Leoni, the German giant in the production of electrical systems chose Bulgaria for its large-scale investment - the construction of a new company production base. The complex is located in the industrial zone of the city of Pleven, a decision that was made based on long-term and consistent analyses of the region. A successful design of a plant of this scale, meeting several European requirements and standards, required the rich experience of IPA.
Leoni is the largest manufacturer of electrical systems, cables, and other car components in Europe and the fourth largest worldwide. With the successful realization of its investment intent, the German giant became a strategic investor not only for the Pleven region but also for the whole of Western Bulgaria.
As a result of the multi-layered and consistent work process of IPA, the project completion of Leoni's investment intent was reached. The complex accommodates production areas, logistics, administration, canteen, and service rooms, housing all the necessary utilities needed for the staff. The main purpose of the new enterprise is the assembly of cable installations for cars, the only customer for the moment being the global car giant - Mercedes-Benz.
The plant will provide jobs for 2,000 people when it reaches its full operational capacity. Functionally, the building is divided into several parts - production, storage, and administration, all located on an area of nearly 30,000 square meters, half of which are intended for production facilities. The main production activities are carried out on the first floor, and the administrative area is located on the second.
The facade of the plant is entirely built of 2-meter tall thermopane blocks and sheet metal cladding that goes around the entire building's perimeter. Blue, which is the corporate color of the company, is used in the design. It is selected at other key points of the building's facade as well – at the visors, the staircases, and the roof frame.
As a specific practical solution, the facade of the building incorporates installations and water routes that supply the machines used in production. In buildings of similar scale and functionаlity, the construction and mastering of the installations are one of the most complex strategies in the design process. All installations have been meticulously studied and seamlessly integrated into the overall architectural solution.
