Alf-Arne Nosted, Owner, Nosted Group

We are extremely happy with our decision to acquire a manufacturing facility in Utena, especially with the area’s network of highly competent small and medium sized businesses. Local specialists have contributed greatly to enhancing the quality of our products and improving our productivity.

A scenic home for niche industries

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Utena region

5 Vocational schools 1 College

Home to decommissioned Ignalina‘s nuclear power plant, Utena region has a large pool of highly skilled profesionals with experience in the energy sector.

The country’s largest brewery, the Carlsberg owned Švyturys-Utenos alus brand, boasts a long tradition of skill and mastery in this sector.

Outside of its strong industrial competences, Utena is characterised by its scenic setting and its traditions of organic food production and niche agricultural services such as horse-breeding and training.

Textiles Food and beverages Metal processing and machinery

Germany, Norway, Russia, Denmark, Latvia. Agriculture and forestry, construction, automotive, furniture and home appliances.

32.6%

Apparel, work wear, suits and knitwear. Metal product coating, agriculture and forestry machinery, tire chains and heating equipment.

Processed meat, beer and wine.

70 600

24,7%

17,4%

€581

4 160 Number of students

Industrial competences

Key facts

Labour pool / 2014

TOP 5 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES (BY NUMBER OF STUDENTS)

NEED JOB

Engineering,manufacturing and

construction

Health and welfare

Social sciences, business and law

Services19%

20%

23%

25%

Other12%

Humanities and Arts1%

Employees in manufacturing

Seeking employment

Region average salary

Labour poolNumber of residents141 311

1 2 3

Top export countries Industries served Value of locally produced exports in relation to regional GDP

Vilnius Airport116 km

Kaunas Airport134 km

Utena

Port of Klaipėda 343 km

*Sources: Lithuanian National Statistics, 2014

TOP 5 INVESTORS BY COUNTRY FDI BY SECTOR (2014)

BELARUSPOLAND

LATVIA

BALTICSEA

RUSSIA

PANEVĖŽYSKLAIPĖDA

PALANGA

ALYTUS

VISAGINAS

TAURAGĖ

TELŠIAI

UTENA

KAUNAS

VILNIUS

ŠIAULIAI

MARIJAMPOLĖ

Infrastructure

FDI in the region / 2014

€72.5M

81%

2%

17%

Manufacturing

Real estate operations

Other

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Top manufacturers by sector

Other leading manufacturers in the region

Textiles Food and beverages Metal processing and machinery