Ikea investing 1.2 bilion euros in Serbia

 
Belgrade, May, 12. 2010 (Serbia today) - Ikea could invest in construction of new plants in Serbia and employ around 9000 workers in coming years announced Swedish Ambassador Krister Bringeus. He said that there are ongoing negotiations which should allow an opening of five of Ikea's shopping centers in Serbia. The first center should be opened in two years near the airport, Nikola Tesla. Regional manager of Ikea for Serbia, Slovenia and Croatia  Dragan Skalusevic said earlier that it plans to invest 300 million euros in center near Belgrade and also to employ about 2000 people. He specified that the department house will occupy 35 000 square meters, and for the shopping center, it would be housed in a space, that is three times bigger. The largest producer and exporter of furniture in Serbia, Simpo from Vranje signed an agreement on business with Ikea worth 5,5 million euros, and according to some, the Swedish company is interested in a strategic partnership.