Modernization of a manufacturing plant for wooden parts via implementation of green technologies

Project facts

Project promoter:
KADO OOD
Project Number:
BG10-0028
Target groups
Entrepreneurs
Status:
Completed
Initial project cost:
€343,000
Final project cost:
€342,858
From Norway Grants:
€ 169,890
The project is carried out in:
Bulgaria

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Description

The main objective (outcome) of this project is the modernization of an existing plant for manufacturing wooden parts via implementation of innovative green technologies. The green technologies will be incorporated in the new equipment which will replace the current obsolete machinery that the plant currently possesses and also in the newly added solutions for utilizing unused waste and for optimizing productivity. The expected project outputs are: • Modernisation of the company through purchase of new machines and equipment (Estimated decrease in electricity consumption – 21’600 kW/year); • Heating system of the company improved (Estimated use of waste material for heating – 6'000 kg/year); • Creation of 5 new green jobs.

Summary of project results

The project was needed to improve the measures taken to preserve the environment, effectively maximize the waste disposal methods, manage dust, fumes and other emissions from the manufacturing process and decrease its electricity consumption. The project was also needed to improve work environment in KADO Ltd. and optimize the manufacturing processes. During the project implementation period a number of machinery was acquired that improved efficiency, increased productivity by 35% and made the manufacturing process more environmentally friendly, by reducing fumes and saving on energy consumption (reduced by 2’950 kWh/month). A preparation room for material was built, which immensely improved the work conditions – previously the material was left to sit outside, regardless of the season. This improved the working conditions for the workers and sped up the preparation of material process, mainly as it was no longer dependent on whether conditions. The preparation room led to bringing the scrapped material to minimum. During the project implementation period a heating and drying system was built, which improved working environment and put into use all waste material left over from the manufacturing process – 0.7 tons a month are currently being used for heating and drying, which is 100% of waste material. The goals set forth before the project start, were all achieved. The expected outcome was met. KADO Ltd. is now a more competitive company, greener and more environmentally friendly, more efficient, more focused on energy saving and proper waste disposal with better working environment and better trained workers.

Summary of bilateral results