The manufacturer of household appliances Arctic opens in southern Arges county a regional spare parts hub that will supply 23 countries, as part of the Arcelik group's development strategy in Romania and the region, according to a company release.Located in Cateasca, Arges county, near the Pitesti-Bucharest highway (A1), the new warehouse has an area of 10,000 square meters and a storage capacity of 11,500 cubic meters. It became fully operational at the end of March and includes offices and functional areas for new employees.The hub will serve in the first phase 15 countries in the European Union and 8 outside the community bloc. The network will expand to include other European countries."The new regional hub established in Arges is still a proof of our commitment to Romania and of the special position it enjoys within the Arcelik group. Romania has a strategic role, at the intersection of three major markets, which makes it ideal both as a production hub and as an important center for coordinating logistics activities. At the same time, the opening of this warehouse is in line with our sustainability strategy, focused on reliable products with a high degree of repairing and on reducing the carbon footprint," said Murat Buyukerk, Arctic's Chief Executive Officer.The center will provide spare parts for all products sold by Arctic and Arcelik, mainly for the categories of refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and air conditioners.The pieces come from the two Arctic factories in Romania, Gaesti and Ulmi, from five Arcelik factories in Turkey and in China.
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
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Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
