# Integrated Microelectronics Bulgaria opens new production lines and logistics base in Botevgrad

Integrated Microelectronics Bulgaria (IMI Bulgaria) has officially opened new production lines and a logistics base in Botevgrad, Bulgaria, with an investment of 7.63 million BGN. The project includes three new assembly lines for modules and a flat-storage warehouse, and is expected to create 400 new jobs, increasing total employment to 3,000.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2017-04-12
- Where: Botevgrad, Bulgaria, Bulgaria
- Value: $4.40M (7.63M BGN)
- Jobs: 400
- Starts operating: 12 Apr 2017
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 20-25% production capacity increase
- Products: assembled modules for automotive wipers and lighting
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Integrated Microelectronics Bulgaria](https://endata.com/companies/23556.md)
- [Integrated Microelectronics](https://endata.com/companies/23557.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [gradat.bg](https://gradat.bg/news/2017/04/12/2952584_nova_logistichna_baza_i_proizvodstveni_moshtnosti_za), 2017-04-12: "Изборът за реализиране на проекта в България е изключително позитивен сигнал за останалите инвеститори, които разглеждат Югоизточна Европа като потенциална локация за установяване на нови производства."

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