We are proud to announce that Baltic Candles has once again been recognized as one of the Top Employers in the Zemgale region, securing 9th place in 2024!
This year, 7,400 respondents — representing 41% of all survey participants — took part in the Zemgale employer evaluation, making it the second most engaged region in Latvia. More than 80 companies were mentioned overall, and the competition was especially strong.
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to participate and vote for us!
As part of the nationwide Big Cleanup initiative, Baltic Candles encouraged employees to take part together with their loved ones — whether by joining organized public clean-up events or by making a difference in their own communities.
This year’s efforts went beyond collecting litter. Flowerbeds were planted, trees were added to green spaces, and local yards and gardens were refreshed and cleaned.
At Baltic Candles, we care deeply about the environment. A clean and well-maintained Dobele — both the town and the wider region — is something we’re proud to contribute to.
We are delighted to see that pupils in Dobele Municipality are actively participating in the event “Job Shadow Day 2025”, which offers a valuable opportunity to get answers to their career-related questions and explore professions through hands-on experience.
It was a pleasure to welcome the shadows who visited our company. We introduced them to our company policy, personnel issues, and guided them through the first steps in logistics. The pupils followed professionals in their chosen fields throughout their daily work routines and gained insights into what it takes to become such a professional one day.
THIS YEAR, WE OFFERED JOB SHADOW OPPORTUNITIES IN TWO POSITIONS:
– HR Manager
– Materials Accountant
We are always happy to support local youth in their journey of discovering potential career paths.
Thank you for spending this inspiring day with us!
With the support of the Altum programme “Loans for Digitalisation”, implemented within the framework of the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), a project for the purchase and installation of a new candle production line is being implemented.
The aim of the project is to automate and digitalise the production processes of SIA “BALTIC CANDLES Ltd” in order to increase production capacity, improve order fulfilment times, reduce the cost price of candle manufacturing, and enhance the company’s competitiveness. To achieve this goal, the construction of a new candle production line is planned, which will ensure a significant increase in production capacity, a wider range of candle sizes, an increase in employee productivity, and automated candle production and packaging processes.
Project duration: June 2024 – March 2026
Eligible project costs: EUR 2,993,900.00
EU co-financing: EUR 200,000.00
The “Dobele Municipality Entrepreneur of the Year” competition awards ceremony took place on December 6 at the Tērvete Culture House.
The goal of this competition is to celebrate and recognize entrepreneurs in Dobele Municipality who demonstrate active and responsible business practices, contributing to the growth of local entrepreneurship. It also aims to highlight their achievements, showcase exemplary business practices, and foster a stronger sense of community and belonging within the municipality.
As many as 46 entrepreneurs were nominated and evaluated. Out of these, 23 entrepreneurs were shortlisted in 9 nominations, where one entrepreneur received an award in each nomination.
In the nomination “Dobele Municipality PRODUCER OF THE YEAR 2024,” the main prize was awarded to Baltic Candles Ltd. We sincerely thank the team for their hard work and dedication, showing that success is inevitable when everyone works together toward a common goal.
We send our warm greetings and best wishes in the form of 156 800 candles to the freedom fighters of Ukraine. Wishing peace and freedom for your country!
Thanks to the Confederation of Societies of Ukrainians “VICHE”, a donation campaign “Join Hands to Succeed!” in support of Ukraine is being organized in Dobele Municipality.
A convoy with the donated items will be leaving Dobele on 11 November, and our candles will also be delivered directly to Ukraine.
On the sunny afternoon of June 21, the magical sounds of traditional Latvian folk music reverberated around Lake Gaurats – the company Baltic Candles celebrated the Midsummer festival with their employees and their families. Traditionally, lighting a bonfire is key to capturing the special festive feeling of the summer solstice.
The participants gathered for a procession to the bonfire site, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. The torchlight procession overwhelmed everyone present and helped them feel the true magic of the festival.
Of course, important Midsummer traditions were not forgotten – leafy branches, Midsummer wreaths, and a festive feast. The participants of the event engaged in fun and exciting activities that made them laugh and rejoice.
One of the central tourist attractions in Dobele is the ruins of the Livonian Order Castle, built in the 14th century. In 2020, the castle ruins were given a new look and have become a multifunctional centre for culture, crafts, and tourism development, named Dobele Castle. Dobele Castle is one of the most visited places in the Dobele Municipality, giving pleasure not only to locals but also the visitors from all over Latvia and beyond.
We are proud of the new appearance of the Castle, and therefore, we offer a new design lantern candle featuring a wonderful photo of the Castle captured in the spring of 2024. The advantage and great feature of this design candle is that, as it burns, the design decorates it throughout its burning time, illuminating it and giving the design various moods imparted by the flame. The candle is adorned with a photograph obtained thanks to the winner of a photo contest – Dobele local Dana Keine-Cine.
Festive parade took place as part of the Dobele City Festival.
As every year, also this year the employees of the company together with their families participated in the festive parade.
It is a great opportunity for the people employed in the company to meet outside the working environment and experience spirit of the holiday, thus reminding the locals and guests of the festival about their company.
Our slogan is: Together we can – together we do!
As part of the Dobele City Festival, a festive run/walk took place, which was the athletic segment of the celebration.
In honour of this year’s 770th anniversary of the city, each participant covered a distance of 7.70 km, either walking or running.
Our company’s team also accomplished this together!
Our slogan is: Together we can – together we do!
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