Banca dati dei progetti dei PSR
Diversification into Paper and Textile Fabrics Handling
Summary
The agricultural company „Radošinka” Veľké Ripňany introduced new multifunctional machinery and diversified its activities into production of a wide range of paper and textile based products. Value was added to business and new employment created.
Background
The main business activity of agricultural company „Radošinka” Veľké Ripňany is production of agricultural products for purposes of processing and further sale. Additionally the company carries out secondary processing activities, for example production and sale of pads for unwell people and single shot tissues from tissue paper.
Objective
The aim of the project was to diversify the company´s business activities into non-agricultural activities and to contribute to increasing rural employment. The specific objective was to increase the added value of the company through the use of new paper and textiles technology.
Main activities
The project supported the purchase of a multifunctional machine for bonding, lamination, plying, carving, perforation of paper and textile fabrics (type MLFCPRZ 2010).
Results & Benefits
The company has now diversified the range of products it can produce and sell. Specifically it can now provide a wide range of products: paper, woven and non-woven textile fabrics, laminated products. Production is devided according to market segments as follows 1) products for food-stuff industry; 2) automotive products; 3) products for building industry; 4) health service products; 5) products for industry. Six new jobs were created.
Lessons learnt
In a technology based diversification it is necessary to carry out a detailed market research; in particular is there a real and profitable market for the planned new products. Technology supplier should be chosed carefully - using a robust selection precedure.
Project location and other information
Veľké Ripňany village, Nitra region, Western Slovakia
Region
Nitriansky kraj
RDP Territory
Slovakia
Total project cost (€)
987 600
EAFRD contribution (€)
370 350
National contribution (€)
123 450
Private contribution (€)
493 800
Contact name
Štefan Korec
Telephone
+421 38 5392200
Languages for contact
Slovak
At a glance
Country
Slovakia
Final beneficiary type
Individual farmers
Budget range
> €500 000
Start date:
01/12/2010
End Date:
22/12/2010
Theme / Measure:
Rural Quality of Life & Economic Diversification
Rural economic diversification
311. Diversification into non-agricultural activities
Keywords:
Packaging, Machinery, Employment, Farm diversification
Last update
21/10/2013