HLS Trade and FIRAT Plastik were among the major winners at the 12-th b2b Media Awards.
The two first-place awards in the "Successful Entrepreneurship" and "Visionary Investor" categories recognize the strategic partnership between the two companies and their contribution to the modernization of Bulgaria's infrastructure.
This year's competition brought together hundreds of companies, projects, and campaigns, evaluated by an independent jury of distinguished industry professionals. The ceremony was opened by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Angelov, Deputy Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly, who highlighted the role of business as a driving force behind economic development, innovation, and sustainable growth. He also presented the evening's first award in the "Successful Entrepreneurship" category to HLS Trade and FIRAT Plastik for their project, "Strategic Partnership Driving Modern Infrastructure." The jury recognized the partnership's successful model, which combines FIRAT's global manufacturing capabilities and innovation with HLS Trade's engineering expertise and deep understanding of the Bulgarian market.
The companies' success was further acknowledged with a first-place award in the "Visionary Investor" category, recognizing their long-term investments in sustainable technologies and modern infrastructure solutions.
"Our priority has always been to deliver not just products, but the best possible solutions. We believe that real progress is achieved through partnership. Our mission is to build a bridge between cutting-edge technologies and the real needs of Bulgaria's industry and infrastructure. That is why we invest in solutions that combine sustainability, reliability, and a long service life. These awards recognize our efforts and motivate us to continue developing partnerships with companies and institutions that share our vision for a modern and sustainable Bulgaria," the HLS Trade team commented.
The company is introducing next-generation systems for railway infrastructure, water supply and sewerage networks, industrial installations, strategic facilities, and hydraulic engineering projects to the Bulgarian market. Among these are large-diameter pipeline systems designed for major infrastructure developments, which are already being implemented in a number of key projects across the country.
A special guest at the ceremony was Celal Saatci, representative of FIRAT Plastik, whose attendance underscored the strategic importance of the partnership between the two companies.
FIRAT Plastik is one of Europe's three largest manufacturers of plastic piping systems. The company operates one of the continent's most advanced manufacturing facilities, offers a portfolio of more than 4,500 products, and holds over 100 patents and innovation certificates. Its solutions are used in infrastructure, industrial, and energy projects worldwide, while its products are engineered for a service life exceeding 100 years.
As FIRAT's official representative in Bulgaria, HLS Trade provides technical expertise, engineering support, and the implementation of the company's innovative solutions in projects that contribute to the modernization and sustainable development of Bulgaria's infrastructure.