Four certificates issued under the Investment Promotion Act were awarded at an official ceremony

On March 8-th, 2013 the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism awarded four certificates, issued in the period December 2012 - February 2013, to encourage investment. The four projects worth more than BGN 320 million are expected to create about 420 new jobs.

"Trakya Glass Bulgaria" EAD received the first certificate for the project "Manufacture of glass and glass products - New investments." The project cost is estimated at nearly BGN 300 million and will create more than 300 new jobs. This is the first certificate for priority investment projects issued under the Investment Promotion Act.

"Monrol Bulgaria" Ltd. - Sofia received investment certificate class “A” for the project "Laboratory for Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing". The products of the new laboratory will be used in medical diagnostics. The investment project, which is worth BGN 8 million, will be completed within the next three years. The lab is expected to start operation by June 2015 and 10 highly qualified specialists will be employed in it.

Investment certificate class “A” was awarded to “FAGGIO” AD - Varbitsa for the project "Biomass Transformation and Pellets Production Plant". The investment will be over BGN 8 million and it is expected to create 40 new jobs.

The fourth distinguished company “Center for Nanotechnology” OOD - Sofia received investment certificate class “B” for the project "Research services through nanotechnology innovative solutions". The project, which is worth BGN 2 million, will be realized in Yambol and will create 58 jobs.