CHALLENGE
Letina Intech d.o.o. from Čakovec, a leading national manufacturer of stainless steel tanks, was looking for a reliable partner in the consulting firm Apsolon to provide comprehensive support in business development and planning future investments with the help of EU funds. There was a problem of energy losses in the beverage industry, such as high heat losses and sensitivity to temperature fluctuations, which represented a key step towards greater sustainability and reducing the ecological footprint.
SOLUTION
Guided by the principles of excellence and uncompromising quality, Apsolon and Letina Intech will begin cooperation in 2022 on the preparation of the project “Commercialization of the innovative and energy-efficient TERM3200 tank for the beverage industry”, as part of the Call for Proposals “Commercialization of Innovations”.
In a highly competitive tender conducted in the modality of a permanently open call, known as the “fastest finger”, the project in question was selected for co-financing with EU funds through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The path from exercising the right to support to the final payment of the entire amount of the awarded grant took place in parallel on two sides.
The company Letina Intech d.o.o. was responsible for the implementation of the planned project activities, the achievement of their results and objectives, i.e., the innovation of the production process and the introduction of a new organizational structure to achieve all the necessary prerequisites for the successful commercialization of the energy-efficient and innovative TERM3200 tank for the beverage industry.
This is an innovative product that contributes to solving the problem of energy losses in the beverage industry, such as high heat losses and sensitivity to temperature fluctuations, which represents a key step towards greater sustainability and a reduction in the ecological footprint. In addition to offering improved energy performance, the TERM3200 tank represents a global innovation thanks to its strong resistance to external conditions, attractive design, and production specificities, which are reflected in the innovative insulation method, lower material consumption, shorter production time, and consequently lower price.
On the other hand, Apsolon’s experts were responsible for the successful implementation of the project, providing full support to the client throughout the entire project duration, and the cooperation continues during the project’s sustainability period. The overall support included project management, contract change management, communication and reporting to control bodies, and the implementation of procurement procedures. Professional and experienced support in project management, in addition to freeing the client from administrative worries, also eliminated the risks of unwanted financial corrections.
RESULT
With the successful implementation of the project, Letina Intech d.o.o. laid the foundations for the successful commercialization of the product, which will significantly improve energy efficiency and reduce costs in the beverage industry, thus achieving long-term sustainability and competitiveness on the global market. Also, the company significantly strengthened its innovation capacities and thereby confirmed its position as one of the leading producers of sustainable and technologically advanced solutions in the industry, and the cooperation between Apsolon and Letina Intech continues on other development-research, capital, and other projects.
