Modernization of steel structures to transfer know-how and cooperation to new markets
Acronym |
KOUTAL |
| Project Number – MIS | 5104578 |
| Priority axis | 1 - A Competitive and Innovative Cross-Border Area |
| Investment priorities | 3d - Supporting the capacity of SMEs to grow in regional, national and international markets, and to engage in innovation processes |
| Intervention fields |
064. Research and innovation processes in SMEs (including voucher schemes, process, design, service and social innovation) |
| Call | 5th CALL FOR PROPOSALS |
| Lead Beneficiary | ALCOMINVEST EOOD |
| Beneficiaries |
KOUTALIOS SINGLE MEMBER PC |
| Start Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| End Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Budget | 322.627,17 € |
| ERDF Contribution | 274.233,09 € |
| National Contribution | 48.394,08 € |
The business KOUTALIOS Private Company – Leader beneficiary was recently established, trying to meet the needs for the metal structures market, metal structures for loading machines, other battery accessories and the manufacturing of industrial cylinders for various uses. Through the investment plan, the business aims to develop its activities and to acquire the necessary certifications and visibility in order to cooperate with the Bulgarian partner and complement each other by operating one complementary to the activities of the other, thus enhancing the added value of the produced products. To be able to implement that it has concluded that for the investment plan will be included Machinery. In order to acquire the necessary certifications, there is the need to obtain the ISO 9001 & ISO14000 certifications, as well as the appropriate software and computers. Lastly, there is interest in participating in various exhibitions, doing the right promotion and also staffing his new activities with new staff including a mechanic engineer with more than 10 years of experience.
The Enterprise Alcoinvest Ltd, is also active in the metal construction sector. The company so far is involved with the installation of pergolas and aluminum windows. In order to process them, it cooperates with other companies due to the equipment cannot meet the demand. Because of that it faces a business challenge. Through the Interreg program, the company will order a machine, which is the most complete equipment for the company's needs where so far only one order like that exists in Bulgaria. This means that with this equipment it will acquire an important position in the market of metal constructions, windows and other kinds. The challenge is not to remain on the local market but to move beyond it.
The investment will give competitive advantages to the companies through the sharing of workload and co-operation to produce large scale products. This will result in lower costs but also products with specifications that can run on multiple markets, since an important component of the investment plan is experience in two different markets with other customer needs but also other features that affect the products such as climate, labor costs, a different mix of target customers in terms of income and preferences in designs and quality of products.
The Enterprise Alcoinvest Ltd, is also active in the metal construction sector. The company so far is involved with the installation of pergolas and aluminum windows. In order to process them, it cooperates with other companies due to the equipment cannot meet the demand. Because of that it faces a business challenge. Through the Interreg program, the company will order a machine, which is the most complete equipment for the company's needs where so far only one order like that exists in Bulgaria. This means that with this equipment it will acquire an important position in the market of metal constructions, windows and other kinds. The challenge is not to remain on the local market but to move beyond it.
The investment will give competitive advantages to the companies through the sharing of workload and co-operation to produce large scale products. This will result in lower costs but also products with specifications that can run on multiple markets, since an important component of the investment plan is experience in two different markets with other customer needs but also other features that affect the products such as climate, labor costs, a different mix of target customers in terms of income and preferences in designs and quality of products.
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ALCOMINVEST EOODConstruction/remodelling of existing buildings:
1. Delivery and installation of a thermal insulation system of "sandwich" panels for external walls; 2. Delivery and installation of metal profiles for fixing the panels; 3. Special concrete for the floor; 4. Cladding profiles.
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New machinery and equipment
A. Machines for cutting aluminum, plastic and wooden profiles according to the order and the type of "Pergola" to be made. As the first and the second, they are used when it is necessary to cut numerous identical elements, which can be imported into files via USB, WiFi, Internet. The machines work in automatic mode. Machine with No 4 has a manual mode of operation and is used when necessary in single units. Machine № 3 is a high-speed machine for cutting various types of metal profiles, including black iron. Possibility of cutting at different angles. It is mainly used for manual cutting of black iron metal profiles.
B. Complete serie of handy drill drivers with batteries and chargers
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Installation of a mid size photovoltaic unit 37,2 kWp on the roof of the building for the company's contribution to the low environmental footprint as well as saving energy in its electrical consumption
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Transport vehicles and equipment

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F. KOYTALIOS PC (IKE) - https://kmpc.construction/
New machinery and equipment:
1. Press GIZELIS: Automatic CNC shaping machine (sheet metal bending in small and medium thicknesses max. 10mm); 2. Hydraulic scissors: semi-automatic sheet metal cutting machine of medium precision up to 10mm thick; 3. Band saw: Manual cutting machine for metal sheets - beams max. 200mm wide; 4. Angle cutter: Manual sheet metal cutting machine of special geometry up to 4mm thick; 5. Air compressor: Automatic compressed and dry air production machine for supplying machines with max. pressure 10bar; 6. Drill D5040: Manual stationary drilling machine up to 50mm diameter; 7. Welding: Manual metal welding machine with a maximum intensity of 200A; 8. FABER LASER: Automatic CNC machine for precision cutting on large and thick sheet metal surfaces up to 25mm.

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Environmental management system ISO 14 001 & ISO 9001, in the production of F.KOUTALIOS PC. It provides businesses with a framework to continually improve their environmental performance in order to cut costs, reduce waste, and show management that they are growing sustainably.
Partitipation at KAVALA EXPO 2023