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Since 1902, BIA is recognized by its customers for the quality of its products and services in the mining and quarrying, construction, transport and energy sectors as exclusive distributor of Komatsu equipment and parts, as well as other reputable manufacturers like Metso, Cummins, Bomag, MAN, Foton, Furukawa, GHH… for complementary products. Today BIA Group has become a well-established, multinational and trusted long-term business partner, operating in more than 20 countries in Africa and in the Benelux regions. The family-owned group distinguishes itself through the extent of its network and state-of-the-art technical facilities to support its clients close to their operations. The group is continuously developing its capabilities and expertise to meet the ever-growing customer needs. BIA provides a wide range of solutions including equipment sales, rental, parts supply, aftersales services as well as support services such as structured financing solutions, supply chain management and training to assist its customers on their projects development. More recently, BIA was pioneer in adopting innovation & technology solutions to increase customers productivity and safety on sites.
Smoothie King is a global health-focused smoothie company founded in 1973 in Kenner, Louisiana. It pioneered the smoothie sales concept and has grown to become a leading brand in the industry. The company was acquired in 2012 by Wan Kim, who expanded its reach and offerings. Smoothie King operates over 1,000 locations worldwide, with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The company offers a diverse menu of smoothies made from non-GMO fruits and vegetables, catering to various nutritional goals such as weight management, energy boosts, and muscle recovery. In addition to smoothies, some locations provide sports beverages, energy bars, snacks, and vitamin supplements. Smoothie Kings mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering high-quality, nutritious products while emphasizing ingredient transparency.
ChoiceOne Bank is a community bank holding company based in Michigan, with approximately $2.6 billion in assets. Founded in 1898 as Sparta State Bank, it has grown through strategic mergers and now operates 35 offices across multiple counties. The bank is headquartered in Sparta and has operations centers in Lapeer and Fenton, ensuring efficient service delivery. ChoiceOne offers a wide range of financial services, including digital banking solutions, consumer and commercial banking, agricultural lending, mortgage services, wealth management, payroll solutions, and treasury management. The bank is dedicated to serving a diverse customer base, including families, small businesses, farmers, and low-income individuals, particularly in rural communities. ChoiceOne is committed to being an integral part of Michigan communities, with a mission to provide superior service and quality advice. In 2025, the bank announced a merger with Fentura Financial Inc., enhancing its presence in the Detroit suburbs and expanding into the Flint and Saginaw markets.
First branch of Banka Kombëtare Tregtare was established in Durrës on 29 November 1925, in the historical building where todays BKT Durrës Branch is situated. This building actually represents the oldest Albanian financial institution in the country. Banka Kombëtare Tregtare (BKT), with todays name, was established in January 1993, after the merging of the Albanian Commercial Bank (ACB) and the National Bank of Albania (NBA). The NBA on the other hand was established in 1992 as a result of a second sub-division of the State Bank of Albania. The NBA was set up to manage the domestic trading activity of the State-owned entities. The assets and liabilities from the activities of these two entities were transferred to BKT accounts since it was first established. Banka Kombëtare Tregtare was established as a Joint Stock Company in July 1997, with assets reaching ALL 2.7 billion. In February 2003, with the decision of the Shareholders General Meeting, the paid-up capital reached the amount of US$ 14, 64 million, turning BKT into the most capitalized bank in the whole Albanian banking system. The year 2006 started with a new vision for BKT. With the authorization of the Bank of Albania and pursuant to the specific court decision issued on June 9, 2006, it was approved the transfer of 60% plus 2 of the BKT shares possessed by Kent Bank in favour of Calik-Seker Konsorsiyum Yatirim A.S. On September 3, BKT opened its branch in Kosova and since that time, BKT Kosova has already opened 27 branches, ranking Banka Kombëtare Tregtare as the largest Albanian bank in the region. On June 30, 2009 Çalik Financial Services buys to IFC and EBRD shares being in this way the only BKT shareholder owning 100 % of the shares. On 30th April 2018 Banka Kombëtare Tregtare Kosova Branch, changes its status from Branch of a Foreign Bank to a subsidiary Bank. Now, its banking license has changed from Banka Kombëtare Tregtare Kosova Branch, to Banka Kombëtare Tregtare Kosovë J.S.C.