Brod – Posavina County is situated at the southern part of Slavonian plain, an area of 2.043 km2.The county’s population numbers 158.575 residents with average population density of 78 resident per km2, and enjoys a mild continental climate. Abundance of water, forestry and fertile soil, navigable river and significant European land routes are essential preconditions for development of industry, agriculture, traffic, trade and tourism.
Town Nova Gradiška is located in western Slavonija and is populated by 14.229 residents whilst being the center of the area populated by 60.000 residents. Economic potentials of Town Nova Gradiška consist in human and natural potentials, as well as the outstanding geotraffical position. The workforce is well educated and qualified, and the education system is developed on all 3 levels: primary, secondary and tertiary education. Another essential element that represents the basis for development of Nova Gradiška as the traffic, logistic and distributive center is its location at the intersection of significant international road (E70) and rail routes, telecommunication systems and oil pipelines, that connect the countries of Western And Southeastern Europe as well as The Middle East. Another essential element for development of wood-processing and food-processing industry are well-preserved agro-forestry areas and natural environment with relatively low level of contamination.
