June 26 2020
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German certificates for the high school graduates from the first dual class of Kaolin EAD and "Vasil Levski" high school in Vetovo town
Under the sound of "Edin nerazdelen klas" song, the students from "Vasil Levski" high school in Vetovo town received their diplomas for completed secondary education in a dual form of education. At a nice celebration held in the schoolyard, the students of the first ever class also received certificates for completed dual education in the specialty "Mineral Enrichment" from Mr. Dr. Wolf Harlfinger, CEO of Kaolin EAD. The certificates were issued jointly by Kaolin EAD and the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
May 29 2020
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Prof.,DScTech, Eng. Nikolay Valkanov - second term Chairman of Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology
At the General Meeting of the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology held on May 29th, 2020, Prof.,DScTech, Eng. Nikolay Valkanov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Minstroy Holding AD received the unanimous support of the companies from the mineral industry and was re-elected for a second term as Chairman of Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology.
April 10 2020
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A message from Mr. Robert Lindemann-Berk to all Quarzwerke group' staff
in connection with the coronavirus pandemic
March 26 2020
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KAOLIN took part in the first ever Virtual National Career Days
The dates of March 24th, 25th and 26th, 2020 will not only be remembered in the history of the largest career forum in Bulgaria - "National Career Days" and its organizer - JobTiger, but will also be remembered by many companies who traditionally participate in booths of this kind of career fairs. This year, measures taken by the Bulgarian government to curb the COVID-19 epidemic, including a ban on outdoor and indoor mass events, led to the decision to hold the forum virtually.
March 24 2020
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Kaolin EAD management announcement
Regarding Covid 19
March 01 2020
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Baba Marta came to Dulovo with songs, poems and horo
For the second consecutive year the National Community Center "Byalata lyastovitza-2018" in Dulovo town, together with KAOLIN EAD, organized a citywide celebration for meeting Baba Marta, in the square next to the municipality.
February 14 2020
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KAOLIN donated medical equipment to the Surgical ward at Dulovo Hospital
The Mayor of Dylovo Municipality - Dr. Yuksel Ahmed (a Specialist ' internal medicine ' ), visited the Multidisciplinary Hospital for Active Treatment in Dulovo town and examined the new equipment, donated to the Surgical ward by Kaolin EAD. During his visit, the Mayor was accompanied by the hospital's manager, Dr. Konstantin Popov, as well as by the doctors in the Surgical ward - Dr. Deco Ivanov, Dr. Murtaza Mokanov, Dr. Blagovest Dimitrov, Dr. Sebakhtin Mollov and the department staff.
February 11 2020
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Traditional management' meeting at Kaolin
On February 10th and 11th, a meeting of Kaolin's management took place in Veliko Tarnovo townn, during which Mr. Harlfinger - CEO of the company - briefed the management on the results of the company for the financial year 2019 and outlined the development prospects for the coming years.
February 11 2020
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The best universities in Bulgaria received plaques at a solemn ceremony
At a solemn ceremony in Sofia the awards were presented to the best higher education institutions in Bulgaria, evaluated by the rating system of higher schools in Bulgaria. The initiative belongs to the "24 Hours" newspaper, together with the “Open Society” Institute. The rating system evaluates universities in professional fields. 51 higher education institutions are compared in 52 professional fields, under 44 criteria, including those as the realization of graduates in the labor market, application of the acquired training, contribution of graduates to the social security system, etc.
January 30 2020
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The A-Class Investor Certificate was awarded to Kaolin by the Ministry of Economy
On January 30th, 2020, the Ministry of Economy awarded four certificates for a Class - A investor and one for a Class - B investor, to five companies for their investment projects in different regions of the country. KAOLIN was rated as a Class - A investor due to its investment project for the construction of a new quartz-kaolin raw material processing plant in the Dulovo town area, with predictions currently amounting to BGN 60 million and consequently more than 100 jobs being created.
January 13 2020
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Dulovo town celebrates its 60th birthday in 2020.
In the beginning of 2020, the residents of Dulovo town celebrate 60 years since the populated place was declared a city. This is done by a decree of the Council of Ministers of the People's Republic of Bulgaria dated 30.01.1960. How the town developed during these 60 years and what is to come, you can read in the article in the link.
30 2019
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To get 600 meters underground ...
For the 11th consecutive time, Dundee Precious Metals Chelopech EAD has opened the doors of Chelopech Mine to allow those wishing to peek into the depths of the earth and get a closer look at what it is like to be a miner. This day was the occasion for an emotional meeting between the past and the present for Diana Palyova - Head of General Administration at Kaolin EAD.
17 2019
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A charity bazaar in Senovo town for the benefit of the Social Complex in the village of Prostorno
Between December 6th and 16th, 2019, at the initiative of Mr. Dimitar Angelov - Executive Director of KAOLIN EAD, a Christmas charity bazaar was held in the building of the Head Office of the company in the town of Senovo for the benefit of "Complex for social services for adults persons with disabilities" in the village of Prostorno. The souvenirs offered at the bazaar were handmade by the housed in the complex and by Kaolin colleagues.
12 2019
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Silistra‘ Young Talents Received a Professional CD
„Silistra‘ Classical Guitars“ is a new CD with performances by talented Bulgarian children and young people, licensed by the Ministry of Culture. The disc includes performances by Mihail Iliev, Anna Pavlova, Alexander Sabev and Ivan Rusev, who are trained in the art of classical guitar under Victoria Tsvetkova’s guidance.
11 2019
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A special Christmas gift for kindergartens in Dulovo and Vetovo towns
"Dear child, We, the grown-up boys of Protected Homes № 1, 2 and the Family-type Accommodation Center in Dulovo town, wish you: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We wish you a magical Christmas, filled with many pleasant emotions and unforgettable experiences. We wish you a happier, merrier and a year fill with love and success! " This is the inscription on a coloring booklet, created with love of a group of people - men with intellectual disabilities, who are being cared for by Mrs Stoyanka Dimitrova and her team in Dulovo town. It is the wish of these good-hearted men, among whom there are genuine talents, that the book should be distributed as a Christmas present to the children in the kindergartens of the municipalities of Dulovo and Vetovo towns. Kaolin EAD supports the publication of the booklet and will gladly fulfill their wish, by bowing to Mrs Dimitrova and her colleagues for their exceptional humanity!
10 2019
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KAOLIN donated a new playground for children in the village of Polkovnik Taslakovo
The construction of a new playground for children from the village of Polkovnik Taslakovo, Dulovo municipality, was funded by KAOLIN EAD. The playground quickly became a favorite playground for the kids in the village and a place for their parents to relax. This is another donation gesture of the company to the residents of Dulovo Municipality, where within two years a new modern quartz-kaolin raw material processing plant will be built.
09 2019
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Safety as a personal choice- Pass-it-on Lesson № 7
The topic of the occupational safety remains relevant at all times. Therefore, Kaolin EAD's management strives to promote and build on the company's safety culture, and with the help of its HRM colleagues, would like to share for 9 weeks, the nine key lessons learned from the company's recent safety training. Thus:
09 2019
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Christmas Greeting Card Contest in Dulovo town
An exhibition of Christmas cards created by children was opened in the Dulovo Municipality building. The exhibition is organized for the second time by the Community center "White Swallow - 2018" and to become an initiative of a supra-regional nature.
December 29 2019
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Safety as a personal choice- Pass-it-on Lesson № 6
December 22 2019
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National Scientific and Technical Conference "Bulgaria's Mineral Resources Base - Non-metallic Minerals"
On November 22nd, 2019, at the National House of Science and Technology, Sofia, the National Scientific and Technical Conference "Mineral Resources of Bulgaria - Non-metallic Minerals" was held. The conference is the second with a similar topic after the one conducted last year and looks at issues related to ore minerals.
December 22 2019
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Kaolin in support of the German Christmas Bazaar in Sofia
For the second consecutive year, Kaolin EAD, which is 100% owned by the German company Quarzwerke GmbH based in Frechen, Germany, has supported the German Christmas Bazaar in Sofia, which has long since become traditional for the capital and every year brings the authentic Christmas atmosphere and favorite Christmas specialties of the German cities to Sofia. See some photos from this year's bazaar.
December 20 2019
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Safety as a personal choice- Pass-it-on Lesson № 5
The topic of the occupational safety remains relevant at all times. Therefore, Kaolin EAD's management strives to promote and build on the company's safety culture, and with the help of its HRM colleagues, would like to share for 9 weeks, the nine key lessons learned from the company's recent safety training. Thus:
December 14 2019
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Security as a personal choice - Pass-it-on Lesson № 4
The topic of the occupational safety remains relevant at all times. Therefore, Kaolin EAD's management strives to promote and build on the company's safety culture, and with the help of its HRM colleagues, would like to share for 9 weeks, the nine key lessons learned from the company's recent safety training. Thus:
December 09 2019
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The treasure path
Did you know that the first computer to be reprogrammed, weighed 27 tons? Today, thanks to the mineral silicon and the entry of the computer chips, the computers are powerful and ultra-thin. Have you ever heard of ant-jewelers, who was digging long tunnels underground and bringing different minerals to the surface?
December 08 2019
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KAOLIN Academy 2019
In 2019, Kaolin EAD's management supported a project aimed entirely at the employee development and building an effective work environment in the long term.
December 08 2019
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Security as a personal choice - Pass-it-on Lesson № 3
The topic of the occupational safety remains relevant at all times. Therefore, Kaolin EAD's management strives to promote and build on the company's safety culture, and with the help of its HRM colleagues, would like to share for 9 weeks, the nine key lessons learned from the company's recent safety training. Thus:
December 01 2019
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Security as a personal choice - Pass-it-on Lesson № 2
The topic of the occupational safety remains relevant at all times. Therefore, Kaolin EAD's management strives to promote and build on the company's safety culture, and with the help of its HRM colleagues, would like to share for 9 weeks, the nine key lessons learned from the company's recent safety training. Thus:
December 01 2019
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Code of Conduct of Quarzwerke Group
In business, the compliance with laws and regulations in the company (or so-called ' Compliance ') is becoming increasingly important in order to prevent damages to the company and its employees. In this regard the management of the "Quarzwerke" group has long approved the so-called "Code of Conduct" or Code of ethics. The document contains a description of the values and rules of behavior which have been leading to our company so far and have been respected by our employees and in support of which we declare so expressly in the attached Code of ethics.
November 24 2019
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Security as a personal choice - Pass-it-on Lesson № 1
The topic of the occupational safety remains relevant at all times. Therefore, Kaolin EAD's management strives to promote and build on the company's safety culture, and with the help of its HRM colleagues, would like to share for 9 weeks, the nine key lessons learned from the company's recent safety training. Thus:
November 21 2019
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Security as a personal choice
This month, at the initiative of the Ecology and Biodiversity and Human resources management divisions, Kaolin EAD provided an opportunity to participate in one different training on the topic: “Security as a personal choice.” A trainer from "In Your Hands" company presented the topic in a very engaging, interesting and non-standard way. Part of Kaolin EAD's management team got involved in both days of training, with the focus being on "Engagement" and "Conscious Leadership". The colleagues received a practical guidance on how to promote a safety culture in their teams and in the organization as a whole. All together and with an ease demonstrated activity, team spirit, mutual assistance, leadership and a high level of commitment.
November 18 2019
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62nd International Scientific Conference of University of Mining and Geology
On 18th of October 2019 at the University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski” an international scientific conference was held, which was traditionally organized by the University for the 62nd consecutive year. The event, which has remarkable traditions, brings together representatives of the mining and geological community from Bulgaria and the world, and enables participants to get acquainted with the scientific and technological innovations in the field of mining.
November 17 2019
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Happy holiday to the University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski "
On October 17th, 2019 was held the 66th anniversary of the University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski ”and the first-year students' involvement with the Guild of Miners and Geologists.
September 20 2019
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We extract and process minerals that are with an increasingly high-tech use
In an interview for issue 6/2019 of "Stroiteli" magazine, one of the executive directors of Kaolin EAD, Mr. Ivaylo Timanov, in whose area the marketing and sales, presents Kaolin EAD and talks about the mining activity of the company, about the products and their use.
September 18 2019
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KAOLIN ranked 3rd by number of personnel in the "Mining" industry
ICAP Bulgaria presented the second issue of Leading Employers in Bulgaria in mid-September, including the ranking of the 500 companies with the largest number of employees in the country and a thorough analysis of the labor market.
September 17 2019
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With a bike to the top
A man from Russe has fulfilled his dream of participating in a bicycle race thanks to financial support from Kaolin.
September 15 2019
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Kaolin's fourth summer children's language school in Dulovo is over
In the middle of September, just before the start of the new school year, the language school organized by Kaolin EAD in Dulovo town was completed. For the fourth consecutive summer, the company offered the opportunity for the children of Dulovo Municipality to take part in the summer German courses for free, which were held at the company's office in the town.
September 13 2019
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Kaolin celebrated the Miners' professional day with a party
Although with almost a month delay due to another corporate event, Kaolin EAD still did not fail to mark the professional day of miners and enrichers.
September 09 2019
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The visit of the partners of Quarzwerke Group GmbH in Kaolin
From September 4th to September 7th, 2019, Kaolin EAD was visited by its German shareholders from Quarzwerke, which since 2013 is the sole owner of the Bulgarian company. Quarzwerke is a family-owned company established in 1884.
August 31 2019
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August 31st , 2019 – A day for sports and good mood in Quarzwerke Group
The international sports holiday of Quarzwerke Group was held on August 31, 2019. This event is a tradition for the main company and is held every two years. This year the event was hosted by the colleagues from the city of Melk, Austria, where the Quarzwerke Group has a factory for processing and producing quartz sand and feldspar.
August 23 2019
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Ada Tepe near Krumovgrad - the new gold peak - visiting our colleagues from Dundee Precious Metals Krumovgrad
On August 23rd, 2019 with an elegant ceremony and in the presence of many Bulgarian and foreign guests, the colleagues from Dundee Precious Metals Krumovgrad EAD officially opened their new gold mine "Ada Tepe", built from scratch near Krumovgrad.
August 22 2019
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Triple occasion for a celebration - guests of the colleagues from Ellatzite-Med AD
On August 22nd, 2019, over 6,000 people gathered at the Central Square in Etropole town on the triple occasion - Miner's Day and marking the 44th anniversary of the establishment of the Мining and processing plant Elatzite and 20 years since the Company's accession to the GEOTECHMIN Group.
August 18 2019
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With quartz sand under the hoofs to success: Congratulations from Kaolin EAD to Aya Miteva!
In the second week of July, the FEI European Jumping Championship for Young Riders, Juniors, Children was held in the picturesque town of Zuidwolde in the Netherlands. This is an equestrian race featuring children and young people from all over Europe.
August 18 2019
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Chance for Vetovo, chance for Kaolin
On the occasion of Miner's Day - August 18th, Economist Magazine (www.) published a special application dedicated to the mining industry in Bulgaria. In the application Kaolin EAD was presented with its successfully launched in 2016 and successfully developing project for dual training.
July 26 2019
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Kaolin in support of the most significant summer cultural and musical event in Ruse
For the first time this year, Kaolin EAD supported one of the most important summer cultural and musical events in Ruse - Allegra Festival and Academy. Within the event, notable musicians from leading symphony orchestras hold master classes featuring not only professional musicians from around the world, but also amateurs, for whom mastering a classical instrument is just a hobby. The master classes this year ended with a concert that brought together teachers and students on stage.
June 26 2019
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Teaching and Production Practice of Students from the University of Mining and Geology in Kaolin
On June 25th and 26th, students in the 2nd year of the University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski ", specialty "Enrichment and Recycling of Raw Materials", visited Kaolin EAD's production sites, where they conducted a brief training and production practice.
June 10 2019
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Knowledge unites!
Where can you meet a bagger with a "Dundee" logo, managed by an operator with a helmet from "Kaolin" in front of an "Assarel" banner, who receives a gift from "Geotechmin" and was explained the mineral composition of the ore from "Ridge"? – Of course in the Natural History Museum on "Treasure Hunt" – KNOWLEDGE UNITES!
June 07 2019
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KAOLIN WITH FIRST PRIZE OF THE 9 GREEN BUSINESS OSCARS
For the ninth consecutive year B2B media awarded the Green Business Oscars to the companies, taken to heart the green idea and put heart and soul into the sustainable development of our business in unison with the highest environmental standards.The official award ceremony of the nominees projects and companies was held on 7th of June at the Best Western Premier Sofia Airport Hotel.
June 03 2019
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The average salary in Vetovo town is higher than in Ruse town
For 2017 the average salary in the municipality of Ruse is BGN 862 and in Slivo pole village is BGN 918. And this is no exception - the leaders in the country in regards of salaries are relatively small municipalities with very large number of employers - usually in the energy or mining industry.
June 01 2019
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VIII "CONCRETE Workshop" - with the support of KAOLIN EAD
On May 31st and June 1st at the University of architecture, civil engineering and geodesy and the Institute of crystallography and mineralogy at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences under the leadership of lecturers Dr. eng. Alexander Nikolov (Dr. Sashko) and Dr. eng. Emanuela Manolova, took place the eighth edition of "CONCRETE Workshop".
May 29 2019
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Working meeting of the management team of KAOLIN EAD
On May 28th 2019 in Mechka village, Rousse district, a working meeting of the management team of KAOLIN EAD took place. It has become a tradition at the end of the spring the Board of Directors of the Company to invite the heads of departments, heads of factories and key specialists to an extended external meeting to discuss the state of the enterprise in an informal and casual atmosphere and to identify the plans for the near future.
May 14 2019
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Recognition of KAOLIN by the Municipality of Dulovo town
On May 14th, during the official opening ceremony of the May’s cultural celebrations "Days of my town – Dulovo", the mayor of the town, Dr. Yüksel Ahmed, presented a pleasant surprise to the CEO of the company, Mr. Radosmir Cholakov, by awarding him an honorary plaque of the Municipality and a special diploma.
May 10 2019
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KAOLIN EAD with a seat ат the Management Board of the Scientific and Technical Union of Mining, Geology and Metallurgy (STU MGM)
At the General Assembly of the Scientific and Technical Union of Mining, Geology and Metallurgy held on 10th of May 2019 in city of Sofia, Kaolin EAD received a seat ат the Management Board of the organization.
April 22 2019
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Initiative for planting plants in Kaolin's sites
On April 22nd - International Earth Day and by the initiative of our colleagues from the "Ecology and Biodiversity" Division and with the support of the Management, more than 300 new plants will be planted in the KAOLIN sites this week. Anyone wishing to join the initiative can contact their site manager to find out the specific day and time at which the plants will be planted in their site.
April 19 2019
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The University of Mining and Geology started training "Mining Basics" for non-specialists
A three-day training course on "Mining Basics" was launched on 19.04.2019. by the University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski ". The course is implemented for the first time at the idea of the Career Center at the University of Mining and Geology and is intended for non-specialists.
April 19 2019
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KAOLIN with participation in the Open Doors Day at the University of Mining and Geology
On 19.04.2019, the yard at the Rectorate of the "St. Ivan Rilski" university was very noisy. The reason was the Open Day organized by the University.
April 15 2019
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Minister of Education Krasimir Valchev visits the Dual Center "Kaolin EAD" in Vetovo town
Today the Minister of Education, Mr. Krasimir Velchev, visited the Dual Training Center of Kaolin EAD at the plant of the company in the town of Vetovo. The Center was built in 2015 -2016 at the initiative of Mr. Robert Lindemann-Berk, managing partner of the parent company of Kaolin-Quartzverke Group, whose aim was to introduce the German system for training secondary education specialists in the group's factories in Bulgaria.
March 14 2019
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"Work & Challenge & Passion" is the motto of this year's KAOLIN participation in career forums
Under the motto "Work & Challenge & Passion" this yearas well KAOLIN EAD joined the series of spring career forums, organized annually by various intermediary organizations and companies to support the career development of young students and specialists, ready to start or develop their professional skills in proven companies.
March 01 2019
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KAOLIN EAD in support of Community centre initiative in Dulovo town
Nearly 300 children from kindergartens and schools from the town of Dulovo and village of Chernik welcomed Baba Martha and they all together decorated the March' tree. The idea belonged to the amateurs from "White Swallow" Community Center, which with the support of Kaolin EAD realized the eco-initiative "Planting together the spring and hope tree" - the March' tree.
February 18 2019
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KAOLIN with honors for video in competition for the most successful employers
On 15.02.2019 KAOLIN EAD grabbed the Second Prize for a video that best presented the employer brand, in the competition of B2B Media Employer Branding Awards 2019. More about the competition itself, the jury, the categories and the successful participants you can read in the next link.
February 12 2019
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KAOLIN AD in a partnership with the newspaper "24 hours", in a traditional initiative
For the second consecutive year, KAOLIN EAD became a partner of the initiative of the newspaper "24 hours", for the awarding of the highest rated Bulgarian universities according to the ranking, which has been prepared for several consecutive years by Prof. Georgi Stoychev - Executive Director of the "Open Society" Institute.
January 15 2019
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Ivaylo Timanov, CEO of Kaolin EAD, participating in Almanah 2019
On 15th of January in the elegant showroom of a large furniture brand one of the most prestigious events for business in Bulgaria took place - the premiere of the fifth anniversary edition of the Almanac of Successful Cases in Bulgaria in 2019, in which you can read more about top executives in the country and about their real cases from the Bulgarian business reality.
November 22 2018
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Kaolin was honored with a plaque from University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski"
On October 18th, 2018, University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski" celebrated 65 years since its inception. The solemn part, which included the academic word of the Rector - Prof. Luben Totev, greetings from guests, solemn ceremony and dedication of the first-year students to the Guild of Miners and Geologists, was held at Aula Maxima in the presence of many official guests - Deputy Ministers , ambassadors, rectors of almost all higher education institutions in Bulgaria, mayors and deputy mayors of municipalities, heads and representatives of mining companies in Bulgaria, as well as of many foreign guests - rectors and deputy rector at mining universities in Moscow, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Romania.
May 18 2018
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Mark Rahovidas, President of Evromin: I live next to a sand quarry and my water is clear
On May 18th, 2018 Sofia hosted the fifth edition of the European Mining Business Forum. It was the highest platform for discussing the future of the mining industry in the context of the ever-growing need for EU resource independence. The main organizer was the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology. Co-organizers were the Ministry of Energy and the European Association for the extraction of metal ores and industrial minerals ("Evromin"), the Scientific and Technical Union for Mining, Geology and Metallurgy, University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski", the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria u the UN Global Compact Network.
May 18 2018
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Prof. Nikolay Valkanov: The mining industry has revolutionized
‎Prof. eng. Nikolay Valkanov, PhD, is the chairman of the board of Directors of "Minstroi holding " JSC. Winner of the Award "Mister Economics" for 2012, a chairman of the Board of the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology. He's a vice-president of the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria. He is a member of the Board of Scientific and Technical Union of Mining, Geology and Metallurgy, Sofia. A chairman of the Board of the University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski", Sofia City. He is a member of the Presidium of the World Mining Congress. He is a chairman of the Bulgarian Markscheider Union.
May 17 2018
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Kaolin EAD rejoiced the fans of actors Hristo Shopov and Lilia Maravilya in Dulovo
On the occasion of the cultural celebrations - "Days of My City", on May 17th, 2018, Kaolin EAD rejoiced the people of Dulovo town with a production of the play "Next year at the same time" by Bernard Slade.
January 12 2018
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KAOLIN EAD with the first award from the Bulgarian Association for Human Management in the category "Best project for integrating the education in business 2017" for the Vetovo Dual Training Center
Bulgarian Association for Human Resource Management (BAUH) awarded for the tenth consecutive year the most successful professionals and projects in the field of human resources and management in Bulgaria.
January 04 2018
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Kaolin launches the implementation of an energy efficiency project, financed by operational program "Innovation and Competitiveness"
Project BG16RFOP002-3.002-0023 "Improving Energy Efficiency at Kaolin EAD by Investing in New Energy Saving Equipment for Expansion of Production Capacity and Achieving More Sustainable Growth" is implemented under Operational Program "Innovation and Competitiveness" 2014-2020 ., project selection process BG16RFOP002-3.002 "Increasing energy efficiency in large enterprises", Priority Axis 3 "Energy and Resource Efficiency", Investment Priority 3.1. "Energy technologies and energy efficiency", Specific objective 3.1. "Reducing the Energy Intensity of the Economy", managed by the Ministry of Economy, Directorate-General for European Competitiveness Funds. The project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund.
24 2017
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KAOLIN gave Bulgaria the Book of Books -"The Byzantine Millennium" by Hans-Georg Beck
The Book of Books for one of the ancient civilizations, laid the foundations of the modern world - this is how the specialists define the book "The Byzantine Millennium" by Hans-Georg Beck, recognized as one of the fundamental scientific papers in the field of Byzantium.
22 2017
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For the third consecutive year, Kaolin will support the dual training project at "Vasil Levski" secondary school in Vetovo
In the last days before Christmas, the teaching team and students from "Vasil Levski" secondary school in Vetovo town, with professional classes were pleased with the news that Kaolin EAD for the third consecutive year will support the dual training project with a new specialty - "Electrical Equipment for Production" ".
September 02 2017
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Dozens of greeting letters to KAOLIN on the occasion of Miner's Day
Over 20 greeting letters were received in KAOLIN on the occasion of the Miner's Day, celebrated with a lavish party in the presence of over 1000 guests - employees, members of their families, guests, friends and colleagues from the industry and with the participation of the "Five seasons" Quartet, singers Vanya Kostova, Sophie Marinova and orchestra "Balkansko Party". The fun lasted until after midnight and ended with a unique fireworks.
August 30 2017
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Dulovo municipality is preparing for the future kaolin plant
A non-traditional meeting took place today in Dulovo town between the management of Quartzwerke GmbH, the German company that acquired Kaolin EAD in 2013, and the Mayor, the municipal council and the representatives of the local administration. The meeting was held in the form of a garden party, organized by Quartzwerke GmbH on the territory of the former Forage Plant in the town, purchased by the German company for the needs of building a modern kaolin and quartz sand processing plant.
August 29 2017
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Kaolin EAD with a new Center for Dual (professional) Training in Vetovo
On August 29th, 2017, the opening of the newly built Dual Training Center in Vetovo town was held, located on 1000m2 of completely renovated for this purpose premises, in the territory of the Kaolin' factory in Vetovo. The ribbon was cut personally by Mr Lindemann-Berk, the managing partner of Quarzwerke GmbH, the sole owner of Kaolin EAD.
August 18 2017
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Kaolin EAD with Mine Chamber Award for "Service on Monday" and "Safe Work"
At this year's national celebration of Miner's Day, for the third consecutive year, Kaolin EAD was recognized as an Excellence in the fields of Environmental Protection and Safe Work. The awards were awarded by the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology. In these two categories, they are given only to companies in the mining industry, which in the past year have not allowed any violations of environmental legislation or accidents at work.
July 05 2017
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Our colleague Sylvia Tsvetanova with a diploma from German-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for company manager
The first graduation of trainees at the Dual Professional Training Cluster, organized by the German-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GBCCI) in Sofia received today a state-recognized certificate of professional qualification in the specialty "Company Manager". Among the successful graduates is our colleague from the General Administration Department, Mrs Sylvia Tsvetanova.
July 03 2017
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KAOLIN donated 700 tonnes of sand for the International Festival of Sand Figures in Ruse
An alley of world inventions, made of sand, was built on the pier in Ruse town. It presents the work for a week of ten sculptors from eight countries who worked on the theme "World Inventions and Innovations". The figures, up to 3 meters high, are made of 700 tonnes of sand, once again donated by Kaolin EAD, especially for the event.
June 23 2017
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Meeting of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov with the Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Germany Wolfgang Schäuble and the Managing Board of the Foundation for Family Enterprises
On June 23rd, 2017, a meeting of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Boyko Borisov, with the Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Wolfgang Schäuble, was held in Berlin. The meeting was organized by the Board of Directors of the Family Business Foundation in Germany. Among the participants in the conversation was Mr. Robert Lindemann-Berk, Managing Partner of Quartzwerke GmbH, the sole owner of Kaolin EAD.
June 06 2017
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Kaolin EAD with a special certificate for a green investment
For the seventh consecutive year, the Green Oscars were presented at World Environment Day. The prestigious award honors large and small companies that have made significant changes in their environmental performance over the last year and are developing their businesses in accordance with environmental standards. The event "Greenest Companies in Bulgaria" was held with the support of the Ministry of Environment and Water.
May 18 2017
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ASAREL MEDET, WE MOURN WITH YOU! IN MEMORY OF LACHESAR TSOTSORKOV!
Condolence letter from the management of Kaolin EAD to ASAREL MEDET AD on the occasion of the death of Prof. Dr. Luchezar Tsotsorkov!
May 15 2017
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KAOLIN EAD entertains the children in Dulovo town on the occasion of the town holiday
For the second consecutive year, Kaolin EAD, together with the animated group "Veselyatytsi" - Ruse, presented to the children of Dulovo Municipality an unforgettable party with lots of music, games and prizes. The occasion was for the Feast of Dulovo - May 14th on the one hand, and the celebration of one year since the opening of the Kaolin' office in Dulovo town, on the other.
April 29 2017
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Neiko Neykov in the "24 Hours" newspaper from 29.04.2017:People in Meruchleri village scoffed that until yersterday they ate and drunks and had nothing, and suddenly today they are poisoned.
"People are laughing at us that we introduced norms without a discussion, that we cannot abide by", says the hydrologist and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Vodokanalproekt", Neiko Neikov "24 Hours" newspaper from 29.04.2017
April 28 2017
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For the third consecutive year, Kaolin EAD received a diploma for safe working conditions
For the third consecutive year the Regional Council for Labor Conditions celebrated the Day of Honor of the Victims of Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases by organizing the competition "Annual awards for safety and health at work in Ruse", which is held under the patronage of the Regional Governor in town of Ruse. In the category of 'Large enterprises", the diploma was awarded to Kaolin EAD as one of the major large employers in the region, always approaching with responsibility and care to create a favorable environment for the work and safety of its employees and strive for finding and promoting good practices in this field.
April 23 2017
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Bulgarian National Television: The level of uranium in the water of Haskovo town is unchanged from the last century
The water in Haskovo town has unchanged indicators from the 1950s, argues hydrogeologist Neiko Neykov. Some of the wells in Haskovo have always been with increased levels of radioactivity and this has been known for decades.
April 09 2017
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New trees donated by KAOLIN EAD have enriched the Dimitrovgrad Alley of the New Life
With 101 trees of the "Red Oak" type, the Dimitrovgrad "Alley of the New Life" was enriched today. This is the number of children born a year back whose parents have expressed a desire to join the traditional local initiative. Its meaning of it is for every baby born to have a planted tree in the dedicated for this purpose alley in "Maritza" park
March 21 2017
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The Appointed Minister of Economy Teodor Sedlarski visited KAOLIN EAD
At the 21st of March 2017 the management of Kaolin EAD presented by Dr. Wolf Harlfinger-CEO and Mr. Dimitar Angelov-executive director, welcomed in Senovo town the Minister of Economy, Assoc. Prof. Theodore Sedlarski and the accompanying delegation. The main topics discussed between Minister Sedlarski and the company's management, were about the dual training, the possibilities for applying for funding programs for large enterprises, as well as infrastructural issues.
January 16 2017
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Kaolin EAD has markets all over the world
Interview of Mr. Ivaylo Timanov for the "Your Business" magazine
25 2016
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Kaolin EAD in support of the charity initiative "Bulgarian Christmas".
Kaolin EAD supported the charity initiative "Bulgarian Christmas", which is held under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Rosen Plevneliev.
08 2016
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Kaolin EAD with Prize for True Leader from ICAP Bulgaria
For the fourth consecutive year ICAP Bulgaria gives its recognition for best business practices - "True Leaders ". The awarding ceremony took place last night in the Rainbow Plaza Hall in Sofia. The ceremony was attended by nearly 250 guests, representatives of the senior management of 45 major leading companies in Bulgaria and of industrial chambers and business associations.
06 2016
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Kaolin EAD in support of the ceremony of "24 hours" magazine award for good training from 22 Universities
22 Universities were awarded on 5th of December in the Sofia Hall "Vivacom Arthall" at a ceremony organized by "24 hours" magazine. These are the first awards of the universities, which are determined on the basis of their ranking in the rating system for 2016.
December 10 2016
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Kaolin EAD with plaque and honorary diploma from National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria for being Municipal donor
With plaque and honorary diploma for Municipal Donor The National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria awarded Kaolin EAD, for more than BGN 100 000 donations made, which were intended for public works and initiatives to support cultural and sporting events in the municipality of Vetovo town.
September 12 2016
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27 children successfully completed the free German courses provided by Kaolin EAD in Dulovo town
Shortly before the start of the new school year, 27 children from Dulovo town received certificates for a successfully completed German course, organized by Kaolin EAD as absolutely free training during the summer holidays.
September 01 2016
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German investors visited Dulovo town
A business meeting was held in Dulovo with Robert Lindemann-Berk, managing partner of "Quarzwerke", Germany and the Chairman of the supervisory board of Kaolin EAD. The meeting was attended by Dr.Yüksel Ahmed- Mayor of Dulovo Municipality, Eng. Sezgin Galib - Chairman of Dulovo town council, Yüksel Ismail- Deputy mayor, municipal councilors-representatives of political parties in the local parliament. Also present was Dr. Wolf Harlfinger, CEO of Kaolin EAD, Executive Directors Radomir Cholakov and Dimitar Angelov, Prof. Reiner Kirhdorfer- member of the supervisory board.
August 18 2016
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Happy Holidays, colleagues!
Today, August 18th, is the professional festival of the workers in the mining industry-! Happy Holidays, colleagues! Be healthy-you and your families and always work with such dedication!
August 18 2016
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Kaolin – without a single accident at work and without any violation of environmental legislation
Kaolin EAD received the awards of the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology in the categories "Safety and Health" and "Caring for Nature". Diplomas and special plaques were handed to the company during the celebration in honor of the Miner's Day – 18th of August, in Sofia, respectively by the Minister of Labour and Social Policy- Mrs. Zornitza Rusinova and by the Deputy Minister of Ecology and Water- Mr. Boyko Malinov.
August 10 2016
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Kaolin EAD made a donation to the surgical ward in Dulovo' General Hospital for active treatment
June 28 2016
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Dr. Wolf Harlfinger, Chief executive officer of Kaolin AD before Manager magazine -28.06.2016
Dr. Wolf Harlfinger, Chief executive officer of Kaolin AD, in an interview for the special edition of the Manager magazine.-"The first in Business" (28.06.2016)
June 25 2016
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Kaolin AD at the conference of Foundries in Romania
From 22nd to 24th of June in the town of Alba Yulia in Romania the traditional conference of foundries was held , organized by ATTR-The Association of Foundries in Romania and announced this year as a Conference and Exposition.
June 22 2016
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The new factory in Dolna Bella Reka in Serbia opened doors
On June 22nd 2016, the modernized Belorečki peščar factory in Dolna Bela Reka near town of Bor in Serbia was officially opened, marking the fifth anniversary of the factory's privatization and the completion of the first phase of the investment project of the German company Quarzwerke in the Yugo-Kaolin company.
June 09 2016
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KAOLIN AD received the "Green Company"certificate.
In the traditional competition "The Greenest Companies in Bulgaria" organized by b2bMedia under the patronage of the Ministry of Environment and Waters, in the category "Industry and Manufacturing", KAOLIN AD won third place and received the "Green Company" certificate.
May 28 2016
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The Sand festival in Ruse started
Tonight, on the pier in Rousse, for the second consecutive year the Ruse Sand International Sculpture Festival 2016 started. The theme of this year's edition is "Sports Glory, World and Olympic Symbols", dedicated to the campaign "Ruse - European City of Sport 2016". The festival is organized by the Rousse Municipality and the "Rousse-City of the Free Spirit" Foundation. KAOLIN AD is a general sponsor of the festival, for which the company provided 700 tons of sand.
May 27 2016
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Kaolin AD donated nearly 23 tons of sand to the Municipality in the village of Seculovo, Dulovo district
Nearly 23 tons of sand were gifted by KAOLIN AD to the Municipality in the village of Seculovo, Dulovo district. The donation was received with gratitude from the Mayor of Sekulovo, Mr. Nevadak Haku Ibryam, who explained that the sand would be used for the municipality needs.
May 19 2016
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KAOLIN with a certificate for healthy and safe working conditions
For a second consecutive year, the Regional Council on Working Conditions to the Regional Administration - Rousse awarded KAOLIN AD with a diploma for safe and healthy working conditions.
May 15 2016
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KAOLIN AD participated in the Cultural Days in Dulovo town
KAOLIN AD participated in the program "Days of Culture" in the Municipality of Dulovo, organizing a tour of the Metropolitan Staging "Red or Black" performance in Sofia. The play was presented on 20th of May 2016 at the Community Center "Napredak 18" in Dulovo town. Before the show, a meeting was organized, during which the performers and representatives of the local political elite, the administration, people of culture and public figures had the opportunity to get acquainted with and conduct conversations in a casual, friendly atmosphere.
May 14 2016
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KAOLIN's office opened in Dulovo
With a wonderful children's celebration on 14th of May 2016 the new office of the company in Dulovo was opened. Throughout the day, under the sound of a cheerful music, all children of the city took part in fun games, sang, danced, painted, and rejoiced. Every citizen of Dulovo, who visited KAOLIN's office this day, left with a souvenir from the company.
May 13 2016
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For the second consecutive year KAOLIN AD is a general sponsor of the Festival of Sand Figures in Rousse
Today, from the sand pit of KAOLIN AD in Senovo town, the mining, sifting and transportation of 690 tons of sand began for the second edition of the International Festival of Sand Sculptures in Rousse (26.05.- 04.06.2016.), organized by the Municipality of Rousse and the Municipal Foundation " Ruse - a city of free spirit ". Kaolin AD is the general sponsor of the event.
April 06 2016
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Meeting of KAOLIN AD with students from MINNE GEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY "ST. IVAN RILSKI"
During the campaign for recruiting the trainees under the "Trainee program Summer 2016" a team of KAOLIN AD met with students from the University of Veliko Tarnovo "St. Ivan Rilski ".
March 23 2016
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Decision of the Supreme Administrative Court No. 3325 / 23.03.2016
Decision of the Supreme Administrative Court No. 3325 / 23.03.2016
March 09 2016
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KAOLIN AD at the 15th edition of National Career Days "Good Career - Good Life"
The biggest career event in the country will be held in seven cities - Sofia, Varna, Rousse, Veliko Tarnovo, Svishtov, Plovdiv and Bourgas, between March 15th and April 6th. For the 15th consecutive year, the forum will offer work and internships to students and young professionals who want to start their careers in Bulgaria. The participation of the students and young specialists in "National Career Days - Good Career, Good Life" is free of charge.
February 29 2016
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The real investments in the Kolobar deposit in Dulovo town will exceed BGN 8 mln.
This was said by Dr Wolf H. Harfinger, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of KAOLIN AD in an interview with Silistra's Bryag magazin on 29.02.2016 after the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria decided to grant KAOLIN AD Concession for the Kolobar deposit at Dulovo Municipality.
February 24 2016
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Over BGN 8 mln will be invested in extraction of underground natural resources from the Kolob deposit
Kaolin AD, situated in the town of Senovo, will produce quartz-kaolin raw material from the Kolobar deposit, sections "First" and "Second". Career is situated on the territory of Dulovo municipality, Silistra district. The government has approved the granting of concession for the period of 35 years. The expected receipts from concession payments exceed BGN 28 million. The production activity is planned to be secured with investments amounting to 8.2 million BGN.
January 16 2016
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KAOLIN AD with participation in Almanac of successful business case studies 2016
The Almanah project is an idea and a realization of "Your Business" мagazine and is being held for a second consecutive year. It is not a ranking of тхе companies, but it represents personalities who are engines of development and examples of successful managers. This year's edition includes once again managers from different generations and from different businesses. To our pride, Mr. Ivaylo Timanov, Executive Director of KAOLIN AD, was one of the participants and was invited by "Your Business" magazine to share his business advice and present a successfully solved case study of the company's life. It is these first-person stories from the managers themselves that are included in Almanac.
30 2015
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Kaolin's anthem
Music,Text and Arrangement by: Georgi Krasimirov - Gerasim Performed by: Orlin Goranov, Gergana Nikolaeva and mixed choir
11 2015
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Our colleague has won the prize ‘Student of the Year’ 2015!
Our colleague from the Business Development Department, Konastantin Makedonskii was nominated and won the prestigious prize ‘Student of the Year’ 2015! Congratulations, Kosta!!! We are proud of having you as a part of our team and wish you with all our hearts wind in your sails through the journey of life! We are confident that one day the News Section on our website will have the pleasure to announce your nomination for a Nobel Prize!
November 28 2015
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In Memoriam
The respected by all of us, Stefan Ignatov, passed away.
August 19 2015
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Standard newspaper: KAOLIN won three awards
All passengers in the Bulgarian State Railways trains, who will stop at Senovo Station on August 20th, will receive a gift from Kaolin AD.
August 18 2015
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KAOLIN AD with three awards from the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology
At the official ceremony to commemorate the Miner's Day, which took place on 18th of August 2015 in Sofia, Kaolin AD was "splashed" with prizes from the Bulgarian Chamber of Mining and Geology .
August 06 2015
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The court confirmed the rights of KAOLIN AD on the "Balabana" pit
On 6th of August 2015, with its Definition No. 9207 on administrative case No. 7739/2015 a five-member panel of the Supreme Administrative Court confirmed the rights of KAOLIN AD on our commercial discovery for the "Balabana" deposit.
July 24 2015
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KAOLIN donated 49 tons of sand to the Pancharevo kindergartens
KAOLIN AD donated 49 tons of sand for the kindergartens, schools and playgrounds in Pancharevo region, Sofia Municipality. The donation was accepted by the mayor of the village of German - Mr. Bozhidar Zashev (pictured here with Mrs Desislava Mareva - Product Manager at KAOLIN).
June 19 2015
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Day of the German family businesses in Berlin 2015
Day of the German family businesses in Berlin 2015
June 12 2015
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German Family Business Forum
Merkel about Bulgaria: No economic growth without reforms
May 13 2015
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Kaolin AD with new website!
The team of Kaolin AD presents the new company website.
April 29 2015
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The Supervisory Board reviewed the annual results for 2014 of the group KAOLIN AD
A session of the Supervisory Board of KAOLIN AD was held in Sofia. Under the supervision of the Chairman, Mr. Robert Lindemann-Berk, the Supervisory Board discussed the 2014 annual financial results of the companies in the group KAOLIN AD.
April 29 2015
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KAOLIN AD Won Second “Innovation” Award from the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (CEIB)
KAOLIN AD took second award in category “Innovations” of the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (CEIB).
April 27 2015
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BAPIM elected executive director of KAOLIN AD for co-chair of the association
Radomir Cholakov, executive director of KAOLIN AD, was selected for co-chairman of the Bulgarian association of the producers of inert materials (BAPIM) on a General Assembly of the organization, held in Sofia.