PROJECTS AND SHOWCASE OF EXPERIENCE
Country: Romania
Promoter: Synesis Partners Srl
The project supports a minimum of 30 SMEs and start-ups from less developed regions, mainly from the south and south-east of Romania with an emphasis on increased competitiveness of Romanian enterprises through the development of innovative businesses aimed at greater resource efficiency and lower environmental impact.
It offers integrated training, coaching and mentoring sessions on topics such as sustainable business models, green innovation and circular economy.
The project with contract number 2022/360195 is implemented with financial support from EEA/Norway Grants and is promoted by SYNESIS PARTNERS SRL in partnership with NOVELTEX OSLO AS, CENTEC NORGE AS and CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND AGRICULTURE GALATI.
Country: Romania
Promoter: Green Leaf Power SRL
The Romanian company produces natural tea from dried fruits, berries, and medicinal plants. The project investment helps to consolidate the market position by diversifying production and introducing new assortments and product categories.
Project partner Noveltex provides assistance with designing a green production line to include the new machinery. A green production line leads to reducing waste in terms of time, energy, and materials.
The project "Increasing and diversifying production capacity by implementing environmentally friendlysolutions" is implemented with financial support from EEA & Norway Grants, contract no.
2021/334856.
ULV SHIRTS
ULV is the most complex project that Noveltex has developed until today, starting with the elaboration of the brand concept and branding, product development including design and coordinated image, manufacturing, logistics, marketing and commercialization.
The brand has been presented in Norwegian publications as Finansavisen and Kvinner&Klær (KK) and featured by the lifestyle blogger Bodil Fuhr in her online blog. The team contributing to the development of the project included Silvia Filip Endresen as project manager, Per Bang, Jan Carta, Ellen Tviberg Moran, Trond Lien, Kristian Dale, John Jahre and Bjørn Jahre, each of them contributing in their area of expertise.
Country: Denmark
Promoter: YDE Copenhagen ApS
A project to organize the production department for newly established company by Danish designer Ole Yde and expand the production from "one-of-a-kind" to serial product. The assignemnet requires to obtain favorable conditions for minimal quantities while the framework for action must take into account the principles of sustainability. The company expanded its activites with the help of the consultant's expertise and network.
Country: Latvia
Promoter: BeTRITON Sia
SIA BeTRITON, a Latvian company, develops innovative amphibious recreational products that combine mobility on land and water. The company is currently advancing a DIY (do-it-yourself) version of its product from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 to TRL 8, moving it closer to market launch.
As part of the project, Noveltex supports the research and selection of sustainable materials, contributing to the product’s circularity and eco-friendly design.
The project, titled "Development of a New Sustainable Tourism and Mobility Solution BeTRITON DIY," is implemented with financial support from Norway Grants under contract no. NP-2022/2, dated 26.01.2022. This funding enables the refinement of the design and sustainability efforts, bringing an innovative solution to the tourism and mobility sectors.
Country: Bulgaria
Promoter: Manolov X Ltd
The Bulgarian company Manolov X Ltd owns the POWER NAP CHAIR concept, designed to revolutionize workplace well-being by promoting rest and productivity.
The project focuses on research and development to refine and optimize the product.
Noveltex contributes to product development by advising on sustainable materials and suppliers, helping to enhance both environmental impact and overall design quality.
The project, "The Power Nap Chair," is funded by EEA & Norway Grants, contract no. 2021/335130, dated 28.06.2022.
Country: Thailand
Promoter: Royal Thai Embassy in Norway
Request of expert advice in relation with business matchmaking between Norwegian fashion players and Thai textile companies. The project focuses on fashion and lifestyle and the implementation includes an economical&cultural trip to Thailand. The trip includes visits and business meetings with important textile companies that produce fabrics and garments in silk, cotton and accessories.
STEADY GLASSES ® is a Norwegian patented technical solution that addresses a simple but often encountered problem: the loss of glasses when they are hung and fall from the opening of a shirt or T-shirt. In addition to helping owners not to lose their glasses, the solution is also good for the environment, as glasses are no longer damaged or lost, giving a longer life to the product. Noveltex helps John Christian Bugge AS to bring the idea to life and to create a minimum viable product (MVP) as well as making the product ready for the market.
Services and areas of contribution:
- Product development
- Sourcing
- Commercialization
Country: Romania
Promoter: Stratocumulus SRL
The R&D project is led by the Romanian start-up Stratocumulus SRL in collaboration with two partners: Noveltex Oslo AS from Norway and Norma Industries SRL from Romania. Stratocumulus focuses on developing the software and cloud solution, while Norma Industries is responsible for building the physical prototype. Noveltex contributes by supporting the selection of materials and suppliers to enhance the product’s environmental performance.
The smart irrigation system is designed to help mitigate the effects of climate change on large-scale agricultural areas worldwide, ensuring more efficient water use and improved crop resilience.
The project is implemented through the EEA/Norway Grants start-up support program in Romania, under contract number 2022/347138, dated 18.01.2023.
Country: Romania
Promoter: Expo Mob Srl
Expo Mob S.R.L., a family-owned company founded in 1998 in Babadag, Tulcea County, expanded into furniture creation with the new generation’s leadership. The project focuses on investing in technology and equipment to produce greener products.
Noveltex supports the development of a sustainable production line by advising on eco-friendly materials and efficient processes. It also assists in crafting a branding strategy that highlights the company's commitment to sustainability.
The project, "Increasing and Diversifying Production Capacity by Implementing Environmentally Friendly Solutions," is funded by EEA & Norway Grants, contract no. 2021/334856.
PPE & HEALTHCARE GARMENTS PRODUCTION
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Noveltex joined the Romanian volunteer taskforce PPE & Healthcare Garments Production that numbers over 90 entities. This has the mission to elaborate a handbook of good practices for helping players from the Romanian Manufacturing Industries to add production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to activities. Highly skilled professionals work together to deliver technical documentation and tools for helping the process. Noveltex coordinates the team Finance, Markets and Authorities in charge with reporting about financing possibilities at the EU/EEA level and market analyzes. The team presented the group proposals to the Romanian Presidential Office and Romanian Prime Minister Office.
Country: Tunisia
Promoter: Textunis Srl
A project to elaborate and implement activities for capacity expansion with adding the cutting room as new activity to existing capacity. The main project activities include investments, design of the new production line and process and intensive training for a completely new working team.
The project is developed with finacial support through EU development programes in Tunisia.
Country: Tunisia
Promoter: Textunis Srl
The second project implemented at Textunis through EU development program in Tunisia, has the scope to elaborate and develop activities for capacity and efficiency increase with adding new workstations for reaching the daily output from 500 to 1000 pieces/day. The main activities includes investments, design of the new production line and intensive technical and HMS training for 90 workers.
Country: Italy
Promoter: CIT Spa
A long term assignment (8 years) where all actions are centred on managing the business activity developed by CIT Spa in Tunisia, with focus on manufacturing, logistics, purchase of goods and services from the local market, and subcontracting. Responsibilties includes also management of different teams that were in charge with the quality, production output, human resources development and export-import administration.