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16 november 2022Norway invests 650 million euros in a tire factory in Romania

Finland-based automotive tire manufacturer Norwegian Tire has announced that it will invest around 650 million euros in a new car tire plant in Romania, Balkanengineer.com has learned from Money.bg. The factory is expected to start functioning.
11 november 2022The first retail park in Pernik, Bulgaria, opened its doors

The first retail park in Pernik, Bulgaria has opened. The complex is located on an area of nearly 40 acres and is one of the largest and most modern projects in the region, Balkanengineer.com learned from Money.bg.
09 november 2022More than 100 MW of photovoltaic systems have been installed on the roofs in Serbia

Using solar energy to generate electricity is becoming a trend in Serbia. Over the past few months, households and businesses have installed around 360 rooftop solar power plants with a total capacity of 5.7 MW, while another 100 MW are in the pipeline.
04 november 2022Kostal donated equipment to the University of St. Cyril and Methodius" in Skopje

The automotive component manufacturer Kostal Macedonia (Kostal) donated equipment and service services in the amount of over 20,000 euros intended for the Mechatronics Laboratory at the Institute of Mechanics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of St. Cyril and Methodius".
02 november 2022Mercedes-Benz invests in an electric drive factory in Romania

The division of Mercedes-Benz in Romania, the company Star Assembly, has invested a 9-figure sum in an electric drive factory, Balkanengineer.com learned from Seenews.com. In this way, the company will expand its production portfolio and include the assembly of powertrains for the new generation of Mercedes-EQ.
28 october 2022Magna Mirrors will open about 1,300 jobs in the Struga area, North Macedonia

A factory of the Canadian company Magna Mirrors, where mirrors for cars will be produced, was officially opened In the Technological-Industrial Development Zone in Struga, North Macedonia. This is what Balkanengineer.com learned from Izvok.mk. Magna's investment cycle started in March 2021.
26 october 2022Serbia's Kostolac B3 coal-fired power plant will start operations in September 2023

The Kostolac B3 project has entered its final phase. Within a month and a half, more than 98% of the equipment will be delivered, and the unit's inclusion in the Serbian energy grid is expected in September 2023, Balkanengineer.com learned from Balkangreenenergynews.com.
21 october 2022Аn 8 MW solar power plant is being built in North Macedonia

Near Kocni, North Macedonia, a solar power plant with a capacity of 8 MW has been insatlled. The owner is Central Invest, and the 8-megawatt system was built by Fero Invest, controlled by Kocho Anjushev. This is what Balkanengineer.com learned from Balkangreenenergynews.com.
19 october 2022The technology company Alterco announced a revenue growth of almost 50%

Alterco announced revenues of over BGN 57 million for the first nine months of 2022. According to this, the company's turnover increased by 49.8% compared to a year earlier, Balkanengineer.com learned from Capital.bg. The company develops its core activity in the development and distribution of IoT products.
14 october 2022The Belmap Group acquired the Cyprus Railway Company for 17 million euros

The Ruse-based company Bylmapĸet Gpyp ĸypyvá railway company Vеѕt Транѕ Rаіl after the deal for 17 million euros, Balkanengineer.com learned from Money.bg. The preliminary contract has already been signed. Upon finalization of the deal, the Blymap gpyp will initially acquire 80% of the company.