Darius Masionis, Plant Manager, CIE LT Forge UAB

As a result of our team of well qualified specialists here in Marijampolė, we have beenable to improve our processessignificantly, expand exportcapacity and become one of theleading companies within CIEAutomotive group. The right mixture of skills allow us to maintain a leading position in theglobal automotive industry.

Lithuania’s agricultural heartland - where traditional skills meet innovation

Your business location in Lithuania

Marijampolė region

1 Vocational school 1 College

With its strong traditional competence in agriculture, food production and timber processing, Marijampolė has been able to succesfully position itself as a provider of high-end products for the construction, furniture and food industries.

The world’s largest producer of wooden furniture, IKEA Industry, has located some of its largest units in Marijampolė region.

Positioned centrally, between Poland and Kaliningrad (Russia), Marijampolė offers unparralelled logistical acess to major markets.

FoodWood and furniture Metal processing and machinery

Germany, Poland, Latvia, Denmark, EstoniaSweden.

Telecommunications, chemistry, automotive, construction and food industry.

33,3%

Frozen bakery products, confectionery, meat and fish processing, dairy processing (condensed milk) and sugar.

Glued plywood, particle boards, wooden pallets, soft furniture and timber products.

Metal structures, containers, machined and forged components, packaging machines and automation solutions.

71 400

17,71%

13%

€561

2 586 Number of students

Industrial competences

Key facts

Labour pool / 2014

TOP 5 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES (BY NUMBER OF STUDENTS)

NEED JOB

Engineering,manufacturing and

construction

Health and welfare

Social sciences, business and law

Services18%

6%

23% 44%

Other6%

Humanities and Arts3%

Employees in manufacturing

Seeking employment

Region average salary

Labour poolNumber of residents152 906

1 2 3

Top export countries Industries served Value of locally produced exports in relation to regional GDP

Marijampolė Special Economic Zone „Baltic FEZ“0% on tax profits and dividends*

International Vilnius Airport139 km

Kaunas Airport56 km

Palanga Airport231 km

Port of Klaipėda 275 km

Marijampolė

SEZ Special Economic Zones

*Sources: Lithuanian National Statistics, 2014

FDI STOCK GROWTH (2010-2014) TOP 5 INVESTORS BY COUNTRY

FDI BY SECTOR (2014)

Gro

wth

: 47%

€95.44M

2010

2014

€140.11M

BELARUSPOLAND

LATVIA

BALTICSEA

RUSSIA

PANEVĖŽYSKLAIPĖDA

PALANGA

ALYTUS

MARIJAMPOLĖ

TAURAGĖ

TELŠIAI

UTENA

KAUNAS

VILNIUS

ŠIAULIAI

Infrastructure

FDI in the region / 2014

€140.11M

82%

12%

6%

Manufacturing

Wholesale & Retail

Other

NL BE DK EERU

*Conditions apply

Top manufacturers by sector

Other leading manufacturers in the region

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