We live in an era of remarkable progress, where human ingenuity leads to unprecedented advancements in global development. Rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, and global warming are challenges not only for the quality of life of citizens but also drivers for companies to promote innovation and invest in research and development, making our world both smarter and more innovative. Technologies play a crucial role in the green transformation of our society, but so do the materials and products used in the renewal of our cities and towns.
“For the green transformation of the Bulgarian economy, we supply next-generation products for railway infrastructure, as well as products and systems for the construction of industrial pipelines, water supply, and sewage networks. The potential of ‘smart materials’ is so great that they can literally transform the world around us for the better, relieving people of many everyday challenges and creating excellent opportunities to integrate sustainable solutions in transport, industrial zones, and urban environments. Our mission is to care for people by supporting projects for industrial transformation and infrastructure modernization, ensuring clean water and protected nature.”
Commented Hristo Lazarov, Managing Director and CEO of HLS Trade Ltd., on the occasion of receiving the award in the well-established national competition “The Greenest Companies in Bulgaria.” The recognition is in the Green Partnerships category and is awarded for the creation of a broad partnership network at both global and regional levels, contributing to the transformation of Bulgarian industry and construction.
PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING MANUFACTURERS OF “NEXT-GENERATION MATERIALS” ENSURES PROVEN ORIGIN, UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY, AND COMPETITIVE PRICING
HLS Trade partners with more than 70 representatives from various business sectors, public institutions, and industry organizations working on projects for the modernization of cities, towns, production facilities, and social infrastructure. A key achievement is the collaboration with leading manufacturers of innovative, high-tech, next-generation materials, which ensure that the built infrastructure provides durability, optimal economic performance, environmental sustainability, and a low carbon footprint.
The company’s portfolio offers a wide range of products from leading global brands, and direct contact with the manufacturers allows flexibility when solutions beyond standard product catalogs or production lines are required. This makes the company an indispensable partner for various construction challenges, including projects where large volumes must be delivered without compromising quality.
The verified origin and quality of the products and materials, combined with practical solutions and delivery convenience, make HLS Trade a key partner in the construction of railway infrastructure, industrial pipelines, water supply infrastructure for drinking water, sewage systems, and hydraulic engineering facilities.
Technologies of the Future for Modernizing the Infrastructure of Bulgaria’s Most Environmentally Friendly Transport
HLS Trade is part of ArcelorMittal international distribution network – the largest manufacturer in Europe of so-called “smart steel” products. ArcelorMittal works intensively to make steel a preferred material for the decarbonization of the economy. It is already favored not only for its strength but also for its lower carbon footprint and high recyclability, guaranteed by the company’s high-tech production processes.
The steel industry leader aims to be at the forefront of decarbonization efforts and investments, and to transform one of its key facilities, ArcelorMittal Sestao, into the world’s first full zero-carbon steel plant.
For the Bulgarian market, HLS Trade supplies the full range of products for railway infrastructure, as well as all specialized and innovative solutions. The team’s efforts and commitment ensure that Bulgaria does not simply follow environmental trends in building new railways, but does so using the most advanced technological solutions, guaranteeing a low carbon footprint across the supply chain.
Supporting Cleaner Water and Soil in Bulgaria
The company’s support for green transformation goes beyond transport infrastructure. HLS Trade also partners with the Bulgarian industry, providing next-generation pipes with high durability and flexibility, extremely large diameters and lengths, and special coatings, manufactured from high-tech construction polymers and “smart materials.” These pipeline systems offer a high degree of resilience, specialized coatings, and ensure the protection of water and soil from pollutants.
HLS Trade collaborates with leading manufacturers of various pipeline systems and is the official representative of the technology giant FIRAT, which owns one of the three largest and most modern production complexes in Europe. FIRAT specializes in construction polymers and holds over 100 patents and innovation certificates. The company focuses on research and development of large-diameter pipeline systems designed for high-pressure applications, including water supply pipes and fittings with diameters from 800 to 4000 mm, capable of withstanding pressures above 25 bar and resistant to various chemical compositions, UV radiation, microorganisms, and other environmental impacts. FIRAT also produces high-density polyethylene sewage systems with a service life of over 100 years and diameters up to 2400 mm.
The projects in which HLS Trade participates are symbols of progress and development, delivering utility and convenience while modernizing cities, towns, production facilities, and social infrastructure.