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The management of the vacant plots of the Kokkinotrimithia and Ergates Industrial Areas, fencing and further strengthening of their security, road safety issues, parking, signage and the creation of fire zones, were some of the issues raised for solutions during yesterday's on-site visit of the Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry, Natasha Pilidou.
According to today's announcement, the visits took place in the context of the Minister's contacts with the relevant associations of industrialists, in order to solve the problems they face, but also to define and implement the actions required to attract opportunities that open up prospects for transition to the green and digital economy. In this way, it is noted, the competitiveness of Cypriot products will be upgraded, making them green and innovative, while the potential for further export growth will be enhanced.
As Ms. Pileidou said addressing the representatives of the industries, the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (MoETI) is on the side of the sector to address the challenges and with the aim of directly promoting issues to be resolved. The smooth operation of industrial areas, she pointed out, contributes to the development and modernization of industries, with benefits for the country's economy.
With regard to the issue that is particularly plaguing businesses at the moment, the electricity price increases, the Minister stressed the importance of promoting investments for energy upgrading of industrial premises, as well as the installation of photovoltaic panels, in order to reduce the need to purchase electricity.
She urged them to proceed with their studies so that when the Ministry's sponsorship scheme for energy upgrading of businesses, with a budget of €40 million, is announced in March, Ms. Pilidou was accompanied by the Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, Mr. Marios Panagidis, the Director of the Department of Industry and Technology, Mr. Christos Fotiadis and competent officials of the Department, as well as representatives of KEBE and OEB.
Ms. Pilidou visited five industries during her tour of the two industrial areas.
Ms. Pilidou visited five industries during her tour of the two industrial areas. The A. Minas plastic bag manufacturing plant, the A.C. Nicolaou Blinds shade manufacturing plant, the Laser Graphics printing plant, Elysse Irrigation, which manufactures plastic fittings for irrigation systems, and Delorbis Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
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