DZU AD

1968 Foundation
DZU was founded in 1968 for disk drives manufacturing. Its vertically integrated structure provided the manufacturing of basic assemblies and components built in the disk drives.

1969-1987 Expansion of disk drives range
A wide range of disk drives were put into production complying with the best world achievements - disk drives with removable disks, floppy disk drives and Winchester type hard disk drives.

Late 80-ies Summit
DZU strengthened its position as the only manufacturer of disk drives in Eastern Europe. New generation of 3.5" HDD was implemented. In 1989 the production volume of the company amounted to 1.620 billion USD and in that year DZU was the company with the biggest profit in Bulgaria

Early 90-ies Loss of the markets
The disintegration of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance caused sudden drop in the production volume of the company. DZU had to seek for new opportunities. New market niches were found and new productions were launched such as Compact disks; Telecommunication systems; Household appliances; Locking systems; Gas detectors; Lighting fittings: Energy Saving Lamps, High-frequency Electronic Ballasts etc.

June 1999 Privatization by Videoton Holding, Hungary
The Hungarian company VIDEOTON Holding Rt. acquired almost the complete share package of DZU capital. A new strategy - contract manufacturing, was introduced.

2000 Start of a project with IBM for HDD salvage inspection
- Start of a project with RECIF, France for machining of plastic, Al, stainless steel parts used in high tech production;

2001 Start of a project with PHILIPS for household appliances assembly

   2002  Expansion of PHILIPS project
    - Start of a project with SCHNEIDER Electric for electrical devices;
    - Introduction of direct order fulfillment service using MFG/Pro system
    - Achievement of ISO 9001: 2000 quality assurance certification.

2003 Start of a project with EATON Electric for electrical and electronic devices.

   2004  - Expansion of EATON Electric Project.
    - Expansion of Schneider Electric Project;
    - Start of a Project with Sensus, Germany for measuring devices;

HISTORY