Programme: Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Enhanced Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups

The investment proposal provides for the extension and modernization of the production facilities of an existing woodworking enterprise by purchasing, installing and putting into operation of new production facilities, machines and apparatuses. It is also planned to purchase a neighboring plot located in Tvarditsa with ID: 72165.506.1615 and an area of ​​3637 sq.m. together with a metal shelter of 816 square meters, designed for storing of basic raw materials and materials according to the approved plan for the necessary stocks. New machines will largely replace manual labor, will contribute to greater productivity with significantly higher production quality. Production processes include supply and grading of raw wood, wood drying, cutting and molding of primary wood, cutting and surface treatment of wood. Heat production for the dryer will be provided by a solid fuel boiler with a rated thermal input of less than 0.7 MW. Manufacturing activities include only surface treatment of wood without the production of pressed particle board and / or boards on its basis. The main objective of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the applicant company and preserve existing jobs, combined with improved working conditions. These objectives are in line with the underlying objective of the sub-measure, namely: improving competitiveness and creating (preserving) jobs, particularly in rural areas.