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

BOJAN ŠVONJA

Director of Domestic and International Sales

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

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

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

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

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

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