Industrial zone Kuklen covers about 1,000,000 m2, located in the town of Kuklen, between Plovdiv and Asenovgrad. The Kuklen Industrial Zone is home to the largest non-ferrous metal production company in Bulgaria – KCM 2000, as well as to a number of international companies such as Mecalit, Techni Aktas and Farba. The successful development of Industrial Zone Kuklen is due to the excellent infrastructure and the proximity of the main Plovdiv – Asenovgrad – Smolyan as well as of the ring road to Sofia and Bourgas. Nearby is also Plovdiv Airport, which provides opportunities for logistics of people and cargo by air. The railway line Plovdiv – Asenovgrad passes through the zone, and there is a stop – “Mavrudovo”, which makes possible the transportation of goods and passengers. The proximity to Plovdiv (8 km) and Asenovgrad (8 km), provides the necessary human resources for the activities of the companies in the zone. A main gas pipeline, as well as a 110 kV power line, passes through the area, which ensures the energy security of the companies. Location: in Kuklen town and 8 km from Plovdiv Airport Area: 1 000 000 sq.m. Industries: Machinery, Chemistry, Automotive, Metals, Logistics Large Companies: MECALIT, TECHNO AKTAS, KCM 2000, SPINNER, WILLI ELBE, FARBA
Industrial Zone "Kuklen", part of Trakia Economic Zone
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Area
950000 sq.m
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Free area
50000 sq.m
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Year of establishment
2008
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Category under GMP
For industrial and warehouse facilities
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Completion
completed
Electricity
Capacity
50000 KW
Water supply
Yes
Sewage
Yes
Gas
Yes
Greenfield
Yes
Transport
Trakia Motorway A1
2 km
Mavrudovo railway station
1 km
Port – Burgas
250 km
Plovdiv Airport
1 km
Logistics
Fully developed internal infrastructureSustainability certificate
Environmental regulations in compliance with legal requirementsRenewable
Yes
Waste
Implemented full concept of circular economyLabor market
Unemployed persons
12 657.00
As of 31 December 2024
Unemployment rate
4,52%
As of 31 December 2024
Labor force (thousands)
286
As of 31 December 2024
Economic activity coefficient
72,3%
As of 31 December 2024
Average annual salary
10 296.97EUR
As of 31 December 2023
Population
635 630.00
As of 31 December 2024
Employed persons (thousands)
278.8
As of 31 December 2024
Occupancy rate
70.4%
As of 31 December 2024
Educational institutions
Higher education institutions
7
As of 31 December 2024
Enrolled students
33 648.00
As of 31 December 2024
Graduated students
8 281.00
As of 31 December 2024
Source of information
Employment Agency