A good relationship builder is always and everywhere open to conversation and always carries a business card with him, says our sales and business development director Ferenc Márton.

Ferenc Márton is working to make Mielemed MPM a major domestic player in sustainable construction technologies with the Nuxon brand. He claims that many people can be grateful for two important things: for the knowledge passed on, and because they allowed him to learn from the mistakes they made. And he likes to learn a lot, he also planned to learn one or two new skills. His knowledge and experience to date are also of great use in the Sustainability Entrepreneurs Community of the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers BPVRSZ. Csaba Szerdahelyi asked our colleague.

– What do you consider to be the peak of your career so far?

– Several times during my career, I felt that I had reached a kind of peak in my current situation or position. These were certainly top of the mountain at the time, and I don’t mean to discount them in the light of time. The fact is that it always turns out: from the reached peak, other possible peaks that can be conquered are visible. I fondly remember when, as a development engineer, I created something with my colleagues that went into production and was used by the customer for many years. My appointment as technical director and 15 years of work in that position was also a career peak at the time.

– What distance do you plan for?

– I typically have a daily-weekly-monthly planning cycle, but this is obviously operational in nature. The year is divided into two main blocks of summer vacations and year-end holidays, so my strategic plans appear here. And of course I have a plan for where I want to be in 5 or even 20 years. The latter is already a dream category, but I am convinced that we need dreams.

– What is on your professional bucket list?

– On the one hand, I want to bring Nuxon to the level that is included in the corporate vision, i.e. to become a significant domestic player in sustainable construction technologies. On the other hand, since I love learning and getting to know new things, I still “have it in me” to learn one or more new skills, even in graduate training.

– From whom have you learned the most so far?

– This is a difficult question because I am grateful to many people for two important things: for the knowledge passed on, and because they allowed me to learn from the mistakes they made. My father’s age I would single out Ferenc Márton first, because he was an exemplary value not only as a parent, but also as a professional, engineer, manager and businessman. I mention my first manager at my first job, János Gazsi, because he gave me life-long guidance in terms of the leadership approach and the importance of professional development.

– How do you motivate your colleagues?

– I think the most important thing is the continuous provision of an understandable and livable vision of the future, which also includes financial goals and personal development prospects. Leading by example and continuous high-quality communication are the other two basic things that, according to my experience, are successful motivating factors.

– In which profession would you like to try yourself?

– Aviation and space technology have always interested me. As a remote UAV pilot, I have already come a little closer to the former, but there is still endless development potential ahead of me.

– How do you build your business relationships?

– What I learned from this is that a good relationship builder is always and everywhere open to conversation and always carries a business card with him. He is always looking for an opportunity to get to know and help the other person better, and this is based on attention and interest. I work along these lines in real life, I find that it works great, and I try to transfer this to the virtual space, to online professional interfaces, which I really like anyway.

– What do you regret wasting your time on?

– Best for aimless and unnecessary discussion about ego, and this should not be confused with constructive discussion.

– What can you do to annoy me?

– Perhaps best with selfishness, which is at the expense of a community, be it a private or professional community, or even road traffic.

– What kind of volunteer work would you do?

– Even on weekdays, I try to do something for the narrower and larger communities to which I and my children belong, but what interests me is helping people who are left behind in terms of learning opportunities and living conditions.

– Why don’t you regret the money?

– For anything that represents real value to my family and me, among these I would highlight health, experience and books.

– What’s the best way to turn it off?

– Recently, hiking trips and gardening have entered this role.

We are proud of our colleague’s commitment and authentic personality, we appreciate his ownership attitude and we are grateful that we can work together for a more sustainable world, for the protection of the environment, for the preservation of the health of our society, for cleaner air – for our common dreams!

Photo: Szakács Paul

ALTEO Group is constantly working to keep pace with the ever-changing market environment and to respond flexibly to new challenges. This is summarised in the Integrated Report 2023, which shows how ALTEO continues to actively contribute to solve economic, social and environmental challenges through its professional and social partnerships.

Through its various memberships, the company not only shares its experience, but also contributes to initiatives to build the sustainable future envisioned by ALTEO by expanding its network of contacts.

ALTEO’s experts work with partners and professional communities to address sustainability challenges even more effectively and promote positive change for society and the environment.

In our Integrated Report 2023, we report a strong financial performance in 2023 compared to the previous year, a further improvement in our ESG rating, the expansion of our Regulatory Centre and portfolio, and a steady stream of new energy investments and developments. We focused on developing our CSR strategy and continued to work with NGOs. An important part of the report is the analysis of the economic and financial performance and the indirect economic impacts of ALTEO, which is committed to operating responsibly and transparently not only as an employer but also as an active part of local communities.

The full Integrated Report 2023 is available here.

8G ENERGY has been an outstanding performer in the market for renewable energy technologies, but it is expanding its portfolio further in the spirit of sustainability. Among their services, they will continue to focus more on wind power and electromobility projects from planning to permitting to implementation, as well as advising on tenders for the agricultural sector.

In Hungary, the most widespread renewable energy generation plants are undoubtedly solar PV systems. However, it is important to have a diversified energy production portfolio. Therefore, besides harnessing solar energy, it’s worth considering wind energy, which can be utilized through wind turbines. These devices convert the kinetic energy of the wind into rotary motion, which is then used by a generator to produce 3-phase electricity. Due to favorable regulatory changes last year, installing wind turbines could be a realistic alternative for corporate clients. A well-installed and maintained wind turbine can provide its owner with sustainable green electricity from renewable energy sources for up to 20-30 years. If you are considering installing a wind turbine, feel free to contact 8G ENERGY. They have extensive expertise and can handle all necessary measurements, planning, permitting, and implementation tasks for wind turbines.

To promote the development of electromobility, in some cases, the installation of electric vehicle chargers is mandatory.  Stakeholders affected by regulations include stores/ shopping malls selling daily consumer goods, as well as non-residential buildings. Information about various obligations and deadlines can be found in Section 42(10) of Government Decree 253/1997 (XII. 20.) and Annex 8 of TNM Decree 7/2006 (V. 24.). In addition to the legal obligations, the purchase of battery- or hybrid-powered cars is becoming more and more common in Hungary, and it is worthwhile to install a charging device for these cars as a private person, so that owners can charge their electric cars at any time, independently of other users.  From planning to implementation, 8G ENERGY offers turnkey installation of car chargers, whether in a private home or in a company car park.

This year, several draft Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) tenders have been released, targeting companies and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector. The final Calls for Proposals have not yet been published, but are expected to be published at the end of May or beginning of June.  Among others, such as  the food and processing industries, ornamental horticulture and livestock farms, which can benefit from aid intensities of up to 70% for green investments: activities to reduce energy consumption, use of renewable energy technologies. 8G ENERGY provide a comprehensive range of services, from project planning and writing of grant applications to potential project management following successful funding acquisition.

8G ENERGY has a prominent position in the renewable energy market, working with qualified and experienced professionals and subcontractors.  The aim of the activities mentioned in the article is to promote sustainability, increase awareness among Hungarian businesses regarding energy management, and reduce their ecological footprint.

The aim of our initiative is to help our colleagues who are already committed to sustainability to continue to be opinion leaders and inspire their communities, and to become active participants in ALTEO’s sustainability efforts. We believe it is important to raise awareness of sustainability within the company, from workplace habits to strategic decisions, because our colleagues’ ideas and suggestions are key to driving innovation.

In the framework of the programme, we encourage our colleagues to actively participate in ALTEO CSR activities and to contribute ideas and suggestions to achieve sustainability goals.

The company provides ongoing support and resources for the implementation of new and effective ideas, including an annual budget of HUF 1 million and a communication strategy to help projects run smoothly.

Participants will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and meetings quarterly to discuss their proposals, as well as to organise activities such as environmental education and sustainable innovation forums.

Sustainability is a core value for ALTEO and the Sustainability Ambassador Programme will further strengthen its commitment to environmental protection and social responsibility.