CrossBorder MetalSustain Connect - ZKI - VOLTA & Armosan Initiative

Project Acronym: CBMSC-ZVA Initiative

Project ID:BGTR0300141
Call for proposals:

2021TC16IPCB005 – 2023 – 3 Open Call for Proposals for SME's under Priority 1

Priority/Specific objective:

Priority 1 - Environmentally-friendly cross-border region

Specific objective: RSO2.6. "Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy"

Budget:  EUR 339 950,67     
Duration:24 months
Start date:02.08.2025
Lead partner:

ZKI - Volta Ltd., Bulgaria

Project partner:Armosan Hot Drawing Seamless Pipe San. Tic. Inc., Türkiye
Objectives:

Within the framework of developing circular bio-based business models, solutions, and products, is to catalyze the transition to a circular and resource-efficient economy in the Bulgaria-Türkiye cross-border region and to transform the companies' production suitable for a climate-neutral economy and reduce waste across the entire product lifecycle.

Project activities:

  • Circular economy Investments:

    Bulgaria: Integration of Cooling system, operating on waste-free technology for a rubber-processing installation & electric forklift in Dimitrovgrad

    Türkiye: Integration of Plated heat exchanger and electric engines to reduce resource consumption in Edirne

  • Publicity measures.

Expected project impact:

  • Energy Efficiency: Reduction of energy consumption
  • Environmental Impact: Reduction in water waste and lower carbon footprint
  • Cross-Border Cooperation: Encourage collaboration within the industrial sectors in implementing sustainable production technologies.