Competitiveness / Business and Industry

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

7th December 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


2021/Q3 Industrial Property Market Report

Nearshoring of supply chains drives demand by tenants and causes a steady drop in vacancy rate. Developers responded to this situation with increased construction activity mostly tailored to the client signed before construction begins. Speculative construction does not reach a sufficient level to satisfy prime markets. The industrial market as a whole is influenced by lack of employees, shortage of various commodities like AdBlue or building materials, rising prices, and more. All these factors foretell bad times for companies without sufficient capital. Automation and other strategies to secure labor productivity will play a central role in the future.
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6th December 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Interview with Zbyněk Frolík

Almost everything is already known about the icon of Czech industry, Zbyněk Frolik. More than thirty years ago, he started building LINET, which is now a world-class company, in an old farmhouse in Želevčice near Slaný. He has raised three succesful children, and most importantly - he has lived alongside his wife Naďa for almost fifty years. Does this seem incredible to you? What is Zbyněk Frolík's recipe for a happy marriage? Why did he become such a successful businessman? How does he enjoy the money he earns?  
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1st December 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Czech Industrial Property Market third quarter: Streamlining operations gives companies crucial competitive advantage

The rising prices of construction materials and energy, the increasing cost of land for new construction, a lack of crucial components to ensure continuous production and workforce shortages are all afflicting the industrial sector in the Czech Republic. One solution in regard to the availability of industrial real estate would seem to be the optimising of operations and more frequent investment by many companies into the automation of routine activities.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic