Arjeta Puca
Arjeta Puca | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1986 |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Occupation(s) | Computer engineer, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of TIMAK |
| Website | timak.com |
Arjeta Puca (born circa 1986) is an Albanian computer engineer, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of TIMAK, a company Based in Tirana specializing in the production of ambulances, fire trucks, armored vehicles, and mobile units for humanitarian and defense purposes.[1]
Early life and education
Puca was born in Bulqizë, Albania and moved to Turkey with her family in 1991.[2] She earned a degree in computer engineering and worked in her family’s vehicle superstructure business. Later, she gained R&D experience at Bosch in Germany and Japan.
Career
TIMAK
In 2016, Puca returned to Albania and founded TIMAK. The company produces specialized vehicles, including:
- Ambulances
- Fire trucks
- Municipal and maintenance vehicles
- Mobile libraries and clinics
- Armoured vehicles for military use[3]
TIMAK exports its vehicles to North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Libya, Chile, and Ukraine.[4] It collaborates with UN agencies on humanitarian missions.
Innovation and gender equality
Puca emphasizes gender inclusion in manufacturing. About 70% of Timak’s workforce is female.[5] The company has signed the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and supports technical training and mentoring for women.
SHOTA MRAP and defense debut
In 2024, Timak unveiled the SHOTA (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle at the Eurosatory exhibition in France.[6] The vehicle was praised for its domestic design and export potential.
Personal life
Puca is passionate about adventure sports, including boxing and motorcycle travel.[7] She has expressed a long-term vision of building an entirely Albanian-made car and establishing local tooling infrastructure.[8]
See also
External links
References
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- ^ "Arjeta Puca vox news".
- ^ "Products".
- ^ "Sipërmarrësja shqiptare prodhon autoambulanca për vatrat e luftës në Ukrainë". Telegrafi. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Supporting women's employment in male-dominated industries". Timak. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Eurosatory "Made in Albania"".
- ^ "Historia e sipërmarrëses Arjeta Puca që u rikthye në Shqipëri për të ndërtuar me duart e saj". VoxNews Albania. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "produce an Albanian car".