Alternativa d.o.o. Sarajevo – an industrial leader from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vision and commitment can turn into a powerful success story. Alternativa d.o.o. Sarajevo, founded in 1997, is proof of exactly that. The company began as a small trading business and is today one of the largest producers of thermal insulation panels in South-East Europe.
From trade to modern manufacturing
In the beginning the focus was on trading in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Strategic investment in technology gradually opened the way to a new direction of development. That is why Alternativa is recognised today as a regional leader in the production of thermal insulation panels, roof and façade sheets and metal elements. The company processes around 45,000 tonnes of coated sheet a year. Its production capacity for thermal insulation panels stands at an impressive 5 million square metres.
Technology and quality as the foundation of growth
To ensure a consistently high level of quality, Alternativa uses modern equipment from the world’s leading manufacturers. Thanks to digitalisation and automation, processes are faster and more precise. The company thus meets European standards and responds to the demands of a modern market. Product quality has made Alternativa a reliable partner in fast, energy-efficient construction. Its panels are installed in industrial and logistics buildings across Europe.
The strength of an expert team
Investment in modern technology went hand in hand with the development of an expert and motivated team of engineers and technicians standing behind every product that leaves the company’s plants. It is people and their knowledge that are recognised as the key to success – because modern technology is worth only as much as those who operate it.
Certificates, standards and global trust
Alternativa operates in accordance with the highest international standards, confirmed by multi-million investments in technical documentation and certification that have opened the way to the world’s most demanding markets. Its products are tested in the most advanced European laboratories and institutes, and every panel that leaves the production line carries with it a mark of reliability, durability and safety. Thanks to its strong export potential, Alternativa has become by far the largest producer and exporter of thermal insulation panels from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its products are present on markets from Central Europe all the way to Spain, Scandinavia, Iceland and the United States. In doing so the company not only strengthens the image of domestic industry, it also contributes to the country’s overall competitiveness on the international market, opening the way for other BiH producers to follow its example.
Having proved its quality on the domestic market, it has seen that quality recognised globally as well. Among Alternativa’s partners are Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Samsung, Lidl and many other international brands that have placed their trust in Bosnian-Herzegovinian technology, expertise and reliability.
A commitment to sustainability
Environmental responsibility is likewise an integral part of the company’s operations. Solar systems are used in production to reduce the CO₂ footprint, and particular attention is paid to optimising energy consumption and recycling production waste. In this way Alternativa not only manufactures energy-efficient materials, it also operates in line with the principles of sustainable building.
An example of domestic industrial strength
Alternativa d.o.o. Sarajevo is proof that major industrial achievements are possible in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The combination of tradition, innovation and modern technology shows that domestic companies can be equal partners to global industrial systems.
Anyone wishing to invest in BiH and build industrial facilities can rely on the team of experts at Alternativa. The company stands proudly behind every project and every product.
