Refining their processes
In 2006, Cumerio, one of Europe’s leading independent copper companies, announced that it was to build a brand new refinery on the site of its existing refinery at Pirdop, 80km east of the Bulgarian capital Sofia. Some e82 million is now being invested in the project, which will see Pirdop’s annual refining capacity increase from 60,000 tonnes of cathodes to 180,000 tonnes and smelting capacity increase by 20,000 tonnes. Abigail Saltmarsh reports.

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DRAMATIC GROWTH
All the figures are dramatic at the Bulgarian aluminium products company Alcomet – from a massive and sustained investment programme which has taken place over the past seven years through to a doubling of production volumes and sales figures in 2006. Felicity Landon reports on what has been achieved since the company was established in 1981.

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Doubling THROUGHPUT
Chelopech Mining EAD, a copper-gold mining and processing operation based in Bulgaria, is forging ahead with a dynamic new business strategy which includes major upgrades in mining methods, exploration programmes and environmental stewardship. Victoria Hattersley talks to the general manager Robert Howie to find out more

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EpiQ design and flexibility
Epiq Electronic Assembly is the Bulgarian division of the electronics and electro mechanical systems subcontracting group, Epiq NV. Olivia Barnett discovers how this medium-sized player has become a leading international supplier to the automotive, consumer electronics and industrial appliance markets.

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Taking plasticisers further
Orgachim is a multifaceted chemicals company based in Bulgaria that specialises in manufacturing high- quality resin-based products for industry and consumers. Philip Yorke talked to Ivan Sokolov, Orgachim’s CEO, about the company’s recent dynamic growth and its plans for further expansion.

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Expanding in natural cosmetics
Aroma PLC is a leading European producer of cosmetics and perfumery. Abigail Saltmarsh reports on the growing Bulgarian company and its innovative products.

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Expanding in natural cosmetics
Aroma PLC is a leading European producer of cosmetics and perfumery. Abigail Saltmarsh reports on the growing Bulgarian company and its innovative products.

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Taking up the challenge
Mini Maritsa Iztok EAD has the honour and responsibility of guaranteeing Bulgaria’s energy independence – and it has even moved a river to ensure that it gets the most out of its coal reserves. Felicity Landon reports.

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New star in metals
Bulgarian group Intertrust focuses primarily on metals mining, processing and manufacturing, with additional interests in transport and machinery. As the group embarks on a major programme of investment in improvements and efficiency gains, Tom Albrighton spoke with CEO Roberto Mladenov to learn more about the group’s origins, evolution and ambitions for the future.
Saved by privatisation
Bulgarian Rousse specialises in dry cargo ships and tankers for the European market. Tom Albrighton spoke with Mr Jochen Bremme, chairman of the board, to find out more about the yard’s long history and the rapid progress of its business since passing into private ownership in 1999.
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