Teklas - Bulgaria
Bulgarian subsidiary of Turkish automotive fluid-systems supplier Teklas, and the country's largest producer of rubber and plastic components.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
Teklas – Bulgaria EAD (Теклас – България) is the Bulgarian industrial arm of Teklas, a Turkish automotive supplier specializing in fluid circulation and thermal management systems. Headquartered in Kardzhali, it is described as the largest manufacturer of rubber and plastic products in Bulgaria. The company was established in 2004 as a division of the Turkish parent Teklas Kauçuk Sanayi ve Ticaret and has since grown into the group's largest production and development unit, with manufacturing bases in Kardzhali, Krumovgrad and Vratsa. Teklas – Bulgaria produces rubber and plastic components for automotive fluid systems, including hoses, connectors, air-conditioning lines and metal tubes. These products are supplied to major car manufacturers worldwide. The Bulgarian operation is part of a global network that, according to Teklas, includes 11 plants in 5 countries and serves OEM customers with rubber, plastics, metal solutions and water injection technology (WIT). The parent group Teklas positions itself as a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems, with more than 50 years of experience in rubber compound and high-pressure hose production. Its product portfolio covers thermal management systems, air conditioning systems and fluid circulation systems, with a focus on low-permeability air-conditioning hoses and lightweight solutions to improve vehicle recyclability. Teklas operates R&D centers staffed by engineers and experts who develop products for the evolving automotive industry. Within the Teklas footprint, Bulgaria hosts three Teklas Bulgaria EAD locations: an industrial zone in Kardzhali, a site in Krumovgrad (postal code 6900) and a facility in Vratsa (Jk. Seniche, 3000). The Bulgarian entity is certified to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, reflecting the group's emphasis on environmental and occupational health and safety management. Teklas also publishes sustainability reports and policies covering water management, information security, anti-bribery and supplier conduct. As of 2019, Teklas – Bulgaria reported revenues of 448 million Bulgarian leva from its core activity and a net profit of 55.4 million leva, underscoring its significant role in the Bulgarian manufacturing sector and within the Teklas group. The company remains an active subsidiary and a key production and development hub for the parent organization.
History
Teklas – Bulgaria EAD was founded in 2004 as a division of the Turkish company Teklas Kauçuk Sanayi ve Ticaret. The Bulgarian operation was established to serve the growing automotive fluid systems market and quickly became the largest production and development unit within the Teklas group. Over the following years, it expanded its manufacturing footprint to include facilities in Kardzhali, Krumovgrad and Vratsa. The parent company, Teklas, has a history spanning more than 50 years in rubber compound and high-pressure hose production. This expertise was transferred to the Bulgarian subsidiary, which specializes in rubber and plastic components for automotive fluid systems. By 2019, Teklas – Bulgaria reported revenues of 448 million leva from its core activity and a net profit of 55.4 million leva, making it a significant player in the Bulgarian industrial landscape. Today, Teklas – Bulgaria operates as part of a global network that includes 11 plants in 5 countries. The Bulgarian entity holds ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, aligning with the group's sustainability and safety policies. It continues to supply major car manufacturers with innovative fluid circulation and thermal management solutions.
- 2019
Reported revenues of 448 million leva and net profit of 55.4 million leva.
- 2004
Founded as a division of Turkish Teklas Kauçuk Sanayi ve Ticaret.
Products and positioning
Leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems and the largest manufacturer of rubber and plastic products in Bulgaria.
Rubber hoses
Plastic components
Metal tubes
Connectors
Air conditioning hoses
Fluid circulation systems
Thermal management systems
Water injection technology (WIT)
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