The Baltic Automotive Components Cluster (BACC), which operates in Lithuania, together with Invest Lithuania, is organising the first international Automotive Industry Forum ’24’ for its sector, which will take place in Vilnius on 16 May.

The capital of Lithuania will be the hub for global automotive professionals and experts to share their experience and insights. They include representatives from car manufacturer Ford, supercar maker Koenigsegg, German automotive parts suppliers Continental and Forvia / Hella, the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer Pon.Bike, the Lithuanian hi-tech group Teltonika, and the national automotive associations of Germany, the United Kingdom and Sweden.

The participants will be welcomed by the Minister of Economy and Innovation Aušrinė Armonaitė and the Minister of Transport and Communications Marius Skuodis.

Giedrius Valuckas, Chairman of the Board of BACC, says that the automotive industry and service providers operating in Lithuania, together with scientific institutions, are a reliable and integral part of global business and innovation.

“Our cluster is determined to be at the forefront of industry change, contributing to the development of new solutions that meet the needs of today and tomorrow. The first event of its kind in Lithuania is designed to attract the attention of global companies to our country. Traditionally, we would be happy to participate in similar events abroad, but now we are opening the opportunity for the international community to meet in Lithuania, underlining our desire to be a hub for innovation and business collaboration,” says the Chairman of the Board.

According to Mr. Valuckas, the Forum opens up opportunities for business meetings and networking across the mobility sector, from start-ups and technology developers to large multinational corporations. It is a place where you can not only meet key players in the industry, but also make important contacts that can open up new opportunities for collaboration, joint ventures or new business models.

“The Automotive Forum ’24’ will focus on autonomous driving technologies, electric vehicles, sustainable and efficient transport, digitalisation of the industry and other issues. Companies such as Astra, Telesoftas, Elinta Motors, Histeel, Elameta and CIE LT Forge and the others.

“The car today is not only a means of transport, but also a sophisticated device that integrates advanced information technologies and electronic solutions, which allows us to talk about a completely new concept of the vehicle. We are therefore faced with challenges such as the rapid obsolescence of technology, the need for cyber security, the need for new skills in the workforce and the integration of sustainable production processes. At the same time, this opens up enormous opportunities for cluster members, whether they are developers of IT solutions, suppliers of electronic components, or developers of new materials and manufacturing technologies,” stresses the BACC Chairman.

Founded in 2013 and celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the Baltic Automotive Components Cluster (BACC) consists of more than 20 automotive parts and components manufacturers, service providers and research institutions. Lithuanian automotive companies employ around 15,000 people and have an annual turnover of more than EUR 1 billion. The BACC brings together German, Swedish and Lithuanian capital companies that have been producing auto parts and components for the automotive, agricultural and construction equipment industries for more than 15 years.

“The Automotive Industry Forum’24 will take place on 16 May at the Litexpo Exhibition and Congress Centre during the Balttechnika exhibition.

More information here: https://www.automotiveforum.lt/ 

Project “Growth of export competitiveness of Baltic Automotive Components Cluster members and promotion of the creation of the cluster network” No. 02-026-K-0012

From January 2024, the Baltic Automotive Components Cluster, together with companies in the cluster – UAB “KMT”, UAB “Stigma”, UAB “Baltec CNC Technologies”, UAB “Eurokubas”, UAB “Elameta”, UAB “SLT Industrial Components” – has begun to implement measures of the 2022-2030 development programme No. 05-001-01-11-04, “Implementation of measures to promote growth of export competitiveness for the project ‘Growth of export competitiveness of Baltic Automotive Components Cluster members and promotion of the cluster network’ ”. The amount of funding allocated from European Union funds is EUR 319,984.46. The duration of the project is 24 months.

The project seeks to promote the participation (inclusion) of exporting SMEs in international supply chains and strengthening of the positions of these companies in such supply chains. Investments will be made into strengthening the culture of partnership of SMEs and promoting the participation of the network of SMEs in international networks and clusters. The project seeks to increase the visibility, sales and export volumes of the companies belonging to the Baltic Automotive Components Cluster.

At the companies participating in the project, export specialists will be hired to search for new clients in foreign markets, and such specialists will be responsible for adapting products (production) to foreign markets, cooperating with major foreign vehicle manufacturers and clusters, seeking membership in international networks, and visiting and researching new markets, to develop the export potential of companies in the cluster.

The planned results of the project are increased international visibility of the cluster and of companies operating in the Central and Western Lithuania Region, and the subsequent growth of export volumes of cluster members and increased international competitiveness.

UAB Carlo Gavazzi Industri Kaunas celebrates its 20th birthday. We congratulate the BACC Community member on the significant anniversary!

The company started its activities in 2003 in the field of electronic sensors’ manufacturing. Today, CGI Kaunas successfully uses the implemented Lean “One-piece-flow” manufacturing process, the latest standard SMT lines and the automation of the manufacturing process with visual inspection equipment and co-robotics stations.

The year 2020 is important for this company with another event – the introduction of the “Design for Six Sigma” methodology for the development of new products in cooperation with the competence center (R&D) Hadsten, Denmark.

Excellent results have been achieved thanks to the harmonious work of strong leaders and their motivated team.
We wish you to reach even higher peaks in the coming years !

In Spring, the Lithuanian Engineering and Technology Industry Association LINPRA, (BACC is a member of this organisation) invited 5-8 gr. and 9-12 gr. students to the National Young Engineers Championship. The Championship was held in 6 cities and received a lot of attention from young talents. Participants had to create a working Goldberg machine by integrating engineering solutions.