As part of the celebration of the great jubilee, special events were organized where the contribution was summarized together with the employees, business and community partners and the path of Pivara Skopje for the next 100 years was laid out in terms of the sustainable development and support of the community in several key areas, such as: education and the development of young people, the provision of a clean environment and the protection of water resources, creating inclusive and learning environment for the employees and partners, and investing in new technologies, as well as other areas as sports, culture, art, tradition.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, Zoran Bogdanovic, also participated in the partner events organized for the 100th anniversary of Pivara Skopje, as well as representatives from Heineken N.V. and The Coca-Cola Company. On this occasion they made a market visit where Pivara Skopje once again is committed to providing the highest quality of premium products and experience to our customers and consumers. As a result, is creating high incremental values that are shared together with the partners and community. They also visited the Experience center of Pivara Skopje located in a building that has existed since the beginnings of the company and where there are a large number of artifacts that testify to its long and rich history.

“I congratulate Pivara Skopje on the first 100 years of its successful operation. We are happy and especially proud that in our group we have a company with such a rich tradition, with so much passion for innovation, for the highest quality, for development and with exceptional sense and concern for the needs of the community to which it belongs. Because of all that and much more, Pivara Skopje and its employees and partners will continue to receive our uncompromising support,” said the CEO of Coca-Cola HBC, Zoran Bogdanovic.

The authentic story of Pivara Skopje, which has been told for 100 years, was also an occasion for the gathering between employees, business and community partners, who have participated and given a personal stamp in the creation and sharing of joint successes in the past decades. They all raised a glass to the rich heritage created by Pivara Skopje in the past, and more importantly focusing on its future success.

“Our company was founded and built here. Our heritage and our Brands are integral part of the city, the country, and the national identity. As inseparable part of the community, we represent the best of local – ingredients, talent, and spirit. At the same time, we are part of a big international family. Together with Coca-Cola HBC and Heineken we are in unique opportunity to enrich our mutual potential through the constant exchange of knowledge, experience, and talents. Living a hundred years is like running a marathon, not a sprint. It requires not just a strength, but more a consistency and resilience. But for that life to be successful, fulfilling and fun – it requires togetherness. We are proud that we share so much together, memories and special moments, in the good times and in the bad times. Therefore, when we are saying that We are partners for life, growing together, always together, we truly and deeply mean it. We hope you are feeling like being a part of this special journey or as our saying goes – Once Pivarec, Always Pivarec,“ said the General Director of Pivara Skopje, Goran Sladic.

Congratulations for the 100-year anniversary arrived from a number of prominent figures from the community, starting with the President Stevo Pendarovski, who attended the central event to mark the birthday. As part of the celebration, on two separate working meetings was discussed the sustainability business model, as well as the need to focus on youth and creating an inclusive and learning environment for the employees and partners, to reach their full potential, and even to go above and beyond.

Joining the congratulations on the great jubilee, the Minister of Environment and Physical Planning Nasser Nuredini noted the continuous efforts and investments of Pivara Skopje in the field of sustainable development and environmental protection, especially emphasizing the leading role of the company in raising public awareness regarding waste management.

One of the values of Pivara Skopje is the desire to grow and special attention is paid to youth growth and development. The Minister of Labor and Social Policy Jovanka Trenchevska gave special recognition to Pivara Skopje for the results achieved in the implementation of the long-term project for training young people “Skills for Success”, part of Youth Empowered platform, as well as for the internship project “Coke Summership”. These dedicated platforms have helped to raise generations of talents and successful people.