Philosophy & history
INKLA – think global, act local
Technical solutions require not only perfect and proven specialist knowledge, but also, above all, people with experience and commitment. We develop and supply cross-border solutions for industrial components, which involves a qualified exchange of expert knowledge in different disciplines with various cultures. To this end, not only professional knowledge, but also social competence is necessary. Our international supplier network, the regional INKLA offices and the INKLA headquarters cultivate a constant and active exchange of information and experiences. That’s how we guarantee you the best possible individual solution at the highest international standard.
Whether you prefer a detailed solution or an integral management – INKLA combines them with the right success factors in your individual project. Right from the word go we consider ourselves as your strategic partner in the development and construction of your system.
Over 50 years of experience and development
Experience is an essential success factor, precisely in the field of detailed and complete solutions. INKLA commands over 50 years of experience and thus processes practical competence in all fields of product service and service provision.
You can rely on an experienced partner with innovative solutions.
Milestones in INKLA’s history
1969
INKLA GmbH was established by Mr.Janez Dolinar. The name INKLA is an abbreviated form of its activity and location: Industrivertretungen Klagenfurt. INKLA’s initial activity was based on supplies for fast developing industry of Yugoslavia and its growing demands for deficit materials and industrial components.
First years
In the period hereinafter, INKLA developed into a well-known brand in various fields of industrial supplies (Seals and Valves), providing export-import services between Yugoslavian heavy industry (power plants, refineries, steel works, paper works ) and European manufacturers (valves, pumps, industrial seals, chemical components).
1989
At its peak in 1989, the company had 20 employees, 20 million € (ATS 300 million) in sales and branch offices in 5 countries (Austria, Yugoslavia, Poland, Czechoslovakia and Bulgaria).
1990 - 1992
The period 1990-1992 was marked with stagnation and lean management due to the fall of Yugoslavian markets and political-economic changes in Eastern Europe.
1993
In 1993 the formation of the new INKLA started, supported with a new business structure and management initiative to move the focus to the eastern markets of Poland and Ukraine with seals distribution as the main project.
1993 - 1994
During 1993-1994, the Ukraine market required the addition of several new supply lines with a focus on Nuclear Power Plants (cranes, diesel engines, pumps, electric motors), Pump, Valve and Turbine Manufacturers (castings, forged components) and Paper & Sugar industry (rolls service, clothes and filters).
1995
1995 was supported by new business growth and witnessed the reorganization and foundation of INKLA Trading & Engineering GmbH with a new partnership structure.
Following years
The following years were marked with the expansion of business activity, an increase of own resources and infrastructure, including the foundations of the autonomous INKLA GmbH (Ukraine) and INKLA Polska.
2007
INKLA’s activity in Poland, based solely on sales distribution, was stopped after a stagnating period of several years.
2008
The opening of new headquarters in Klagenfurt.
2011
INKLA was certified according to EN ISO 9001:2008. INKLA’s new corporate identity was designed.
2013
Presently, INKLA runs with 30 employees, covering three main markets, with consequent sales in average of 20 million € per year.