Business

The main activity of the company is the representation of foreign companies on the Croatian market in terms of import, distribution and trade. We also deal with logistics, in terms of transport, and shipping services, as well as dealing with real estate.
Our professional staff and developed network of local and foreign associates guarantees that the areas of transportation, storage, import and distribution, as well as customs clearance of goods, will be dealt with top quality solutions. By providing overall logistics services, we are able to promptly meet all the requirements of our clients, with minimal cost and the most precise information.

Distribution and import

Filir is the representative of a number of renowned multinational companies whose goods are imported and distributed. This is a large number of globally represented brands, whose assortment covers a wide variety of food and non-food products.
Such a diverse range of brands and the wide range of products require adaptable and flexible organization, openness to constant change, and continuous investing in the development of people and brands.
In everyday business we strive to provide the availability of brands and products of all our partners to as many customers and consumers on the market. Our brands are recognized by customers and consumers, but also by major trading houses that want to have them in their assortment.
We realize that the subsistence of a brand on the shelves depends on the continuous investment in the brand itself. Our corporate strategy, a team of dedicated and committed professional experts, enable their subsistence.

Customs intermediation

Filir is a representative of a number of renowned multinational companies whose goods are imported and distributed by Filir Ltd. Those are globaly represented brands, with a wide assortment of food and non-food products.
Such a diverse assortment of brands and a wide range of products requires adaptable and flexible organization, openness to constant change and constant investment in the development of people and brands.
In daily business we strive to provide the availability of brands and products of our partners to as many customers and consumers on the market. Our brands are recognized by both customers and consumers , as well as trading houses , which want to have our brands in their assortment.
We are aware that, if we want to keep our brand on the supermarket shelves , we need to make continuous investment in the brands. Our corporate strategy, a team of dedicated and engaged professional experts enable their survival.

Property leasing

In 2002 Filir became the owner of the 7.648m2 area property (the property is located in the area of the former business complex of the Vuteks factory, which manufactured textile articles). The complex was severely damaged during the Croatian war of Independence, and therefore required extensive investments in its reconstruction and renovation of facilities which led to its current state of functionality.
In 2003 Filir expanded the property and added 13,432 m2, which were also devastated during the war. By reconstructing and building new facilities, new investments have been made , but the property was finally made functional to serve all the purposes it is required to serve.
Access roads , five thousand m2 of new facilities and a customs terminal, with a size of 3500 m2, were built. Works , applying to the free zones, which are regulated by the Law, were carried out. Filir currently owns 20.080 m2 of space, which include 10.000 m2 of closed business space. Filir has met all the necessary infrastructural requirements, such as sewerage system, gas, water, filters, 900 KW of electric power, telecommunications, etc.
Business spaces are directly leased to the users of the Podunavska free zone, and Filir manages those spaces in terms of factory maintenance, infrastructural maintenance, property insurance, etc. Filir (as one of the founders of the free zone) reinvests the gained profits in the Podunavska free zone,the development of logistics and distribution.

There are several free zone companies, which are headquartered in Italy, like: subcontractors of the following companies: Benetton, Vukovar tekstill Ltd. Vukovar, Nardi Printing Ltd. Vukovar, as well as the Bauder Ltd. Vukovar company , which is the regional representative for building insulation materials. Bauder Ltd. Vukovar currently employs over 250 people.

The majority of the companies ( about 99% of them) is export-oriented, and this is a policy we wish to carry out. Our goal is to attract more clients engaged in manufacturing activities, so that we can employ new people, which would be of great importance to this area.

Concession

In 2003 Filir and the Fund for Reconstruction and Development of city of Vukovar founded the Podunavska free zone Ltd. Association, Vukovar. Filir owns 70% of the amount of shares, while the Fond owns the remaining 30% . Filir is the founder of the first private free zone in Croatia. Podunavska free zone was approved concession for 25 years by the Croatian Government.
Conducting business within the free zones on the territory of Croatia has certain advantages and privileges which primarily include the simplicity of conducting business (often with no additional costs and with a simplified customs procedure), logistics services of preparing the goods for other markets (declaration, repackaging, labeling).
We adjust our service offerings in order to meet our clients’ needs, so our clients can count on us while conducting any of their business activities, . At this moment, Filir is the only company which provides shipping services for all users of the Podunavska free zone.
Our competitive advantage is that we have facilities in the free zone which enable a faster flow of documentation, a better cooperation with the customs and good knowledge of specific regulations related to customs procedures in the free zone.
Business spaces are directly leased to the users of the Podunavska free zone, and Filir manages those spaces in terms of factory maintenance, infrastructural maintenance, property insurance, etc. Filir (as one of the founders of the free zone) reinvests the gained profits in the Podunavska free zone,in the development of logistics and distribution.

There are several free zone companies, which are headquartered in Italy. like subcontractors of the following companies: Benetton, Vukovar tekstill Ltd. Vukovar, Nardi Printing Ltd. Vukovar, as well as the Bauder Ltd. Vukovar company, which is the regional representative for building insulation materials. Bauder Ltd. Vukovar currently employs over 250 people.

The majority of the companies ( about 99% of them) is export-oriented, and this is a policy we wish to carry out. Our goal is to attract more clients engaged in manufacturing activities, so that we can employ new people, which would be of great importance to this area.