30.10.2025 / APACCCEEC Director attended the official opening of a new plant of a Chinese company in Trakia Economic Zone

On October 29, 2025, Dr. Momchil Stanishev, Director of APACCCEEC, attended the official opening of a new high-tech European plant of Shanghai Unison Aluminum Products Co., located in Trakia Economic Zone near Radinovo village, Plovdiv region.

This plant is a key investment by Shanghai Unison Aluminum Products Co. – a manufacturer of high-strength aluminum alloys and parts for the automotive industry. The company is also actively involved in research and development. The new plant is equipped with modern production lines for aluminum components and will create over 100 new jobs.

The plant was officially opened by Mr. Tomislav Donchev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Kostadin Dimitrov, Mayor of Plovdiv Municipality, Mr. Plamen Panchev, founder and CEO of Trakia Economic Zone (TEZ), H.E. Ms. Dai Qingli, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China in Bulgaria, Mr. Luo Shibing, General Manager of Shanghai Unison Aluminium Product, Ms. Mila Nenova, Executive Director of Bulgarian Investment Agency, as well as other official guests.

In his speech, Mr. Tomislav Donchev praised the management of TEZ and Shanghai Unison Aluminum Products Co. for the investment and emphasized that the concentration of manufacturing investments in Plovdiv is the highest at national level and is not accidental, but rather the result of efforts and hard work.

During her speech, H.E. Ms. Dai Qingli emphasized the importance of Shanghai Unison Aluminum Products Co.’s investment as evidence of the growing volume of investment and deepening trade cooperation between China and Bulgaria.

Earlier in the day, a meeting was held at TEZ with representatives of Chinese companies from high-tech sectors who are exploring opportunities for new investments.

The partnership between APACCCEEC and TEZ dates back to 2017 and the Association’s Hub for Agricultural and Other Products is located within the economic zone. More information about the exhibition space can be found here: https://china2ceec.org/projects/hub-for-agricultural-and-other-products/

The opening of the plant is further proof of TEZ’s establishment as an attractive destination for innovation and high technology.