PM Marković opens new factory of carbonated water "Rada" in Bijelo Polje

 

Bijelo Polje, Montenegro (27 February 2019) -- Prime Minister Duško Marković opened earlier today a new factory of carbonated water "Rada" in Bijelo Polje and on that occasion said that this is a factory that will contribute to the growth of the economy and production that will substitute the import of carbonated water amounting to nearly EUR 8 million, and the money will remain in the country's economic system and contribute to the development of a better standard, and that the Government is showing that it opens new, high-quality and sustainable jobs and makes the best use of the vast natural potentials.

"A little over two years ago, I promised workers to find ways to pay off unpaid salaries, link years of service and provide severance payments and that the State will do everything to find an investor and start production. I felt then that they did not believe me;  not even the citizens of Bijelo Polje. This Government ceded its claim of 280,000 euros to pay salaries and severance payments to workers, while also securing 576,000 euros to link years of service for the former employees to Bjelasica Rada," the Prime Minister said. He added that the entire project was ennobled by the Water Group company from Kolašin, not only in terms of the money they invested, but also in terms of their motivation, enthusiasm, capability and know-how.

"Guided by this, they have built this factory, launched production based on state-of-the-art equipment and technology. I want to thank and congratulate them. The new factory is in front of us, which will contribute to the growth of our economy. Production, thanks to which, on the basis of the tradition of the former factory, we open new, high-quality and sustainable jobs. In addition, we make the best use of the vast natural potentials of this region. With this production we substitute imports of carbonated water amounting to nearly EUR 8 million, and that money remains in our economic system and contributes to development and a better living standards," the Prime Minister of Montenegro Duško Marković explained.

The Prime Minister pointed out that over the past two years, the Government has shown even to the most persistent critics that it can reach and exceed the expected rates of economic growth.

"We have shown that we can maintain them at a high level, and that they have not come as a product of moment or happiness. ... The activities undertaken far outweigh the daily political announcements. I want to say to those who still do not believe - this is not a daily policy, but a serious strategy for the development of Montenegro and its North," said Prime Minister Duško Marković, pointing out that every businessman and entrepreneur who wants and can invest this Government sees as a reliable partner.

 

The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Policy and Financial System and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Milutin Simović, Minister of the Interior Mevludin Nuhodžić, Bijelo Polje Municipality President Petar Smolović and President of the Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro Vlastimir Golubović.

The former Bjelo Polje giant, whose reputation of quality transcended the borders of Montenegro, returns to the domestic market with old quality, but a new visual identity. Four million euros were invested in the reconstruction of the factory and the associated infrastructure.