Kurana, one of the largest companies in Pasvalys, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In two decades, the company has become not only one of the largest employers in the area, but also an active participant in the life of the local community.
‘Kurana’, which started operating in 2005, was one of the largest greenfield investments in the Pasvalys district at that time. The factory became unique not only in Lithuania, but also throughout Europe: the production of bioethanol and biogas was combined into a continuous technological chain. ‘Kurana’ was one of the first Lithuanian companies to implement a waste-free production cycle in production – i.e. There is no waste during production.
‘In 20 years, we have achieved a lot, but the company’s growth was determined not only by investments or technologies, but also by a strong connection with the community and self-government of the Pasvalys region. Due to such mutual trust, we were able to boldly grow, create and contribute to the strengthening of the region,’ said Jurgis, CEO of Kuranas. Polujansk.
Greatest Wealth – People
Currently, ‘Kurana’ has more than 110 employees, and most of them are from Pasvaly. A number of employees have been working in the company for more than ten years, and some have been working since the first days.
‘The basis of our success is people. Technologies can be bought, but not a motivated and responsible team. That’s why we are proud of the fact that dedicated, educated and loyal specialists work in Kurana,’ says the company manager.
The company pays a lot of attention to the quality of the working environment, the well-being and professional growth of employees. Training, upgrading of qualifications, initiatives and loyalty are evaluated. The LEAN methodology implemented in ‘Kurana’ allows employees to directly contribute to the improvement of processes. ‘When employees are evaluated, heard and involved – natural motivation, loyalty and the desire to achieve common goals together appear,’ added Neringa Čergelytė, head of personnel at Kurana.
Today, the company employs employees of all ages, from experienced to young specialists, for whom this is the first step in their career. ‘Kurana’ gives you the opportunity to learn, grow and become professionals in your field here in Pasvalys – without leaving your homeland.
Community is the foundation of growth
Being one of the most important employers in the Pasvalis region, ‘Kurana’ has been trying to be an integral part of the local community since its inception. The company actively contributes to the implementation of cultural, sports and social projects.
For many years, ‘Kurana’ has been supporting the celebrations of the city of Pasvalis, providing support to various social and charitable initiatives.
One of the most memorable community projects – 2021 The extreme sports park was opened in Pasvalis Smegduobiai Park. ‘Kurana’ allocated 50 thousand for the implementation of this initiative. EUR support. This is an investment in the younger generation: the park has become a space where young people can not only actively spend their free time, but also grow as individuals.
Pupils and students are regularly invited to visit the company’s factory, where they get to know the bioethanol production process, innovative technologies and career opportunities in modern industry.
‘Sustainable business is also a commitment to the young generation. Therefore, educational activities that encourage interest in engineering, modern industry, and sustainability are important to us,’ emphasized personnel manager N. Čergelytė.
extended a helping hand in a difficult time
One of the biggest challenges for the company was the COVID-19 pandemic, but Kurana quickly responded to the situation and temporarily reoriented production to increase the amount of disinfectant fluid needed. responding to a huge need, The company initiated a social action and delivered 20,000 liters of hand disinfectant to 20 medical institutions in the country free of charge. This support was especially important for smaller cities, whose hospitals were most in short supply at the time.
2022 When the war in Ukraine started, Kurana also showed solidarity and contributed to the initiative of racer Balis Bardauskas – to send motorcycles specially adapted for the army to Ukraine. This help helped the Ukrainian soldiers, and at the same time became a symbolic message – Pasvalys maintains freedom.
Investments in development
Currently, ‘Kurana’ buys about 169,000 houses every year. tons of raw materials – mainly triticale, corn and waste intended for the production of advanced renewable fuels. The company produces almost 30 thousand from these raw materials per year. cubic meters of bioethanol.
Now Kurana is entering a new phase of development and strengthening its leadership in the field of green energy. Active construction work is currently underway on the territory of the factory: a new production line is being built for the production of advanced bioethanol.
This fuel is produced from waste that is no longer suitable for use in agriculture or the food industry, such as starch suspension residues, food residues and other organic industrial waste. This is a step towards even more efficient use of resources and less environmental pollution.
Investments in this project amount to 14.3 million. euros. After development, the annual production of advanced bioethanol will reach 10 thousand. cubic meters is a significant step towards more sustainable transport and energy independence.
