The world-renowned manufacturer of lighting OSRAM, begins construction of its own plant near Plovdiv. This will be one of the biggest investments in Bulgaria in 2016. in production capacity. Plant near Plovdiv will not only be the first in Bulgaria but throughout Southeast Europe.
"This is tremendous recognition for our country as a preferred investment destination," said Minister of Economy Bozidar Lukarski.
Project the company envisages the construction of production facilities and warehouses on an area of 16,000 square meters The planned investment is EUR 45 million. Lev is expected the plant to be operational in the second half of 2017. and to find about 900 jobs.
The aim of the investment is to meet growing demand for intelligent electronic systems for LED lighting.
"We chose Bulgaria and Plovdiv, in particular because of its central location and access to key European transport corridors," said the opening Geert Van Der Meer - Manager and Senior Vice President of Business Unit "Digital Systems" at OSRAM.
According Meer country has many qualified people to work in the factory and to justify high expectations for quality.
Bozhidar lukarski commented that OSRAM e very important investment partner. According to him, the creation of the company's plant will lead to the creation of other high-tech industries that accompany it.