In Yambol had opened a new oil refinery. This was made possible thanks to the brothers Dimitar and Georgi Velikov.
The investment in the new refinery is estimated at 7 million. Lev, the money was provided by the Program for Rural Development. The capacity of the new plant is processing 30 tons of sunflower seeds per day, or an average of 30 thousand. Tons per year. Currently loading the refinery reaches 50% of its capacity. Revealed are 50 jobs that increases the load will double. Besides oil, the refinery produces bottles and caps. So, the whole build in one place.
Velikovi are in the business of oil more than 20 years. It is their recognizable brand across Europe - "Slancho." Rather, the products produced in Yambol will come to the world markets under the name "Vital drop" because there is great interest in Bulgarian oil as Asian countries, Australia and across North America.
The next investment that will realize brothers in a modern grain storage facility for over 5 million. Lev There will be stored materials before being processed. Interestingly, in addition to oil, they deal with agriculture. Dimitar and George processed 15 thousand. Acres of land near Topolovgrad on who grow wheat, barley and sunflower.
"Bulgaria is the third world producer of sunflower with over 2 million. Tons. Our own consumption ranges from 200 to 400 tons depending on the year. If we can utilize for its own production of at least 1 mln. Tons will add value - working hand, tax benefits, which won the state, "said Georgi Velikov.
The only problem that entrepreneurs have at the moment is the lack of skilled labor in the country. They say they have difficulty finding skilled people to do the work.