EximBank announced it concluded a financial accord of 21 million lei with Urbioled Iasi, a company producing, distributing and installing LED type sources and the financial package structured by the bank is meant to finance and current activity of the company. Urbioled is a company with 100% Romanian private capital. Set up in 2013, the company began its activity as distributor of street lighting installations and later on became a producer and integrator of LED type lighting systems and supplier of intelligent and energy efficient mounting services in the field of street lighting with LED technology. At the same time, Urbio Romania is an important player in the renewable energy market, especially photovoltaic energy systems. Studies show that a complete transition to LED lighting leads to the drop of electricity consumption and implicitly of gas emissions with greenhouse effects by 40%, the reduction of the number of traffic accidents during the night, especially those in which pedestrians are involved, discouraging night crimes and the development of a feeling of safety and civilization among citizens. Urbioled manufactures, distributes and implements Eco efficient alternate lighting solution. The company was set up in 2013 dealing mainly with trade with electronic parts and equipment based on LED technology, imported from Europe and beyond. In 2016 the company became a producer of lighting equipment and entered the mounting service segment. In 2019 Urbioled built a new production unit in Moreni, Dambovita. The factory was commissioned in December 2020 with an annual production capacity of over 100,000 lighting units. As of 2019, the company started another project with European funds in the field of research for the development of NEOS system, a state-of-the art product that includes solutions for parking, public lighting with automatic intensity, multifunctional pillar with video supervision, electric vehicle charging, sensors that monitor temperature, noise, air pressure and wind intensity, with an investment of at least 5 million euros.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
