Titan Cementara Kosjerić at the Heart of Community and Growth
Miroslav Gligorijević
CEO of Titan Cementara Kosjerić
In this interview, Miroslav Gligorijević, CEO of Titan Cementara Kosjerić, reveals how the company combines growth, sustainability, and community engagement to secure its future and inspire the next generation of professionals.
Titan Group has recently expanded its footprint in the region through a new acquisition. How does this strengthen Titan Cementara Kosjerić and what are your current business results?
The acquisition confirms Titan Group’s long-term commitment to Southeast Europe and to Serbia in particular. It positions us even more strongly as a regional leader in building materials and sustainable construction solutions. For Titan Cementara Kosjerić, this is a major vote of confidence, because it integrates our operations more deeply into a growing network of expertise, technology, and investment.
In terms of business results, our Kosjerić plant has maintained a stable position in the Serbian market, consistently delivering high-quality cement that supports the country’s infrastructure and housing needs. Over the past years, we have increased efficiency and reduced our carbon footprint while also maintaining profitability despite challenging energy and market conditions. This stability allows us to invest further in modernization and in our people, which is the foundation of our long – term strategy.
We are investing in clean technologies, alternative fuels, and digitalization to align with EU environmental standards
You often emphasize the role of employees. With about 200 people working at the plant, and one third of them being young professionals, how do you nurture this human potential?
People are at the heart of everything we do. Titan Cementara Kosjerić employs around 200 dedicated employees, and what we are especially proud of is that about one third are young people under 35. This gives us both continuity and fresh energy.
We invest heavily in safety, trainings, and professional development. Every employee has access to continuous learning opportunities, whether in technical upskilling, leadership development, or exposure to international best practices within Titan Group. Our people strategy has always been to combine long – standing expertise with new talent, ensuring that knowledge is transferred across generations.
Beyond training, we focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and motivating work environment. This is why Cementara has achieved over 1,500 days without a workplace injury – a milestone that reflects the culture of responsibility we cultivate. We want our people to feel proud, valued, and inspired to stay and build their future here in Kosjerić.
Cementara is not just an industrial player; it is a member of the local community. How do you balance business objectives with social responsibility and community engagement?
We firmly believe that our success is tied to the wellbeing of the community around us. For more than four decades, Cementara has been part of Kosjerić, and we see ourselves not only as an employer but also as a partner in development.
Each year we implement programs that support education, culture, environment, and local infrastructure. Our signature initiative, the competition “Za moj Kosjerić” (For My Kosjerić), has financed more than 100 community projects over the years, ranging from school improvements to cultural events. We also support the local health center, sports clubs, and ecological projects, because we want Kosjerić to be a healthy and vibrant place to live.
Just last year, we invested more than €360,000 in various community support projects, ensuring, as well, that our local Health Center acquired a vehicle for transporting dialysis patients. In addition, we enabled the Health Center, elementary and secondary school, to be connected to the city’s district heating system.
This balance between business and community is not charity – it is a core part of our business model. A strong, resilient, and satisfied community means a stable environment for our operations and a better future for all.
Looking ahead, what are Titan Cementara Kosjerić’s priorities and how do you see the company’s role in Serbia’s sustainable development?
Our future priorities align with Titan Group’s global vision: to build sustainable cities and resilient societies. In Kosjerić, that translates into further investment in clean technologies, alternative fuels, and digitalization of our processes. We are working to reduce CO₂ emissions, improve energy efficiency, and adopt practices that are fully in line with EU environmental standards.
At the same time, we will continue to invest in our people and in the community. We want to retain young talent in Kosjerić and show that industry and sustainability can go hand in hand. For Serbia, Titan Cementara Kosjerić can be a model of how global standards are applied locally: how a company can deliver strong business results, provide high-quality jobs, and contribute to the wellbeing of the society.
Our ambition is not only to remain a successful cement producer, but also to be recognized as a responsible corporate citizen – one that future generations in Kosjerić will look at with pride.