New investments in the industrial zone in Indjija was announced

Belgrade, April 26, 2010 (Serbia Today) - Maxim Group from Celje, which it operates several companies in the field of metal processing and similar activities, will open in July in the industrial zone in Indjija Metal-Cinkaru, where they will invest 21 million Euros. As director Max Bastl told journalists from Serbia, Indjija zinc factory will be build with the highest technological line in Eastern Europe and also the largest zinc factory in the Balkans, which will give about 50 new jobs. This zinc factory in Indjija will be the second company owned by Metal-Cinkare in Serbia. Maxim Group owns zinc factory in Cuprija as well, and now Slovenian company chose to expand operations in Serbia. Bastl said that Maxim Group has all the necessary international standards for the metal industry, which includes a responsible attitude towards the environment, since the production process in zinc facility goes in a closed cycle without harmful emissions of by-products. This means that 88 percent of waste from the factory in Indjija can be recycled, and the remaining waste will be managed by agency who will receive the authorization of the Ministry of Environment and Planning of Serbia. Director Simon Bastl says that the protection of iron and steel by the zinc is more environmentally acceptable, and economically most affordable anti-corrosion protection treatment. The advantage of hot galvanizing in relation to the various coatings is lower price, period corrosive protection of hundred years, and strong resistance to corrosion in different environments. Maxim Group was founded in 1990. and since then has undergone a series of organizational changes. In addition to anti-corrosion protection of hot galvanizing, is engaged in the development, construction and production of special transport containers and products for chemical storage and waste collection.