The company “Mars Lietuva”, which manufactures food for pets at the factory in Gargždaii, invested 18.6 million in Lithuania last year. euros. in 2023 the majority of investments – 8.4 million EUR – was allocated to the efficiency and modernization of existing production lines, another 5.8 million. EUR has been invested in the construction of a new building where the primary packaging for all Mars pet food factories in Europe will be produced.
Another direction in which “Mars Lietuva” directs a significant part of its investments every year is initiatives to improve employee safety and working conditions, as well as ergonomics solutions.
“Last year, Mars Lietuva celebrated its 30th anniversary. Although company anniversaries are more symbolic, after looking back over these decades, we can be happy that during this period we have gained the trust of the entire Mars Corporation due to the innovations developed in our company – in the last ten years alone, Mars has invested almost 113 million in Lithuania. euros. Consistent investments in production optimization, operational efficiency and development have brought great results – we are one of the most efficiently operating Mars factories”, says Aušra Žemaitienė, CEO of Mars Lietuva.
Mars Lietuva is the largest producer of primary packaging in the pet food segment of Mars Corporation in the European region.
The construction of the new packaging production building, which started last autumn, is to be completed in the second half of this year, and a total investment of more than 11 million is planned. euros.
“Mars Lietuva” produces more than 100,000 units per year. animal pet food. The company’s sales revenue in 2022 amounted to 218.3 million euros. “Mars Lietuva” products are sold to 20 EU countries, as well as to the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, Ukraine and Australia.
About “Mars Lithuania”:
UAB “Mars Lietuva” is a subsidiary of the international company “Mars, Incorporated”, operating in Lithuania since 1993. The company has a pet food factory in Gargždai, and a sales and marketing department in Vilnius. Currently, the company “Mars Lietuva” employs about 800 employees.
The factory produces about 75,000 units per year. tons of WHISKAS®, EXELCAT®, SHEBA® products for pets. The “Mars Lietuva” factory is one of the country’s largest exporters – it produces 400 types and subtypes of products and supplies them to more than 30 European countries. In Lithuania, the company organizes the sale of Mars, Incorporated candy and ice cream MARS®, SNICKERS®, BOUNTY®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, M&M’S®, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL™ rice and sauces, PEDIGREE® for pet care, CHAPPI ®, WHISKAS®, SHEBA® and NATUSAN® products.
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– 2024-03-30 18:29:21
