BFFI Champion awards 2026

As a second-generation family-owned business with more than 30 years of experience, LIONPRO has grown from a regional enterprise into a trusted global partner in animal feed, pet food, and aquaculture ingredients. Built on a foundation of reliability, precision, and fairness, the company has successfully expanded its international reach while staying true to its family values.

Their journey demonstrates how sustainable growth is achieved through long-term thinking, trusted partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to quality. LIONPRO’s success story is an inspiring example of how family businesses can scale internationally while preserving the values that define them. 

Over the past two decades, Staticus has established itself as a trusted partner in delivering complex façade solutions for some of the most ambitious construction projects worldwide. Through continuous investment in research and development, advanced technologies, and process innovation, the company consistently pushes the boundaries of what is possible in modern construction.

Innovation at Staticus goes hand in hand with sustainability. By integrating life-cycle thinking into product design, production, logistics, and maintenance, the company demonstrates how transformation can create lasting value for clients, partners, and society alike.

As one of Latvia’s leading wood industry groups, STIGA RM has built its success on sustainable forestry, innovation, and long-term investment in people and communities. Bringing together six companies under one family-owned brand, the group continues to modernize its operations while creating quality jobs and supporting regional development.

What truly sets STIGA RM apart is its commitment to giving back. As proud supporters of cultural, sports, and charitable initiatives, they consistently invest part of their success into strengthening society and contributing to Latvia’s future. 

For more than 70 years, Biržų Duona has been preserving the rich traditions of bread baking while continuously evolving to meet the needs of modern consumers. Rooted in the values of family, craftsmanship, and authenticity, the company has built a brand that successfully connects heritage with innovation.

Since becoming a family-owned business in 2001, Biržų Duona has demonstrated how a strong story, consistent values, and dedication to quality can create lasting trust across generations. Their journey is a powerful example of how family businesses can honour tradition while building a distinctive and award-winning brand.

Founded in 1991, OptiPro has grown into one of Estonia’s leading family-owned optical businesses, serving customers all over Estonia. Today, the company proudly involves its third generation of family members, including the CEO, demonstrating how continuity, expertise, and shared values can drive long-term success.

What makes OptiPro particularly inspiring is its ability to combine generational continuity with professional excellence. Under the leadership of the CEO - an optometrist by training and an active board member of the Estonian Optometrists Society - the company continues to strengthen its expertise while remaining true to its founding values. At the same time, the management board brings together representatives of the first and second generations, reflecting a strong commitment to collaboration across generations. Through continuous investment in specialist knowledge, innovation, and personalized customer care, OptiPro continues to evolve while staying true to its founding mission: helping people see the world more clearly.

The successful engagement of the next generation is one of the defining challenges and opportunities for family businesses. OptiPro exemplifies how thoughtful leadership transition, combined with the active involvement of multiple generations, can strengthen a company’s future while preserving the values that have shaped its journey.