The new facilities provide better working conditions for the 160 employees. Highly efficient and energy saving machinery was purchased, and the facility was fitted with photovoltaic panels that can achieve an estimated 18% energy saving. The company plans to grow its business by 20% in the next three years, considering the substantial reduction in manufacturing costs.
Carbochim was established in 1949 in Cluj-Napoca. Last year, the company kickstarted a relocation and upgrade process from the former platform, where only 30% of the area was used for industrial activity, while the rest was either underused or residual. The relocation was carried out in stages, so as not to disrupt the production activity.
In addition to the EUR5 million allotted to relocation and technological upgrades, an additional EUR2 million will be directed in the upcoming years to streamline the company’s production lines.
The new technologies include automatic abrasive granules dispensing installations, 300 ton press for abrasive items (which will replace four 50-year old presses) and polycondensation kilns (electric ovens for drying and burning abrasive items), fully automated and consuming up to 50% less electricity than existing ones.