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APEMETA’s mission paves the way for closer environmental collaboration between Portugal and Bulgaria
From July 19 to 23, the Portuguese Association of Environmental Technology Companies (APEMETA) is conducting an institutional mission to Bulgaria aimed at reinforcing cooperation between the two countries in the environmental sector ... more
Turkiye emerges as a rising robotics hub
Ken Research estimates the Turkish robotics-in-manufacturing market at approximately USD 1,3 billion, supported by increasing deployment of automation technologies and a strong focus on productivity and operational efficiency ... more
Standex Electronics opens new Croatian factory
The plant will produce low- and medium-voltage instrument transformers serving a broad range of sectors ... more
Neptun Deep advances as offshore pipeline installation begins in the Black Sea
Built from thousands of steel pipe segments measuring 30 inches in diameter, the pipeline will transport ... more
Microchip launches 3,3 kV power modules targeting AI data centers
Beyond data centers, Microchip is positioning the modules for a fairly broad set of applications – megawatt-scale charging for heavy-duty vehicles, auxiliary power in rail and heavy transport, medium-voltage motor drives, and industrial and defense power systems ... more
InvestEU Portfolio Risk Sharing Facility launches in Romania
Through the initiative, Romanian households, businesses and public-sector entities will gain improved access to financing for projects ... more
EBRD and EU expand green finance programme for SMEs across the Western Balkans
The expanded programme will help SMEs in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia gain greater access to green financing ... more
Croatia to host USD 58,5 billion AI mega-campus backed by 8 GWh battery storage
Construction of the first phase, valued at EUR 12 billion, is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with operations expected to commence by the first quarter ... more
GLO Marine announces EUR 6 million expansion with new integrated facility in Galati
The EUR 6 million investment marks a significant expansion of the company’s execution infrastructure and is aimed at strengthening its capacity to deliver complex vessel upgrades and offshore projects ... more
EIB backs strategic gallium investment to boost Europe’s critical raw materials supply
The funding will support strategic investments at METLEN’s historic Aluminium of Greece industrial complex in Central Greece, targeting the supply of bauxite and gallium – two materials considered essential for Europe’s green and digital transitions ... more
EBRD backs ENGIE Romania with EUR 90 million loan for renewable energy projects
The funding will support the development of new renewable energy projects by ENGIE with a combined capacity of at least 250 megawatts by 2028 ... more
Diehl Aviation launches construction of new facility in Romania
The new facility will focus on producing key components and systems for commercial passenger aircraft, positioning Diehl Aviation to ensure more reliable deliveries as global production rates in the sector continue to accelerate ... more
CRH acquires aggregates business of Croatia’s Kufner Group
The transaction includes four strategically located quarries in Eastern and Central Croatia, making CRH the new market leader in the Croatian aggregates industry. ... more
Aurubis completes largest modernization in 30 years at Bulgarian copper plant
The two-month shutdown involved around 120 coordinated projects, executed on schedule and within the nearly EUR 115 million budget ... more
Croatia’s Rimac starts production at new campus
Total investment into the Campus to-date has been EUR 120 million, with the final figure expected to surpass EUR 300 million when phase two is completed – which houses the majority of office space and additional amenities ... more

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Slovenia’s pharmaceutical sector

Slovenia’s pharmaceutical sector

As part of the broader chemical and life-sciences industries, pharmaceuticals benefit from Slovenia’s highly educated workforce, well-developed R&D institutions and favourable position in European supply chains ... more
Cable manufacturing in Türkiye

Cable manufacturing in Türkiye

Türkiye’s cable manufacturing industry encompasses a diverse range of products, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage power cables, fibre-optic cables, data transmission cables, and specialized solutions for the automotive, defense, and ... more
Bulgaria`s metalworking tools market

Bulgaria`s metalworking tools market

As global supply chains shift and regional production hubs gain greater importance, Bulgaria has steadily carved out a competitive position within Europe’s machinery and metalworking ecosystem ... more
Electrical equipment manufacturing in Serbia

Electrical equipment manufacturing in Serbia

Electrical equipment manufacturing has become a central pillar of Serbia’s modern industrial economy, undergoing rapid transformation from a legacy sector into a high-performing, export-oriented engine of growth ... more
PCB production industry in Türkiye

PCB production industry in Türkiye

Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing in Türkiye is a key sector, supported by growing demand in the automotive electronics, telecommunications, medical technology and defense industries. With its strategic location between Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Türkiye is ... more
Automotive lighting production in SEE

Automotive lighting production in SEE

The South-East European (SEE) region has become a significant manufacturing and development center. Thanks to its strategic geographical location, relatively low production costs and the strong presence of international concerns such as Odelo, Marelli, Hella, Valeo and OPmobility, ... more

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