12th International Engineering Trade Fair, Nitra(pic)

In the days of May 24 to May 27, 2005 there was being held the traditional Engineering Fair at Nitra, Slovak Republic. ZKL Group took part in it by exhibition stand of its newly appointed trade representation ¨C the affiliated company ZKL Slovakia. spol. s r.o. The exhibits included also innovated series 223 EJ, which was entered in the prize contest of the trade fair. The significance of the fair for our Slovak region proved to be high, as it was confirmed not only by interest in roller bearings but also in displayed pipe assortment of ZKL Hanusovice, a. s. in connection with recent massive development of automotive industry in Slovakia. Launching of the new ZKL Group representation for the region of Slovak Republic has become an important signal noticed also by Slovak governmental officials, as confirmed by the visit of ZKL stand by the Minister of Economy of Slovak Republic Mr. Pavol Rusko on May 24, 2005. The attached pictures show the general view of ZKL Slovakia stand with its director Mr. Vladimir Helik (left) and the shot of the negotiation with the representatives of Polish company WIKA, where the General Director of ZKL, a. s. Mr. Jiri Prasil (left) participated.