THE MUNICIPALITY OF BROD Location Bosnia and Herzegovina

THE MUNICIPALITY OF BROD

Location Bosnia and Herzegovina, Phone/fax Phone: + 387 53 610 The Republic of Srpska 116, Fax: + 387 53 610 116 Population 17. 943 E-mail nacelnik@opstina-brod. net Territory 228 км 2 Web www. opstina-brod. net Budget 2017 BAM 9. 780. 000 / 5. 000 € Climate Temperate continental Mayor Ilija Jovicic Time zone Central European Time Address St. Sava Street 17, 74450 Average altitude 95 m Brod 2

BROD – A LOCATION WITH EXCELLENT TRADE LOGISTICS v The geographic position and accessibility of transport infrastructure make Brod Municipality an excellent location for establishing and growing a business. v Brod lies at the very border with the Republic of Croatia and EU, with around 500 million potential consumers. v Brod international border crossing is a Category II customs terminal which is transited by approximately 100. 000 trucks and 2 million passenger cars every year. 3

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE/ LOGISTICS LINKS v Brod border crossing is 8 km away from the highway E 70 - with no transportation costs of goods manufactured in Brod within Bi. H. v Brod lies around 30 km from the regional Vc highway. v Brod is located 4 km from the railway station in Slavonski Brod (Croatia/EU). v In October – April period the shipping is possible to Belgrade (Serbia) and further down the Danube to the Black Sea Brod v 45 km away from the port in Samac and 107 km away from the port in Brcko (Bi. H). 4

SECTORS FOR INVESTMENTS Metal Industry v. Brod has a long tradition in metal products manufacturing. v. Educated, trained and experienced work force in the metal sector is available. v The welding school in Brod trains welders in TIG, MIG and REL techniques, while a TÜV certification company in the neighboring Slavonski Brod provides certificates to trained welders. 5

AGRICULTURE v Around 2. 100 ha of land is available to investors in agriculture sector According to the Bureau of Statistics, in the Municipality of Brod in 2017 the agricultural output included: • 1. 670 head of cattle • 7. 000 pigs • 600 ha of wheat • 3. 100 ha of corn • 21. 000 apple trees • 23. 000 pear trees • 100. 000 plum trees 6

AGRICULTURE v Due to a growing trend in livestock farming (cattle and pigs), the surface area in cultivation increases by about 200 ha every year. v From 2013 – 2017, 351 farm was registered in Brod Municipality. During that period, farmers were allocated 1. 000 ha of arable land, having the same trend in 2018. v Corn and wheat are the leading crops. 7

INVESTMENT LOCATIONS v Brownfield Business Zone – ‘Metal Emajl’ Co. (which used to manufacture bathtubs, shower cabins, lavatory cisterns and bathroom equipment), privately owned, with the total area of 36. 012 m 2, of which 9. 852 m 2 is production plant and office space. 8

HUMAN RESOURCES EMPLOYED PERSONS 3 048 UNEMPLOYED PERSONS 1 479 AVERAGE GROSS WAGE, BAM 1. 442, 00 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Secondary School „Nikola Tesla“– educates students for the economics, chemistry, gymnasium, electronics and metal sector profiles 9

SUPPORT TO INVESTORS v Depending on the number of newly employed, the investor can get the land free of charge (from 15 newly employed 20% to 50 free of charge)* v The Municipality reduced all taxes and fees for investors (Bulding Permet Fee BAM 50. 00 for objects up to BAM 50. 000, 00) *Official Gazette of the Municipality of Brod 12/17 10

INVESTORS IN BROD MUNICIPALITY There are 454 companies currently operating in Brod Municipality. The most important among them are: • „Zarubezhneft“, investment from Russia • SCAI Adapter, investment from Italy • ST Comerc • Brod Promet • Antoon Paar • Allegro Shoes • Krampitz International & Partner Ltd. • Sara Ltd. 11

NATURE ON A GIFT v The Sava and Ukrina rivers and the area of Vucjak. v The river is rich in fish and provides excellent conditions for water sports and recreation - swimming, kayaking and canoeing. v Along the Sava is the excursion site "Poloj", located 3 kilometers from the city center. 12

NATURE ON A GIFT v The Ukrina river is suitable for fishing, and is known for its water flower phenomenon and Ukrina's abonoses. v Vucjak is a hilly area with the highest peaks Maksimjump (368 m) and Lipa (351 m), from which there is a beautiful view. 13

EVENTS v Midnight tournament in minifootball has been held since 1979, every year at the end of January, and lasts for around 60 hours without interruption. v Sava Aquarelle Colony has been held since 1980 v The International Memorial Regatta "Stjepan Stanic" v The Economy and Tourism Fair and Gastro Meetings 14

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING Restaurant "Central" Petar Petrovic Njegos Street 5, Brod Pizzeria "Galeb" Patriarch Pavle Square, Brod Catering shop "Antik" Kralja Petra I Oslobodioca 1, Brod Kebab Shop „Aljko and Son“ Patriarch Pavle Square 9, Brod Candy Shop "Dionis" Krajiskih brigada bb. , Brod Candy shop "Fresh bar" Zboriste bb, Brod Pub "Kamen" Donji Klakar bb, Brod Caffe bar "City caffe" Jovan Raskovic 6, Brod Caffe bar "Doors", Kralja Petra I Oslobodioca, Brod Caffe bar "Mond" St. Sava Street 37, Brod Caffe Bar "Tajna" Kralja Petra I Oslobodioca, Brod Cafeteria "Gradska" Patriarch Pavle Square, Brod Night club "Aqua" Patriarch Pavle Square, Brod Night club "Tifany" St. Sava Street, Brod Night club "Modena" St. Sava Street, Brod 15

Local Development Department grabovacb@opstina-brod. net 053/611 -972 Commercial and Social Affairs Department pejcics@opstina-brod. net 053/610 -918 16