The article discusses industrial giants from the past, such as Jugovinil, Jugoplastika, Đuro Đaković, Rade Končar, and others, highlighting their significant role in employment, construction, and collaboration with major European and global companies. These enterprises employed tens of thousands of people, built housing, and trained workers, often treating employees as self-managing units. While some companies from the 20th century collapsed in the 21st century, others managed to survive privatization and continue producing today with significantly fewer workers.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of historical industrial enterprises without overtly favoring any political ideology. It acknowledges both the successes and failures of these companies, focusing on economic and social impacts rather than taking a partisan stance.




