EXPLORING VENTSPILS' COMMERCIAL SUCCESS part 2: TWO THRIVING ENTERPRISES

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This vibrant city  accommodates a diverse range of industries, each leaving an indelible mark on the global stage. In this spotlight, we delve into the stories of two remarkable enterprises that epitomize Ventspils' entrepreneurial spirit: BIO- VENTA, DIANA CANDLES.

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• BIO-VENTA
• DIANA CANDLES

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BIO-VENTA was founded in 2004, but started production of biodiesel in 2008. Company’s biodiesel production plant is the largest biodiesel production complex in the Baltic countries. The maximum capacity if the plant is 100,000 tons of biodiesel per year. The company also produces feed rapeseed cakes, pharmaceutical grade glycerin and mineral fertilizers. 

Egils Staris, Chairman of the Board:​
"Location within the territory of Ventspils Free Port and the available infrastructure are some of the competitive advantages of SIA Bio-Venta, if compared to similar producers. Selecting the correct location was essential for realization of the biodiesel plant project — SIA Bio-Venta is in the middle of material flow from the now and thus closer to our target markets in the Baltics and Scandinavia than other biodiesel producers from the Western Europe. Access to port berths and rail and road access ensure one of the major elements in biodiesel production business, i.e. flexible logistics of materials and production."

BIO-VENTA Contact Information:

Address:
Ziemeļu iela 21F, Ventspils, LV-3602, Latvia

E-mail:
 [email protected]​

BIO-VENTA WEBSITE

DIANA CANDLES candle factory in Ventspils started operating in 2004. It is one of the three production units of the parent company Diana Lys Hald that has more than 50 years of experience in producing candles. The company is one of the largest candle manufacturers in Northern Europe. Approximately 95% of the company’s production is exported to Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and other European countries.

Lars Olesen, Chairman of the Board:
"One of the reasons for us to choose Ventspils was the Special Economic Zone, which can be found elsewhere in Latvia, too, but an additional argument in favor of the Freeport of Ventspils was the cooperation and support from the local authorities – the municipality and the Freeport. Our company employs around 200 people, who do their work very well and with high quality. Ventspils is a beautiful city that offers a vast range of leisure time activities to choose from – it can be a concert in the Theatre house "Jūras vārti" or skiing from the hill "Lemberga hūte". The city knows the wishes of people."

DIANA CANDLES Contact Information:

Address:
Rupniecibas iela 33, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvia

​E-mail:
[email protected]

DIANA CANDLES WEBSITE