BULGARIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

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As long as six thousands years ago, in the lands of our ancestors skillful craftsmen made exquisite gold and silver treasures still arousing admiration, forged sharp swards and made tough shields. Not only the mythic Orpheus lived in these lands but also the glorious Spartacus mastered the art of battle here using arms made by the talented ancient craftsmen. All successes of Bulgar-ian warriors from the foundation of Bulgarian state in 681 on were assisted by the merits of Bulgarian arms. Now the modern Bulgarian defence industry has proved its ability to produce high efficient and reliable products, which are well accepted in many countries over the world. Bulgarian Defence Industry Association (BDIA) is a non-profit legal entity founded in 2004 by twelve companies leading in the branch. It is aimed to serve as a forum for exchange of ideas between state bodies and defence industry for resolving the prob-lems of the branch and its steady development. The Association aims at expressing the united voice of the Bulgarian defence industry on the matters of modernization, defence industry policy, offset policy and policy for procedures and procurement for national defence and security, scientific researches and technological development. BDIA is working for the progress and con-solidation of the branch for resolving the problems of the national defence and security.We keep contacts and cooperate with the Bulgarian state bodies and with our partners, as well as with related associations from the country and abroad in the field of the defence industry and technologies. The Association acquires and spreads informa-tion concerning the state policy and procedures for defence and security procurement, scientific researches and technological development. We support the activities of the state bodies in security sector aimed to development of defence industry. Carrying out its aims our Association arranges national and international meetings and conferences, spreads abroad information about its activities and the capabilities of its members and forms program directions in functional fields.

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ARCUS CO 6 - 78 - 9arsenal CO

10 - 11BEVT AD12 - 13DUNARIT CORP.

INSTITUTE OF METAL SCIENCE, EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES “ACAD. A. BALEVSKI” WITH HYDROAERODYNAMICS CENTRE - BAS 16 - 17

18 - 19KINTEX SHC

14 - 15ELECTRON CONSORTIUM JSC

20 - 21MAK A.D. GABROVO

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22 - 23 MAXAM BULGARIA JSC24 - 25 OPTICOELECTRON GROUP JSC26 - 27 OPTIX Co

28 - 29 SAMEL-90 PLC30 - 31 TCHERNO MORE CO32 - 33 TEREM SHC34 - 35 VIDEX JSC36 - 37 VMZ Co

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ARCUS CO

Company managment

Banko Bankov, M.Sc.EngineerExecutive Director

Dotcho Karaivanov, M. Sc. EconomicDeputy Executive Director

Trifon Trifonov, M.Sc.EngineerChief Engineer

7 219, Vassil Levski Str., 5140-Lyaskovets, Bulgariatel: ++359 619 2 54 84, ++ 359 619 2 48 02, fax: ++359 619 221 23,e-mail: marketing@arcus-bg.com, www.arcus-bg.com

OverviewARCUS Co. has 40 years of tradition in the research, development and manufacturing of defence-related products. The Company employs approximately 2500 employees. 120 engineers work on research and development projects. ARCUS Co. specializes in development, production and supply of defence products in the following groups:

Main products• Ammunition for medium caliber automatic guns: 30mm and 23mm• Spin Stabilized grenades cal. 30mm VOG-17, 40mm VOG-25, 40x46mm NATO • Mortar Bombs cal. 60mm NATO, 81mm NATO, 82mm, 120mm• Grenade Launchers cal. 40x46mm NATO and 40mm for VOG-25• Small Firearms: pistols and revolvers• Impact Fuzes for artillery ammunition, mortar bombs and air bombs• Proximity Fuzes for mortar and artillery ammunition

CertificatesARCUS Co. is certified for full compliance with ISO-9001:2000 and NATO AQAP-2110 Quality Stan-dards.

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arsenal Co

OverviewARSENAL J.S.Co. is a distinguished multi-functional infra-structural Company with leading position in the National Economics and has great experience in design, manufacturing, engineering and trade of small arms and artillery armaments, recoilless anti-tank systems, small arms and artillery ammunition, rounds for underbarrel, revolver and anti-tank grenade launcher, different types of hand grenades, primers, powders, py-rotechnic products, hunting and sport weapons and ammunitions, cemented carbide tools, tips and inserts, universal milling machines, CNC milling machines, drilling machines, casting, forging etc., as well as of main parts, assem-blies and accessories of the products of other Defence Industry Companies.

Main productsPerforming a closed cycle of production - from the raw material up to the finished product and its full completion, our Company produces as follows:

Nikolay Ibushev, General Director

Company managmentSmall arms and artillery systems• 9x19 mm ARSENAL Pistol Compact• 9x18, 9x19 mm SHIPKA Sub-machine Guns • 5.56x45 mm and 7.62x39 mm ARSENAL

Assault Rifles • 5.56x45 mm and 7.62x39 mm ARSENAL

Light Machine Guns • 7.62x51 mm and 7.62x54 mm ARSENAL

Machine Guns • 23x152 mm Air Defence Systems (for Land

Forces and Navy)• 40 mm and 40x46 mm Multi-shot Grenade

Launcher • 40 mm and 40x46 mm ARSENAL Underbar-

rel Grenade Launchers • 60 mm and 81 mm Mortars • Light Anti-tank Grenade Launchers • Heavy Anti-tank Grenade Launchers

Ammunition and its components• 5.56x45 mm Cartridges • 7.62 x 39 mm Cartridges• 7.62 x 51 mm Cartridges

9 100, Rozova Dolina St., 6100, Kazanlak, BulgariaTel.: +359/431/50 000, +359/431/63 740Fax: +359/431/50 001, +359/431/63 783e-mail: arsenal2000@arsenal2000.com, www.arsenal2000.com

• 7.62 x 54 mm Cartridges • 9x18 mm Cartridges • 9x19 mm PARABELLUM Cartridges • 23x152 mm Rounds • 30x165 mm Rounds • 30 mm Rounds for automatic grenade

launchers• 40 mm and 40x46 mm Rounds for under-

barrel grenade launchers• Anti-tank and Anti-personel Rounds for light

and heavy anti-tank grenade launchers• 60 mm, 81 mm, 82 mm and 120 mm

Mortar Bombs • Hand Grenades: offensive, defence; thermo-

baric, smoke; sound & flash • Different types of fuzes • Percussion primers, powders, charges, etc.

Pyrotechnic military products.Civil production - Machine tools and tooling, hunting and sport weapons and ammunition.

ARSENAL J.S.Co. is officially licensed by the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria for trade in Military Equipment.

Business activities • About 80% of the production is dealt on

foreign markets;• Business activities are mainly concentrated

in the Middle East, South-East Asia, Africa, the USA;

• Production cooperation with the leading foreign manufacturers.

CertificatesThe Quality Management System in ARSENAL J.S.Co. is structured and certified in accordance with the requirements of:ISO 9001:2008 - for Civil Production;NATO Publication - AQAP 2110 - for Military production.

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BEVT AD

Overview and main productsBEVT JSC is engaged in development, implemen-tation, engineering, production, commercial and maintenance applications in the areas of: • Consumer electronics - Production of mod-

ules and assembling of TV, LCD TV, PDP TV; • Special electronics - Defence Communication

Equipment, - Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Systems; Chemical Detectors - for detec-tion/monitoring of chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial compounds/materials;

• Mechanical processing of metals, laying of protection coats.

Ognyan KostadinovExecutive Director

Company managment

11 Area Cholakovtsy, 5004 Veliko Tarnovo, Republic of Bulgariatel: +359/62/620 038, fax: +359/62/601 868e-mail:office@bevtad.com, http://www.bevtad.com

In compliance with the requirements of the Bulgarian Law on the Protection of Classified Informa-tion, BEVT AD has a Registry for National Classified Information with Level “TOP SECRET”, Registry for NATO classified information with Level “NATO SECRET” and Registry for EU classified information with level “EU SECRET”.

CertificatesAn integrated quality management system has been implemented in BEVT ADcomplying with: ISO 9001:2000 - Certificate No QS-2682 HH, GLC - Germanischer Lloyd; ISO14001:2004 - Certificate NoEM-3642HH, GLC - Germanischer Lloyd; AQAP2110 Certificate Series SK No 0073/2007.

BEVT AD

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Company managment

DUNARIT CORP.

Eng. Krustyu KrustevExecutive director

OverviewDesign, manufacture and trade in military products and machine-engineering products.

Main productsAerial AMMUNITIONS• FAB 500M62. High Explosive Bomb • BETAB 500M. Concrete-piercing Bomb• OFAB 500М62 PF. High Explosive Fragmentation

Bomb• OFAB 250-270. High Explosive Fragmentation

Bomb• OFAB 100-120TB. Thermobaric High Explosive

Fragmentation Bomb• OFAB 100-120. High Explosive Fragmentation

Bomb• OFAB 100-130 High Explosive Pre-Fragmented

Bomb• OFAB 100NB. High Explosive Fragmentation

Bomb• P 50-75 D. Practice bomb • P 50-75 N. Practice bomb

13 BULGARIA, 7000 Ruse, POB 12tel.: +359 82 811 520, fax: +359 82 811 530; central: +359 82 811 555e-mail:office@dunarit.comwww.dunarit.com

• P 50 SHD. Practice bomb• АМV-АЕ2 Fuze

ARTILLERY AMMUNITIONS• 122 mm round with HE shell for howitzer

D-30 and self-propelled howitzer 2S1. • 122 mm round with HE shell used with

М1938 Field Howitzer.• 120 mm round with HE mortar bomb used

with 120 mm mortar.• 100mm round with frag projectile used with

100mm field gun model 1944, tank gun D10Т, D10Т2S and BS-3

• 100 mm round with frag shaped-charge projectile used with field gun MT-12.

• 100 mm round with frag projectile for field gun MT-12.

• 82 mm mortar bomb for 82 mm mortar.• 81 mm HE mortar bomb• 57 mm round with frag grenade and tracer

for automatic gun S60.• Round OG - 7

ENGINEER AMMUNITIONS• Offensive hand grenade RGN• Defence hand grenade RGO• Smoke hand grenade.• Plastic explosives. • Plastic explosives in elastic sheet form.• Shaped-charges in pyroceramic or plastic

body.

INDUSTRIAL AND CIVIL PRODUCTS • Waterproof detonating cord. • Compacted explosive charges• Antihail rocket

UTILIZATION • Aerial ammunitions • Artillery ammunitions • Engineer ammunitions • Thermal destruction of small calibre ammu-

nitions and detonating devices

CertificatesDunarit Corp.’s Integrated Management System is certified as conforming to the requirements of ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001: 2004 and NATO allied quality assurance publication- AQAP 2110.

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ELECTRON CONSORTIUM JSC

Overview“Electron Consortium” JSC has a long term experience in research, development and manu-facturing of special electronics. The company has highly-qualified specialists in the field of communication equipment, radars and control systems, which allows the integration of target workgroups for specific orders. “ElectronConsortium” JSC has research and develop-ment facilities, equipped with modern measuring equipment, and highly technological production facilities for assembling PCBs, including SMD assembly and lead-free technologies.

Dr. Eng. Ivan StoyanovExecutive Director

Company managment

15 1, “Kukush” str., Entel-ТТТ building, 3rd fl, Sofia 1309Tel.: +359 2 822 32 39, +359 2 920 81 60, Fax: +359 2 821 13 60E-mail: office@electron-bg.eu, Web: www.electron-bg.eu

Main products• Communication equipment• Radar equipment• Control systems• Radio counter-action• Specialized software“Electron Consortium” JSC is specialized in the development, manufactur-ing, supply and integration of specialized electronics, such as:• Complex mobile communication stations for the needs of the Bulgarian

army• Meteorological radars• Hail suppression system• TCP/IP communication networks• Specialized radio communication equipment• Photovoltaic systems and LED lighting systems

• Non-standard technological equipmentThe manufacturing capabilities of “Electron Consortium” JSC include:• Assembly of PCBs, modules and whole products• Two Pick&Place automatic machines for SMD assembly• Reflow oven• Lead-free technologies• Climatic and mechanical testing

“Electron Consortium” JSC has a full license issued by the Government of Republic of Bulgaria for foreign trade with military goods.

Certificates“Electron Consortium” JSC has a working quality control system and is ISO 9001:2008 certified by Bureau Veritas.

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OverviewThe Institute (IMSETHC) was founded in 1967.IMSETHC is one of the leading organizations in Bulgaria in the field of national security and defence.Team of scientists and specialists of the IMSETHC, working in various fields of the engi-neering sciences, has a long-years experience in creating, development and manufacturing of high-tech security and defence systems and products. National Center for Anti-terrorist Advanced Systems was founded 2008 at the IMSETHC.

Research and development activitiesIMSETHC research activities are orientated to the following main directions:• metal science and heat treatment;• casting, crystallization, structure and characteristics of metals and alloys;• plasticity and fracture of materials;• welding processes;• ceramic and composite materials;• ecologically free high-tech processes;• machines and instrumental equipment for new materials and articles production;• creating of high-tech products and systems for the defence industry.• IMSETHC R&D activities in the field of security and defence are connected with creating,

development and manufacturing of high-tech products and systems for:

Prof. Stefan Vodenicharov, D.Sc.Director

INSTITUTE OF METAL SCIENCE, EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES “ACAD. A. BALEVSKI” WITH

HYDROAERODYNAMICS CENTRE - BAS

Company managment

17 67, Shipchenski prohod Str., 1574 Sofia, BulgariaTel.: (+359 2) 46 26 200, Fax: (+359 2) 46 26 300E-mail: stvims@ims.bas.bg, Web-site: www.ims.bas.bg;www.homeland-security-center.bg/bg/

• protection against invasion by water, air and land; • counteraction to terrorist operations; • modernization of existing defence products.• IMSETHC is involved in several international R&D defence projects:• NATO Program for protection of helicopters against RPGs - IMSETHC is

leading organization;• NATO Program for harbor protection against terrorist actions;• NATO Program for development of anti-personnel mines alternative -

the Institute is the leading organization on Bulgarian site;• Bilateral project on improved protection of armored vehicles against

kinetic projectiles and shape charges;• Bilateral project on methods and systems for detection of improvised

explosive devices.

Main productsThe main defence products of IMSETHC are:

Products and systems against invasion by water:• Family of sea mines (anti-invasion mines, bottom mines, diversion

(“Limpet”) mines);• High-tech underwater fuses for existing explosive devices and mines;• Underwater anti-diversion devices;• Underwater grenades;• Hydro-acoustic management systems;• Mine-laying equipment.

Products and systems against invasion by land and air:• Family of anti-tank mines;• Family of anti-helicopter mines;• High-tech fuses for existing anti-tank mines;• Remote controlled ignition systems;• Armors for light and heavy armored vehicles;• Means for personnel individual protection.

Products and systems against terrorist action:• Systems for protection of harbors against underwater and surface ter-

rorist attacks;• Guard systems for protection of important sites and border areas;• Means for protection of helicopters against RPGs;• Family of hand grenades for terrorists catching and hostage saving

operations;• Equipment for explosive devices detection;• Means for individual armor protection of anti-terrorism units officers.• and/or NATO members.

CertificatesIMSETHC is certified in compliance with AQAP-2110 and ISO 9001:2000.The Institute is certified under NATO and EU requirements for access to classified information on level “Secret”.

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KINTEX SHC

OverviewKintex was established in 1966 as a specialized company for trade with defence equipment. In 1992 KINTEX was transformed into Company limited by shares in accordance with the Commercial Law, which came into force in Bulgaria in 1991. All the shares are owned by the State. Kintex is granted a General License for export, import and re-export of products for the army and police.KINTEX is specialized in export of Bulgarian defence and machine-building industry production - mili-tary equipment for all services of the Armed ForcesIn the export list of Kintex increasingly larger is the number of new advanced products designed in the institutes and factories of the Bulgarian defence industry.

These developments are mainly in the spheres of information technology, communication equip-ment, radars and other means of electronic warfare. All of them are specially designed to operate within a very wide range of geographical and climatic conditions.Besides the foreign trade performance, KINTEX carries out development and implementation activi-ties of technical means for the needs of the army - “Surveillance and reconnaissance assembly Unit - Forward observation Post”, “Ground Surveillance System”, “Control and Navigation Wireless Network Terminal”, “Tactical Communication Platform” , “Gun-Fire computer” and others.

Vladimir DichevDirector General

Company managment

19 66 James Baucher blvd; 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel: +359 2 866 23 11, Fax: + 359 2 963 11 23; 963 16 12 minkin@mbox.contact.bg

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIONFor more than 40 years KINTEX has been executing contracts for supply of technical military production, armament and ammunition, as well as engineer-ing projects for countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.Kintex maintains traditionally very good relations with a number of governmental institutions of many foreign armies and police forces from all over the world. In the export list of Kintex the share of military items by NATO standards is constantly increasing. Joint projects with foreign companies in machine building and other areas are also a priority subject of activity of KINTEX.

CertificatesThe company is certified according EN ISO 9001: 2000, Aerocert.

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MAK A.D. GABROVO

OverviewCompany MAK AD, city of Gabrovo, is one of the oldest textile companies in Bulgaria. Company is 100% private property and specialized for pro-duction and dispatching of military/police/fire-fighters/security uniforms and equipment. With complete machinery, knowledge and experience for weaving, finishing and production of ready-garments, company MAK A.D. is leader in this part of Europe for the production of battle-tested and hazard -environment protection products.

Main productsCompany disposes of a complete technological line and machinery - preparation, weaving, fabric finishing for the production of all kind woven fabrics:• cotton and cotton type fabrics in different

blends with polyester, polyamide, 100% polyamide or polyester fabrics in wide range of weights

• finishing of above-mentioned fabrics as a unicolour or printed. Using of high-fastness dye-staff, in printing of military designs camouflage properties in visible and near IR range of EM spectrum.

Wide range of fabric finishing - water & oil repel-lent, flame-retardant, anti-bacterial protection, insect-repellent, PU fabric coating• two or three layer fabrics with breathable

membrane • high-visibility reflective fabrics according to

standard EN 471, in 100% PES and PES/Co composition

• anti-static fabrics according to standards EN 1149 part 1 and 3 and EN 61340/5-1,

Eng. Yonko KostadinovExecutive Director

Company managment

21 Treti Mart No 9, 5300 Gabrovo, BULGARIATel: +359 66 801 264, +359 66 801 244, Fax: +359 66 801 243, +359 66 801 246E-mail: secretary@mak.bg, Web: www.mak.bg

in composition PES/Co/metal fibres or PES/Co/carbon, tested and approved in German institute STFI, produced by nano technology

• anti-bacterial fabrics, BIOACTIVE, in compo-sition PES/Co, silver ions incorporated into yarn structure by nano technology guarantee permanent protection against bacteria, certi-fied in German institute Hohenstein, trade mark by Trevira

• high-tenacity polyamide ballistic fabrics optionally with membrane, with end use for tactical, ballistic or bulletproof vests or backpacks where fabric strength is very important

• meta-aramid fabrics type Nomex in different compositions:

As a non-flammable fabric, Nomex is proper so-lution for protection garments in hazard environ-ments with high risks of fire. It has continuous flame and heat-transfer protection, with no melt-

ing, no skin-migration, level of the protection is not depending of number of washings and thanks to anti-pilling finishing live-time of fabric & ready garment is very long.• Para-aramid fabric type Kevlar for ballistic protection with end-use for bulletproof vests, helmets,

vehicles etc.

Other activitiesCompany MAK - A.D. is specialized for the production of all kind of work-wear. From the beginning till today, continuously developing own products, company dispose with sampling department for the development of the new styles according to client’s requirements and Bulgarian and European standards and norms.

Main product lines:• Medical, Hotel & restaurant, Industrial apparel• Hunting & fishing• Military & police & fire-fighting uniforms, Security services, bullet-proof vests, tactical vests,

sleeping bags, rain-protective suits etc.

CertificatesCompany is certified according to ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:1996, AQAP 2110. All products meet the requirements of EKO-TEX 100.

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Company managment

MAXAM BULGARIA JSC

Main activitiesMaxam Bulgaria JSC is a special manufacturer of:• Industrial explosives;• Charging of ammunitions;• Utilization of ammunitions.

Main products• Powder explosives;• ANFO explosives;• Bulk explosives;• Pressed Boosters;• Hand grenades;• Charging of ammunitions with HE and WP;• All products have CE Quality Certificate;

Utilization of ammunitionsMAXAM Bulgaria JSC owns technical facilities,

Jose GalisteoGeneral Manager

23 Tcharkovo area, P.O. Box 47, 5300 Gabrovo, BulgariaTel: +359 66 819 881, Fax: +359 66 801 699E-mail: elovitza@bg.maxam-europe.comWeb: www.maxam-bulgaria.bg

technological knowledge, logistic facilities and big experience in providing services for utilization of expired artillery, engineering, air and naval ammunitions. Demilitarization and utilization area was fully equipped and rebuild during 2006-2010 under project of the new majority owner - Spanish company MAXAM Corp. The equipment allows the safe utiliza-tion of the ammunitions, respecting the environment, and also the recycling or demolition of the different ammunitions’ components. Today, the company has one of the most modern demilitarization and utilization facilities in Europe, and the experience of Spanish engineering demilitarization teams, with more than 25 years experi-ence in such kind of activities.

CertificatesMAXAM Bulgaria JSC is certified in accordance with the international standards EN ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004; OHSAS 18001:2007, AQAP 2110

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OPTICOELECTRON GROUP JSC

OverviewOpticoelectron Group JSC. is one of the most advanced companies specialized in optomechanical, optoelectronic and laser devices and systems for defence and security, medicine, device-building, machine-building. The company has 40 years old history and traditions, and it is considered as a leader of optical devices production in Bulgaria, as well as an international market leader.It has a closed cycle of production starting from research and development going through production process to marketing, promoting and trading finished products. The company head office and its premises are in the town of Panagyurishte which is 90 km. south-east of capital city Sofia and 80 km north-west of Plovdiv (second largest city in Bulgaria). It is located in an Industrial Park of 260 000 sq.m. where 108 000 sq.m of the total area are production plots. Over 97% of total production goes on export to EU coun-tries, North America and the Middle East. OPTICOELECTRON GROUP JSC is ISO 9001:2008 certified since 2001. Our NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity code (NCAGE) is 000DU. OPTICOELECTRON GROUP JSC has obtained a Certificate for Registry in the field of international relations “NATO SECRET” and a Certificate for access to operate with state classified information. The company also has a

Company managmentDipl.Eng. Luka Garchev and Dipl.Eng. Nikodim Kazandzhiev as Executive Directors

25 Hi-Tech Industrial Park “Opticoelectron-Panagyurishte”4500 Panagyurishte, BulgariaPhone: + 359 357 2254 Fax: + 359 357 4115e-mail: oeg@opticoel.com Internet: www.oe-group.org www.inpark-oe.com

statute of supplier for US Government - DUNS Registration.

Main productsKey defence products in our portfolio are as follows: anti-aircraft and ground artillery sights for firing in daytime and in nighttime; day and night optical sights; laser range find-ers; laser target designators; optical systems for armoured vehicles; video observation and surveillance systems.Basic subject of activityDesign and development, engineering, trade with optical, optoelectronical, optomechani-cal, laser and thermovision devices and systems, tools and technological equipment, non standard equipment.Technological Capacity:Technologies and machines for manufactur-ing details, assemblies and microoptics made of optical glass, crystals and semiconductors; CNC metal working machines and centers manufacturing precise mechanical details and assemblies; Specialized Test Laboratories equipped with modern measuring devices for quality control

Structure of military production• Day sights for guns• Day sights for artillery• Night sights for guns• Night and day-night devices and systems

for armoured vehicles• Mobile and immobile systems for obser-

vation and reconnaissance.• Laser rangefinders and systems for fire • control of artillery• containers for disposable rocket launcherBusiness activities and contactsJoint research, development and manufactor-ing of products with leading companies, NATO members.

CertificatesThe company has NATO Suplay Code for Manufacturers NCAGE 000DU and Register Office for national and foreignclassified information.There is built up and operating System of Quality Management ISO 9001: 2000

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OPTIX Co

OverviewThe company specializes in the design and manufacturing of optical, opto-mechanical and opto-electronic components, assemblies and devices for civil, law enforcement and military applications. OPTIX Co has implemented a CAD/CAM system for design, analysis, development and testing of devices in a united electronic environment. The company has integrated an ERP-system for business resource management of all operational levels - supply, production, sales, finance and accounting.

Products with law enforcement applicationThe integrated system for monitoring and protection of the Bulgarian Black Sea frontier“Blue” border, which provides the Bulgarian Border Police with all the necessary equipment for maritime operations - to detect, identify and track maritime vessels and other illegally passing intruders in the area of their responsibility (territo-rial waters, exclusive economic zone and search and rescue zone) was built by a consortium ATO. OPTIX Co in the role of its main representative delivers and integrates 100% of the electro-optical equipment, with whose support 24-hours continuous monitoring and transmission of information are

Eng. Ivan Cholakov CEO

Company managment

27 65, Zahari Stoyanov, str., 4500 Panagyurishte, BulgariaTel.: +359/357/6 41 25 - SecretaryTel.: +359/357/6 06 10 - Marketing and Sales DepartmentFax: +359/357/6 30 97e-mail: optix@optixco.com, web: optix@optixco.com

made in real time and in all weather conditions (in complete darkness, dense fog, snow, dense smoke and dust) within a radius of 21 kilome-ters. The integrated system for monitoring and protection of the Bulgarian Black Sea border ensures the execution of the described opera-tions through technical cooperation with other similar systems of the members of the European Union and NATO.

Military products• Day sights: ODS-4M; collimator sight - “red

dot type” MK-6; grenade launcher PGO-7VU• Night sights: ONS-3; ONS-4M; ONS-4V• Night attachments: NVA-8; NVA-75• Night vision goggles: single tube DIANA; twin

tube DIANA TT; aviator DIANA A• Binoculars for night vision: DIANA

3X/4X/5X/6X/10X• Monoculars for night vision: DIANA M40/

M50• Thermal vision devices: sights Identi-

fieR-50/100; monocular Diana IR; cameras

- eXviZion; Minion; Goliath• Mobile surveillance systems - TERMA;

TEROMAHunting products• Thermal vision sights IdentifieR Snapshot• Day sights МК-6 Speedaim• Night vision devices: sight Firefly 3; attach-

ment Marksman-75; binocular Forester 3; monocular Boarhunter 40; goggles Hillwalker 50

Civil products• blanks, lenses, assemblies, prisms, flat-

parallel lamellae, wedges, optical scales, filters, windows, mirrors, single layer and multilayer coatings on glasses and crystals, tools and equipment for production and control of optical elements and assemblies, optical details from different types of crystals and laser substrates; body and rotational mechanical elements with complex configu-ration and high precision.

Products with medical application • lens kits for testing, multifunctional goggles,

ovulation testOther activities• Complex security systems; integrated

systems for monitoring and surveillance of objects of strategic purpose; maintenance; manufacturing and testing of various types of opto-mechanical assemblies; installation, adjustment and repair of opto-electronic assemblies and products; testing of details, equipment and systems; measurement of night vision and thermal imaging devices

CertificatesOPTIX Co has developed and implemented fivefold integrated management system that includes the following international standards:ISO 9001:2008 - Quality managementISO 27001:2005 - Information SecurityISO 14001:2005 - Environmental ProtectionOHSAS 18001:2007 - Labour health and safetyAQAP 2110 - Military Standard of NATO

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SAMEL-90 PLC

Overview and main productsResearch and Development activities, production and trade of products with special purpose:• Mobile, portable and stationary radio jam-

mers for protection against improvised explosive devises

• HF/VHF jammers for radio counteraction delivered into the area by means of artillery bearer - “Starshel”, Chadar”

• Wire communication facilities - analogue field telephone sets

• VHF radios• Mobile communication shelters and Com-

mand &Staff vehicles• Integration of systems for surveillance and

guarding of the borders area and objects from national importance

• Ground-based radars• Information protection equipment

Other activities

Dipl. Eng. Petar GeorgievManaging Director

Company managment

29 18, Prespa St., 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria Tel: +359 722 68 201, +359 722 68 206, Fax: +359 722 66 337e-mail:office@samel90.com, http://www.samel90.com

Research and Development activities, production and trade of products with civil purpose:• Sea radars for navigation• Specialized electronics for the lighting

industry including lighting fixtures with LEDs, electronic transformers, power supplies

• Components and amplifiers for cable TV networks, systems for collective reception of satellite TV programs

• Consumer electronics• Range of multifunctional running message

displays exchange range displays, as well as monochrome, multicolor and full color LEDs screens for indoor and outdoor use in banks, stadiums, offices and other appropri-ate places

• Spare parts and accessories for cars• Components - ferrite, piezo-ceramic and

steatite parts and units, type of F, N, SMB, SMA, Canon connectors and others

Technological capabilities:• Research and Development activity on its own and in co-operation with other companies and sci-

ence institutes in the country and abroad• Designing and manufacturing of tooling equipment• Precise metal press and mechanical processing of rotation and housing parts, including bending

and laser cutting• Pressure casting of aluminum and zinc alloys• Pressing injection moulding of bakelite, plastics and rubber• Galvanic coating and lacquering• Design and manufacturing of ferrite, piezo-ceramic and steatite parts• PCB assembly - SMD assembly line including wave soldering equipment • Electronic assembly and production of electronic units• Electromechanical assembly of units and finished goods

Business activities - contactsManufacture and trade of defence equipment and working as a sub-contactor.

CertificatesThere is build up and operating System of Quality Assurance in compliance with ISO 9001: 2008.

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TCHERNO MORE CO

OverviewTcherno More Co., Varna is the successor of a state owned enterprise established since1966 for production of civil and defence radar equipment. Now, Tcherno More Co. is a joint stock company, where 100% of the shares are owned by private shareholders.

Scope of businessDesign, production and trade with:• Marine and River Navigation Radar Systems

for Large and Small Ships;• Ground Radar;• Coastal Radar Systems;• Airport Surface Movement Radars;• Medical Equipment and Aids for Disabled

People;• Mechanical Modules for Control Rooms;• Spare parts and Accessories for Vehicles

and Forklifts;• Wood-processing and Other Hobby Ma-

chines;

• Special Tooling Equipment;• Consumer Goods.

Research activities• Radar Systems• A range of pulse navigation radar systems in

X-band;• Ground Doppler radars for automatic detec-

tion of moving targets.

New modules and units developed based on FPGA matrixes and signal processors, provid-ing:• Radar control;• Analogue signals digitizing;• Converting polar co-ordinates into Cartesian

ones;• Raster-scan display of 1280x1024 pixels,

with repetition frequency greater than 60Hz;• Automatic detection, tracking and determi-

nation of moving parameters of up to 200 targets for a module;

Eng. Peter MilkovChief Executive

Company managment

31 256, Vl. Varnentchik Blvd., 9000 Varnatel.:+359 52 500 535, fax: +359 52 500 545e-mail: office@blacksea.bg

• Entering and display of map data, etc.• Antennae. Production of 7, 9, 18 and 21 feet

wave-guide slotted antennas for X-band with linear horizontal or fixed circular polarization for the vessels traffic control systems;

• New series River Radars MK 721_RT with colour display, industrial production based on 19” TFT matrix built in radar with a standard RGB input signal with new series of streamlined antennae and lightened reducer.

Implemention of engineering projectsCoastal radar systems for vessel traffic surveil-lance;• Antennae with horizontal polarization for the

3cm band and length of 7, 9 and 18, 21ft.• A range of transceivers with 4, 12 and 25

kW pulse power and high-sensitive receivers with logarithmic or linear characteristics;

• Display units and modules for tracking up to 200 targets; possibility to compress and transfer radar data about targets;

The company has implemented similar projects for the purposes of the Navy, Border Police, Maritime Administration for Bulgaria, for Slovakia and partially for Finland.Airport surface movement radars providing surveillance of airports at lack of visibility;Mechanical modules for the equipment of airport control rooms.

Technological capacities• Foundry• Workshops for machining by chip breaking• Workshops for sheet machining - steel and

non-ferrous metals• Workshops for chemical treatment • Workshops for production of pcbs• Workshop for pcb mounting• Workshop for assembly and test of electric

equipment• Workshop for plastics• Workshop for transformers • Tooling equipment plant

• Laboratory for electrical, mechanical and ambient tests

Market positionsThe management team developed long-termcontacts with:• “Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine”, The

Netherlands - the company with the world biggest market share for radars production and distribution;

• Air Traffic Control Authority of Bulgaria.• Bulgarian Border Police• Ministry of defence of Bulgaria• Bulgarian NavyThe company is the only Bulgarian producer of marine/river radars and navigation aids.

CertificatesThe company is ISO 9001:2008 and AQAP 2110 certified

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TEREM SHC

OverviewTEREM SHC, Sofia, as a successor to the “Military Bases and Facto-ries” Department of the Ministry of Defence was established pursu-ant to Council of Ministers Resolution in 1965. It was structured as an economic entity comprising the military-repair factories of the Ministry of Defence and providing repair and overhaul of military equipment for the Bulgarian Armed Forces.Over the period from 1965 to 1988, meeting the needs of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, the Department provided repair, overhaul and modernization of military equipment and production of spare parts for this equipment, as well as export of repair of aviation equipment, ship repair, manufacture of armed vehicles, complete sets, units and spare parts for other countries.At present the company has 6 daughter companies and owns shares in two other companies performing repair, overhaul, mod-ernization and logistic support of:• Aviation equipment - aircraft, aircraft engines, helicopters and

aircraft service equipment;

Company managmentIvan Peykov, PresidentAssoc. Prof. Stancho Petkov, PhD, Cief ExecutiveSvetlozar Veshkov

• Ship repair - ships, armament and equip-ment for the Navy;

• Armoured equipment - tanks, track and wheeled armored vehicles, heavy and light trucks, jeeps, coaches and manufacture of spare parts;

• Small arms, light weapons, artillery weapons, missiles and ammunition;

• Radar and communication equipment.Besides meeting the needs of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, by means of the available produc-tion capacities and the existing staff, the com-pany also performs export of repair and overhaul of armament, equipment and spare parts. It manufactures machine-building products for civil use and is an example of successful business in the field of supply and maintenance of weapons and equipment for the Bulgarian Armed Forces.TEREM SHC is a sole leader on the home market of the Republic of Bulgaria regarding repair and overhaul of armament and equipment for the National Security System. “TEREM” SHC is the only company in this country possessing the required production capacity and qualified staff for performing these activities.Thanks to its capacities for repair and overhaul

33 40, Stanislav Dospevski Str., “Levski-G”, 1836 SofiaTel. +359 2 946 59 57, 806 27 76, Fax: +359 2 946 55 85E-mail: terem@nat.bg, Web: www.terem.bg

of aviation engines and aircraft, the company occupies serious positions regarding their over-haul on the international market.TEREM SHC owns production equipment which is unique for Bulgaria (flexible automated manu-facturing systems, multi coordinate processing machines, erosion machines, clean rooms) and which guarantees high-performance technology of overhaul and spare parts production.In compliance with the requirements of the Classified Information Protection Act are ensured the necessary conditions for safe-keeping and protection of the classified information in TEREM SHC and in its daughter companies.These prerequisites enable the growth of the sales size on the national market in the following trends:• Participation in programs for repair, over-

haul, modernization, production, utilization and logistical support of armament and equipment for the needs of the Bulgarian Armed Forces;

• Expanding commercial production on the basis of the technologies to be implemented regarding rearmament of the Bulgarian Armed Forces.

Since 2003 the company has actively been involved, and jointly with foreign companies, in programs for modernization of armament and equipment of the Bulgarian Armed Forces:• Modernization of RLS P-37 and P-18;• Modernization of “BTR-60PB” armored personnel carrier;• Life extension and transition to on-condition maintenance of MiG-29;• Modernization of Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopters.It is envisaged that during the coming years the company will participate in modernization of aviation equipment, armored equipment, anti-aircraft missile systems, ships, providing diesel engines for the fleet of vehicles, etc. for the needs of and under programs of the Bulgarian Armed Forces.From the beginning of year 2000 TEREM SHC has participated successfully in programs for destruc-tion, utilization and demilitarization of surplus armament, ammunition, anti-air systems and equip-ment of the Bulgarian Armed Forces.In this trend projects have been fulfilled, part of which were financed by Programs of the United Na-tions and the US State Department:• Utilization of anti-infantry mines;• Utilization of small arms and light weapons ;• Utilization of SS-23, “Frog” and “Scud” missile systems.Some NATO’s southern-wing member countries are also interested in the utilization of ammunition, armament and equipment in TEREM SHC. In this connection we are working for the enlargement of utilization production capacity of the company strictly observing of the relevant ecological regulations.

CertificatesThe company and its daughter companies are certified under ISO-9001, ISO-14001, ISO-18001 and AQAP 2110.

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VIDEX JSC

OverviewDevelopment, production and trading with explo-sive materials, blasting devices and engineering ammunitions.

Main productsVidex produces: • explosive materials - Videxit, Ammonite 6,

Ammonite 6 FW, Roughly dispersed ammo-nites, ANFO-L, Balkanit, Skalenit, Metanit

• blasting devices - Booster of pentolite, non-electric initiation system VIDEXDET

• hand grenades and engineering ammuni-tions.

Valeri Mitkov, Chairman of the Board of DirectorsEmil Mitkov, Executive Director

Company managment

35 Tel + 359 2 943 49 90, + 359 2 943 49 71 Fax + 359 2 943 32 79E-mail addresses: videx@videx.bg, office@videx.bg Web site: www.videx.bg

The production is aimed at satisfying the needs for powder explosives, roughly dispersed ammonites and blasting devices on the internal and foreign market.

Other activities Transport, forwarding and security services, execution of industrial blasting works.

CertificatesThere is built up and operating System of Quality Management /assurance/ in compliance with ISO 9001:2000. Videx JSC is in process of certification according to ISO 14001 Environmental man-agement systems and OHSAS 18001 Occupational health and safety management systems. Our products possess “CE” certificates, according to the Council Directive 93/15/EEC and conformity certificates according to the Decree on the important requirements and valuation of the conformity of the industrial explosives.

Tel + 359 2 943 49 90, + 359 2 943 49 71 Fax + 359 2 943 32 79E-mail addresses: videx@videx.bg, office@videx.bg Web site: www.videx.bg

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VMZ Co

OverviewThe company develops and produces a wide range of special-purpose products; moreover, it is the only world manufacturer of some of them.

Main product groups• Grenades for use on RPG-7 and SPG-9

grenade launchers and 2А-28 gun fitted with warheads with a HEAT, tandem/HEAT, HEAT/fragmentation, FRAG/HE, thermobaric and penetration effect ;

• Disposable rocket grenades with a HEAT (RPG-22), thermobaric (DREBG-73) and FRAG/HE (ROG-22) effect;

• FRAG/HE, HEAT and illuminating artillery rounds of various calibres;

• 81 mm, 82 mm and 120 mm mortar rounds

Eng. Ivan StoenchevChief Executive

Company managment

37 1, Ivan Vazov Blvd., 4330 Sopot, Bulgaria Tel./Fax: +359 2 980 55 04, e-mail: office@vmz.bg, http://www.vmz.bg

with a thermobaric effect; • 122 mm rockets for use on BM-21 GRAD multiple

launch rocket system;• Air-to-surface unguided aircraft rockets of 57 mm and

80 mm calibre; • Fagot, Faktoria, Konkurs, Malyutka and Metis anti-tank

guided missiles;• Mechanical and electromechanical fuzing and igniting

devices for various types of ammunition; • Manufacture of cartridge cases for artillery ammunition

of calibres 100 mm, 105 mm, 122 mm, 152 mm;• Propelling charges for artillery ammunition;• Commercial explosives.

Other activities• Successful re-attestation and performance character-

istics restoration of all kinds of guided products of the ATGM type.

• Ammunition demilitarization. • Development and production of tooling equipment,

shaping tools, devices, machines and facilities required for the equipping of the machining, electroplating, heat treatment and special production.

VMZ Co. holds an exclusive license for foreign trade in weapons; the company is therefore not only a manufacturer of standing reputation, but a reliable trade partner as well.

CertificatesA quality management system certified for conformity with the requirements of the ISO EN 9001:2008 international standard has been set up at VMZ Co.

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MAK A.D. GABROVOTreti Mart No 9, 5300 Gabrovo, BULGARIATel: +359 66 801 264, +359 66 801 244, Fax: +359 66 801 243, +359 66 801 246E-mail: secretary@mak.bg, Web: www.mak.bg

KINTEX SHC66 James Baucher blvd; 1407 Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel: +359 2 866 23 11, Fax: + 359 2 963 11 23; 963 16 12 minkin@mbox.contact.bg

INSTITUTE OF METAL SCIENCE, EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES “ACAD. A. BALEVSKI” WITH HYDROAERODYNAMICS CENTRE - BAS

67, Shipchenski prohod Str., 1574 Sofia, BulgariaTel.: (+359 2) 46 26 200, Fax: (+359 2) 46 26 300E-mail: stvims@ims.bas.bg, Web-site: www.ims.bas.bg;www.homeland-security-center.bg/bg/

ELECTRON CONSORTIUM JSC1, “Kukush” str., Entel-ТТТ building, 3rd fl, Sofia 1309Tel.: +359 2 822 32 39, +359 2 920 81 60, Fax: +359 2 821 13 60E-mail: office@electron-bg.eu, Web: www.electron-bg.eu

DUNARIT CORP. BULGARIA, 7000 Ruse, POB 12tel.: +359 82 811 520, fax: +359 82 811 530; central: +359 82 811 555e-mail:office@dunarit.comwww.dunarit.com

BEVT ADArea Cholakovtsy, 5004 Veliko Tarnovo, Republic of Bulgariatel: +359/62/620 038, fax: +359/62/601 868e-mail:office@bevtad.com, http://www.bevtad.com

BEVT AD

arsenal co100, Rozova Dolina St., 6100, Kazanlak, BulgariaTel.: +359/431/50 000, +359/431/63 740Fax: +359/431/50 001, +359/431/63 783e-mail: arsenal2000@arsenal2000.com, www.arsenal2000.com

ARCUS CO219, Vassil Levski Str., 5140-Lyaskovets, Bulgariatel: ++359 619 2 54 84, ++ 359 619 2 48 02, fax: ++359 619 221 23,e-mail: marketing@arcus-bg.com, www.arcus-bg.com

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VIDEX JSCTel + 359 2 943 49 90, + 359 2 943 49 71 Fax + 359 2 943 32 79E-mail addresses: videx@videx.bg, office@videx.bg Web site: www.videx.bg

VMZ Ltd.1, Ivan Vazov Blvd., 4330 Sopot, Bulgaria Tel./Fax: +359 2 980 55 04, e-mail: office@vmz.bg, http://www.vmz.bg

TEREM SHC40, Stanislav Dospevski Str., “Levski-G”, 1836 SofiaTel. +359 2 946 59 57, 806 27 76, Fax: +359 2 946 55 85E-mail: terem@nat.bg, Web: www.terem.bg

TCHERNO MORE CO256, Vl. Varnentchik Blvd., 9000 Varnatel.:+359 52 500 535, fax: +359 52 500 545e-mail: office@blacksea.bg

SAMEL-90 PLC18, Prespa St., 2000 Samokov, Bulgaria Tel: +359 722 68 201, +359 722 68 206, Fax: +359 722 66 337e-mail:office@samel90.com, http://www.samel90.com

OPTIX Co 65, Zahari Stoyanov, str., 4500 Panagyurishte, BulgariaTel.: +359/357/6 41 25 - SecretaryTel.: +359/357/6 06 10 - Marketing and Sales DepartmentFax: +359/357/6 30 97e-mail: optix@optixco.com, web: optix@optixco.com

OPTICOELECTRON GROUP JSCHi-Tech Industrial Park “Opticoelectron-Panagyurishte”4500 Panagyurishte, BulgariaPhone: + 359 357 2254 Fax: + 359 357 4115e-mail: oeg@opticoel.com Internet: www.oe-group.org www.inpark-oe.com

MAXAM BULGARIA JSCTcharkovo area, P.O. Box 47, 5300 Gabrovo, BulgariaTel: +359 66 819 881, Fax: +359 66 801 699E-mail: elovitza@bg.maxam-europe.comWeb: www.maxam-bulgaria.bg

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BULGARIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Address:1574 Sofia, 67 Shipchensky prohod Str.

Tel.: +359 2 46 26 200Fax: +359 2 46 26 300

E-mail: bdia@ims.bas.bgE-mail: stvims@ims.bas.bg

www.bdia-bg.com