Plovdiv, Bulgaria – June 20, 2025 — A state-of-the-art factory built with Czech investment officially opened its doors in Plovdiv on Thursday, marking one of the largest Czech-funded industrial ventures in Bulgaria to date.
The opening ceremony was attended by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Czech Ambassador Miroslav Toman, both of whom praised the project as a milestone for regional development and bilateral cooperation.
The facility, backed by nearly 100 million leva in investment, was developed by a Czech-based global leader in the production and trade of electronic medical equipment.
Designed to meet international standards for high-tech manufacturing, the factory integrates cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence, robotic systems, and precision engineering tools.
Currently, the plant employs 700 specialists, with that number expected to rise to 1,200 as production ramps up. The factory will focus on manufacturing advanced devices used in cardiology, physiotherapy, therapeutic, and aesthetic medicine—products that will be exported to markets across Europe and beyond.
President Radev lauded the project as a benchmark for the kind of foreign investment Bulgaria aims to attract in the future.
“This is more than just an efficient industrial facility,” he said during his speech at the inauguration. “It is the direction we want our entire economy to take—toward innovation, added value, and export-oriented growth.”
Radev emphasized that the investment demonstrates Bulgaria’s ability to serve as a competitive and technologically advanced production base in Southeast Europe.
“Such projects not only create quality employment but also reinforce Bulgaria’s role in the European supply chain for high-end medical technology,” he added.
Czech Ambassador Miroslav Toman echoed Radev’s sentiments, describing the new facility as a bridge between high technology and human expertise.
“This factory is a testament to the strength of Czech-Bulgarian relations and our mutual vision for economic development,” said Toman.
“The investor’s confidence in Bulgaria reflects the country’s stable macroeconomic environment, skilled workforce, and growing reputation as a hub for high-tech industries.”
The factory is expected to contribute significantly to the local economy, not only through job creation but also by fostering partnerships with local suppliers, academic institutions, and research centers.
The integration of AI and robotic systems in the production process is also anticipated to provide opportunities for knowledge transfer and technological upskilling among Bulgarian engineers and technicians.
Plovdiv, already a growing industrial center, is set to benefit from the long-term economic and social impact of the new factory. Local officials present at the opening welcomed the project as a key driver for employment and innovation in the region.
With this significant Czech investment, Bulgaria reinforces its attractiveness to foreign investors looking to establish a high-tech footprint in Eastern Europe, while advancing toward its national goals of innovation-led growth and enhanced competitiveness.