Six months after the fire at the SPAR Logistics Centre in Ljubljana, SPAR Slovenia has donated €50,000 to the Public Fire Service of Ljubljana. The funds will be used to develop and establish a mobile reception point system to support the management of major interventions. The solution proved to be an important support for fire brigades during the demanding operation at SPAR Slovenia’s warehouse last year.

At the official presentation of the donation, representatives of SPAR Slovenia and the Public Fire Service of Ljubljana presented the mobile reception point system. Participants also saw how the solution works in practice.

Restoring operations after the Ljubljana warehouse fire

Within six months of the fire, SPAR Slovenia restored its fresh products warehouse, successfully compensated for the loss of production of its best-selling bakery and confectionery products, and continued to invest in its logistics capacities. Among other developments, construction is underway on a modern new warehouse for fresh products. This will enable an even more efficient supply of stores with fresh, quality products.

“Six months after the fire, our fresh products warehouse is fully operational again. Together with our employees, suppliers and partners, we have ensured continued customer care and found effective solutions to support the successful development of our business. Today, we are here to thank the firefighters for their professionalism, dedication and rapid response. The €50,000 donation is not only an expression of gratitude for their support during the fire, but also an investment in future safety, as it will contribute to the development of a solution that will enable firefighters to respond even more effectively during major interventions,” said David Kovačič, CEO of SPAR Slovenia.

Long-term support for firefighting and community safety

Firefighting support is part of SPAR Slovenia’s long-term commitment to social responsibility. For the third consecutive year, the company has worked with the Firefighters’ Association of Slovenia to encourage young people to get involved in firefighting. SPAR Slovenia also regularly donates to local fire brigades when opening new stores.

Source: SPAR Slovenia

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About SPAR Slovenia

SPAR Slovenia, operated by ASPIAG (Austria SPAR International AG), was granted a licence by SPAR International to operate the SPAR brand in 1991. ASPIAG is a subsidiary of SPAR Austria AG. SPAR Slovenia has become a key employer in the country, both through its corporate business as well as through licences being granted to independent retailers to expand the brand’s presence across the country further.