# BHTC invests 31.6 million leva in expansion of Bozhurishte plant

German automotive climate systems manufacturer BHTC will invest 31.6 million leva to expand its plant in Bozhurishte, Bulgaria. The expansion will add 6,500 sqm of space, increase production capacity by 80%, and create 250 new jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-08-29
- Where: Bozhurishte, Bulgaria, Bulgaria
- Value: $18.8M (31.6M BGN)
- Jobs: 250
- Starts operating: Jan 2019
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 80% increase in production capacity
- Products: automotive climate control systems
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [Behr-Hella Thermocontrol](https://endata.com/companies/18993.md)

## Sources

- [capital.bg](https://www.capital.bg/biznes/kompanii/2018/08/29/3303160_bhtc_investira_316_mln_lv_v_razshirenie_na_zavoda_si_v/), 2018-08-29: "Германският производител на автомобилни климатични системи Behr-Hella Thermocontrol (BHTC) ще инвестира 31.6 млн. лв. в разширение на завода си в индустриалната зона в Божурище."

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