Thanks to the support of the Challenge Fund, the company WISCHT d.o.o. from Doboj has developed a new product - vacuum press OPTIMUS 44. The total value of the project is KM 164,064.80, of which 36% is a participation of the C2C Fund and 64% is its own investment. Within the project conceptual design, documentation, prototype of the machine, tested and controlled product quality, defined and designed tools and accessories were realized. The goal was to develop a product that would be multifunctional and applicable across industries.

The press is practically composed of four different machines that allow for a number of different operations, and the end-user can, with a small investment, start higher quality and more diversified production, thus expanding its offer and the market in which it operates. Customers can choose which combination of equipment they want to own on the machine and thus get everything they need in one product, with maximum savings, space, time, energy and money. The end result is a high-quality product.

In addition to this machine, WISCHT also offers its customers service and maintenance.

“With the development of this project, we plan not only the expansion of our company but also indirectly an incentive for the development of companies in the environment, as well as the opening of new businesses. By purchasing this equipment, customers can start a flexible business, with less risk, without investing too much as was previously the case in this industry. Also, the realization of the project would contribute to the development of the companies we cooperate with on a daily basis, which indirectly contributes to the development of the entire economy in BiH. We are just expecting the effects of this project. Sales have already started to grow, but significant increases are expected in the near future, which will create jobs especially for young people, ”WISCHT said.

They add that the support of the Challenge Fund is very important for all businesses and entrepreneurs in BiH.

“Without support, our company might not be able to take a step further at this time, improve its operations and increase its competitiveness, both domestically and globally. The implementation of this project with the support from the C2C Fund has significantly facilitated and accelerated the development of a new innovative product that without this kind of support would be difficult to implement, ”they said.

Otherwise, WISCHT is a company specializing in the production of diaphragm vacuum presses. Due to their quality, they have become one of the world's most important manufacturers in this field and have become a recognizable brand. What sets their vacuum presses apart from the competition is, first and foremost, an increase in equipment capacity of up to 400%, thanks to the innovative and world-renowned patented technological solutions of the owners of Zvjezdan Višt.

It is an export-oriented company that has all the necessary product quality standards such as ISO 9001: 2015 and the CE mark. So far, the business has sold over 400 machines of various models and functions worldwide. Singapore, Taiwan, China, South Africa, USA, Canada, Peru, UK, Russia, Austria, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Sweden, Latvia are just some of the many countries that use WISCHT vacuum presses today. Significant customers include domestic companies.

The company currently has 19 employees, with a tendency to further expand and create jobs in the future.

They have received numerous awards for the best technological innovation and business success.