Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici instructed the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy to analyze the situation of the largest German investor in Moldova Dräxlmaier Group, which threatened to stop work because of the serious environment-related problems experienced in the region. The German company, which manufactures automotive components, said the noxious emissions from the winery “Vinaria din Vale” affects its production. For last year the company reported losses of about €500,000 owing to the oxidation of its copper fibers.
“We will look for solutions because we do not want an investor that created over 2,500 workplaces in Balti to stop work,” stated Chiril Gaburici, quoted by IPN. “We asked considering the possibility of replacing particular substances used by the wine factory in the production process.”
Minister of the Environment Sergiu Palihovici said they are looking for a solution that would be acceptable to both of the companies.
Last year, the authorities intervened and stopped the activity of the winery, but this April the factory resumed work and the problem reappeared. The Ecological Inspectorate ascertained that the wine producer didn’t respect the prescriptions issued earlier.
