Raport de finalizare a Grantului pentru Dezvoltarea Automatizării și Digitalizării Proceselor

The grant was awarded under Contract nr. 72011721C00001 and had a duration of 14 December 2022 to 13 December 2023. The report of finalization of the grant was prepared by Artizana Factory SRL on 17 January 2024. The main objective of the grant was to automate the cutting process of fabrics. The company successfully acquired two fabric cutting machines, Teed Makina & Rexel, which increased their production capacity by 30-50% for the Moldovan market. However, the company faced difficulties in implementing the new direction of vertical blinds, which were launched in October, a relatively slow period for sales. The delay was caused by the change of the equipment supplier, resulting in a significant wait time for the order. The company learned that convincing customers to pay a premium for high-quality fittings from the UK was challenging, with only a small percentage of customers willing to pay more. As a result, the company decided to source fittings from a Chinese supplier as well, and now offers both types of fittings, highlighting the differences and encouraging customers to make an informed choice. The grant provided financial support to develop new directions and implement plans. The company used the grant funds to purchase a new machine, pay for the Polish-made Rexel table, and prepare the space for the equipment. After receiving the equipment, the company submitted a request for reimbursement. The grant funds were also used to repay part of a 150,000 lei loan, recredit another loan at a low interest rate, and purchase additional equipment for the launch of a new product. The company's financial situation improved significantly due to the grant. The grant funds were used to cover various expenses, including the purchase of equipment and the repayment of loans. The company's financial situation was stabilized, and they were able to increase their production capacity and sales. The grant also helped the company to develop new directions and implement plans, which will have a positive impact on their business in the future.