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You are holding in your hand the publication devoted to the largest International Trade Fair for Architecture and Building Materials BAU in Europe held in Munich every two years. This year the show is exceptional because it is being held for the 20th time. Most probably it is for this reason that its participants are extraordinary European companies of the building industry, and architectural solutions presented at the show surprise its visitors by innovations, economy and eco-friendliness.

This show is going to set certain “fashions” in building and architecture. This is an excellent opportunity for Lithuanian companies to demonstrate the best examples of their activity. And they really have what to boast about: it is not a secret that masters with hands of gold and builders of highest qualification are in great demand in the European Union. Lithuanian products are associated with innovations and high quality. Lithuania can take pride not only in building companies of a high professional level but also in the companies manufacturing furniture and windows. Having stood the test of time and the merciless economic crisis they are extending their activities to enter foreign markets. Hence, if you happen to encounter a supplier of services or products from our country,

take notice of him – a Lithuanian will never offer you products of poor quality.

Good results of the performance of the sector testify to the fact that this production is recovering. At the beginning of 2012, in its first quarter, as compared with the same period last year, export of building services increased by 52.7 per cent, or 26,6 million litas.

The neighbouring Scandinavian market was the first to become convinced of good production of Lithuanian manufacturers. It was in Scandinavia that building industry in particular, which shrank almost by half during the economic crisis, started looking for new markets. Therefore export of building services to those markets increased from 70 million litas in 2010 to 104 million litas in 2011. Today the largest amount of products is exported to the markets of Norway and Sweden. In the first quarter of 2012, export of building services accounted for about 88 per cent of total export of building services. Another important trading partner is Germany. In the first quarter of 2012 export to this country, as compared to the same period last year, increased by 7.5 million litas.

On the whole, experts call the year 2012 the year of recovery of this field.

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Perspectives of cooperation between Lithuania and Germany in the building sector ErnEstas Mickus, Minister counsellor of the Embassy

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Lithuanian economy: resilient export and recovering domestic demandaLEksandr izGorodin,

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Construction company MitnijA offers solutions for the future

Bitumen shingles SHinGLAS – excellent quality and performance guaranteed by a reliable producerMida Lt UAB

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Artūras Zuokas, the Mayor of Vilnius: “the capital of Lithuania - the best investment-ready city”

Perspectives of cooperation between Lithuania and Germany in the building sector German-Baltic chamber of commerce in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

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Centuries-old traditions of building wooden housesEdvima UAB

Complex of entertainment landscape in LithuaniaLand Management center of kaunas university of technology

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Lithuanian products: from sauna cubicles to apartment housestyla UAB

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Quality is the second name of Roda, manufacturer of windows, doors and panel houses

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Specialists on log housestekmega UAB

Homes for a better quality of livekriautė UAB

Safety and aesthetics of the highest levelPietų spektras UAB

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Beautiful Security For Your HomePlieninis skydas UAB

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EtnoDesign - cosy gifts to inspire

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We are creating the futurealdeva UAB

Regional leader in glass businessGuartis AB

A group of artists eager to implement new ideassjlux

Hand made glass articlesGlass magic

Log&timber architecture: harmonious, aesthetic and eco-friendly livingarchitect tomas kupriūnas

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55The partner that has stood the test of time is a “Reliable partner”aulaukis UAB

Algimantas Černiauskas’ architecture studio “a&u”

Do you long for cosy surroundings? Jonostata UAB

SKP StiKLAS. Accurate and precise market players

MuMMYMOOn. it‘s businness born together with a baby

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Germany is one of Lithuania’s biggest and most important trading partners. trade between Germany and Lithuania

constitutes almost half a volume of Germany’s trade with all three Baltic States. in 2011, Lithuanian-German trade turnover, as compared with that in 2010, increased by as much as

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17.5 per cent. Germany ranks number four according to the amount of foreign direct investments in Lithuania. However, it should be noted that thus far the possibilities available have not been used to the full either by German companies in Lithuania or for Lithuanian business people in Germany. Active interest in business opportunities in the neighbouring countries is lacking. The BAu Munich international building and construction industry show being held is an excellent opportunity for Lithuanian companies to present their products and services, and for German business people to become acquainted with the possibilities in the Lithuanian and neighbouring markets.

There is no need to look for possibilities of closer co-operation anywhere farther. Lithuania seeks to eliminate energy isolation and to join the Western European networks. Germany has decided to withdraw from nuclear energy and it plans to invest into the development of renewable energy sources. it is only the development of energy infrastructure that will allow the Governments of Lithuania and Germany to achieve these ambitious objectives, and business of both countries should make use of these possibilities.

Renovation of buildings and energetic readjustment in Lithuania is another significant sphere for business people who seek to introduce the latest and most advanced solutions in the building sector. Ecology and energy

saving is one of the most significant criteria of the present-day building sector. technologies of German companies and quality of work of Lithuanian companies could be the key to success of the joint projects being carried out.

in 2011, Lithuania’s building market increased by one fifth, and the growth up to 15 per cent is expected in 2012. This is a sign to German companies that it is not necessary to look for potential partners and projects far from home. Cooperation with Lithuanian universities and higher educational institutions, architect and design studios is another sphere where it is possible to expect effective interaction. Lithuanian logistics centres, free economic zones in Klaipėda and Kaunas are an excellent gateway for German goods and services to Belarus, Russia, ukraine, transcaucasia or Kazakhstan. A purchaser in Germany is interested in exacting piece work of high quality that requires accuracy – Lithuanian companies manufacturing exceptional products could offer that.

The building sector is a constant and reliable indicator of the condition of economics in the country. Lithuania is rapidly and successfully eradicating consequences of the economic crisis and is prepared better than ever for new shocks. German companies value long-term and stable business relationships, high-quality products and services, and this should provide a sound basis for Lithuanian companies to cooperate with Germany.

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Artūras Zuokas, the Mayor of Vilnius:

“the capital of Lithuania - the best investment-ready city”

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is attracting more attention of bigger investors. A. Zuokas, the Mayor of Vilnius, says that the city’s ambition to become a regional leader and the largest building site in the Baltic countries is becoming a reality - investors, such as iKEA or luxury hotel chain Kempinski have already discovered our city and expanded their activities there. The nearest plan of the city is to start first flights of the national air carrier AirLituanica in spring of the next year. We talk about all this with the Mayor of the city ARTuRAS ZuoKAS.

BiL Capsule of shopping center IKEA was dug in, Comfort Hotel LT, to which Peter A. Stordalen, the owner of the company Nordic Choice Hotels and one of the richest people of Norway flew in a pri-vate plane, was opened, Research Cen-tre of Molecular Biology Thermo Fisher Scientific was opened – every year Vil-nius attracts more and more attention of major investors?

We have set a specific goal - to become a regional leader in attracting investment. All the more, we have an excellent infra-structure, population of 15.5 million live in 300 km radius around Vilnius, while the other Baltic cities are concentrating the potential of about 8-10 million peo-ple around them. We take every effort to make our city attractive for investment, for exam-ple, iKEA executives say that they are delighted how quickly we are able to respond to their needs: a detailed plan for the shopping center was prepared and

approved within 6 months, all works are progressing according to the schedule. it is difficult to find such analogues in Europe.From 2004 to 2008 we had the largest construction site in the Baltic countries and across the region - we started devel-opment of a new city center, where cent-ers and offices of banks and various busi-nesses are currently moving to. At that time more than 220 million Euros were invested there. This location is rediscovered by inves-tors – in the exclusive 120-hectare site a 135 million Euros of private investment is expected in the near future, another 30 million Euros will be invested in the infrastructure by the municipality of the capital: it will reconstruct streets, cre-ate pedestrian malls, green spaces and squares.We are ready to do anything to fulfil the investments planned for the coming years that will reach nearly 170 million Euros and will generate 1,000 jobs.

BiL How Vilnius has become so attractive to foreign investors?

This is the city’s attitude towards the investor. in addition, we have all what is necessary for international business: high-quality human resources and we are growing and evolving area that sits between the East and the West. Furthermore, we can boast the cleanest air and water in Europe and the fastest

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internet in the world. We also set clear priorities which urban areas have to be developed.

BiL You said that detailed plan for IKEA shopping center that is coming to Vil-nius was developed in a record time of six months. How else the municipality contributes to the fact that investors are faced with a minimum of bureaucratic obstacles?

The best municipality’s professionals that treasure time and money of investors are working with the investors and looking for solutions of the arising challenges. This means that an investor in our city not only knows exactly where to go and what to do when faced with some chal-lenges but also all the issues are dealt with very quickly.Also, as far as it depends on the decisions of the city council, we are reducing taxes; for example, property tax on hotels is reduced from 0.8 to 0.5 percent.

Are you still looking for a strategic inves-tor for the national air carrier company created by the Vilnius city municipality?

We have already discussed the issue of strategic investments with a few inves-tors and now we are in the stage of nego-tiations. We also offer to buy individual shares to the cities and businesses of the country and already have 14 signed con-tracts and a further 20 that are waiting for the signature. We are planning the first flights to London, Moscow, Amster-dam, Brussels and Kiev for the next year.

BiL Development of the competitive urban economic is insepara-ble from the creation of quality life condi-tions of the society. Does it matter to investors?

investors are looking at the whole. As wit-nessed by the interna-tional research, we have achieved some really good results in respect of quality of life. For example, the international Quality of Life index assigned to Vilnius one of the best results among the 12 new Eu coun-tries, and the newspaper The new York times in the article “innovative cities are thinking, how they work” mentioned Vil-nius amongst the world’s best-managed cities such as Berlin, Barcelona, Cape town, Copenhagen, Montreal, Santiago, Shanghai. Cities were evaluated not only by the quality of life but also by how wisely and well they were managed. The influential American newspaper noted that Vilnius is led by government constantly thinking a step forward.

BiL What are the potential business niches you see in Vilnius; what else could attract investor’s attention?

There are few spaces that attract invest-ments – these are the said new city center and former factory buildings located very close to the Old town: here, together with

international experts we started develop-ment of conversion projects, which will create new solutions for the development of this area.Thirdly, we announce investment pro-jects ourselves. Currently we announced a large-scale tender for modernization of the lighting of the entire city - we want the city to be lit using energy saving tech-nologies. We develop sports facilities – we are looking for an investor that would build football stadium satisfying all inter-national standards or would renovate a city pool. We are going to introduce a new mode of transport – a tram, for which we will also announce an international ten-der. it is intended to renew waste recy-cling sector in the city – building of waste sorting and incineration plants will be tendered.Therefore, i am really looking forward to meeting you in Vilnius – the best place for investments in the region.

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W ithin the past two decades the Lithuanian economy experienced a dynamic

development. After the declaration of independence from the Soviet union in 1990 and during the following process of transformation and privatization new economic structures were established. The economy of the southern Baltic State grew quickly by rates between 5 and 12 percent yearly. On 1st May 2004 Lithu-ania joined the European union. After showing above Eu-average growth rates before the economic crisis in 2008 Lithu-ania experienced severe losses in 2009 and the first months of 2010 – also affect-ing the construction sector. However, for the past two years a clear upward trend has returned to the Lithuanian economy. in 2011 the real GDP growth once again amounted to 5.9 percent The European Commission forecasts further growth of 2.4 percent in 2012 and 3.5 percent in 2013. it exceeds the forecast for the Eu-27 which lies at 0.0 percent for 2012 and 1.3 percent for 2013.

These ratings are being supported by the assessment of the economic prospects as seen by the German companies in Lithuania. in the business survey of the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce (AHK) in spring 2012 most of the par-ticipating companies in Lithuania rated their business situation as good or at least satisfactory. After already strong growth figures in 2011, 25 percent of the respondents in Lithuania expect a fur-ther improvement of the economic situa-tion. The majority assumed that the eco-nomic framework remains unchanged in 2012. Only 6 percent expect a negative development. Also, the participants rate the development of their own businesses more positively than the development of the respective sectors for the current year. in Lithuania the mood amongst the companies is especially positive: 60 percent of the respondents are satisfied

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with their current business situation thus having been able to fulfill their optimistic expectations from the previous year. The expectations for 2012 are slightly more moderate, but only 10 percent of the respondents expect lower profits in 2012 than in 2011. And, last not least, the vast majority of the participants would repeat their investment decisions for their respective location in Lithuania.

OPtiMiSM REGARDinG DEVELOPMEntS in tHE COnStRuCtiOn BuSinESS

During the first and second quarter of 2012 the fastest growth in the value added was observed in enterprises engaged in information and communica-tion (7.6 percent), agriculture, forestry and fishing (6.7 percent), real estate activities (4.8 percent), construction (3.8 percent), trade, hotels and restaurants, transportation and storage (3.2 percent).

While, like in many other countries, the

construction industry was hit by the cri-sis most severely, it now benefits from an improved situation on the property mar-ket in Lithuania. Recovering investment activities led to a rising demand for con-struction in 2011. Last year building con-struction grew by 22.7 percent compared to 2010 and civil engineering by 19.8 percent. in the first months of 2012 this dynamism continued, while still being below the 2007/2008 volumes. in first half of 2012 2462 permits were issued for the construction of residential buildings - an increase of 26 percent as compared to the period in 2011. Besides this, the increase of building permits, for example, for health facilities (plus 201.4 percent) and educational facilities (plus 148.7 per-cent) underline the positive trend.

The construction industry in Lithuania provides various chances for German companies, not only within local con-struction projects but also with regard to large-scale interregional projects in the Baltic Sea region. An example for such projects that are aiming at the develop-

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business. in Lithuania its Vilnius office operates as a one-stop-shop for German companies and paves the way for a direct entry the market and cooperation with local partners and institutions. The Ger-man-Baltic Chamber of Commerce serves as a platform for important business con-tacts and provides an extensive range of

commercial services, information and advice. Representing the interests of its 400 member companies (100 of them are in Lithuania), it is actively engaged in continuously improving the economic and political conditions for doing busi-ness – and offers German-Lithuanian companies a valuable network on site.

ment of the cross-border transport net-works is the Rail Baltica, a planned rail track, connecting Warsaw via Kaunas and Riga with tallinn. Also, a high number of newly planned investments during the upcoming years and the still high need for modernization can provide numerous opportunities for German engineering and construction companies. Their high quality work and technical expertise is respected and valued.

The German HeidelbergCement Group is active in the Baltics since 2003 with cement, ready-mixed concrete, and aggregates plants here. just recently, in july 2012 HeidelbergCement Klaipėda opened a new cement terminal in the Klaipėda Free Economic Zone. Wirtgen Lietuva is operating successfully in Lithu-ania since 1998, offering a broad range of services in all areas of road construc-tion. Meyer & john GmbH & Co. KG, Vilniaus filialas, provides services such as building, maintaining and repairing water, asphalt and stone-paved roads and streets in Lithuania since 2002. These are just three examples of success stories of German companies.

With regard to the German-Lithuanian business relations, the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania (AHK Baltic States) is actively assisting companies from Germany and the Baltic States with professional sup-port and services for a successful foreign

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• Business Partner Search • Individual Market Advice • Market Information • Address Research • Direct Mailing • Fiscal service • Recruiting • Trade Fair Services

For further information please check www.ahk-balt.org MArEN DIAlE-SCHEllSCHMIDT,

CEO of the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce in Estonia, latvia, lithuania (AHK)

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T he performance of Lithuanian economy has been very volatile during the last several years. in

2009 Lithuania has experienced a hard landing, with output slumping by 15 %. The country’s exporters have been badly hit by a contracting global economy. Moreover, the economic growth model, which has been primarily based on sub-stantial inflow of cheap foreign credit, has created severe macroeconomic imbalances and caused overheating of the economy, which eventually resulted in burst of the real estate bubble and other severe consequences for the domestic market. Lastly, draconian fiscal consolidation measures which have been implemented by the authori-ties in order to prevent budget deficit

reaching unsustainably high levels, have additionally weighed on economic activity. in 2010 economic conditions in Lithuania have stabilized, with GDP expanding by a modest 1.4 %. Gradual improvement in economic climate was mainly driven by recovering global trade, on which small and open Lithu-anian economy is highly dependent.

in 2011 economic conditions have continued to improve further and GDP climbed by 5.9 % – the second-highest growth rate in the Eu after Estonia (8.3 %). While export has acted as a catalyst for gradual economic recovery in 2010, the growth of Lithuanian economy has become more balanced in 2011 – surge in export (export of goods

and services climbed by 14 % in 2011 and surpassed pre-crisis level in nomi-nal terms) has eventually stimulated recovery in investment and domestic demand, with capital formation rising by 17.1 % and household consump-tion expenditure increasing by 6.1 %. Economic conditions have continued to improve in 2012, but statistical data shows a gradual slowdown in the pace of economic expansion. After reaching a peak of 6.7 % in 2011 Q3, the rate of GDP expansion has slowed to 2.8 % in 2012 Q2 – a third slowdown in quar-terly GDP growth in a row. However, despite a somewhat slower pace of GDP growth, current Lithuanian economic conditions and short-term perspectives remain favorable.

LITHUANIAN ECONOMY: resilient export and recovering domestic demand

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The pace of expansion in Lithuanian GDP remains robust in comparison to majority of Eu countries – in 2012 Q2 a higher GDP growth has been observed only in Latvia (4.3 %) and Slovakia (3 %). in addition to this, it is worth mentioning that a slower Lithuanian GDP growth during 2012 Q2 was strongly determined by a statistical effect which was caused by a maintenance works in Lithuanian oil refinery Orlen Lietuva. Due to maintenance works, the production of petroleum products has slumped by 30 % in Q2. Since production of petroleum products accounts for 35 % of total goods produced by Lithuanian industry, the production of Lithu-anian industry has declined by 2.5 % in Q2, which also dragged down the pace of GDP growth.

Lithuanian export and export-orientated economic sectors have so far demonstrated strong resilience to euro zone fiscal problems that are affecting the euro region. During the first half of 2012, compared to the corresponding period of last year the volume of Lithuanian export has increased by 7.4 %. if export of petro-leum is excluded, the growth in exports volumes would increase to 9.8 %. The volume of Lithuanian export is now 30 % higher than pre-crisis level of 2008. Lithuanian manufacturing industry, which exports 60 % of its goods, has also provided analysts with rather good results this year – the volume of goods (excluding petroleum goods) produced by Lithuanian manu-factures has increased by 9 % during 2012 january-june, compared to cor-responding period of previous year, and is 5.8 % higher than pre-crisis (2008) level. There are several factors behind strong resilience and con-tinuous growth in Lithuanian export. First, Lithuanian companies have so far been able to retain their cost-competitiveness – while real labor productivity is growing, real wages are declining (prices are increasing at a faster pace than wages). This was not the case before Lithuanian economy has experienced a hard landing, when real wages have been rising at a much faster pace than productivity, thus reducing competitiveness of busi-

ness. Regained cost-competitiveness enables Lithuanian exporters to suc-cessfully compete for new orders – the quarterly PMi (purchasing managers’ index) survey of 130 biggest Lithua-nian manufacturers compiled by Lith-uanian Confederation of industrialists (LPK) shows that 67 % of biggest manufactures forecast an increase in new orders in 2012 Q3, the major-ity of which will come from the Eu market. Secondly, solid economic performance of key Lithuanian trade partners in the Eu (core euro zone countries, Baltic countries and Scan-dinavian countries) has, undoubtedly, had a positive impact on Lithuanian export. Lastly, the competitiveness of Lithuanian business has also been positively affected by appreciation in currencies of some of Lithuania’s main trade partners. Polish zloty has appreciated by 6 % against Lithuanian litas in 2012, while the value of Swed-ish krona and Pound sterling rose by 5%. Short-term export perspectives remain rather optimistic – LPK survey shows that 65 % of biggest Lithuanian manufactures expect export to rise further in 2012 Q3.

Although export trends remain favorable, the latest data on capital formation (i.e. business investment) has not been particularly good. After increasing by 11 % in 2012 Q1, invest-ment in fixed tangible assets rose by only 1.3 % in Q2. Growth in invest-ment in equipment, machinery and transport vehicles slowed from 19 % in Q1 to 1.3 % in Q 2. The slowdown is mainly caused by a high level of uncertainty among business regard-ing the short and long-term economic perspectives of the euro zone, as well as the global economy as a whole. The level of “productive” (i.e. in equip-ment, machinery and transport vehicles) investment remains insuf-ficient – in 2011 the ratio of produc-tive investments to GDP accounted for 5.4 % in Lithuania. This was much lower than in Latvia (11.3 %) and Estonia (10.1 %), and also below Eu average (6.6 %). insufficient level of investment may limit future expan-sion in export – while the volume of exports has exceeded pre-crisis level, the volume of investment is almost

30 % lower than before the crisis, and is close to the level that has been observed in 2005.

Household consumption expenditure continues to recover, but the pace of recovery has also slowed recently – while household consumption expenditure rose by 7.8 % in 2012 Q1, the growth slowed to 4.2 % in Q2. Household consumption trends will be determined by both positive and negative factors in the nearest future. Although unemployment remains almost 3 times as high compared to pre-crisis level, persistent (and rather robust) pace of Lithuanian economic recovery has managed to reduce the unemployment level from a peak of 18.3 % in 2010 Q2 to 13.3 % in 2012 Q2. What is more, due to economic recovery, nominal wages keep rising. in fact, the nominal wage in 2012 Q2 was only 3.7 % lower than in 2008 Q2 (i.e. before the crisis). The average salary in manufacturing has exceeded the pre-crisis level by 2.3 % in 2012 Q2. The above mentioned factors have helped to support ongoing recovery in domestic demand. On the other hand, several negative factors will also con-tinue to affect domestic consumption in the nearest future, and are at least in part to blame for the slowdown in domestic demand. First, prices of necessities (food, electricity, heating, water, fuel) are increasing at a rather fast pace. While consumer prices rose by 3.3 % (y-o-y) in August, prices of water, electricity, heating, fuel rose by 5.4 %. transport prices rose by 4.5 % in August, while food was 3 % more expensive than a year ago. The struc-ture of Lithuanian consumer expendi-ture shows that expenditures on food (26 %), electricity, heating, water, fuel (13 %) and transport (13 %) account for more than half (52 %) of total expenditures of average Lithuanian consumer. As a result, rising prices of necessities increase the cost of living, which has an adverse effect on consumer expenditures. Second, euro zone fiscal problems may eventually persuade Lithuanian consumers to increase savings and reduce consump-tion, thus also potentially dragging the rate of recovery in domestic demand downwards.

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Construction company Mitnija offers solutions for the future

lithuanian Museumof Ethnocosmology2008, MolėtaiSize - 1 966 m2.Space - 14 223 m3.M

itnija UAB is a private construction company, which has been working successfully for five decades and spe-cializing in industrial and residential

construction, design, production and installation of metal constructions, building renovation, demolition and general contracting.

the modern and professional construction company offers Lithuanian and foreign markets comfortable, aesthetic and innovative solutions that not only reli-ably serve the public but also decorate the environ-ment, inspire and help people using the company’s work results to work, learn, create, and enjoy a beau-tiful and comfortable life.

since 2006, the company is owned by MG Baltic Group.

in 2007 and 2008, Mitnija received gold medals in the competition “Lithuanian Product of the Year”.

in recent years, Mitnija service sales have been grow-ing faster than the Lithuanian construction market. the company is awarded important contracts of both private investors and the public sector in Lithuania; it is also successfully expanding the geography of ser-vices to foreign markets.

the company’s growth is determined by the team of highly skilled creative specialists, including construc-tion, engineering and business planning areas.

the company’s productive capacity enables it to con-struct particularly large objects in record time, and the range of services covers an entire cycle: from designing the object to handing the customer a key

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to it.. one of Mitnija’s advantages is the fact that its obligations to clients do not end with the construc-tion. they are to be carried out as long as the building is in use.

Mitnija’s name is made famous in Lithuania and abroad by such projects as exceptional architecture Lithuanian Museum of Ethnocosmology in Molėtai dis-trict, logistics and shopping centres, factories, ware-houses, modern and economic residential, office, recreational and other buildings or their complexes.

the company is also successfully implementing joint projects in cooperation with Lithuanian and foreign partners.

the long history and experience, high organisational culture, professional, creative staff, the best con-

struction traditions and non-standard individualised solutions allow the company not only to ensure im-plementation of the highest requirements of today’s clients but also to take into consideration tomorrow’s needs of the future consumers.

in most cases, the projects implemented by Mitnija are UAB intended not only for day: the results will be used by several generations, so the company works very precisely, with great responsibility, often leaving behind not only its competitors but also the time.

Above, construction of the Obstetrics and Surgery department in Santariškių clinics2011, VilniusSize - 28 000 m2.Space - 129 000 m3.

Below, industrial buildingreconstruction into the science and researchcentre2011, MinskSize - 8 100 m2.Space - 53 400 m3.

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Complex of entertainment landsCape in lithuania

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t he development plan of the complex presents adaptation of the territories of quarries of min-eral resources for recreational

use, giving visitors a pleasant feeling and extreme experiences for the first time in Lithuania. the plan was prepared on the basis entertainment needs of today’s mobile society and the international theoretical and practical experience of development of entertainment landscapes and thematic parks. the increasing use of resources causes the expansion of quarries and wastelands in landscape. the re-use of such sites becomes a relevant social, economic, and environmental issue. the aspects of interests and the array of solution of this problem far transcend the contemporary tasks of quarry remediation.

Large territories damaged by the process of mining are currently converted into en-tertainment parks, providing sociocultural services to visitors and economic benefits to local people and the state. the feasibility study and a special landscape manage-ment plan prepared at the Land Manage-ment center of kaunas university of tech-nology propose the possibilities of adaptive re-use of the exploited mining territories, which would meet the challenges of the contemporary society without compromis-ing the needs of the future generations and without damaging the sites of picturesque landscapes.

The present landscape of dolomite quarry in Petrašiūnai, Pakruojis district

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Complex of entertainment landsCape in lithuania

the work consists of two parts: the feasibility study of adaptive re-use of the dolomite quarry in Petrašiūnai (Pakruojis district) from the land management point of view and the special landscape manage-ment plan. this plan provides the possibil-ity to create new functions and values in the exploited dolomite quarries instead of using scenic natural areas.

the aim of the feasibility study of adaptive re-use for recreational purposes of the dolomite quarry and the special landscape management plan is to adapt consistently the exploited territories, the territories un-der exploitation and the territories, which are planned to be mined in the future, to the entertainment use and to create the landscape of 13 thematic entertainment parks. several most important parks can be mentioned: funfair, water attractions, exploration, adventure, recreational fishing, a quiet rest and relaxation, cultural, festive and sporting events, water sports, under-water exploration and others. in order to maintain a single land management idea of the dolomite quarry, all the site of the entertainment landscape is planned as a single complex of thematic parks covering an area of 880 ha with an area of 350 ha of artificial water bodies.

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Special landscape managment plan of the dolomite quarry

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AD REM TRANSPORT - international freight forwarder and local distributor

the competence:Member of WFn, Wca, PFi;individual Fiata membership;iata member;LinaVa (Lithuanian national road carriers’ association) member;LinEka (Lithuanian national Freight Forwarders and Logistics association LinEka) member;LLa (Lithuanian Logistics association) - the cofounder;iso 9001:2008.

services:World wide transportation by road, rail, air, sea - partners in 168 world countries;Multimodal transportation;international removal services; international diplomatic cargo transportation services;

Partners and ViP clients list:iberdrola, General Electric, Ministry of Foreign affairs of the republic of Lithuania, aon insurance, Lithuanian railway, klaipėda Port.

The last oversize project: 200 t gas turbine delivery from klaipėda port to LiEtuVos ELEktrinĖ power plant in Elektrėnai. the project was carried out under iberdrola, WLsc, GE and LG maintenance.

ad rEM, ad rEM transPort and ad rEM LEz (a new logistics centre in Free Economic zone of Lithuania, klaipėda) performed these tasks for the oversize project:

FcL shipping and import procedures from asia and americas;shipping and import of air cargo;transit procedures EX1, t1;Local deliveries;conveyance of oversize shipments.

AD REM is the largest customs brokerage company in Lithuania.

the competence:customs intermediary registration certificate no. 020372 issued to ad rEM on 17.09.1993.

the status of a reliable Business Entity of the republic of Lithuania, certificate nom. VM000791 issued to ad rEM on 10.09.2002.aEo (authorised Economic operator) certificate nom. Lt aEoc 1004200009. aEo is recognised worldwide as safe, secure and compliant business partners in international trade.

AD REM services:Preparation of customs documents and intrastat reports;representing companies in the customs of the republic of Lithuania;Providing guarantee for customs clearance;Bank charges, duties and other client’s tax payment;customs clearance control;consultancy on customs clearance matters.ViP clients list: Philip Morris, Johnson & Johnson, teliasonera (omnitel), Paroc Group and etc.

AD REM LEZ - a terminal with new bonded and distributional warehouses (8200 m2, type a) that covers 2 hectares and is well-equipped with modern handling equipment

VILNIAUS TRANZITAS -

a warehouse and logistics operator. Provides import and export terminal services; bonded warehouses services; 3PL (third Party Logistics) services; cargo warehousing and distribution in Baltic states services and other. competence: iso 9001:2008 certificate.

AD REM aD REM AD REM GROUP - the group of logistics companies in Lithuania: AD REM, AD REM TRANSPORT, VILNIAUS TRANZITAS, AD REM LEZ.

The main activity: customs brokerage, international and local road, rail, air, sea transportation & forwarding, warehousing and distribution, import – export terminal, bonded warehouses services.Offices in Vilnius (capital of the Republic of Lithuania) and Klaipėda (the main city-port of the Republic of Lithuania).

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Lithuaniawww.adrem.lt

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Bitumen shingles SHINGLAS –excellent quality and performance guaranteed by a reliable producer

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Lithuania-based private company Mida LT produces roll roofing and bitumen shingles. In 2000, the Company became a part of international corporation TechnoNICOL, the world leader in roll roofing production and one of the major producers of bitumen shingles SHINGLAS in Europe and Asia.

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T oday Mida Lt UAB – is a success-fully operating company with over 50-year experience in production

of bitumen-polymer and bitumen roof-ing: flexible shingles in a wide range of colours, modifications, thickness and geometric forms for pitched roofs and roll-roofing for flat roofs. the company also offers additional components re-quired for roofing works and completing elements for adequate ventilation of the roof. Production is distributed through dealers and the major sales networks all over Europe and the produced bitumen roofing products are well-known and positively evaluated by buyers not only in neighbouring central or Western Europe-an countries, but also in different coun-tries of the Middle East, africa and asia.

Bitumen shingles Hexagonal, accord, delta, Beaver, trio are popular products produced in the shape of trapezium and in other shapes according to the Euro-pean standard. a new product of the cor-poration is laminated bitumen shingles

Jazz. it‘s a high-end product designated for implementing original design solu-tions. relief and colours of laminated shingles contribute to the formation of a natural and aesthetic image of the roof. Multi-layered laminated bitumen shin-gles are covered by a 30-year guarantee against manufacturing defects.

shingles sHinGLas is an optimal choice in terms of price-quality ratio. all roof coverings of the company are produced with regard to peculiar climatic condi-tions of the countries of intended use of the product. shingles supplied to the market of the southern countries (spain, turkey, Bulgaria, etc.) are extremely resistant to high temperatures, while shingles produced for consumers in the central and northern Europe (czech re-public, Hungary, Poland, Germany, the Baltic and scandinavian countries) are frost-resistant. adjustment of composi-tion of bitumen mass according to the cli-matic conditions of a particular country is a factor of extreme importance determin-

ing performance parameters, durability and life-span of the roofing.

at the present time the company suc-cessfully sells its production in twenty countries all over the world. Mida Lt UAB production reached even West africa. Plans of the company involve entering the new markets of the countries in north africa, north america and a rapidly grow-ing Brazilian market.

director of the company Jonas droman-tas - “our company‘s production is as good as the quality of the products man-ufactured by Finish, canadian, Belgian producers, the countries famous for long manufacturing traditions.”

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Guests to Varėna district in Lithuania admire wooden buildings, abundance of ancient au-thentic details preserved in this district, which

were lost elsewhere a long time ago. they all are old and beautiful, whereas “boxes” built from silicate bricks during the recent decades have already been destroyed somewhat by time and their unreal owners. times change and fashions change with time. Wooden construction, however, experiences an exponential rise. new technologies create the possibility to build log houses quickly and qualitatively. details are also of great importance: carved window rims, porches, the whole of materials, forms, colours and smells. the heat radiated by a stove or a fireplace is quite different from the heat coming from radiators. Masters of Edvima started to build wooden houses in 1996. since that time they have already built more than 300 houses, saunas and summer-houses. Wooden houses are built from selective fir-tree logs. the age of the trees amount to 80 – 100 years, and the thickness of walls depends on the purpose of the building and can range from 14 to 25 centimetres. Profiles of milled logs and corner joints are constantly being improved. our masters learned secrets of building by taking over local people’s experience that stood the test of time and the innovations used in the scandinavian countries. inside surfaces of the logs are impregnated, and metal reinforcements are used in important places. seeking to compensate for subsidence of the building regulat-ing screws are mounted. We found the way of making log cut outs and con-structed a milling cutter especially for that purpose so

that they could be cut out exactly. it took a long time and a lot of patients to adjust the mechanism before we achieved the desired result. now we can boast that due to a special cut of the corner the wind never blows through the walls and corners in the houses that we build. and this means that houses built by Edvima are warm, of high quality, inexpensive, assembled in a short time and ecological. an inexpensive, warm log house that appeals to your heart is not a utopian dream. it is an attainable reality, which we can implement within a month. We are glad that our work has been evaluated not only in Lithuania but also abroad. constructions of our company adorn and delight residents of spain, England, Germany and Po-land. their number is already approaching one thousand. customers who value originality and cosiness choose log houses. the present-day log house is designed tak-ing into account all aspects of a desirable modern de-sign therefore our aim is to understand and get to know the customers’ needs, and, what is the most important, to satisfy them.

Centuries-old traditions of building wooden houses

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soloservis UAB is manufacturer of steel, buildings structure elements: columns, trusses, connections, beams, variable cross-section beams, platforms and it offers metalworking services: plasma cutting, bending, welding, engineering, repair and reconstruction of different machinery and other services. all these contructions meet 1090-2 standart. Welding works are performed by the certified welders according to En 287-1 requirements and organized by a certified coordinator according to En iso 14731. surfaces of steel onstructions are cleaned up to 2½ class according to

iso 85015-1 requirements and painting works of steel construction meet En iso 12944:2000.

soloservis also offers production of heavy transport – commercial, building, agricultural, special transport. all these products meet iso 9001.

soloservis UAB offers subcontractor services to companies which need trailers, semitrailers, swap bodies, tipper bodies, steel and buildings structure elements, products from steel, stainless steel, aluminium.

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Lithuanian products: from sauna cubicLes to apartment houses

Products manufactured by the private company Tyla UAB operating in Lithuania are exported all over the world. Aesthetic and stable structures from high quality wood are custom made.

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W ooden products manufac-tured by the private compa-ny tyla UAB are made from

profiled fir-tree squared beam: apart-ment houses, summer houses, garden houses, bath-houses, sauna cubicles, arbours, and garages. at the present time about 98 per cent of production is exported. the greatest part, about 25-30 per cent, is export-ed to Germany. the company’s part-ner in Germany, which is engaged in work with the customers, is company Butenas-holzbauten.Many products are exported to Holland, italy, France, Portugal, ireland, Great Britain, denmark, norway, Luxemburg, switzerland and even to Japan. since the company co-operates with foreign partners, it runs a hotel in which guests who arrive in Lithuania are accommodated.

HiGH quaLitY Productsknowing very well that the quality of the product solely depends on the qual-

ity of timber the manufacturers have been importing raw materials from the northern part of russia for more than 10 years. Having chosen this strategy for its activity the company econo-mises in other spheres because the amount of waste of such raw materials is minimal. sawdust and small cuttings that remain after the production pro-cess are used to heat the industrial and office premises. the company itself organises the en-tire process of logistics: from manu-facture of products to their delivery. if consultations on how to assemble a building according to the presented scheme are needed, they are held by the masters trained by the company or its partners. as the company receives more orders than it can fulfil, it started thinking of extending production. it is planned to build a 1000 square-meter industrial building near the already existing 5000 square-meter premises. this is the in-vestment totalling about half a million,

which is intended to be commenced this year. “in the course of more than 20 years of the company’s existence professional staff of 180 employees has formed. this enables us to look forward to the long-term perspective with hope”, said one of the owners of the company and the Manager of the sales department arūnas Vaitaitis.sauna cubicles constitute a large part of production. this year has been one of the best during the entire period of the company’s existence. the largest part of such production is exported to Germany. saunas are made from tim-ber of coniferous trees. Local timber – black alder and aspen – is used for inside facilities only.

indiViduaL ordErs arE carriEd out Private company tyla UAB stopped looking for orders for large standard products a long time ago. specialists of the company that has been operat-

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ing for almost twenty years in this field know the needs of the customers, tra-ditions, provisions of the laws of every country and respond to that sensitively. the industrial process is controlled from the moment of receipt of the sketch to its final fulfilment. Having received an order and a preliminary drawing the de-signers prepare working drawings de-tailing every point of the wall according to certain measurements. any wooden house or a summer house reacts to the changes in ambient humidity therefore it is necessary to carefully take into ac-count all the gaps near the window or door joints.

attEntion to tHE tHErMaL rEsistancE oF WoodEn HousEs specialists deny the myth that the thicker the log the better it preserves heat. in fact this is not the case. Even if a log is 20 or more centimetres thick, in the place of joints it is not thicker than 8 cm, which is the same as 9,5-centime-tre thick glued squared beam. Hence, if one wants to have a warm building, its wooden wall must be warmed all the same using wooden finishing of the same profile.

the owners of the Private company tyla took over many technological solutions from their German colleagues who have long experience in the field of building squared beam houses. a special in-stitute of supervising construction of houses of this type has been founded, which certifies manufacturers, sellers and builders. a house made of logs ac-cording to the raL standard applied there would not even be certified in Germany. Private company tyla UAB has manufactured several houses in Germany, which were certified accord-ing to that standard. “Having started working with the Ger-man colleagues we chose such a way and standards of production, which are based on centuries-old German tradi-tions and investigations quite naturally” said the Head and one of the owners of the company arūnas Vaitaitis.

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it is for more than 8 years in a row that we have been offering our customers not only high-quality products, professional con-sultations, a short term of manufacturing, a five-year guarantee for our products but also good mood. We have survived the cri-sis that blew over several years ago follow-ing which we remained the only company in Vilnius region manufacturing glass pack-ages. We were able to overcome the crisis owing to the young, industrious and ambi-tious team, which does its best to meet the needs and expectations of each customer.

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GLASTIKA glass packages for special windows

The team spirit can also be strengthened by taking part in competitions. Having released the accumulated emotions and support relations among themselves on the competition circuit, the employees of Glastika return to work with much greater enthusiasm

Team games help set up interrelations and create a united team. Trustful, friendly communication and respect for one another are features of efficiently working staff, which have to be developed during free time too

Friendly and united team of Glastika helps the customers’ dreams come true

the employees who are mastering the latest technologies and who are set on improving their skills helped Glastika to preserve the circle of loyal customers during the time of the crisis”, states director of Glastika uaB Virginija Bugenienė.

the best companies in their sphere supply Glastika with materials: saint-Gobain Glass deutschland GmbH, Guardian Europe s.a.r.l, Fenzi Belgium, H.B. Fuller Window GmbH, GracE GmbH&co.kG, aLu-Pro srL, Profil-glass s.p.a, rolltech a/s, technoform Glass insulation GmbH, Ensinger GmbH, kommer-ling chemische Fabric GmbH.

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sound insuLationsound-proof glass-packages help reduce noise that comes both from outside and inside the premises. seeking to make full use of the insulating qualities specialists of Glastika, first and foremost, determine frequency of the noise to be reduced and then calculate resonance frequency of the window and offer the most suitable solution.

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tHErMaL insuLationExcellent thermal insulation is one of the most important requirements set to high-quality windows. seeking to improve the thermal coefficient Glastika uses selective glass in manufacturing glass packages. these glass packages are filled with argon or krypton gases, which make windows even warmer.

indiViduaL ordErsGlastika also manufactures standard glass packages but its strong point and exception-ality is packages with decorative glass and stained glass, individual and technologically complicated, as well as time-intensive prod-ucts of various configurations. transparent, mat, of different shades and forms glass packages decorate exceptional buildings in Western and Eastern Europe.

soLar controL Windows installed on the southern and western side of a building raise different problems during the hot season: harmful infra-red rays penetrate, due to the solar effect furniture is spoilt, and the premise becomes hot. Glastika offers to solve these problems using glass packages with solar control, darkened or reflexive glass.

saFEtYWindows and shop-windows manufactured with Glastika glass packages comply with the safety and quality requirements of the European union, and are exported to dif-

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ferent countries of the world. the danish certification company ds certificering a/s issued En 1279.5 quality certificate to glass manufactured by Glastika.

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be used in their products, thickness of the walls and the roof, as well as finishing level of elements.

Panel houses manufactured by kriautė UAB show good results in vacuum tests, and clients are happy to save money on heat-ing expenses. the team will professionally consult you about your project and suggest the most optimal solution for each indi-vidual case. Being economical, ecological, environment-friendly, creating comfortable microclimate for living, our timber-frame element houses are also cost-effective. so far we have built houses in norway, swe-den, denmark, Belgium, France, ireland, russia and Lithuania. our regular custom-ers say that our production exceeds their expectations.

another main product is wooden windows. kriautė UAB produces Euro type, as well as scandinavian type windows. clients can choose double or triple pane glazing win-dows, simple wooden or aluminum cased frames, etc. With the heat transfer coef-ficient being 1.3 W/(m2k) for double pane and 1.1 W/(m2k) for triple pane glazing, 33 dB and 35 dB of air sound insulation, respectively, these windows are the best choice for any type of house.

Kriautė UAB is a producer of tim-ber-frame panel houses, wooden windows, outdoor furniture, anti-vandal, interior and exterior

doors, cladding boards, floor boards, bee-hives and it is constantly looking for other possibilities to use its equipment. skilful carpenters ensure the best quality of the end product. the main product is timber-frame panel houses. after professional engineers have completed the design, pre-fabricated elements are produced using swedish computerized equipment; therefore the human impact on the preci-sion of the final product is reduced. only natural and certified materials are used in production. delivery and assembling of houses are organized in the shortest possible time preserving the quality of the product. Work is carried out according to iso quality management and Fsc systems, and the entire process, from making a price offer to handing over the keys to the client, is smooth and transparent.

25 years of experience in the construction field enables kriautė to complete the pro-jects to the highest level of detail. orders for manufacturing panels only are also tak-en. Flexibility is one of the main advantages of kriautė. clients can choose materials to www.kriaute.lt

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We paint the most various metal prod-ucts with powder paints. this is a reli-able, qualitative and long-term method of painting the metal surface with a desired colour. only the highest quality paints of austrian and italian manufac-turers are used.

Powder paints are intended for a long-term and reliable protection and decoration of the surface of material. the way of painting

is very different from traditional (wet) painting.

Maximum measurements of the prod-uct being painted are as follows: 5000 (length) x 2200 (width). Measurements of the furnace: 5000 mm (length) x 2000 mm (height) x 1600 mm (width). colours and shades are chosen from the raL colour palette, the structure can change from completely even to very coarse, and lustre – from abso-lutely mat to especially shiny. to meet special needs it is possible use struc-

tural “metallic” paints.

Powder painting is an ideal method of processing steel and aluminium surfaces, which are subject to a strong mechanical or natural im-pact. this method also suits per-fectly when it is necessary to pre-pare a decorative surface.

P rivate company Pietų spektras UAB guarantees maximum safe-ty of the highest level for you

and your property. these are extremely safe, strong internal and external metal doors of increased safety, which are warm and have good sound insulation.

it is important to us not only to manu-facture and sell a high quality product but also to meet the needs of even the most demanding customer. Each cus-tomer is important to us therefore we fulfil every presented order in accord-ance with the customer’s request.

Private company Pietų spektras UAB has seven-year work experience in the sphere of manufacture of armoured doors. We manufacture custom-made doors for flats, stairways, boiler houses, private houses. Workers with the high-est qualifications only work for the company because we must ensure high quality of each product and prompt and first-rate service. We give our products a guarantee for up to five years. our products are exported to England, nor-way, and russia. www.pietuspektras.lt

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specialists who have long experience in the field of wood processing teamed up under a single roof of the company tekmega whose main activity is designing, manufactur-

ing, assembling and equipping log houses built from turned wood. the company also manufactures and builds saunas, playgrounds, outdoor furniture and other products. the production process is constantly being improved therefore the company’s employees raise their qualification at different training courses, workshops and seminars where they deepen their knowledge of wood processing, manufacturin and building of log houses, as well as take part in different building and construction industry shows.

in 2006, the company tekmega joined the asso-ciation of Log Houses Producers (aLHP), currently aMWH (the association of Manufacturers of Wooden Houses) and in 2007, the company was issued the aMWH certificate of compliance testifying that man-ufacturing and assembling technology used meets the requirements of the aMWH standard “Log Parts of Buildings. technical requirements”, which are ap-proved by the Lithuanian department of standardisa-tion. Following these standards the company manu-factures, builds and equips log houses.

the company tekmega employs highly qualified workers who have wide experience in the sphere of designing, manufacturing and equipping log houses. this helps the company satisfy the customers’ needs without reducing the quality of the log construction.

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qality“Life should be comfortable”is the principle adhered to by the company roda, which has gained extensive experience in the manu-facture and construction of windows, doors and panel houses and has already provided a large number of houses with maximum comfort.

the products of the company, which marked the twen-tieth anniversary of successful operations, have earned recognition from a great many customers in Lithuania and other European countries such as denmark, nor-way, sweden and Great Britain. thus, today the name of these products has become synonymous with quality.

today as never before the major focus is laid on ecol-ogy. However, it is not only important what we eat but

also in what environment we live and what we breathe. Ecology in one’s house starts from the very first steps. a crucial role in this respect is performed by the win-dows which can open up a full view of nature. the key task is to properly select materials, while the sim-plest step towards a healthier and cleaner tomorrow is wooden windows. such a choice would be pleasing to the eye and ensure a continuous satisfaction with the quality of the selected product even in the distant future.

the company roda manufactures wooden windows according to two standards – the European and the scandinavian ones. the products of the European standard are made of glued pine wood, while those of the scandinavian standard are non-glued solid pine or mahogany. However, it is not worth troubling oneself

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about their differences and the most suitable option. it is better to relax and trust the professionals: the company’s specialists will identify the customers’ ac-tual needs and offer the optimum solution tailored to everyone’s taste.

the company’s team of professionals takes care of the production of superior quality windows as well as of doors of high quality. the company does not only produce the aforementioned windows and doors but also manufactures and builds panel houses. state-of-the-art technology thereof has taken root due to the aforementioned importance of ecology and a rapid and simple method of construction. the houses are con-structed using the panels produced in roda’s depart-ment which are assembled on the construction site. all construction elements are designed using special

software that ensures good and particularly accurate assembling.

a wide range of products – all you have to do is choose. currently, the kaišiadorys-based company is engaged not only in the production of the aforementioned prod-ucts. recently its product range has been supplemented with wooden windows and doors with aluminium binding.

roda’s major key to success is quality. a search for such a formula did not take long. the decades of the com-pany’s activities owe a lot to the tandem established at the very beginning: professional work of the company’s specialists and premium quality materials from Finland, norway, denmark and Poland. However, despite all that, the major stimulus for the company’s growth is unconditional trust and loyalty of the customers.

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EEstablished in 1991, Private company Vilniaus rentinys designs and constructs rational foundations and geotechnical con-structions. the company has established

itself as a leading company in Lithuania and with its own forces performs works totalling up to 100 billion litas per year.

throughout the operation period, works on several thousand construction sites have been carried our, foundations for various buildings, underground park-ings (of up to four floors), subways, as well as foun-dations and retaining walls for overbridges and road constructions have been installed. this includes work in complex geological conditions (where the soil is

mounded, peaty and watery). in 2008 and 2010, the company was awarded with gold medal at the Lithua-nian Product of the Year contest for its unique works.

the company employs over two hundred people, including highly qualified constructors, geologists, construction project managers. the company has been certified and is allowed to act as a constructor of special structures. in addition, it has a lisense to investigate the underground.

the company has a wide selection of foundation in-stallation equipment within the capacity of installing poles from 300 mm to 1200 mm in diameter, as well as auxiliary equipment, such as anchor installment

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aggregates, concrete cars and pumps, etc., required to ensure the efficiency of works. the company has a soil investigation device, therefore, it can offer the most rational and economical options of foundation installation.

Private company Vilniaus rentinys is a member of the Lithuanian Builders association, which is a part of FiEc (European construction industry Federation). the company’s employees are actively involved in the activities of the Lithuanian Geotechnical society, which is a member of issMGE (international society for soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering), and the Lithuanian association of civil Engineers, which is a member of EccE (European council of civil Engineers).

With highly qualified employees and proper equip-ment, Vilniaus rentinys is capable of designing and constructing different complex foundations, retain-ing walls, transport and railroad tunnels, footbridge and pier foundations in all Eu countries. Moreover, it can also strengthen the foundations of the exist-ing buildings, construct or extend the basement floor, lower the water level, perform soil reinforcement, geological (geotechnical) soil investigations.

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W e are an innovative compa-ny manufacturing wooden products. our main prod-

ucts are log apartment houses, hous-es of rest, houses for entertainment, hot tubs, and mobile bathhouses.

Wooden hot tubs are one of the most pleasant ways to regain one’s strength after a hard day’s work, to have a good time with the family or friends.

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For everyday and leisure

they are also useful for health, they help overcome stress, remove nerv-ous stress, quicken metabolism and strengthen immunity.

do you want to be original? We want to offer a bathhouse to you that differs from all other bathhouses in its ap-pearance – a sauna in a tub that can be placed even in such a place where it would be difficult to built even the simplest small bathhouse. these bath-houses are practical, they use very lit-tle fire-wood and do not require much supervision.

We work with both direct customers and with partners who sell our production. We have experience both in the local and foreign markets.

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• 24 ecologically decorated rooms

• Babilonas Restaurant during banquets and buffets (till 60 persons)

• Conference hall with modern equipment

• Sauna for 6 persons

• Wine and olive oil shop

• Ecotours with bicycles around Lithuania (up to 40 people)

Hotel “Babilonas”. Tel.+370 37 20 25 45 Þalioji st. 38A, Kaunas, Lithuania www.babilonas.lt

New, small and cozy Babilonas Hotel Babilonas Hotel stands in a peaceful location in the center of Kaunas, on a hill which reveals the breathtaking panorama of the city. Take a 10 minute walk and you will find yourself in the very heart of Kaunas city and the Old Town.

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PLiEninis skYdas has more than ten-year experience in manufac-turing of security and entrance doors. throughout our industrial practice, we have been investing

into the development of our manufacturing fa-cility, obtaining high-tech equipment, following world trends in manufacturing security doors,

and applying new scientific inventions in pro-duction. this turned us into a well-known com-pany in Eastern and central Europe and reliable partner to your local and foreign representa-tives. our products are already being exported to Great Britain, Belgium, the netherlands, den-mark, ireland, norway, sweden, Finland, island, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, russia, ukraine, etc.

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the share of the export is constantly growing and one of the nearest goals is to find a partner in the market of Germany.

the company is located in Vilnius, Lithu-ania and employs around 100 highly qualified employees.

in order to ensure the quality of our products, we test the properties of the doors only in no-tified laboratories and therefore, most tests are carried out in ift rosenheim, Germany. the analysis of advanced security characteristics are taken into the consideration, the entire manufacturing control system ensures that once established will always be available in every product.

We produce security class 2, 3 and 4 (rc2, 3

and 4 by EnV 1627), bullet-resistant FB4 and fire-resistant Ei45 doors. all our door mod-els can come in unlimited designs, shapes, colours and styles. We can even save the au-thentic design of architectural inheritance and produce the door with a high security level. all our doors have high sound and heat insulation and user-friendly but secure locks that can be customized.

during the years of experience and operation, our company has carried out a large number of tests, mastered the subtleties of door struc-ture, and turned our door into a perfect shield to reliably protect your home and your near and dear ones.

Please contact us for becoming our represent-ative in your region.

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Every detail is important in every stage: projection, testing and manufacturing

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The project financed from the European Un-ion Structural Funds “Conservation of Ber-nadine Monastery Ensemble and its adapta-tion for Tourist Purposes” the ensemble of Vilnius church of st. Francis of assisi and st. Bernardino of siena, the church of st. anne and the monastery building at 6, 8, 10 Maironio street. investigations, the project of heritage conservation works. the interior of the church lavishly decorated with paint-ing of the 16th-19th century, two chapels and the belfry have been restored.

The project financed from the European Un-ion Structural Funds “Adaptation of public cultural tourism infrastructure of the site of Dubingiai ancient castle for the development of cultural tourism”. technical and work pro-

jects, the project of heritage conservation works and supervision of carrying out the project. the remains of the 15th-17th palace of the radziwill family investigated by archae-ologists are displayed under the grass roof.

The project financed from the European Union Structural Funds “reconstruction of Medininkai Castle and adaptation of public cultural tourism infrastructure for the de-velopment of cultural tourism”. technical and work projects, the project of heritage conservation and supervision of carrying out the project. the largest castle tower of Bergfried type has been reconstructed and adapted for a museum. the castellated-style castle described in 1387 for the first time is the largest one in the region.

DESiGn SERViCES: projects of heritage conservation, restoration-adaptation projects, reconstruction and new construction projects. PLAnninG SERViCES: special heritage conservation detailed plans.

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Bernardine monastery ensemble

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LAnGuVA Plastikas UAB is the Company manufacturing plastic and aluminum windows, doors, conservatories, partitions and frameless structures. our

main goal is to ensure high quality in providing professional services that meet the needs of our customers and partners and to provide our employees with favourable opportunities to improve their qualification.

The Company was founded on 7 December 1998. Efficient and co-ordinated work of the administrative, management and production departments of the Company is the key to our success and the basis of our development. As compared with the first years of the activity of Languva Plastikas UAB, not only volumes of production but also the assortment of the services and products offered by the Company have increased considerably.

The entire production of the Company is certified by the Certification Centre of Building Products of the Ministry of Construction.

All products of the Company carry a five-year guarantee. Plastic windows are made from lead-free KBE profiles marked with the Greenline sign. The sign means that the profiles have the following important characteristics: lead-free, high thermal insulation, environmental-friendly products. These are highly environmental-friendly products.

We offer three 58 mm cameras, 70 mm and 88 mm in five of six chamber window and door systems with single or double glazing. The 88 mm system meets the requirements for windows of a passive house. This option allows the system to manufacture products for indoor, soft and particularly severe climatic conditions.

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the factory of private company Windex UAB was built in the vicinity of kaunas, next to the highway Via Baltica linking Europe and the

scandinavian countries in 2008. the factory has been equipped with the latest rotoX and schirmer machines. the cnc corner cleaning machine does not only clean the external welding seams but also the internal ones to ensure better tightness of the windows.

advanced technology eliminates human errors and enables a high quality of products to be achieved. therefore all production processes are automated. the installed bar code system is used to improve production control.

company Windex UAB produces and offers PVc windows (opening inwards/outwards) and PVc doors (opening inwards/outwards: facade, balcony, terrace doors, sliding doors, etc.) there is also a separate custom PVc production line tailored to the individual needs of product manufacturing.

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PVC production line of Windex

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Windows are made of 5 chambers, 70mm thickness and 6 chambers, 88mm thickness profiles, which are welded with the help of the 4-head rotox machine. Glass for the windows is selected according to the customer‘s needs: thermal and/or sound insulation, protective, sun control, stained and other kind of glass. the company can offer a wide range of windows: from the windows that meet standard needs and requirements set to thermal and sound insulation to the windows that have features of energy performance necessary for passive houses.

Products manufactured by private company Windex bear the cE mark. the company uses the environment- and human health-friendly materials for production. Winkhaus fittings used for production provide excellent window closing. the hardware system has many accessories, which give extra comfort and security to the windows.

at the present time the company is implementing the e-business system which will enable the company to receive real-time information about the status of production orders, will help it plan the activities more smoothly and make more accurate decisions on management. separate stock, sales, marketing, manufacturing, customer, personnel, supply planning and management processes will be integrated.

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We are proud to have been in floor-ing business since 1992 represent-ing the best quality products in the

field: carpets from anker teppichboden and axprocarpets kowary, installation materials – ufloor systems, sports floors from BsW GmbH and Gerflor taraflex, parquet from scheucher Holzindustrie GmbH , luxury vinyl tile Moduleo – iVc group, rubber from nora, safety flooring – altro limited, wall paddings – Mawi tex GmbH, PVc tile systems from Bergo FlooringaB and Flexi-tile.

Being a family company, we ensure to our suppliers and clients continuity of experi-

ence and undivided attention to each project. our devoted employees provide full range of quality services: detailed consulting from the start on the best selection of floors accord-ing to the clients needs, advice on installa-tion and works, maintenance support. instal-lation teams have expertise in all necessary technologies for coverings listed above.

our references of completed projects in-clude office buildings, theaters (Lithuanian national opera and Ballet theatre, Lithu-anian national drama theatre and others), hotels (the latest project in kempinski hotel Vilnius, opened september 2012), medical

centers, schools, shopping malls, app. 60 sports halls, and private homes as well. the company is working under the official con-struction atestation certificate for sites with more than 100 visitors expected at a time. due to the latest and most effective solu-tions produced by the floor manufacturers our co-operation with architects and design-ers is fruitful.

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LISPIMEkS DANgOS

Kempinski hotel Vilnius lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre Vilnius Tauras Sports school Forum Palace in Vilnius

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We create souvenirs that we wished to re-ceive ourselves , - say the founders of Lith-uanian family enterprise „EtnoDesign“, sharing an authentic concept of wood, memory and legend linked together.

Due to technologies developed in „EtnoDe-sign“ manufacture, the timber changes its forms from delicate decorative plywood to innovative pliant and flexible wood. Lasercut intertwines with handwork, new technologies interlace with fairy-tales and cosy pieces of art are born. Be it a coaster for tea, a notebook for new bright ideas, a wooden puzzle for early guests or any in-terior decoration, - each of it has a written personalized story to inspire.

The creativity of the designers is based on the jazzy attitude towards the tradition and folklore. This is the source where the new „EtnoDesign“ collections originate to brighten a new day. Shop online: www.EtnoDesign.lt

EtnoDesign - cosy gifts to inspire

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SKP stiklasaccurate and precise

market players

the year 1995 can be regarded as the begin-ning of the activity of the company skP stiklas. since that time we have grown into a

solid company that has won the name of a reliable company both in Lithuania and in many European countries. Modern glass cutting and storing system Hegla, insulated glass units (iGu) assembling lines Lisec, Bystronic and Buxtrup, the automated produc-tion planning software, masters of highest qualifica-tion, competitive prices allow us to feel strong in the architectural glass market.

at the present time the company specialises in two directions. the first one is mass production of glass units for PVc and wooden windows manufacturers. double and triple iGu with thermal insulation glass prevail here; also many products with safety glass are

Ąžuolynas sports and health center

IGU production in process

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manufactured, modern “warm edge” plastic spacers are widely used.

the other direction is complicated and large volume projects. We manufacture iGu of different size and complexity, which satisfy the requirements of a differ-ent level of safety, energy saving, protection against solar energy, sound insulation or even fire-protection.

in Lithuania, we have implemented the most modern projects of architects in the largest cities: sports and wellness centre Ąžuolynas, car centre Peugeot, the first building of Hanner offices and others. We take great pride in business centre Europa – the project of the tallest commercial building in the Baltic states. after 2009, when Lithuanian construction business slowed considerably due to the crisis, the company successfully reoriented itself to the export market – large projects have been carried out and are cur-rently being implemented in sweden, denmark and norway: car centre Hedin Bil Boras, the university of oslo, the hotel radisson Blu Goteborg and many others. it is gratifying that the majority of interesting projects have been carried out in co-operation with the facade manufacturing companies from Lithuania, which have a good reputation in the scandinavian countries.

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www.tomaldras.eu

TOMALDRAS UAB is the company, which has been carrying out construction works for

10 years already. it operates not only in Lithuania but also in other European countries. the company seeks to fully satisfy expectations of its customers and to make an impression by the quality of performed works.

Long experience of the company allows it to propose the most optimal solu-tions to its customers, to adapt itself to specific needs of the customers, to ensure the highest quality and the maximum speed of works. qualified em-ployees guarantee a high level of culture of perfomed works and a high-quality final result.

key business fields of toMaLdras UAB: • construction and renovation works of buildings;• construction of frame houses;• reed roofs;• Environmental monitoring and management;• consultations on all construction management issues.

We offer excellent quality at a reasonable price. We look forward to pleasant cooperation.

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sostinesbaldai.lt

Do you want a completely new look or just to refresh your current style?SoStinES balDai are ready to help you.

all our departemnets are ready to make and produce exclusive exciting projects for your unique space.

We provide our services all over the Europe.

We guarantee good quality, price and your good mood.

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algimantas Černiauskas’ arChiteCture studio “a&u”

T he company, which is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its existence

this year, was founded by the architect and project manager Algimantas Černiauskas. Three architects and two constructors work there.

# architecture• designing of public,

commercial, industrial buildings and dwelling houses

• author’s and technical supervision

# urbanism• general territorial planning• special territorial planning • detailed territorial planning

# consultations on all issues related to designing of buildings or territorial planning

Customers of the studio are not only such private companies as Vičiūnai Group, private company Baltishes Haus UAB, Senasis dvaras UAB, Maxit UAB, Sanitex UAB, Skuba UAB, Iris UAB, Bodesa UAB, Rėkyva AB, but also the following state enterprises: the Administration of Šiauliai City Municipality, Administrations of Radviliškis, Joniškis districts, the Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania.

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Statybinių ir apdailos medžiagų salonas Šiauliuose. Interjero fragmentas

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Facade of Šiauliai central marketplace

Apartment house with cottages in ŠiauliaiCommercial building "IKI"

Commercial building "Norfa"Building material market in Šiauliai

Šiauliai central marketplace

Interior of the marketplace

Cinema "laikas" in Šiauliai

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www.jonostata.lt

Masters of Jonastata will build a log house, a sauna, an arbour and a children‘s playground fast and qualitatively from round debarked saw logs and will manufacture outdoor furniture from ash or oak wood. We produce shingles and planks for roofs.

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Do you long for cosy surroundings?

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www.aulaukis.lt

the partner that has stood the test of time is a

“reliable partner”

the name aulaukis UAB has been known in the Lithuanian and foreign market since 1994. it is one of the

largest window, door, shop-window, balcony glazing systems and one of the largest com-

supervision activities and construction work jointly with other companies. Wide work experience enables us to present a professionally designed and qualitatively manufactured product. the company cooper-ates closely with famous concerns in Western Europe and in its production process uses ex-clusively certified plastic and aluminium pro-files, fittings, glass packages and completing materials that have cE marking. Products of aulaukis meet the Eu requirements, are du-rable, ecological and are noted for heat and energy saving properties.Highly qualified employees and a modern technological base allow original solutions of architects to be carried out in manufac-turing products of different colours, shapes and measurements, as well as orders of large sizes to be fulfilled. the company offers its customers creative technical solutions, presents an economic and energetic substantiation of the solu-tions, as well as presents innovations in manufacture of windows and doors. aulaukis can provide each customer with a complete package of services – from preparing the de-sign to the final installation and supervision of products. systematic investments in equipment, facili-ties and technologies enable the company to meet the highest technical requirements. the company has been certified accord-ing to the requirements of standards iso 9001:2008 and iso 14001:2004.constantly introducing the most advanced window and door manufacturing technolo-gies, investing in facilities, equipment and personnel qualification, aulaukis won the name of a reliable manufacturer. this is also testified to by the motto of the company – “a reliable partner”. attention to quality and meeting the customer’s needs enable aul-aukis to have representations and partners in many cities and towns of Lithuania. Products of aulaukis are exported to such European countries as Germany, sweden, norway, denmark and the united kingdom. therefore you have the possibility to receive products of high quality from the company aulaukis too.

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panies manufacturing winter gardens, roofs, structures from plastic and aluminium, fire windows and doors, and frameless glass structures in Lithuania. also, the company is engaged in designing, measuring, product

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We are creating the future

P rivate company aldeva UAB is a Lithuanian capital company, one of the rapidly developing manufactur-

ing companies in Lithuania. the company started its activities in 1993, and in 2008 the plant of the company was completely renewed, state-of-the-art technologies were introduced and facilities encompassing the whole cycle of manufacture of metal struc-tures were computerised; also, a complex production accounting software enabling stages of production to be planned and equipment to be controlled was introduced. novelties of this technology are one of the most important steps in seeking to ensure the quality of production to the maximum. aldeva UAB is known not only in Lithuania but also beyond its borders. the company was one of the first in Lithuania to have started exporting Hsq beams to the scan-dinavian countries.

PrinciPLEs and adVantaGEsa flexible price policy. complex work, prin-ciples of our specialists with each customer and mutual co-operation is the guarantee of providing services of high quality. our advantages are a wide spectrum of tasks: from designing to the implementation of the project. in the course of long years consid-erable experience has been gained in the sphere of designing large projects and pro-duction. industrial areas enable us to manu-facture structures of large dimensions.

co-oPErationdue to high quality production being manu-factured and realisation of all set objec-tives, the majority of our new customers become regular ones. the largest Lithu-anian and norwegian industrial and con-struction companies are among our main customers.

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our Productionstructures of industrial buildings. the fol-lowing main structures of buildings are manufactured at our company: trusses, columns, beams, braces, girders, stair stringers. klaipėda norFa, klaipėdos me-diena AB, druskininkai skiing arena “snow arena” and others chose our company to manufacture steel structures. Built-up beams. in 2008, to meet the cus-tomers’ needs, the company acquired a plasma and gas sheet metal cutting ma-chine (12 m x 3 m), which provides the company with the possibility to manufac-ture high-quality 12-meter structures from sheet steel of different complexity. our company constantly manufactures large quantities of built-up girders Hsq for the norwegian market. during the recent years such objects as Miele factory, trading cen-tre rEMa1000, health centre doMus MEd-ica and other have been built in norway. safety traffic railings. a large amount of our products is intended for safety of people and transport. Bridge and viaduct railings, noise suppression and reduction panels mounted between the highway and set-tlements. the products are manufactured according to the Eu standards. Highly-qualified specialists will help resolve issues related to designing and mounting noise barrier panels and safety railings.

ManuFacturinG tEcHnoLoGiEs: cutting, shot blasting, assembling, zinc plating, manufacturing.Plasma cutting of structures and stain-less steel sheets is carried out by means of MGM cutting machine with Hyperterm power supply. • Measurements of the sheets being cut

are 3000 mm x 12000 mm• Plasma cutting is used for sheets from

2,5 mm to 38 mm thickness• Gas cutting is used for sheets from 12 to

300 mm thickness• The cutting speed reaches 9000 mm/min• Contours and holes with a high degree of

precision are formed• Possibility to correct unevenness of the

sheet surface. cutting of metal profiles at different angles. cleaning of different metal articles, sheets and structures by means of automatic abra-sive flow cleaning device. the following classes of cleanness of the surface of ele-ments are achieved: sa-1, sa-2, sa-2½, sa-3, according to iso 8501-1 requirements. the maximum dimensions of the product being cleaned are as follows: 12 m x 2,5 m x 0,5 m, the cleaning speed reaches 2,5 m2/min. the qualitatively cleaned surface ensures durable anticorrosive adhesion of coatings with the surface of the metal. assembling of elements is carried out on

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highly accurate tables. due to these tables, as well as the completing parts, it is possi-ble to assemble a special construction with a minimum error – 0,5 mm on 14 metres. Maximum measurements are as follows: 14 metres in length, 12 metres in width, and 3.5 metres high.Welding of elements by the most advanced EWM Phoenix welding devices.Priming, painting of elements is performed in the chamber sciteex. the measurements of the chamber are 4 m x 3 m x 12 m. dry-ing temperatures of the chamber reach 800 c. Painted structures are suitable to be ex-ploited in spaces attributed to environment corrosivity category c1 to c5.

MEtaLLization BY zinc sPraYinGtoday electrocurved metallization by zinc spraying is the only and universal method of protecting materials against corrosion. Electrocurved metallization with zinc spray-ing is used in building bridges, reservoirs, ships, road railings, hangers, etc. Maximum dimensions of the product being zinced are as follows: 12 m x 2,5 m x 0,5 m.

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approx. 75 percent of the company’s prod-ucts are exported to the netherlands, Belgium, denmark, Finland, sweden, nor-way, czech republic, Germany, russia,

Belarus, Estonia, Latvia. in 2011, the company was granted the „Export award” of the Lithuanian cham-ber of commerce, industry and crafts for the results achieved in the field of export.

tEMPErEd GLass Flat tempered glass offered by Guartis AB has me-chanical resistance which is 5-7 times higher than of annealed glass of the same thickness. due to these qualities it is intended for glass parts in build-ings, furniture, interior parts, household appliances where safety is particularly significant.during the initial phase of production glass is pro-cessed mechanically (cut, holes are drilled, the edg-es are processed, silk-print is put, etc.) and only after that it is put into a tempering furnace to gain resist-ance to impact and high temperature. Glass sheets can be tested in the Heat soak cham-ber, which eliminates spontaneous cracking.

LaMinatEd tEMPErEd FLat GLassdepending on the assumed field of application and function of laminated glass offered by Guartis AB, it is composed of at least two panes of glass joined either by EVasaFE (ethyl-vinyl-acetyl) film or PVB foil. Laminated glass is of high impact resistance due to foil placed between the panes - separation of the pane in the event of breakage is impossible, thus minimis-ing the risk of injury. composition of different types of foils and glass makes construction material safe in the places where safety both of human and property are of high importance. Laminated glass also offers a wide range of decoration possibilities.

insuLatinG GLass units the ability to join different types of glass into an insu-lating glass unit enables manufacturing many differ-ent products with different features. insulating glass units could be applied where it is necessary to ensure security of people and objects (laminated glass, lami-nated safety glass, strengthened glass, bullet-proof or fireproof glass can be completed into iGu), thermal protection (low-emission glass and noble gas (argon)

reGional leader in Glass Business

Guartis AB has been counting its history since 1965 after sheet glass production started. A rich story the company's development proves it is an experienced producer that satisfies the market demands and requirements. The Company's production process meets iSo 9001 and iSo 14001 requirements and all products meet European regulations. The quality was evaluated by „national quality award” received in December 2011.

Arena house in Šiauliai (customer - PST) Hotel in Druskininkai (customer - Hronas) Bank office in Vilnius (customer - Hronas)

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filling in one or two chambers ensures energy sav-ings and lower costs of heating rooms in winter and cooling them in summer), protection against the solar radiation.in 2002, the company was granted a certificate of company dow corning that proves that Guartis AB has technical possibilities as well as skills to produce insulating glass units for structural glazing.Guartis AB produces a number of special products – bullet-proof glass and bent laminated glass for vehicles.

BuLLEt-ProoF FLat GLass it is highly important to ensure safety of property and people against armed robbery at public offices, banks, shops, flats as well as in vehicles. in those places bullet-proof glass plays quite a significant role while protecting people under different conditions againts bullets of a gun. Bullet-proof glass is produced by joining some glass sheets by means of PVB foil and then treating such glass units thermally. Guartis AB has experience in producing bullet-proof glass of different thickness.

BEnt LaMinatEd GLass For VEHicLEsthe company produces serial windscreens but the main focus is special projects for glass for different land and water transport. the company’s experience of manufacturing bent laminated articles exceeds 20 years.

cLEar GLass containErs and JarsBesides a wide range of the above mentioned glass products Guartis AB offers the most advanced flint glass packaging solutions. the company relies on many years of its international manufacturing expe-rience in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage bottles and jars.

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Office house in Kijev (customer - Zavod Steklopaketov i Architekturnogo Stekla)

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Log&Timber archiTecTure: harmonious, aesthetic and eco-friendly living

in the course of two decades of existence of the architect ToMAS KuPRiūnAS’ studio much has

changed – the socio-economic situation of the country, the customers’ needs, build-ing materials, and the most important thing – man’s attitude to the surround-ing environment. That was the road of searches and discoveries.

Tendencies towards eco-friendly lifestyle that are gaining in popularity are also observed in the construction of individual houses. Today the customers find such things as the way the building is placed on the plot of land of great importance – whether there are tectonic processes, geological fractures, underground water bodies and beam radiations, what impact

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building materials used will have on health, rather than functional features of a house. Long-term observations of interaction between nature and man are established in the world outlook of many nations concerning building, constructions and their installation. For example, on the basis of oriental Vaastu and feng shui systems, a dwelling is a live organism that is in contact with energies of eight directions of the compass and breathes energy. Local natural building materials as though “join” the environment by means of energy streams. And materials that are foreign to that environment are in discord with the surrounding environment. Energy streams of buildings become negative, and people who live and work in these building feel discomfort. one of the most developed spheres of design of the Company is wooden log

buildings. Wood is perfect material for implementing architectural ideas. it has been used and appreciated since olden times because it is natural, eco-friendly and creates a feeling of cosiness. Wood is ideal material when building houses of different styles – from ethnic-style to luxury houses. When designing we always keep balance between the vision of the customer, his/her unique needs and financial resources and between the con-ditions dictated by the construction site, harmonious proportions of the building and functional logic. When designing a wooden log house we base ourselves on two principles. The first one is irreproachable interdisciplinary knowledge about the properties of wood/logs, technical characteristics, and the creation of the vision of utilitarian perspec-tives. The second principle is none the less important. it is designing of a feeling of

close relationship with the environment in which the house will stand, and the sym-biosis of architectural and constructional elements of both the exterior and the interior of the house with aesthetics. This perception of the synthesis of tech-nology and feelings is developed in the architect’ studio owing to constant direct personal experience. Following the method of golden sec-tion we design a harmonious relation of buildings with man and the surround-ing environment, and we seek to create favourable conditions for life, recreation and work.

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Stiklo paslaptis UAB was established in 2004, following the best traditions of Lithuanian glassblowing production. It is a strong and modern decorative glass producing basis which produces only the highest quality articles while applying a great variety of glass manufacturing possibilities.

The employees of the studio are highly experienced glassblowers and educated artists–designers.

The company actively participates in exhibitions and trade fairs not only in Lithuania, but also all over Europe. We provide a great possibility to develop your imagination, therefore we offer:

consultation of professional artists and designers;the creation of desired product according to your requests and needs;commercial collaboration.

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HAND MADE GLASS ARTICLES

Interior details

Table accessories

Skulpture

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Team of ARTISTS aspiring to implement nEW IDEASis an informal group of young designers, archi-tects, artists and like-minded people of different ages and from all walks of life, who work togeth-

er to conduct different projects and take an active part in interna-tional architecture, design and photography competitions. Since its establishment in 2011, the team has been commissioned to carry out a number of design and architectural projects.

The author of the sjlux team is an architect and designer Saulius Jusionis, a lecturer at Klaipeda Department of Visual Design of Vil-nius Academy of Arts (VAA). The founder of the team himself gradu-ated from Vilnius institute of Art (the current VAA) in 1982 and was awarded a master’s degree in architecture. After completing his stud-ies, Saulius Jusionis gained valuable experience in conducting several projects together with professor Vytautas Čekanauskas, the only academic in the Baltic States working in the field at that time. From 1988 to 1992 Saulius Jusionis lived in Munich and worked for several prominent design and architecture companies providing exhibition design services. Later, he moved to Toronto, where he started mak-ing collages to illustrate books and also advanced his knowledge of serigraphy at George Brown College. From 1997 to 2010 Saulius Ju-sionis lived and worked in Santa Monica, California. in the course of time, he set up his own company SJ-Design, which provided private home and interior design services. Since 2010, the architect and de-signer has been living and working in Klaipeda, Lithuania.

While lecturing at Klaipeda Department of Visual Design of VAA, Saulius Jusionis has observed that young artists do not have good conditions for free artistic activity and lack opportunities to interact with established artists. Therefore, in the spring 2012 a design and architecture studio sjlux group was opened in the old Town of Klai-peda. in the studio, the group of artists enhance their knowledge of design and architecture and broaden their experience. Each mem-ber of the group gets an opportunity to work freely and use all the equipment in the studio as well as to engage not only in collective but also in individual artistic activity. Consequently, sjlux has be-come the perfect space for young people to implement their ideas. The studio exhibits team members’ projects, sketches and various design works. Friends, colleagues and acquaintances often come round to talk to the artists, discuss news, consult about architec-ture, interior and graphic design.

More than 30 years of experience of living and working in foreign countries have enabled Saulius Jusionis to take a broader view of a young artist. He believes that for a young person not only the physi-cal environment is important (in the studio, the artists can work 24 hours a day), but so is knowledge gained from all over the world.

The group members have already participated in a number of archi-tecture, photography, industrial and graphic design competitions held in different countries: Help Japan, You Fab 2012, Time to De-sign (Denmark), Young Designer’s Prize, The Conqueror Typographic Games 2012, CTBUH International Student Tall Building Design Com-petition 2012 Shanghai, Gender Equality Now! (Poster for Tomorrow), To Be Human 2012 (Denmark, AIPS), Tomorrow Poster Competition 2012 (Welformat), World Standards Day 2012, Energy Efficiency In-ternational Poster Competition 2012, Braun Prize 2012, Spring in My House.

in the international competition Dunlop Art Car Competition 2012 a group member Egidijus Gužauskas (known under the pseudonym Bimok) took first place. He created a graphic design for a sports car,

Julius Einarsas. International architecture competition in Shanghai "CTBUH International Tall Building Competition". Project "New symbol of Hong Kong"

Arnas GintarėGreta Egidijus Neringa SimasDmitrij

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the Ferrari 458 italia, which competed in the most famous car race in the world, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

At the moment, sjlux are working on an architectural competition project Casablanca Sustainable Market Square.

The hard core of the sjlux team comprises its founder Saulius Ju-sionis, Arnas Bitinas, Simas Stonkus, neringa Martinėnaitė, Dmitrij Gorenko, Egidijus Gužauskas, Gintarė Aršėnaitė and Greta Šiuparytė. There is no rigid framework in the team; everything depends on the idea being developed. in the studio, everyone becomes equal–one’s status such as student, alumnus or lecturer simply disappear.

www.sjlux.com

Arnas Bitinas. International poster competition "Help Japan"

At the international competition "Dunlop Art Car Competition 2012" (France) the member of group Egidijus Gužauskas won first place from 175 entrants

Arnas Bitinas. International design competition "Time to Design" (Denmark)

Arnas Bitinas. International poster

competition "Poster for tomorrow"

Gintarė Aršėnaitė, Neringa Martinėnaitė. International poster competition "World Standrads Day 2012" (Switzerland)

Proposal logo for "Culture Factory"(former tobacco

factory in Klaipeda)

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nowadays millions of items are mass produced, over and over, until finally they are forgotten and replaced with others. That is why it is so important to make a personal statement in order to stand out from everything else.

Jewelry, which can speak a mysterious sign language full of allusions, symbols and hidden sense…That is YuRGA is the leading brand of exclusive, original jewelry created by one of Lithuania’s top designers, Jurga Lago. Born into a jeweller’s family, her artworks are distinguished for their mastery of technique, the tradition and a refined innovative design. Her accessories are often multi-functional: rings consisting of several parts, pendants turning into brooches, necklaces that can be made into bracelets. Jurga Lago has been creating jewellery for fifteen years and has become successful not only in her homeland but also abroad. She has had a great

JEWELrY tHat tELLs nicE storiEs…

Pendant “Garden”

Brooch “Baby Bird” Pendant “Fern ring” ring “Discover” Pendant “Heart”

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number of exhibitions and projects in Lithuania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, England, Australia and the uSA. Her ingenious designs and craftwomanship, her attention to quality and detail and her devotion to her art, give the YuRGA brand both style and depth of character.

YuRGA accessories stand out from the crowd. Their frequent touches of subtle humour and irony, symbolism and hidden meanings are concisely crafted, rendering the pieces beautiful lightness - complete but not excessive. They are free spirited in their modern approach and form, mature in their elegance and wisdom. Each piece is a unique statement of refined simplicity and timeless sophistication, uniting a quintessential contemporary touch with traditional crafted art. YuRGA pieces reach across all generations - they have an unrestrained attitude.

Brand YuRGA offers the elite line of luxury jewelry called “Yurga de Luxe”, another line offers high quality jewelry made of silver, decorated with gold, semi - precious stones and amber. Special children’s “Birdday” jewelry line with adorable style and breath- taking design.

Well known people who wear her jewellery are as follows: Princess Letizia of Asturias, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, President of Kazakhstan nursultan nazarbayev, High Representative of the union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton.

it should be noted that the symbol of the brand is a small, light bird figure symbolizing freedom and joy of life, which goes well with it’s motto: “PuRE BEAuTY LiVES in SiMPLiCiTY”. www.yurga.lt

ring “Crown”

Pendant “Dreamcatcher” Earrings “Being together” Pendant with little flies

Pendant “Adam and Eve” Pendant “Nest” Earrings “Birds”

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our collections, three showrooms in different countries within a year is success that ieva Juodelytė, the founder of the “mummymmon” brand, never dreamed of, bearing in

mind the feat that she started her business by showing the children’s wear she was mak-ing to a close circle of her Facebook friends.

When ieva started designing clothes she did not realize how successful she would become. But a second baby on

the way and everyday joy turned a pleas-ant hobby into her lifestyle and even philosophy. Today ieva and her team – daughter Domicelė and son Rapolas, and ieva’s friend Vėjūnė with her daughter Elzė – present modern, unusual and simply differ-ent fashion for children designed in mum-mymoon style.

Leaving the interior design and film man-agement behind and turning their life per-spectives into personal business, young

mothers have taken a brave step into new experience – to design clothes for children and women. The newcomers to the fashion world have pleasantly surprised a number of fashion professionals in Europe. “When support to what we were doing started coming not only from our close ones but also from the organizers of Playtime Par-is, the main children’s fashion trade show worldwide, we understood that we could not stop”, says Vėjūnė unikauskienė, the manager of “Mummymoon”. Mummy-

mummymoon.it‘s businness born together with a baby

Founder of the brand iEVA JuoDELYTė and the manager VėJūnė uniKAuSKiEnė

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moon designs were first appreciated by a Japanese Company that purchased the whole collection and sought for distribu-tor’s rights. We have lots of fans in Lithu-ania, the Scandinavian countries, Japan and South Korea. “People like our clothes because of their desirable and wearable de-signs, and also business philosophy behind the brand. We do not create just to become rich, we do not have deadlines. our prior-ity in life is our children. Business with all its ideas comes in second. We dream to design

mummymoon clothes from eco-friendly materials so that people could feel freedom of creativity that we have put into our de-signs”, says ieva.

Priority number one is their still very young children, therefore ieva and Vėjūnė do not call themselves businesswomen yet. “We are a bit naive and we want to rebel (and sometimes we are lucky!) against typical advertising and marketing patterns of busi-ness because we believe that in business it

is also possible to speak from the heart”, “Mummymoon” designers say with a smile on their face.

To learn more about “Mummymoon” please visit www.mummymoon.com

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GiEDRė BARDZiLAuSKė lives and works in Vilnius. She graduated from Vilnius Acade-my of Arts and got a Bachelor’s and Master’s in ceramics. The artist brings the symbols in her works that became banal or forgotten ‘into the light’ and they are certainly dislodged out of the margins of ‘solid life’ in our everyday. However, those symbols become impor-tant for us from time to time.

The artist often chooses contrasting, irritating forms, colors, images to affect people with different feelings: frailty and greatness, delicacy and ex-travagancy. The atrist’s works make you doubt everything you see, hold your interest with stylistics, profundity of message, meaning and real-ity aspects: on the one hand ceramic objects of Giedre look very daily, banal and pompous, on the other hand - sentimen-tal, romantic or ironic.

Since influence of pop art is dominant on many aspects of Lithuanian youngest ce-ramicists’ creation, naturally Giedre’s activity is not an ex-ception. She uses this stylistic in order to express emotional and social (sometimes even grotesque) relation with environment.

Furthermore, we can find nos-talgia for childhood and honest feelings in the atrist’s works. For example, sculptular images of cheerfully dancing or sadly sitting teddies not only imper-sonate youthful optimism or sadness, but also charms with the expressive solution of its decor and form.

The works of G. Bardzilauske are unique in the context of Lithuanian ceramics with its distinctive motives, artistic suggestibility and abundance of interpretations. All her works contain aesthetical and existential meanings.

giedre.giedra@gmail.com

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