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NEWS & MARKET18 NEWS & MARKET AAC WORLDWIDE %u2022 2.2026Looking ahead, the plant continues to explore opportunities in advanced energy management and automation. Electronic monitoring systems and data-driven analytics are expected to optimize energy consumption and identify inefficiencies in real time. At the same time, the automation of hazardous manual tasks will further improve occupational safety while increasing operational precision and productivity. Together, these initiatives aim to reduce operating costs, enhance sustainability performance, and create safer working conditions.Regional cooperation and production excellenceThe positive development of production capacity has enabled Kisovec to extend support beyond its domestic market. The plant currently supplies several thousand cubic meters of material per month to Italy, demonstrating both its performance capability and its strategic relevance within the regional network. Despite market-specific challenges %u2013 such as differing pallet dimensions %u2013 the team is confident that targeted investments will ensure full adaptability.Cooperation within the SEE region is described as highly interconnected and dynamic, with frequent exchanges between plant managers and strong leadership alignment. This close collaboration fosters the sharing of best practices and ensures consistent standards across borders. The Kisovec team views itself as an active and reliable contributor within this regional framework.A leadership philosophy rooted in safetySince assuming the role of plant manager seven months ago, Mustafa Cajic has focused on building upon the plant%u2019s strong foundations while reinforcing a culture centred on safety and responsibility. With a background in Quality Assurance and Engineering, he approaches leadership with both technical rigor and a people-first mindset.From the outset, occupational health and safety has been his guiding principle. At Kisovec, safety is not treated as a compliance requirement but as a non-negotiable value that shapes every decision. All new projects are evaluated through two fundamental questions: How safe is this for our employees? And how will it impact the environment? This framework ensures that innovation and progress remain inseparable from responsibility.Cajic emphasizes that effective production management begins with listening to operators and integrating their hands-on expertise with engineering-driven improvements. By combining practical experience with systematic optimization, the plant aims to make processes not only faster and more efficient, but also safer and more sustainable. Employee satisfaction is regarded as a key indicator of successful leadership, reinforcing the belief that operational excellence and workforce well-being are mutually dependent.Stability, innovation, and long-term visionThe recent investments have also sent an important signal to employees: a message of stability and longterm commitment. In an increasingly uncertain global environment, this sense of security contributes significantly to motivation and engagement within the workforce.Future priorities will continue to align with the plant%u2019s core principles. Planned projects include further logistics optimization %u2013 such as the introduction of an additional transport system %u2013 to streamline regional material flows. At every stage, safety remains the starting point for innovation, followed closely by efficiency and sustainability considerations.The transformation of the Kisovec plant illustrates how targeted investments, strong regional collaboration, and value-driven leadership can collectively create a resilient and future-oriented production environment. By embedding safety and environmental stewardship into every initiative, the plant not only enhances its competitive position but also strengthens its role as a responsible industrial partner within the wider network of the Xella Group. %u25cfPlant manager Mustafa Cajic has focused on building upon the plant%u2019s strong foundations while reinforcing a culture centred on safety and responsibility.