Pivovarna Laško Union

Pivovarna Laško Union (PLU) is the largest manufacturer of beverages in Slovenia, and employs over 600 people. The company, 100% owned by the Dutch international brewer Heineken, was created in 2016 with the merger of Pivovarna Laško and Pivovarna Union, thus inheriting nearly 200 years of Slovenian brewing tradition. This is the heritage that our staff at Pivovarna Laško Union continue to build on to this day. With two manufacturing plants in Ljubljana and Laško, PLU is the leading brewer and a highly competitive producer of cider and refreshing soft drinks in Slovenia. Within the Heineken Group, Slovenia occupies a rather strategic position, as PLU constitutes an important regional export hub. The company is development oriented and promotes the use of first-grade natural ingredients, as well as continuous improvements and innovation. Bound by business, technological, marketing and communication excellence we introduce new approaches in various fields, i.e. from the introduction of new drink categories, new varieties of beer and soft drinks, to renewed packaging, online sales, as well as development and application of new technologies for draught beer. By supplementing our offer, we respond to social and market trends, we fulfil consumers' wishes and follow the strategic goal, i.e. that our products occupy the first or strong second position in their respective market segment. PLU wishes to leave a positive footprint on its markets. A special place in our strategy and operations is reserved for sustainable development and giving back to society. We respect the people and the planet, which is why the implementation of our "Brewing a Better Future" in six key areas of sustainable development within our company contributes to the implementation of six SDGs, developed by the UN. Our involvement in the local Slovenian community is also reflected in our role as the largest sponsor of Slovenian sports, and a significant supporter and sponsor of culture and sport.