»The company Meral d.o.o. has obtained co-financing of eligible costs in 2024 – Voucher for obtaining certificates. The public tender is being implemented within the framework of the European Cohesion Policy Programme for the period 2021 – 2027 in Slovenia, priority task 1 “Innovative knowledge society”, specific objective RSO1.3 “Strengthening sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and creating jobs in SMEs, including through productive investments of the ERDF«
Graphite matrix electrode manufacturing system
The purpose of the investment is to introduce the use of graphite instead of copper for the production of matrix electrodes in the production of tools, namely by developing a pallet where multiple electrodes are clamped. This transition represents a key step towards shortening production processes and a step towards the sustainable future of the company. A prototype clamping pallet has been manufactured as part of the project.
The total value of eligible investment costs amounts to €70,959.20. The amount of financing from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism funds (investment B: “Comprehensive Strategic Project for the Decarbonization of Slovenia through the Transition to a Circular Economy – CSP KG”, component 5: “Circular Economy – Efficient Use of Resources – C1 K5”, 1st development area: “Green Transition”) amounts to €40,000.00.
The project runs from 01. 03. 2024 and ends on 30. 9. 2024.
The implementation of the project represents a key step towards the company’s sustainable future, as it enables the reduction of environmental impacts while maintaining a high level of efficiency and quality in production.
Reuse of TPO for injection molding with recycled materials
The purpose of the investment is to invest in more advanced technology, which will contribute to decarbonization and the green transition and enable greater productivity and competitiveness in the long term. As part of the project, we will reprocess worn-out tools using a new version of the innovative nozzle.
The total value of eligible investment costs is EUR 1,012,000.00. The amount of financing from the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (measure Support for investments for greater productivity, competitiveness, resilience and decarbonization of the economy and for maintaining and creating jobs under the Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth pillar, component Increasing productivity, friendly business environment for investors) is EUR 500,000.00.
The project runs from 01. 05. 2022 and ends on 30. 3. 2024. By implementing the project, we will increase the added value per employee with increased material and energy efficiency and have a positive impact on the environment.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE COMPANY – P4D 2025
P4D 2025 MERAL – Digital Upgrade of Toolmaking Processes for Higher Productivity and Traceability at MERAL d.o.o.
MERAL, toolmaking and engineering d.o.o. is implementing a digital transformation project in the period May 2025 – February 2026, with a total budget of EUR 243.606,61, of which EUR 100,000.00 is co-financed.
The project includes the implementation of an ERP system, integration of IoT into production, establishment of a central data platform and automated collection of production data. We will also develop a digitally supported tool quotation service with higher added value and strengthen data-driven decision-making and cybersecurity.
The project is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the European Cohesion Policy Programme 2021–2027 in Slovenia.