50 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3126 001; Fax: (+389 2) 3179 955Contact Person: Ms. Vesna Kuzmanovic, Managing DirectorEmail: [email protected]

    GfK was founded in 2000 as the fi rst Macedonian agency providing market research, information and analysis to the consumer products and services industries. GfK off ers both quantitative studies (e.g., telephone polls, face-to-face interviews, direct mail); qualitative research (e.g., focus groups, expert team interviews) and business consulting.

    GD Granit - AD SkopjeDimitrija Cupovski #8 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3218 700; Fax: (+389 2) 3217 976Contact Person: Mr. Straso Milkovski, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.granit.com.mk

    Granit is a construction fi rm that has operated successfully for more than 50 years. The stock company has over 7,000 shareholders and employs more than 3,500 people. Granit designs and builds civil engineering structures and hydro structures. The company has branch offi ces and joint ventures in Germany, the Russian Federation, Kuwait, Greece and Bulgaria.

    Grant ThorntonM. H. Jasmin 52v-1/VII 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3214 700; Fax: (+389 2) 3214 710Contact Person: Mr. Slavco Filipcev, International Practice PartnerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.grant-thornton.com.mk

    Grant Thornton is a premier Macedonian accounting, tax and business advisory fi rm dedicated to serving the needs of private businesses and public interest entities. Headquartered in Skopje, with 3 partners and 42 professionals, the fi rm has become a high profi le advisor to commercial, institutional and individual clients. We are a recognized leader in the accounting profession in Macedonia as a preferred services provider to Macedonian Stock Exchange listed companies and to the banking industry. This is due to our reputation as a provider of distinctive client services delivered by outstanding people with strong partner-level involvement.

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    Hewlett Packard IT BV Branch Offi ce SkopjeM. Teodosij Gologanov #57 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3215 570; Fax: (+389 2) 3215 571Contact Person: Stefan Plavjanski, Territory Sales ManagerEmail: [email protected];

    Hewlett Packard develops and implements complex IT infrastructures of commercial enterprises and the Macedonian government. Through its branch offi ce in Skopje, the company provides excellent service to customers and partners in the telecommunications, fi nance and banking sectors and public enterprises who are executing critical business tasks on HP hardware and management software.

    Mr. Igor Ilieski, MD74 Karl AveHawthorne, NJ 07506 USATel: +1 201-871-5913; Fax: +1 201-567-6427Email: [email protected]

    IMB Mlekara BitolaAddres: Dolnoorizarski pat bb, Bitola- Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389) 47 226 380; Fax: (+389) 47 237 073 Contact Person: Lidija Dimovska, Personal Assistant of the General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.imb.com.mk

    With more then 50 years experience, IMB is the biggest producer of milk, dairy products and natural fruit juices in Macedonia and abroad. IMB recently came under the Dutch-registered Danube Foods Group, owned by the UK-based fund manager, Salford. Our company strives constantly to invest and plan current actitivites so that its products high quality is maintained. IMB is recognized in the marketplace as a successful company because it cares for its customers and is in line with world-leading companies in this fi eld.

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    Intracom Ltd SkopjePartenij Zografski no.83 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3170 170; Fax: (+389 2) 3178 411Contact Person: Mr. Efthimios Partsalis, General ManagerE-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.intracom.com.mk

    Intracom Holdings is one of the largest multinational technology groups in Southeast Europe. The Groups major participants are: Intracom Telecom, Intracom IT Services, Intrakat, Intracom Defense Electronics and Hellas online (HOL). Intracom Ltd Skopje is a subsidiary of Intracom Telecom, active in Macedonia since 2002 and provides turn key solutions and services to various clients. The company is ISO 9001:2000 certifi ed and employs 44 experts in the fi elds of electrical engineering, telecommunications, IT engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, civil engineering, business administration and economics. To accommodate growth in our business, Intracom Ltd Skopje has opened a branch offi ce in Kosovo under the name Intracom Kosovo.

    Ist Komerc LtdKoco Racin bb Sec 9 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3113 337; Fax: (+389 2) 3119 656Contact Person: Mr. Petar Perkovski, Co-ownerEmail: [email protected]; Website:

    Ist Komerc is a privately owned company producing textiles as well as importing and exporting goods. The company produces pantyhose and knee-high stockings and other products with approximately 70 percent of its production being sold to small retailers in the domestic market. The company also owns three retail stores featuring its merchandise.

    Kapital Media GroupPO Box 503 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3062 709; 3230 787; Fax: (+389 2) 3062 710; 3112 558Contact Person: Ljupco Zikov, Owner & DirectorEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.kapital.com.mk

    Kapital Media Group is the publisher of Kapital Business Weekly, an essential source of information for successful decision making for the Macedonian business community. With a circulation of 5,000 copies and more than 3,000 subscribers, the magazine reaches almost 15,000 readers every week. In addition, the company operates the most comprehensive web portal for business data in Macedonia: www.TOTAL.com.mk.

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    Kimico LtdIndustriska Zona bb 6330 Struga, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 4 ) 785 112; Fax: (+389 4 ) 784 060Contact Person: Mr. Georgi Miladinov, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.kimico.com.mk

    Kimico is a privately-owned company that manufactures childrens, womens and mens cotton and cotton-synthetic knitted fabrics. More than 90 percent of Kimicos production is exported to Europe and the United States. Kimico is a fully-integrated knitted garment manufacturer and its processes include knitting, preparation for dyeing, dyeing and fi nishing, cutting, fi nal processing, printing and embroidering.

    Komercijalna Banka AD SkopjeKej Dimitar Vlahov #4 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3107 180; Fax: (+389 2) 3214 064Contact Person: Mr. Hari Kostostov, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.kb.com.mk;

    Komercijalna Banka is a leading bank in Macedonia, four-time winner of The Bankers Bank of the Year aware and three-time winner of The Best Bank in Macedonia by New York Magazines Global Finance. The bank was established in 1955 and underwent several transformations before becoming independent in 1990 as a joint-stock company. The bank provides a full range of banking and investment services.

    Mr. Zoran KostovskiLondonska #11b 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3061 114; Fax: (+389 2) 3061 834Email: [email protected]

    Managing Director of Motiva Management Training and Consulting as well as Honorary Consul for Australia.

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    KPMG Macedonia LtdDame Gruev #28, 4th Floor 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3135 220; Fax: (+389 2) 3111 811Contact Person: Mr. Georgi Chuchuk, Managing PartnerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.kpmg.com.mk

    KPMG opened its offi ce in Macedonia in 1997. Since then, KPMG has built a strong national practice in the country, employing Macedonian nationals and expatriates to combine local expertise with international quality and know-how. The company has extensive experience in providing business advisory services to local banks and other industrial clients and foreign investors.

    M&A Beverages SkopjeNovoproektirana bb 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2786 700; Fax: (+389 2) 2786 725Contact Person: Mr. Ala Al Kafagi, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.jaff afresh.com

    New, high quality category products for beverages, nectar and juice Combined experience in production, sales & distribution Strategy for building new product brands SWEDMILK partnership

    Makedonijaturist ADMosa Pijade #2 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3114 466; Fax: (+389 2) 3114 882Contact Person: Mr. Done Tanevski, Management Board ChairmanEmail: [email protected]

    Founded in Skopje in 1963, Makedonijaturist AD Skopje is a joint stock company providing hotel and catering services. The company owns and operates seven hotels and three restaurants, located primarily in Skopjes downtown area, including the Holiday Inn Skopje and Best Western which belong to world famous hotel chains. New York University Skopje, located in Saraj, is also owned and operated by Makedonijaturist.

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    Mak Autostar dooelIndustriska #2 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2580 000; Fax: (+389 2) 2580 401Contact Person: Mr. Zoran Markovski, General ManagerEmail: offi [email protected]; Website: www.mercedes-benz.com.mk

    Mak Autostar dooel is a general representative for the Republic of Macedonia of Daimler AG for Mercedes-Benz, a dealer for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge and general dealer for Mitsubishi Motors. The companys core business is new vehicle sales, spare parts sales and the repair and maintenance of vehicles. The company is headquartered at 2 Industriska street in Skopje, Macedonia.

    Makedonska berza AD SkopjeOrce Nikolov 75, PO Box 852 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3122 055; Fax: (+389 2) 3122 069Contact Person: Mr. Ivan Steriev, CEOEmail: [email protected]; mailto:[email protected]; Website www.mse.com.mk; http://www.mse.com.mk/

    The Macedonian Stock Exchange (MSE) was founded in 1995 as the fi rst organized stock exchange in Macedonia for securities trading. As of 2001, MSE began operating on a for-profi t basis with a founding capital of 500,000. Currently, MSE has 20 shareholders and 22 member fi rms.

    Makedonski Telekomunikacii ADOrce Nikolov bb 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3242 013; Fax: (+389 2) 3126 244Contact Person: Mr. Nikolai Beckers, CEOEmail: [email protected]; [email protected]; Website: www.mt.com.mk

    Makedonski Telekomunikacii is a national operator providing public telecommunication services in Macedonia. The company follows the latest global trends to off er its customers a wide range of up-to-date services, including: telephony, telegraph and telex services, public payphones, mobile telephony, data transmission, directory, VSAT and other satellite services, value added services and leased lines.

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    Makpetrol AD SkopjeMito Hadzivasilev Jasmin #4 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3112 144; Fax: (+389 2) 3111 525Contact Person: Mr. Andreja Josifovski, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.makpetrol.com.mk

    Makpetrol AD is the largest distributor of oil and oil products in the Republic of Macedonia. During the past sixty years, it has played an important role in the countrys whole energy system, continuously meeting the requirements of the Macedonian market as well as of the markets of neighboring countries and beyond. With more than 120 petrol stations and 12 storage tanks for oil and oil products, the company covers more than 70% of the total Macedonian market. The strategic entry of Makpetrol AD into the market of bio fuel is of great importance. Following this trend, Makpetrol AD is positioning itself as a producer of bio diesel and a distributor of the blend of bio diesel and petrol diesel.

    Makstil Duferco GroupXVI Makedonska Brigada #18 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3287 023; Fax: (+389 2) 3287 076Contact Person: Mr. Aleksandar Panov, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]

    Makstil is part of Swiss company, Duferco Group. The company is a leading producer with more than 30 years of experience in the fi eld of steel and rolled steel products. Makstil consists of one steel production plant and one quarto plat mill. Makstil sells to the local market on a relatively small scale and exports to neighboring country markets and the EU.

    Market Com Consultancy MacedoniaZeleznica #36/2-5, PO Box 362 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel.: (+389 2) 3109 802; Fax: (+389 2) 3109 802Contact Person: Biljana AcevskaEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.marketcomconsultancy.com

    Market Com Consultancy Macedonia assists the growth of foreign and domestic companies by incorporating excellence and added value through people. Our services integrate the best US and UK consulting and training practices in organizational and human resource management. If you lack staff , competencies, effi ciency or skills, we can provide you with customized management solutions that enable higher individual and business performance.

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    McCann Erickson Group SkopjeRuzveltova #33 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3060 093; Fax: (+ 389 2) 3060 373Contact Person: Mr. Vladimir Dimovski, Managing DirectorEmail: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.mccann.com.mkMcCann Erickson Group Skopje is a member of the leading global group of agencies, McCann Erickson Group Worldwide. The company was registered in 1997 in Macedonia as a full-service marketing agency and off ers a wide scope of services, including: market research, strategic planning, design, audio and video production, media buying and planning, campaign management, public relations and event management.

    Medium ExportDimitrie Tucovic #24 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3117 146; Fax: (+389 2) 3117 534Contact Person: Mr. Ljubomir Drenkovski, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; [email protected]; Website:

    Established in 1990, Medium Export is an important link for agribusiness in Macedonia and throughout the region. The company is one of the countrys largest importers of livestock feed (e.g., maize and barley) and the largest exporter of fresh and frozen peppers for industrial production in the EU. In addition, the company produces poultry and operates a forwarding company.

    Mellon Solutions Dooel15 A, Risto Ravanovski 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3093 750; Fax: (+389 2) 3093 355Contact Person: Ms. Viktorija Nestoroska, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.mellon.com.mk

    Mellon Solutions, a member of Mellon Group of Companies, was founded in 2003 in Skopje and provides front-end and back-end transaction solutions and services to organizations with strong consumer businesses, such as retail banks, public utilities, telecommunications providers and large private companies. Mellon Solutions maintains successful cooperation with leading companies and organizations such as Stopanska Banka, ProCredit Group, Alpha Bank, NLB Tutunska Banka, Investbanka, Ohridska Banka, IK Banka ,UNI Banka and MI-DA Motors.

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    Mepring Engineering SkopjePartizanski Odredi #70a, PO Box 168 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3092 840; Fax: (+389 2) 3092 839Contact Person: Mr. Todor Kitancev, General ManagerEmail: [email protected];

    Mepring specializes in measurement and regulatory systems for electrical and mechanical installations. Founded in 1990, the company specializes in heating, ventilation, air-conditioners, HVAC systems and complete electrical engineering services. The company is an offi cial distributor and service provider for Carrier, Siemens Landis & Staefa Division, Liebert Hiross, P3, Helios and DAB.

    Microsoft MacedoniaPartizanski Odredi #62, Lamela C, Vlez 1 Mezanin, Lok 3 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3067 960; Fax: (+389 2) 3061 330Contact Person: Mr. Ilijanco Gagovski, Country ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.microsoft.com.mk

    Established in 1975, Microsoft is the largest software producer in the world and a leader in fi nding innovative IT solutions to business problems. The companys three core business divisions off er the greatest potential to serve customers: Platform Products and Services, Business and Entertainment and Devices.

    Mr. Valerian V. MonevskiOrce Nikolov St. 99/1-2 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel/ Fax: (+389 2) 3238162; 3117 363Email: [email protected]

    Valerjan Monevski is an attorney at law representing domestic and foreign companies and individuals in the legal areas of corporations, administration, family, insurance, labor, real estate (sales mortgages, secured transactions, leasing), banking and fi nance, intellectual property and licensing, contracts and civil and criminal litigation.

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    MSD IDEA Inc Affi liate Merck & Company IncMitropolit Teodosij Gologanov 57 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3230 728 Contact Person: Ms. Valentina Mitrova, Medical Representative for MacedoniaEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.merck.com

    Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), an affi liate of Merck & Co., Inc., is a global, research-driven pharmaceutical company. Merck discovers, develops and markets medicines and vaccines in more than 20 therapeutic categories. Headquartered in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, Merck employs approximately 63,000 people worldwide throughout their 10 research centers, 31 production facilities and 17 distribution centers in 25 countries.

    Neocom ADKuzman Josifovski Pitu #15 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2402 100; Fax: (+389 2) 2465 236Contact Person: Mr. Vladislav Popov, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.neocom.com.mk

    Neocom was established in May 1990, and is now a leading Macedonian ICT company. Neocom engages in a wide range of ICT business activities including: systems integration, support & maintenance of computer systems, communications and training, design of integrated systems and application solutions for ERP and document management. Neocom customers are large enterprises, SMEs, banks and government institutions.

    Netra Ltd SkopjeRampo Levkata #2 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3092 820; Fax: (+389 2) 3067 920Contact Person: Mr. Ivan Papes, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.netra.com.mk

    Netra Ltd is a company specialized in telecommunications and information technology. The company creates total customer satisfaction by engineering, installing and servicing private radio systems, microwave equipment, voice communication switches, digital recording and other equipment that is professionally evaluated to best suit individual project requirements.

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    NOVA International SchoolsPrashka bb 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel/Fax: (+389 2) 3061 807 or 3061 907Contact Person: Mr. Ivan Novakovski, Business ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.nova.edu.mk

    NOVA is the leading independent, English language, American model school in Macedonia, providing education from Kindergarten through 12th Grade, serving the multinational and multicultural student community. NOVA has both foreign national (U.S.) and international accreditation from the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. NOVA is also an International Baccalaureate World School and a U.S. State Department Assisted School.

    OFSET MK Skopje7 bb, Industriska Zona Prvomajska 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2402 031; Fax: (+389 2) 2402 034Contact Person: Mr. Filip Mojsovski, DirectorEmail: [email protected] ; Website: www.offi ce1.com.mk

    OFSET MK represents the Offi ce 1 Superstore brand and manages the Offi ce 1 Superstore retail outlets in the Republic of Macedonia. The company specializes in selling and distributing a range of products including paper, stationery, offi ce furniture, technical and school equipment and raw materials for the graphics industry.

    Okta Crude Oil Refi nery Shareholding Company Skopjes. Miladinovci, P.O. Box 66 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2532 263 & 2532 304; Fax: (+389 2) 2532 502Contact Person: Mr. Ioannis Psychogyios, CEO Email: [email protected] ; Website: www.okta.com.mk

    OKTA is the sole crude oil refi nery and major oil derivatives supplier in the country and adjoining region. It is supplied with crude oil via the Thessaloniki-OKTA pipeline. The companys retail network currently includes 26 petrol stations and will expand further. OKTAs products adhere to all required quality standards and the company supplies all retail companies in the domestic market. Its steadfast and foremost aim is to ensure a health and safe environment, which was evidenced again by their completion of a Sulfur Recovery Unit, designed strictly for ecological reasons at a cost to the company. OKTA further demonstrates its social responsibility through continuous support of the community in diverse areas.

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    Oracle East Central European Representative Offi ce SkopjeMarsal Tito 33/5, Palata Ristic, 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 75) 438 000; Fax: (+389 2) 3118 888Contact Person: Ms. Meri Kucera Ilievska, Business Development ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.oracle.com

    Oracle is the worlds leading supplier of software for information management, and the worlds second largest independent software company. Oracle technology can be found in nearly every industry, and in the data centers of 98 of the Fortune 100 companies. Oracle is the fi rst software company to develop and deploy 100 percent internet-enabled enterprise software across its entire product line: database, business applications, and application development and decision support tools 30 years after its foundation, Oracle remains the gold standard for database technology and applications in enterprises throughout the world.

    On.net Ltd.Partizanski Odredi #70b, 5th Floor DC Alumnika, 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3100 800; Fax (+389 2) 3100 800Contact Person: Mr. Vlatko Stefanovski, Assistant Sales DirectorEmail: serafi [email protected]; Website: www.on.net.mk

    On.net is a registered internet service provider off ering quality internet access, web-hosting services and SMS based applications. In addition to traditional internet access via terrestrial lines (dial-up, ISDN, leased lines), On.net is the only ISP in Macedonia providing high-speed wireless internet connection. Since March 2006, On.net became a part of the Slovenia telecommunications group.

    ORTO Mermeri DooelK. Josifovski Pitu #28, Lamela 2, Lok 2Tel: (+389 2) 2400 808; Fax: (+389 2) 2463 091;Contact Person: Misho A. VeselinskiEmail: [email protected] ; Website: [email protected]

    Orto Mermeri has a long-term license to exploit several marble quarries in Macedonia and produce Bianco Sivec. The company has fi nalized its Main Quarry Project and will open the quarry this year. The exploitation of the ledge will produce slabs (blocks) of commercial dimensions for further processing. This is possible due to the companys use of technology on par with that used in world famous marble quarries.

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    Mr. Vladko PashoskiRuzveltova #1/51000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3086 830; Fax: (+389 2) 3080 131Email: [email protected]

    Pelagonija Engineering SkopjeDimitrije Cuposki 2 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3119 528; Fax: (+389 2) 3112 606Contact Person: Mr. Zvonimir SlaveskiEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.pelagonija.com

    Pelegonija Engineerings core business includes: engineering and building and civil engineering construction. The company has a long tradition of successfully completing both domestic and international projects, including in Serbia, Montenegro, Libya, Lebanon, Kuwait, Iraq, Germany, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Russia.

    Petro MNas. Ilinden, MV Trnica bb 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2550 580; Fax: (+389 2) 2550 581Contact Person: Mr. Goran Murdzev, DirectorEmail: [email protected]

    Petro M is a private company that imports and distributes chemical and petrochemical products including raw material polyethylene and polypropylene. The company also provides petrochemical data, information, certifi cation, training and consultation to clients. The company also imports high-quality offi ce paper from the Neusidedler, Austria paper factory.

    PeximNaroden Front #17 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3248 000; Fax: (+389 2) 3216 621Contact Person: Mr. Mihail Petreski, PresidentEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.pexim.net

    Pexim Solutions was established in 1990 as group of companies in Belgrade, Skopje and Banja Luka, then Pexim Cardinfo (Montenegro), E-Mon, and Pexim Australia. The companys main focus is on the development, implementation, and support of solutions in fi nancial sectors. Pexim off ers turn-key solutions with consulting, project management, implementation, IT infrastructure deployment, training and support.

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    PharmaSwissLondonska #19, 3rd Floor, Lok 6 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3094 945; Fax: (+389 2) 3077 041Contact Person: Ms. Zaklina Pop Simonova, General Manager or Ms. Elena Kocevska, SecretaryEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.pharmaswiss.net

    The representative offi ce of PharmaSwiss in Macedonia is the exclusive representative of pharmaceutical brands such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Wyeth, UPSA, and IPSEN. PharmaSwiss establishes partnerships with hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies and provides integrated services including: phase II and III clinical trials, registration of medicines with local authorities, medical education and sales and promotion.

    Philip Morris Skopje dooelBelasica #2 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3103 104; Fax: (+389 2) 3117 856Contact Person: Mr. Atila Ademi, Finance & Administration Supervisor ([email protected]); Ms. Maja Grncarovska Adamovic, Corporate Aff airs Executive ([email protected])

    Philip Morris Skopje dooel is an affi liate of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI). Philip Morris International, part of Altria Group, Inc., is one of the worlds leading tobacco companies. We currently hold a 15% share of the international cigarette market and employ more than 70,000 people worldwide. Our brands are made in more than 50 factories around the world and sold in over 160 countries. For more information, see www.philipmorrisinternational.com.

    Pikon Opus InvestorsVasil Glavinov 16, Floor 4 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3236 603; Fax: (+389 2) 3111 024Contact Person: Mr. Tose Kocevski, CEOEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.opusinvestors.com.mk

    Opus Investors was founded on strong values and talented people. We utilize the best research and technology available and execute disciplined and repeatable investment processes to off er a diverse range of investment options, fi xed income, money market securities and retirement plans.

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    PI Vitaminka AD PrilepLece Koteski #23 7500 Prilep, R MacedoniaTel: (+389 48 ) 407 407; Fax: (+389 48 ) 407 451Contact Person: Mr. Simon Naumoski, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.vitaminka.com.mk

    Vitaminka is Macedonias largest food processing company. The company exports to 26 countries worldwide and the United States is their main market. The companys product assortment includes: chocolate products, snacks, soups, mayonnaise, ketchup, spices, pasteurized products and more.

    Pivara Skopje AD808 #12, PO Box 594 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2 2611 314; Fax: (+389 2 2611 482Contact Person: Mr. Michael E. Economakis, Country General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.pivaraskopje.com.mk (currently under construction)

    Pivara Skopje AD was founded in 1924 as a joint stock company for production of beer with a 36,000 hectoliter (Hl) capacity. The company has been restructured and modernized many times toward the goal of becoming a world class beer & soft drinks producer. Their current capacity for beer production is 1.1 million Hl annually and soft drinks 1.9 million Hl annually. Today, Pivara Skopje AD holds more than 60% of the market share in beer, and over 50% of the market share in carbonated soft drinks. The company holds the following certifi cates: ISO 9001:2000; ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety) and ISO 22000:2005 (Food Safety Management).

    Polenak Law Firm98 Orce Nikolov St 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3114 737; Fax: (+389 2) 3120 420Contact Person: Kristijan Polenak, Managing PartnerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.polenak.com

    Polenak Law Firm is one of the most prominent law fi rms in Macedonia. It has 13 lawyers qualifi ed in a wide range of practice areas including: banking and fi nance, civil and criminal litigation, commercial litigation, contracting, corporate governance, insurance, intellectual property, labor and employment, mergers & acquisitions and real estate. It is a member of South East Europe Legal Group (www.seelegal.org).

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    PricewaterhouseCoopers dooel SkopjeMakedonija #12, 4th Floor, Palata Makedonija 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3116 638; Fax: (+389 2) 3116 525Contact Person: Mr. Ljube Georgievski; Senior Manager; Mr. Philippe Bozier, Senior ManagerEmail: offi [email protected]; Website: www.pwc.com/mk

    PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) is the worlds largest professional organization. Drawing on the knowledge of more than 140,000 people in 149 countries, PWC provides a full range of business advisory services including audit, accounting and tax advice; management, information technology and human resource consulting; fi nancial advisory services, business process outsourcing and legal services.

    Pristop MK CommunicationsTeodosij Gologanov 132, 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3109 149; Fax: (+389 2) 3109 148Contact Person: Mr. Jordan Minov, Executive ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Web: www.pristop.com.mk

    Established in 1997 as a full-service communications agency, Pristop MK today is a leading Public Relations (PR) agency in the Republic of Macedonia, which has provided services to numerous local and international companies, state, non-governmental and international organizations. Our core business includes strategic consulting, project planning, implementation and evaluation in the area of PR and communications management, advertising, media planning and buying, new media, event management, media monitoring and analysis (clipping).

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    ProCredit Bank MacedoniaJane Sandanski #109a 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3219 900; Fax: (+389 2) 3219 901Contact Person: Mr. Borislav Kostadinov, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.procreditbank.com.mk

    ProCredit Bank is a member of the global ProCredit Bank group consisting of 22 fi nancial institutions located in transition and developing countries. The bank has a total of 35 branches, over 740 employees and serves more than 90,000 legal entities and individuals in Macedonia. ProCredits core business services maximize possibilities for business development among very small, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises.

    Protect-M8 #12, Vizbegovo 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2600 409; Fax: (+389 2) 2600 413Contact Person: Mr. Edmond Krliu, ChairmanEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.protectm.com.mk

    Protect-Ms mainly processes polyethylene, polypropylene and PCV foil to be suitable for production of various types of bags and other packing materials. In addition, the company has long term experience in trading wheat, fl our and in-mill technology.

    QBE Makedonija11 Oktomvri 25, 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3166 867; Fax: (+389 2) 3137 154Contact person: Mr. Bosko Andov, General ManagerEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.qbeeurope.com/makedonija

    QBE entered the Macedonian market in 2000 as a major shareholder in Makedonija, a stock company for insurance and reinsurance. QBE is the countrys leading general insurer for property, PA, travel and motor insurance. The company provides the full range of leading edge insurance and reinsurance solutions, for large corporate clients and small to medium-sized companies, as well as individual lines.

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    Ms. Bosilka RizovskaProlet 21/2 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389) 2 3220 156; Email: [email protected]

    S&T Macedonia dooelAnkarska #31 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3065 396; Fax: (+389 2) 3065 397Contact Person: Mr. Boro Antovski, Managing DirectorEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.snt.com.mk

    S&T Macedonia was established in 1994 in Skopje and is part of the S&T Group, headquartered in Vienna, Austria. S&T Macedonia is the leading systems integrator in Macedonia and provides mission critical IT solutions and services, based on world recognized technologies and with an excellent understanding of customer needs.

    SEAF MacedoniaPartizanski Odredi #62 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3079 611; Fax: (+389 2) 3079 612Contact Person: Mr. Dejan Kalinikov, Director GeneralEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.seaf.com.mk

    SEAF Macedonia is a private equity fund supporting the development of small and medium sized enterprises in Macedonia. The fund is affi liated with SEAF, a Washington-based fund manager of an international network of investment funds active in the emerging and developing market-oriented economies (CEE, Asia and South America).

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    Seavus dooel SkopjeSkupi bb 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3097 400; Fax: (+389 2) 3097 414Contact Person: Mr. Igor Lestar, CEOEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.seavus.com

    Founded in 1999, the Seavus Group is an innovative provider of information technology solutions, custom software development, project outsourcing and quality software products. We deliver products and implement projects worldwide for over 150 of Fortune 1000 companies. The Seavus Group has more than 350 employees in development centers and offi ces in Sweden, USA, UK, Latvia, Belarus, Serbia, India and Macedonia. We work together with key technology partners and a global network of agents, resellers and distributors to turn technology into business value.

    Sharr Beteiligungs GmbHLagja e puntorve p.n.71510 Hani i Elezit, KosovTel: (+381) 290 385 511; Fax: (+381) 290 385 510Contact Person: Mario Grassl, Chief Executive Offi cerE-mail: [email protected]; Website: sharrcem.com

    Sharr Beteiligungs GmbH is a representative offi ce of the cement factories Sharrcem-Hani and Elezit-Kosove. As the only cement producer in Kosovo, Sharcem produces and delivers cement and employs 700 people. Sharrcems parent company, the Swiss Holcim Group, is the second largest cement manufacturer in the world (with 70 Group companies worldwide).

    Sinpeks BitolaGrcki Pat bb 7000 Bitola, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 47) 208 500; Fax: (+389 47) 208 515Contact person: Mr. Sinisa Petrovic, ManagerE-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.sinpeks.com.mk

    Sinpeks is a private company founded in 1990 specializing in agricultural, construction and forestry machinery and equipment as well as various general purpose tools. Sinpeks is a general agent and authorized distributor for more than 30 foreign companies including: John Deere, Husqvarna, Telwin and Fiac. In addition, the company provides equipment services and freight forwarding services to all customers inside and outside of the country.

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    SJ Company McDonalds SkopjeJane Sandanski bb 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2450 007; Fax: (+389 2) 2450 008Contact Person: Mr. Zoran Matlievski, General ManagerEmail: offi [email protected]; Website:

    SJ Company, Ltd. is a development franchise of McDonalds in Macedonia which emphasizes quality food products, prompt and courteous service in a clean, wholesome atmosphere attractive to families and children. SJ Company opened the fi rst McDonalds in Macedonia in 1997 and operates three restaurants in the country today.

    Skopje Jazz FestivalMaksim Gorki 5 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3131 090; Fax: (+389 2) 3225 033Contact Person: Mr. Oliver Belopeta, DirectorEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.skopjejazzfest.com.mk

    The Skopje Jazz Festival organizes a number of cultural activities and concerts, publishes music catalogues, manages several Macedonian jazz and ethno (world music) groups and produces CDs. Its main event each year is a renowned jazz festival, held every October for over 26 years that gathers the most famous names from the world of jazz. The company has also successfully organized Off -Fest, a more world-music oriented festival in May/June for the past 7 years.

    Skopski Pazar AD SkopjeJane Sandanski #109b 1000 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 2404 300; Fax: (+389 2) 2404 313Contact person: Mr. Saso Davitkovski, MBA - President of the Managing boardEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.skopskipazar.com.mk

    Skopski Pazar is a privately owned, joint-stock company for trade services, green markets and fi nancial services. The major activity of the company is trade, conducted in its 17 supermarkets (5 SP Markets and 12 Maxi D Discounts), 3 Bonus Plus markets and the beauty center, Unique. It also operates 17 green markets, warehouses, 2 furniture stores, 2 restaurants, 1 textile store (for the brand, Odeja) as well as a customs terminal.

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    Skopski Saem DOOBelasica 2 1130 Skopje, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 2) 3218 388; Fax: (+389 2) 3218 375Contact Person: Ms. Gvido Omladic, President of the Managing BoardE-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.skopjefair.com.mk

    Since the beginning of the century we have been adding new activities and services. Skopje Fair, Ltd. is multi functional business center, specialized in organizing all kinds of events, seminars, forums, congresses, promotional activities and presentations. Its complex includes pavilions for events, the Metropolis Arena for concerts and congresses, Action Park for amusement, and exclusive halls in the Congress center for round tables and conferences. For 57 years Skopje Fair, Ltd. has hosted more than 10,000 companies and 1 million visitors annually.

    South East European University (SEEU)Ilindenska bb, 1200 Tetovo, Republic of MacedoniaTel: (+389 44) 356 252; Fax: (+389 44) 356 111Contact Person: Mr. Evzal Rakipi, Director of the SEEU Business Development & Career CentreEmail: [email protected]; Website: www.seeu.edu.mk

    SEEU is