• Implementation of new MRP system 'IFS'.
• Expansion of HONEYWELL business for production of Thermoplastic parts for the Electrical Industry.
• Start of ABB project 'One Drive' – production of Thermoset parts for the Electrical Industry.

• Restructuring of the company

  Set-up of four independent, self-managed business entities of VIDEOTON Group in Bulgaria:
  DZU AD
  VEAS Bulgaria Ltd.
  VIDEOTON BULGARIAN HOLDINGS Ltd.
  VT BULPLAST Ltd.

• Start of a project with ELECTROLUX for Battery Packs assembly.
• Start of a project with EBM PAPST for PCB assembly for Fan Control.

• Establishment of VEAS Bulgaria (Non-automotive Electronics Manufacturing Services).
• Start of a project with OSRAM for Back LED chains and Ballasts for LED lighting.
• Start of a project with ELERO GmbH, Germany for sun protection devices

• Start of a project with PHILIPS – VTEP for Household appliances.
• Start of a project with GRASSLIN for production of Control units for Time Relays.

• Start of a project with ELECTROLUX for Household appliances.
• Start of a project with PHILIPS for Control units for Photo Epilators and Food Processors.

• Expansion of SCHNEIDER Electric business – start of production of coils and current transformers

• Start of a project with LEOPOLD KOSTAL GMBH & CO. KG for production of wire harnesses for the Automotive industry.
• Start of a project with B.A.G. for Ballasts for HID lamps and LED drives

• Expansion of Wire Harness business
• Start of new projects with LEGRAND for electrical devices and parts for IT cabinets
• Start of a project with ELECTROLUX for PCBA for Vacuum cleaners, Battery packs.

• Start of a project with ABB, Germany for electrical devices
• Start of a project with LEGRAND for electrical devices; Handling of a fully automatic machine with CNC
• Set-up of Electronics Manufacturing Services workshop for PCB Assembly & Box build

• Start of a project with ALCOA Fujikura Ltd, Germany for the production of Wire Harnesses for the Automotive industry
• Start of a project with BRAUN GmbH, Germany for personal care products

Expansion of SCHNEIDER Electric business

• Start of a project with SENSUS, Germany for measuring devices
• Start of a project with SCHNEIDER Electric, UK for electrical devices for residential and industrial application
• Expansion of EATON Electric Project

• Start of a project with PHILIPS for haircare products
• Set-up of a spray painting workshop for painting thermoplastic parts
• Launching outsourcing/transfer projects for Consumer goods and Household appliances.
• Offering complete end-to-end solution including material procurement, part manufacturing, final assembly and testing, financing and engineering services.

• Start of Thermoset technology.
• Start of a project with EATON Electric, UK for electrical and electronic devices
• Start of a project with RECIF, France for machined parts for aerospace industry

 

• Start of a project with SCHNEIDER Electric, Spain for electrical devices.
• Introduction of direct order fulfillment service using MFG/Pro system.
• Achievement of ISO 9001: 2000 quality assurance certification.
• Expansion of PHILIPS project.

• Expansion of business with multinational customers for Industrial & Household products.
• Start of a project with IBM for HDD salvage inspection
• Start of a project with RECIF, France for machining of plastic, Al, stainless steel parts used in high tech production.
• Enlargement of Thermoplastic production.
• Upgrade of Tool Design & Manufacturing.

Loss of the markets

The political changes in Europe, followed by the disintegration of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance, caused sudden drop in the turnover of the company. DZU had to seek for new opportunities. New market niches were found and new productions were launched such as Compact disks, Telecommunication systems, Household appliances, Locking systems, Gas detectors, Lighting fittings, Energy Saving Lamps, High-frequency Electronic Ballasts etc.

Summit

The state-owned company strengthened its position as the only manufacturer of disk drives in Eastern Europe. New generation of 3.5" HDD was implemented. In 1989 the turnover of the company amounted to 1.620 billion USD and in that year DZU was the company with the biggest profit in Bulgaria.