# Melexis begins construction of new electronic components factory in Sofia

Melexis has begun construction of a new electronic components factory in Sofia, Bulgaria, with a planned investment of €75 million over five years. The expansion will add 15,000 sqm to its existing facility and create 100 jobs by end of 2018, with completion expected by 2020.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-07-06
- Where: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Value: $87.0M (75.0M EUR)
- Jobs: 100
- Starts operating: 2020
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 15,000 sqm
- Products: electronic components
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Melexis](https://endata.com/companies/32957.md)

## Sources

- [archive.cij.world](https://archive.cij.world/melexis-expands-in-sofia-bulgaria/), 2018-07-06: "The Bulgarian company Melexis has begun construction of a new electronic components factory in Sofia."

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