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AHK awards registered projects

Business Excellence Projects

Continental Automotive Products SRL (Continental Tires Romania)

Business Excellence Through Innovation, Growth and Sustainability

Amid global uncertainty, while many companies downsized, Continental Tires Timișoara chose to grow. We expanded our operations beyond manufacturing by launching the Global Services HUB, adding 150 new employees to deliver IT, Purchasing, HR, and Legal services to Continental teams worldwide.
This move strengthened Romania’s strategic role within the global organization and created new career opportunities alongside plant operations.
At the same time, we continued investing in product innovation and production modernization, with a strong focus on sustainability: 3.1 MWp solar panel system – covers up to 20% of electricity needs; first water-to-water heat pump system in a Continental tire plant and ISCC PLUS certification – enables use of traceable, deforestation-free materials.
Key outcomes: +150 headcount | Expanded business scope | Improved sustainability | Strengthened market leadership and employer brand.

Global Vision

Diehl Aviation Craiova Facility

Diehl Aviation is constructing a new production facility in Craiova, Romania, to enhance its manufacturing capabilities for commercial aircraft components. The facility will occupy a 12,000 m² building on a 33,500 m² plot within the Craiova Business Park. The project is backed by a mid-double-digit million-euro investment and is scheduled for completion by mid-2026, with production expected to commence shortly thereafter. Initially, the site will employ approximately 75 staff, with plans to expand to around 500 employees in the medium term. This expansion aims to strengthen Diehl Aviation’s global manufacturing footprint and meet the growing demand in the aviation industry.

Optima Metals

Happy customer, happy employee

At the heart of business excellence is a simple truth: happy employees create happy customers. By fostering a positive, empowering workplace, we inspire our team to deliver outstanding service. Building trust, loyalty, and long-term success for everyone we serve.

Bring Solutions

Transforming the Romanian Bodyshop Market with Complete Solutions

Bring Solutions is a leading Romanian provider of automotive refinish and bodyshop solutions, offering a comprehensive 360° model that integrates premium paint systems, advanced equipment, process optimization, and on-site technical support.

As a trusted partner to workshops, fleets, and distributors, we are reshaping the industry by shifting from product-based sales to performance-driven, measurable outcomes. Our portfolio features globally recognized brands such as BASF Glasurit & Baslac, Mirka, Sata, Iwata, Spanesi, and USI Italy.

Our state-of-the-art training center in Bucharest plays a key role in delivering standardized workflows, technical skill development, and continuous improvement. Through a structured approach—including audits, implementation, training, and follow-up—we help clients reduce rework, shorten repair cycle times and lower energy consumption.

In 2024, Bring Solutions achieved a turnover of €4 million, expanding nationwide coverage and setting new benchmarks in quality, efficiency, and customer success.

Our Business Excellence initiative demonstrates an end-to-end approach that raises industry standards in Romania and builds a resilient, customer-centric organization focused on sustainable growth.

Karpaten Turism

30 Years of Excellence in Tourism. The Story of Karpaten Group

Founded nearly three decades ago, Karpaten Turism Group has grown from a Romanian incoming tour operator into a regional leader in both inbound and outbound tourism. With more than 1 million tourists processed in the last decade, 30 new charter routes, and the largest share of incoming cruise services in Romania, Karpaten is today a benchmark for innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth in the travel industry.

Romanian Banking Institute

Digital age

The COVID-19 crisis put the IBR team’s adaptability to the test, accelerating our transition into the digital era. Within just two weeks, the Institute successfully shifted from in-person instruction to a fully online delivery model. Over the past 20 years, we have built a strong foundation in professional training programs, consistently aligning our offerings with evolving market demands. The pandemic became a catalyst for change—mobilizing our team and prompting a rapid transformation of our entire business strategy. In a matter of days, we restructured our operations and migrated seamlessly to digital platforms.