INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN YUGOSLAVIA

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• Publication Date: July 6, 1954
• Content Type: REPORT

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LANGUAGE Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian
PUBLISHED 5-25 bier 1954
DATE
WHERE
COUNTRY Yugoslavia
SUBJECT Economic - Industry
HOW
PUBLISHED Daily, weekly newspapers
CLASSIFICATION CONFIDENTIAL
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY REPORT
INFORMATION FROM
FOREIGN DOCUMENTS OR RADIO BROADCASTS CD NO.
INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENT TO
REPORT NO.
[The following report on industrial development in Yugoslavia,
divided by type of industry, is compiled from Information published
in the Yugoslav press from 5 Morch 1954 to 25 March 1954.
Names of factories and enterprises in brackets were obtained
from Privredni adresar FNRJ (.3conomic Directory of the Federal Peo-
ple's Republic of Yugoslavia), a two-volume worK, published in 1953
by Nora trgovine+, Belgrade.
Numbers in parentheses refer to appended sources.]
Chemical Industr
The "Jugoton" [Factory of Gramophone Disks and Plastic Equipment, Tvornica
gramofonskih ploca, aparata i galenteriJe iz plasticnih mesa] in 7agreb has begun
serial production of gramophone disks for long-playing records. (1)
In 1954, the "Pliva" [Medicine Factory, Tvornica liJekova "P11va") will be-
gin producing insecticides, new medicines, seven new pharmaceutical raw materials,
and 35 new lsborntory chemicals. (2)
The new "Piram" Chemical Enterprise in Kikinda recently began production of
shoe paste, floor wax, and axle grease. (3)
In 1953, the "Kelor" Dye Factory (Tovarna barv "Kolor") in Medvode produced
4,4t,~ tons of dyes. It is preparing to export 50 tons of its products to Turkey
and other eastern countries. (4)
The livestock Fodder factory in BJelovar, which was put into operation in
the fall of 1953, has incretised its capacity to 2 carloads of fodder daily. (5)
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The Concentrated Fodder Factory (Tovarna mocnih krmil), xhich xas recently
established in Ljubljana, x111 produce fodder, and mineral, vitamin, and anti-
biotic preparation^. for veterinarians. (6)
The "Sjemenka" Enterprise, recently established in Podravska Slatina, x111
distribute selected seed, handle mAans [products and(~juipment] for the protec-
tion of plants, and handle artificial fertilizers.
Construction Materials Indus
The "Ditbravka" brickworks ["Dubravka" Srez Enterprise for the Production of
Brick Products, Kotarsko poduzece za proi~vodnju opekarskih proizvoda "Dubravka"]
ih Turcin near Varazdin is to increase its production from 7 million to 9 million
bricks annually. (8)
The brickworks in Krizevci ["Kringramat" Krizevci Industry of Construction
Materials, Krizevacka industriaa gradjevnog materijala "Kringramat"] is to in-
crease its pro~?uction in 1954 by a million bricks and tiles. The brickworks
will employ an additional 30 workers. (s)
A view clayworks is to be put into operation in Kutina between 1 June and
1 Juiy1954? It is seeking credits of 155 million dinars. (9)
The limestone industry [Industriaa vapna] in Ozalj has five kilns whose
annual capacity is 36,000 tons of lime, one of the largest operations of its
kind in Yugoslavia. (10
An additional construction enterprise is being established in Vrsac be-
cause the present "Graditelj Enterprise is not able to handle all the con-
struction in the city. (11)
In 1954, 84 million dinars are to be spent on the Wood Industrinl Enter-
prise (Drvno industrisko poduzece) in Slavonski Brod. In 1953, the enterprise
,,:exported 737 cubic metars of veneers, or half its [veneer) production. It ex-
ported 80 percent of its cut lumber production. (12)
The xood industrial enterprise [Srez Wood Processing and Automobile Trans-
portation Enterprise, Kotarkso sumsko preradjivacko autosaobracajno poduzece]
in Donji Lapac is to receive nex equipment for the production of parquet and ship
flooring. (3~,)_
Electrical Industry
The "Elektron" [Electrical Equipment Factory, Tvornica elektricnih aparata
"Elektron"] in Samobor is directing its production Toward new types of electric
Cooke^s, boilers, and other electrical household equipment. (14)
:The "Flip" [Electrical Industrial Enterprise, Elektroindustrisko preduzece
"Flip"] in 'Lemon is to produce electric irons for the first time.
The "Mihailo Pupin" [Telephone and Telegraph Equipment Factory, Fabrika Tr
uredjaja "Mihailo Pupin'] in Belgrade is t produce interphones for the first
. time. (15)
The telecommunications enterprise in Przane near Ljubljana is serially pro-
ducing radios, radio parts, and high-frequency telephone equipment. The enter-
prise employs 450 workers.
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The enterprise in Sent Jernej na Dolenjsko is serially producing rheostats.
The enterprise employs 35 workers.
The enterprise in Sezana na Notranjsko is assembling radios and employs 50
xorkers.
The above three enterprises were established by the Institute for Electrical
Communications in Ljubljana. (16)
The ".Nikola Tesla" Radio Industry is putting on the market the new T-54 D
radio, designed by Engineers Milisav Mijatovic and Djordje Nikolic. Excep'. for
some parts, the new radio is made of domestic materials. The new radio, which
can rye__domestic and foreign broad!Ooats on short- and medium wave lengths,
will sell for 25,000-30,.OpOrdi,~s
A new interphone has been produced at this factory. According to Velimir
Mesaros, head of the development laboratory, the interphone can be used not only for
intercommunications but also for receiving radio programs, since it has a rad:c
receiver. (li)
Ferrous Metallur ical Induatrv
In 1954, 3 billion dinars are to be invested by the Jesenice Ironworks
(Zelezarna Jesenice) in s new thermal power plant, a thin plate rolling mill,
and a rotary furnace for heavy rolled rails. (18)
A 10-ton electrical furnace which will produce all types of electrical
steel was recently put into operation at the 2enica Ironworks (Zeljezara
Zenica). Thin is tte first furnace of its kind in Yugoslavia. (19)
On 19 March 1954, a hex blast furnace with a capacity of 40 tons began
production in the Zenica Ironworks. (20)
Food~t~
A new starch factory is to be put into operation in Zrenjanin? (i3)
A slaughterhouse in Vrbas, which will be completed in 1956, will produce
annually over 20,000 tons of meat products. (21)
A new food plant is under construction in Buje Srez. (22)
New factories for the processing of fruits and vegetables ?zre to be con-
structed in Donji Andrijevci, Podravska Slating, Vinkovci, and Nasice. (23)
The "Istranka" Cheese Factory, the first in Istria, was recently estab-
lished in Vodnjan near Pula. At first, the factory will have a utilization
capacity of 1,000 liters of milk daily, which is to be increased to 2,000
liters. The factory will produce sheep cheese, butter, and lactose. (24)
Leather and Footwear Indust
The "Tobus" Enterprise was recently established in Ljubljana to handle
leather goods and [leather] exports and imports. (6)
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Metal Industry~
The "Jugustro,j" in Belgrade is producing two types of refrigerators: one
with a small compressor [size not given] and the other with a smaller compressor
of 1.2 cubic meters. The factory is preparing to produce 4,000-calorie compres-
sors for large refrigerator units. (:5)
The "Cetar" in Nis recently began production of washing machines which can
wash 300 kilograms of clothing in 8 hou? , using 5 kilograms of soap and 2 kilo-
grams of soap powder, and utilizing 1'or i'uel 6 kilograms ~f wood and 108 kilograms
of lignite. The factory is also producing smaller washing machines and machines
for the final finishing of cloth. (17)
The "Jugoturbin" Enterprise was recently organized in Karlovac for the
production of steam turbines. (25)
Early in 1954, the diesel engine factory ["Vla3isdr Bakaric" Diesel Engine
Factory, Tvornica dizel motors Vladimir Bakaric"] began production of 420-horse-
power i:esel ship engines. (19)
The technical factory ["Tehtnica" Technical Factory, Tovarna teiitnic "Teht-
nica") is sanding technicians abroad to learn how to produce electrical cranes.
(1)
The "Polproizvrodn uk" Enterprise for the Production of Agricultural Machinery
(Poduzece za ,j pol,joprivrednih masina Pol,joprivrednik") in Sombor is
to begin production of new types o1' agricultural equipment, such as radiators for
tractors and carburetors for diesel engines. (26)
The gun factory [Bunters' Cartridge Factory, Tovarna lovskih patron?] in
Kr?.n,] is to be transferred into new quarters on the Sava River, where the "Planika"
~otwear Industry, Industri,]a obutve "Planika"] is located.
The gun factory produces and repaix?s hunting guns. It has 27 qualified
workers and 11 apprentices and maintains a school for 60 students. It produces
ann- '1y 200 double-barreled guns, 100 rifles, and repairs 400 to 500 guns. In
1955, when the factory begins producing at full capacity, it will produce guns
at one fourth the price paid for them abroad. It will produce as many guns
monthly as it now does annually. (27)
The "Impol" [Industry of Metal Products, Industri,ja metalnih polizdelkov
"Impol"] in Slovenska Bistrica is planning to produce alumi?.tm wire for high-
voltage transmission lines. The factory is being prepared to process aluminum.
(28)
Textile Industr
In April 1954, construction is to begin an a viscose factory in Loznica. (27)
A new factory producing ready-'to-wear clothir,3 is to be put into c,peration by
1 May 1954 in Crvenka, Kul,jski Srez. At first, this factory will produce men's
clothing and underwear. It will p.:oduce women's clothing later. (29)
The "Jugoplastika." Factory in Split recently began producing new types of
men's, women's, and children's clothing. (30)
The "Crvena zvezda" [Wool Fabric and Yarn Factory, Fabrika vunenih tkanina 1
pletiva "Crvena zvezda"], the "Jedinstvo" [Wool Fabric Factory, Fabrika vunenih
tkanina "Jec:instvo"], and the woolen Fabric factory in Buc,]e near Leskovac recently
began production of artificial wool fabrics. (31)
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The "Da7matinka" [gpinning Mill and Thread Factory, Yrediona i tvornica konca
"Da].matirilsa"] in Sinj, which produces all types of combed cotton yarn, has 650
workers, working in three shifts. (10
In 1954, over 125 million dinars are to be spent on the expansion and reorgani-
zation of the "Varteks" [Varazdin Textile Industry, Varazdinska tekstilna industriaa
The silk industry in ';arazdin ["Vis" Varazdin Silk Industry, Varezdinska in-
dustrija svile Vis"] will 6pend 14 billion dinars ;.n 195 to complete a d i
build housing, and procure additional equipment. (32]
ye mi_1,
The "Dugs Resa" Cotton Industry (Pamucna irdustrijn "Dugs Resa") in Uu a
will produce 15 million meters of fabrics and 5,000 tons of yarn in 1 4.
g Resa
95 (23)
Transportation Indnetrv
At a meeting of representatives of industrial enterprises, held in Bel
grade
tion6werecreached;the following conclusions regarding production for transoorta-
1? Yugoslav domestic industry can produce 50 streetcars and 60 buses this
year; and 50 streetcars, 120 autobuses, and a number of trolley-buses in 1955?
Factor The "Dragoslav Djordjevic-Cosa" [Railroad Car and Iror. Construction
y, Fabrika vagor;g i gvoydenih konstrukcija Dragoslav Djordjevic-Gosa"~
in Smederevska Palanka?is constructing ten streetcars which are to be finished
in fi months. Each streetcar will ,cos 30 to 35 million diners. The enterprise
wi7.1 not be able to produce trolley buses this year.
3? The "Bade Koncar" [Electrical Equipment Factory, Tvornica elektricnih
strojeva Rade Koncar"] in Zagreb, and the Sever" [Electrical E ui
Tvornica elektricntY, strojeva "Sever"] ir. Subotica will be
Parts purchased abroad, 20 trolley buses each. In 1 q ppent Factory,
able to assemble, from
955. the 'Sever" will be able
to produce electrical equipment for trolley buses and the Rade Koncar" will be
sPecifiedroduce.switching equipment, Enterprises in Maribor and Ljubljana [not
Probably the Avtokaroserija".;Autobus Chassis Factor
busnih karoserija Avtokaroserija" in Maribor; and the "l;aroserija" Autobus
Steel Chassis Factor Y, Tovarna avt?-
can produce the chassis Tovarna jeklenih autcbusnih karoserij "Avtokeroserija"]
4? In 1954, the automobile factory in Priboj and the "Ikarus" in Belgrade
can produces- i0 autobuses for local use, and 120 in 1955? Seventy percent of the
Parts would hays to be imported this year, and 30 percent in 1955? (33)
SOURCES
1. Ljubljana, Slovenski porocevalec, to Mar 54
"? ~ ?, 7$greb, Narodni list, 11 Mar 54
3? Novi Sad, Dnevnik, 12 Mar 54
':`. 4, Ljubljana, Ljubljanski dnevnik, lg Mar 54
5? Zagreb, Vjesnik, 11 Mar 54
6? Ljubljana, Ljubljanski dnevnik, 6 Mar 54
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? 7. Zagreb; Vjesnik, 23 Mar'S1+
~? Ibid., 21 Mar 54
9? Ibid., 20 Msr 54
10. ibid., ~ Mar 54
11. Novi Sad, Dnevnik, 13 Mar 54
L?. Zagreb, Vjesnik, 6 Mar 54
13? Zagreb, Borba, 24 Mar 54
14. Zagreb, Vjesnik, 7 Mar 54
15? Belgrade, Politika, 15 Mar 54
16. Belgrade, Ekonomska politika, 18 Mar 54
17. Belgrr.3e, Politika, ''-7 Mar 54
18? Ljubljana, Slovenski porocevalec, 12 Mar 54
19? Sarajevo, Os].obodjenje, 21 Mar 54
20. Ibid., 20 Mar 54
? 21. Novi Sad, DnevniY., 10 Mar 54
22. Zagreb, Borba, 8 Mar 54
23? Zagreb, Vjesnik, 25 Mar 54
24. Ibid., 12 Mar 54
25? Zagreb, Borba, 15 Mar 54
26. Ibid., 13 Mar 54
27? Ljubljana, Slovenski porocevalec, 20 Mar 54
28. Ibid., 5 Mar 54
29? Novi Sad, Dnevnik, 21 Mar 54
30. Sarajevo, Oslobodjenje, ly Mar 51+
31. Belgrade, Politil:u, ?t; p ,. ~ ;~
32. ZuLreb, 1,'jesnik, i~ hku? ?;li
33? Ljubljana, Ljubljanski dnevnik, 17 Mar 54
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