GBOB Brochure

GBOB Consortium  

Gradska bolnica 1 Green Bio Organic Bulgaria™
6300 Haskovo. Bulgaria
Phone: +359 884013535 Investment opportunities
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.greenbiob.com

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Green Bio Organic Bulgaria™. Lets do it, do it together!!

Green Bio Organic Food production Simplifying Business
Food processing
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Green energy and natural resources Creating a natural cycle where we live
High degree synergy between individual companies
Energy Efficiency Water and Waste Management Recycling

Quality of life main elements
Increasing employment

Social integrated business
Culture & Education
Science & technology
Social rights & Health

Health-, Bio-, Eco Tourism

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We created a state of the art mega project Circular economy is a generic term for an

in an upcoming economy “Bulgaria” with a industrial economy that is, by design or

100% green character. No concessions, intention, restorative and in which materials

pure natural and reconnect with the nature. flows are of two types, biological nutrients,

Flow of matter and energy in nature is con- designed to reenter the biosphere safely,

sistent with basic physical principles, laws of and technical nutrients, which are designed

conservation of energy in nature. to circulate at high quality without entering

the biosphere.
In the last three decades, thanks to the de-

velopment of science and technology to Environmental education and ecology are
renewable energy and measures for dealing still important in any education for sustain-
with the Energy and Economic Crisis, it is ability. They have added value: they illus-
possible to partially achieve objective of the trate the way living systems work. Insights
ideal circulation of matter and energy in from living systems provide models for
nature. sustainable economies and a guide to the

The huge potential of Bulgaria as However, it is impossible to make perpetual successful redesign of product and services
Agricultural country and as Bio food mobile systems implemented in planning, and the possibility for the functioning of
chamber of East- and Western Eu- So the goal of Strategy development of the successful human communities.
rope is clear as also the potential in
Tourism. Pazardzhik and Haskovo region is to make A particularly interesting development is  
maximum effort for achieving process of that described as ‘bio mimicry’, which uses
 No Heavy chemical industry circulation. Nature as ‘model, mentor and measure’ and In order to re-engage effectively
reaches from ecological levels right down to with biological systems we need to
 Clean air Besides dedication to renewable energy materials and structures, into so called green completely rethink how we make
sources, Bioregions in Bulgaria could be chemistry. Applying a consistent systems and grow things. We need to con-
 Beautiful natural environment achieved only with high degree of imple- approach also reveals the limits of current sider how we are going to re-
mentation of recycling industry. purpose materials after they have
 No use of chemical additives performed their job in their current
This industry has the task to reuse mate- perceptions about education in regard to form. Here are some guidelines as
(insecticides pesticides) rials, which are considered to be waste, by sustainability: ‘caring for the planet’, ‘doing to how we might do it:
selecting and sorting waste by certain class with less’, ‘eco - efficiency’, ‘if everyone
 Bio organic certificated region and to use best possible methods to bring did their bit..’ all turn out to be based
used materials again in consumption. on a partial and linear worldview.
 Clean approved water sources

 Crossroad between Eastern Eu-
rope—western Europe—Asia
and the middle east

 Lowest tax rates in Europe
(10%)

 Low average salaries (€ 280)

 Member of NATO

 Member of the European Un-
ion

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Much design involves solving one If we begin to think in systems we can see The Project    This Project is created, with great The objective of this project is to
problem at the cost of creating an- how we can be much more effective in our care to reach all standards regard- develop in a sustainable manner
use of resources. A building might have a Green Bio organic Bulgaria™ Support development that re- ing EU policy of rural agriculture the economical potential of the
other one. A road-widening scheme central heating plant and air conditioning in spect the quality of the environ- and clean energy development, region using green energy, bio
to relieve traffic jams might simply the computer area both running at the Must be an exemplary sustainable devel- ment and its biodiversity and and highest EU standards of hu- food, forest wildlife sector, tour-
move the jam to another place, as same time. We use drinking quality water opment project that integrates green ener- allows for collective social, cul- man social, health and educational ism and educations.
well as having a negative effect on to flush toilets when we could be using gy, forest, bio- food, bio - tourism, and tural and economical enrich- programs.
rainwater. The pulp from coffee beans can transportation development, the develop- ment.
the local ecosystem. The surge of be used to grow mushrooms and the waste ment of wildlife, environmental protec-
bio-fuels prompted by our need to fed to goats who can provide protein. The tion, and the preservation of biodiversity. Energy System Plan Strategic Planning
cut emissions from fossil fuels has used grounds can also be used for recover-
contributed to food scarcity in ing biodiesel. This can create jobs and in- It will foster development for the benefit A flexible and intelligent system, Apply integrated analytical ap-
crease prosperity. The aim of whole systems of the communities, concerning Pa- that is able to incorporate an proaches in respect of different
some countries, as land is given design is to look for multiple benefits for a zardzhik with Haskovo as a whole, in a increasing amount of, fluctuat- uses of the territory that hinge
over to growing sugar cane or wide range of stakeholders. spirit of respect for culture, history, tradi- ing, renewable energy sources, is on past or ongoing reflections,
maize for ethanol production. Anti- tion and identities of the region. developed to ensure security of with socially responsible forms
biotics used in agriculture can devel- One of the biggest problems with our cur- supply in future. of economical development, in
rent take-make-dump system is that when PROTECTION harmony with the land and the
op resistance to antibiotics in peo- we throw things away they don’t actually go people who live on it.
ple. away. Instead, they stay there using up Environmental protection and
space and releasing toxins. This is not the safeguarding biodiversity Ensure
case in natural systems where any excess the applications of a sustainable
from one process is used by another pro- development approach on the
cess – waste becomes food. Life is creat- essential needs of local commu-
ing the conditions for life itself. Nature is nity to protect their identity and
constantly evolving forms, systems and pro- cultural heritage.
cesses that gather materials and cycle them
using energy from the sun. By mimicking
this process in a circular economy we need
to design systems in which the surplus ma-
terials in one part are used by processes in
another.

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Natural Circle.

To do something good for our self, our community and our region.

Let’s create a Nature circle there where, we live!

Bio-Organic Agro Strategy Innovative Technology Transportation Living Culture & Philosophy Education Entrepreneurship Health-, Bio-, and Eco tourism

The development of conditioning Increased efficiency of domestic Develop a comprehensive, integrat- Its goal to create research and edu- Educations action plan will focus To promote herbal treatment, re-
and processing infrastructure should agriculture is an important aspect of ed perspective of different modes cation center for those working on on an improvement in schools, to fers to using plant seeds, honey,
reflect the type of bio-food products promoting agro-industrial develop- of eco- clean transportation to meet renewing farming methods, pro- encourage young people to study flowers etc, for medical purposes.
that can be profitably grown, to ment. Agro-industry will have posi- challenges posed by access, trans- tecting biodiversity, and building in their territory and bring their Herbalism has a long tradition in
avoid high cost of transportations. tive impact on primary agriculture portation and communications in- an bio-organic relationship be- quality educations in primary fo- the region. Consolidate and diversi-
by promoting technological innova- frastructure. tween gastronomy and agriculture cus of the whole project. fy services and activities to enable
tions. science. hunters and fishermen to engage in
a memorable experience.

Bio College Agro polis Concentrated Sport & Recreation History - Tradition - Culture

Primary mission of the college is to Develop scientific community cen- Waste management
produce highly skilled processing ter with large scale of expertise in
professionals to efficiently estab- the area of agriculture, bio - food The concept separating mixed
lish, operate and manage food and production, environment & biodi- waste for separated and non-
allied industry. versity protection, and green ener- separated waste is to do it on one
gy technology. place, concentrated modulated. It
does not matter which element the
waste contains. Sport is the prime motivational Wherever you dig out history" The
reason for travel and touristic or region occurred during the Middle
leisure element, may act to rein- Ages, and was Batkun settlement
force overall experience of biore- arrangements with the Greek cities,
gion. Create an ambient to en- which had a temple of Apollo. In
courage local community to pro- medieval fortress Batkunski - Bat-
mote healthy lifestyles and social kunion - was the largest town in
interaction. Pazardzhik, known in Byzantine
chronicles "Brilliant and rich."

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Nature at work for you Clustering means:

Think EPET!  The highest possible Quality
A new Era with new Possibilities, new Economy, new way of Thinking  Concurrency
 Cost savings
In a new investment possibility for the future of all!  Solidarity
 Knowledge exchange
Green-Synergy  Faster resolution of problems
 Investment savings
 Together we are strong
 Quickly react to market changes
 Lower overhead costs
 Synergy

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Think EPET! Investment opportunities:

An Attractive investment opportunity This Investment Proposal;

Political and business stability  Projecting reasonable expectations, objectives and guidelines for investment.

 Bulgaria is a member of the European Union, NATO and WTO  Investment structure dealing the expected initial allocations among asset classes.
 The stability of the currency is supported by the currency board, pegging the
 Creates the framework for a well diversified asset mix that can seeks to generate acceptable long-term.
Bulgarian leva to the euro at the level of 1.96 returns at a suitable level of risk.
 Bulgaria has the second-lowest government debt in the
 Encourages effective communication between the investors, the consortium GBOB, and the individual
European Union (17.0 % of GDP) and one of the lowest budget deficits farmers in the Cluster.
(2.1%) as of 2011
 GBOB will communicate as project management group between the investors and the companies in the
Low cost of doing business cluster.

 Bulgaria has the most favorable tax regime in Europe. Corporate income tax rate is 10%, the lowest in the EU Bulgaria is an upcoming economy as new comer member state in the European Union. Bulgaria was in the
together with Cyprus. Personal income tax is 10 %, flat rate. Industries in high-unemployment areas are grant- past the food chamber of Eastern Europe. Without any heave industry the country was depended on mainly
ed 0% tax rate on export of Fruit, vegetables, meat and cheese. Next to the food industry the tourism industry was excellent
developed. Bulgaria's economy collapsed in 1989 after the collapse of the Soviet Union initially strongly. Liv-
 There is a 2-year VAT exemption for imports of equipment for investment projects over €5 million, creating ing standards dropped down to 40%.
at least 50 jobs
From the fundamental believe of Hans Cools that solutions should be created to solve problems not simple
 Depreciation time for computers and new manufacturing equipment is 2 years to create new business but awareness of the need to use the earth and its fertility with care by the people who
 5% withholding tax on dividends and liquidation quotas (0% for EU tax residents) live on it he developed this project Green Bio-Organic Bulgaria.
 Bulgaria has one of the most competitive costs of labor in Central and Eastern Europe
 Favorable office rents and low cost of utilities. Bulgarian cost of electricity for industrial users is 70% of the Together (to keep the project transparent and for managing the project) with the Consortium Green Bio Or-
ganic Bulgaria™ wherein actively represented the local governments of the region, Bulgarian official govern-
European average ment institutes, DLV Plant the Netherlands, BCS , Öko-GARANTIE GMBH Germany, the Pazardzhik
Green bio-organic cluster represented by the president Mr. Blagoy Kozarev and green group Spol. S.R.O.
Access to markets Czech republic., we will realize this Mega project during the common five till ten years as pilot project mainly
subsidized with support of the European Union.
Due to its location Bulgaria provides direct access to the following key markets:
 European Union - zero tariff market with population of 500 million. The Green bio-organic cluster Pazardzhik is a cluster with 40 entrepreneurs and farmers who intend to devel-
 CIS – still not well penetrated market with a high potential. op the Agri-, aqua culture industry and tourism industry in a new concept named circular economy. .
 Turkey - zero tariff market of near 80 million population.
 Middle East – a market with high purchasing power. This brochure is in volume slightly wider than a standard investment proposal. Namely, it concerns the devel-
 North African market. opment of a large area in four sectors, 1. Agriculture-Aquaculture 2. Livestock, 3. Tourism and 4. food pro-
 Strategically located to provide routes to Europe, Russia, CIS, the Middle East, and North Africa. cessing. Further is this proposal, you will understand why we choose this way of development the Rural area.
 Excellent geographical, climatic and environmental conditions. With moderate climate with four seasons and
Hans Cools project manager.
significant Mediterranean influence.
 Bulgaria ranks second in Europe after Iceland in the number the mineral springs, providing all types of miner-

al water existing in nature.
 Sustainable history in Agriculture and Tourism.

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An Attractive investment opportunity Low investment risk
 Investment in a sustainable project.
Nowadays the farmers cultivating approximately 3.600 hectares of arable land, with current focus on grain produc-  Long tradition in the individual industries
tion, wine production, fruit production and became the larges agricultural activity in the region. While the compa-  Secured reliable and cost effective water supply with totally controlled water supplying irrigation foundation.
nies operate in the historical “most glorious agricultural region” the area has not found back to its old tradition in  Experienced Bulgarian - Dutch - German management team in the mentioned industries.
agriculture, aquaculture and stockbreeding.  Available very low labor resources
 Recently good roads, railway infrastructure and Plovdiv cargo airport (20Km).
The aim of this project is to attract strategic or institutional investors to develop in a new bio organic concept in  Lowest income tax (10%) and zero company taxes because the project delivers over 50 employment places.
the region Pazardzhik and Haskovo “circular economy” to develop 20.000 hectare agriculture, aquaculture, stock-  Zero tax rates in the region for revenues from fruit production as per current BG Legislation.
breeding, food processing, eco-, bio– and health tourism, composting, green energy, waste management and recy-
cling, Whereby, nearly 80% of the total investment could be funded from the European Union by using the RU- Market and operational positives
RAL REGIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (RDP).  High potential for Bio food export to the EU market, East European market, Asia and Middle east market
 Incredible growth opportunities in the domestic market - 85% of the fresh fruit and vegetables are imported
In a second project phase it is planed to invest in food pro- Let’s create a Nature circle there where, we live!
cessing facilities in order to guaranty high synergies, and high from mostly non-EU countries.
standard quality by following the supply chain and to develop  The demand for Bio food grows with 15% per year world wide.
the region project further.

Such a step addresses the following strategic initiatives:
 Using the unique opportunity to obtain financial aid from the EU.
 Searching for experienced strategic investor(s)
 Forming a winning joint venture with this investor(s) to realize this project.
The Green Bio Organic Bulgaria™ consortium (GBOB™) initiate this project its technological, production, finan-
cial and marketing aspects, including a potential sale of shares of existing companies involved in the operations
organized in the Pazardzhik cluster and joint venture related solely to this project.

Key investment Highlights
 Expected life span with high earning power of bio-organic Dutch orchards 25 up to 30 years.
 Recirculation Fish cultivating with a guaranteed market of 1000 ton per year.
 Guaranteed market for processed bio food
 Expansion opportunities in arable land guaranteed by the local government Septemvri and Belovo
 Turnaround of orchards after 4 years.
 Attractive EU subsidies.
 Strong representative Consortium as responsible project management organization.

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Nature at work for you Consortium Members Think EPET!

Think EPET! Green Bio Organic Bulgaria association, whose reg-
istered office is at, Saedinenie10,str. Floor 4, app. A3 6300 Haskovo Bulgaria.
An Attractive investment opportunity
AND DLV Plant B.V. the Netherlands,
Registered Interest AND BCS , Öko-GARANTIE GMBH, Mr. Peter Grosh & Stefan Andrea
AND Heco Stelcultures B.V., Mr. Kees de Jong
An expression of interest is expected from interested parties at the address [email protected] or AND National Bee Breeding Association Bulgaria, Prof. Plamen Petrov
[email protected]. AND Doctor Ilian Getchev Phd. Bee disease and veterinarian specialist
After submitting Expression of interest, potential investors will be invited to sign a Confidentiality Agreement and AND Tipptouch Europe B.V. Netherlands,
then will be provided with the detailed investment Memorandum. AND Green Bioorganic Pazardzhik Cluster,
After the first personal business meeting potential investors might present their indicative offers and conduct Due AND Municipality Belovo, Mr. Georgiev Varev,
Diligence. AND Municipality Septemvri, Mr. Petar Boshev,
AND Lukov Design EOOD, Mr. Stanislav Petrov Lukov,
Let’s create a Nature circle there where, we live! AND Agricultural University - Plovdiv, Prof. Dr. Hristina Yancheva,
AND Agricultural University - Plovdiv, Prof. Dr. Vasil Nikolov Stoimenov,
CONTACT AND Agricultural University – Plovdiv, Assist. Prof. Dr. Maria Nikolova Lacheva,
Green Bio Organic Bulgaria™ Foundation AND Agricultural University - Plovdiv, Prof. Dr. Alexi Stoykov,
AND Municipality Botevgrad, Mr. Georgi Georgiev,
Haskovo 6300 AND Joint Genomic Center, Prof. Atanas Atanassov,
Gradska bolnica 1 AND Green Bio Organic Botevgrad Cluster,
AND Interexellent B.V, Netherlands Mr. Willem Jongbloed
Bulgaria AND Bio Organic Green Cluster Ivaylovgrad, Mr. Georgi Tzigov
Phone +359 884013535 AND Region Government Sofia, Governor Mr. Emil Ivanov
Phone +359 878202350 AND Region Government Pazardzhik, Governor Mr. Doncho Baxanov
[email protected] AND Region Government Kardzhali, Governor Mr. Biser Kamenov Nikolov
AND Agricultural Academy - Sofia, Associate Professor Christo Bоzukov
Green Bio Organic Bulgaria™. Lets do it, do it together!!  AND Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture – Plovdiv, Ass. Prof. Dr. Liudmila Nikolova
AND Expert in Fruit Growing, Dr. Argir Jivondov
The awareness of the need to use the earth and it’s fertility with care by the people who live on it! AND Vimag Ingenering Ltd. Dimitar Stoychev, expert hydro geologist
AND KOVEG- AL Ltd. Building company, Yancho Kostadinov
AND Ekoingenering Ltd. Mrs. Nadia Petkova, Construction supervision
AND Ekip – MG Ltd, Grozdan Grozev, Geodesist,
AND Art – plan Ltd. Stanimir Shalamanov, Landscape Architect,
AND Enzo Reali Bio agricultural education Italy,
AND The practice green team from DLV Plant the Netherlands
AND Tipptouch Ltd Bulgaria,