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Vetropack`s Croatian unit plans waste glass processing plant
The ministry said the factory would contribute to the development of the circular economy, increased recycling and more efficient use of secondary raw materials in industrial production ... more
Sunterra RE expands energy storage capacity across three solar parks
With Phase 2 now complete, Sunterra RE`s total energy storage capacity across the three sites reaches approximately 1,3 GWh, and the combined installed capacity of the projects surpasses 397 MW ... more
OMV Petrom completes new environmental investment
Under the new setup, collected gases pass through three successive treatment stages: chemical processing, filtration through activated carbon, and thermal oxidation ... more
Sisecam expands coated glass capacity in Bulgaria
With the added capacity, the company aims to deliver more high-tech coated glass with strong light transmission and insulation, alongside bird-friendly and automotive heatable athermic glass, meeting rising demand for sustainable solutions ... more
EBRD backs EUR 34 million solar push in Southern Romania
Once operational, the plants are expected to generate roughly 286,9 GWh of electricity annually, enough to avoid an estimated 118 600 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year ... more
ElevenEs secures support for new megafactory in Serbia
Building on its 2023 pilot, ElevenEs will employ over 350 people, strengthening Europe’s battery supply chain with cobalt- and nickel-free cells and lower-carbon manufacturing ... more
Lafarge Srbija secures EUR 11 mln state subsidy for new cement plant
The Obrenovac plant will use ashes from nearby thermal power plants operated by state utility EPS, under a 10-year contract to supply 20 million tons of ashes ... more
STIHL launches EUR 125 mln battery-only plant in Romania
Initial production will focus on blowers and AP battery packs, expanding later to chainsaws, brush cutters, and other battery tools ... more
Sunotec expands in Southeast Europe with launch of Sunotec Romania
Led by George Drobot, Sunotec Romania aims to combine local expertise with European engineering excellence, ensuring reliable, high-performance renewable assets ... more
Microchip introduces timing solution for long-haul optical transmissions
The system offers a terrestrial alternative to GNSS, addressing growing government requirements for more resilient timing sources to protect critical infrastructure from satellite disruption or interference ... more
EBRD injects EUR 26 million to expand Montenegro’s largest wind farm
The expanded facility is expected to produce 186 GWh of renewable electricity annually, enough to supply more than 35 000 households, while cutting carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 137 000 tonnes per year ... more
Terra Balcanica advances gold exploration at Bosnia’s Brezani Site
The third phase of drilling will focus on a 1,2-kilometre-long silver-antimony-zinc conductor, as Terra Balcanica explores the potential for a large-tonnage ore body ... more
Slovenia’s Store Steel to launch EUR 30 million metallurgy centre
This development is expected to support the company’s expansion beyond the automotive industry into more specialized sectors, while also increasing its production capacity by more than 10% ... more
Amphenol expands North Macedonia capacity
According to the company’s general manager, Sasko Nakov, the facility is expected to be ready for equipment installation by the end of September, with operations starting shortly after ... more
Minth plans EUR 950 million expansion with two new plants in Serbia
The facilities will be located in Leskovac and Cuprija and are expected to generate 2800 new jobs ... 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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