The work process in Jugoturbina required educated profiled workers, who then came from all parts of the country. A large number of young people were educated to work in Jugotubina and live in Karlovac. Most of them were separated from their parents and were forced to solve their housing problem in Karlovac. With the construction of the factory, the Švarča settlement was built, which partially met the needs of the first workers who arrived. Single hotels were the only accommodation for young workers including whole families. Within the framework of housing programs, funds have been provided for the construction of 100 apartments.
Workers education
Education as one of the most important determinants of the factory’s survival was incomplete without a complete concept, with an insufficient number and uncoordinated structure of employees. For a example is the fact that in times of financial crisis, the company employed 35 graduate mechanical engineers, which was still insufficient given the volume of production. Due to the need for workers, a comprehensive and comprehensive program of support for education and engagement of workers has been defined.
Organizational forms and the founding of Jugoturbina
The Jugoturbina factory was established by a decision of the Government of the FNRJ on July 24, 1949. under the name Tvornica “Edvard Kardelj” and was registered with the financial administration of the JNA in the register of military companies. By the decision of the Supervisory Board of the city of Karlovac from 31.03.1954. The decision of the Workers’ Council of the factory to change the name “Edvard Kardelj” to “Jugoturbina” – Turbine and Machine Factory Karlovac was accepted on Later, in the same year, on December 15, 1954. The name was changed to – Jugoturbina – factory of steam turbines and diesel engines Karlovac, based in Karlovac, Mrzlo Polje 155, which was later changed to Mala Švarča 155. The name of the factory was changed again by the decision of the workers’ council on 23.05.1969. Since then, the full name of the factory – Jugoturbina – factory of steam turbines for diesel engines and pumps Karlovac.
“Investments of Jugoturbina (from 1973 onwards)”
In the period from 1973 to 1992, the following investment programs were implemented:
– The pump factory started operating in the new production hall
– Organized production of dedicated production elements in the newly built Gas Turbine Factory
– A new modern restaurant was built (1600m2)
– A new production hall was built in which the production of sliding bearings was organized (4500m2)
– New hot water system with new heating stations and completely reconstructed central heating system in the existing production areas
– A new sewerage network for rainwater and faecal water was built, designed and constructed to connect to the new southern city collector
– The electric high voltage network has been completely reconstructed
– Fuel oil tank (500m3) built for the needs of the Rolling Mill
– New roads, fences, bus stops and stops were built, the railway was reconstructed
– In cooperation with the Municipality, a new bridge over the river Mrežnica was built, an important condition for this development of the southern industrial zone
– Equipped large storage space for the needs of trade in Turanj
“Vjesnik”, July 1952.
The company “Edvard Kardelj” from Karlovac is looking for an engineer-economist for the position of commercial manager …
It is recommended that he has experience in mechanical engineering, and that he knows or speaks English, German or French. The salary is solid and the apartment is insured in a new building …
Advertisement in “Vjesnik” July 1952.
“Vjesnik”, July 1953.
The “Edvard Kardelj” factory from Karlovac produced (delivered, op.) the first series of 30 diesel engines.
The engines will be delivered to customers in Serbia and Macedonia. There are another 70 engines in production. The price per engine is 260,000 dinars.
(“Vjesnik”, July 1953.)
Organization of Yugoturbina
The factory is organized as a complex company “Yugoturbina”, a business system as a joint stock company. Work organizations are organized as social enterprises.
Under the drafting agreement, the share capital was divided into 10,000 shares with a nominal value of $ 250.
“Vjesnik” May 1952.
The factory ‘Edvard Kardelj’ from Karlovac produces diesel engines of the DTM type of seven horsepower outside its production program … Agricultural and fishing cooperatives have a 40 percent discount from the sale price.
(Advertisement in “Vjesnik” on May 30, 1952.)
Yugoturbina – Planning and development of new jobs
The development of Yugoturbina in 1973 and further, which we previously wrote about, is essentially related to its strategic orientation towards the world market. This is best illustrated by the fact that the share of exports in total revenue in 1979 was only 5%, in 1980 11%, and in 1985 44%.
In 1985, the ratio of convertible exports to imports was achieved with an index of 225. Thus, convertible exports are almost 2.3 times higher than convertible imports.
Thus, an active exporter was finally realized. In the economic conditions, that was a great achievement and an excellent positioning for new ambitious jobs and development plans.
All other qualitative growth indicators show above-average tendencies in that period. “Yugoturbina” was connected with numerous companies through organization in communities for joint performance on the domestic and foreign markets in complex facilities and towards the state to ensure favorable business conditions and performance of investment equipment manufacturers such as INGRA, JADRANBROD, DUNAVBROD, ZINVOJ, JUMEL…
“Vjesnik” December 1952.
In Mrzlo Polje, the main works on the construction of four large halls and energy facilities have been completed and the assembly of machines in the local factory ‘Edvard Kardelj’ has begun …
A new 80 meters long bridge was built on the river Mrežnica … 40 one-storey buildings with 170 comfortable one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments were built in the workers’ settlement.
There are two new hotels in the settlement, each with 70 rooms for singles, and another 10 one-storey houses, a trading house and a restaurant are being built …
(Vjesnik, December 28, 1952)