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TYPHOONS WITH GENTLE NAMES

WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS, MEN ARE FROM MARS

WOMEN IN TESY

TYPHOONS WITH GENTLE NAMES

BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS

Men are from Mars, women from Venus

FEMALE TEAMS IN TESY

BEYOND THE STEREOTYPE

Women and their powers DO YOU KNOW THAT? Fun facts about women

THE DIVERISTY IN TESY

dear colleagues,

In Women’s Month, we decided to dedicate this issue specifically to their grace, determination and resilience in a business world.

We are embarking on another year full of challenges and opportunities. That’s why we want to focus your attention on the remarkable achievements of TESY’s working women and the strides they continue to make in shattering stereotypes.

Diverse teams drive creativity, innovation and business success. While men bring strong analytical thinking, technical knowledge and confidence, women enrich the work environment with their adaptability, their skills to foster a collaborative culture and their ability to multi-task effectively.

In this issue you will find inspiring stories about career development, Tips for achieving work-life balance, interesting facts and fun stories. We’re sure most of you didn’t realise the full picture either - how many ladies bring colour, invaluable experience and knowledge to each of our departments.

TYPHOONS WITH GENTLE NAMES

INTRODUCING THE LADIES IN DIRECTOR POSITIONS AT TESY

What made you “look” at TESY?

TESY is my professional family, which makes me jump higher and dream bolder..

Your greatest achievement at TESY?

Building a team of GURU type people - cool, smart, hardworking, successful.

Have you encountered barriers in your career development?

I suppose so, but this is the way to learn to jump.

Qualities that you consider important in your position?

They are a whole palette that needs to be well balanced and used appropriate. Emotional intelligence, purpose, precision, assertiveness, creativity, individual approach, flexibility, sharing...

Have you made sacrifices in the name of your profession?

Success is a compilation that makes you happy and combine it with your

TANYA PEYCHINOVA

Director Human Resources

personal path. Then you don’t compromise, then you manage to dance different styles skillfully and spin in the right rhythm.

If you could compare yourself and TESY’s values, the intersections are: Passion, Innovation, Trust.

Balance in life - mission possible or not?

The possibilities are up to us. I believe that when there is a desire, there is a realization. We build our own path and set our own goals.

Your biggest challenge is...?

Getting people to approach change positively, to look for the good in the person/ colleague next to them, to smile and open their hearts and minds to new things.

Your success code is... Smile.

Do you plan everything or improvise?

I make great short and long term plans and in personal and professional plan, but I am also with a very strong expressed intuition and I take quick decisions to change course if necessary.

What energizes you in life?

The mountain and the movement.

Your recipe for happiness is...?

It consists of many ingredients, but the main ones are: health, harmony and love.

Do you have a hobby? Anything to do with sport - skiing, hiking, tennis, swimming, cycling.

What made you “look” at TESY?

I haven’t taken my eyes off TESY in my entire conscious life. I’ve been excited about development of the company and I have been involved in the team with various commitments since my school years.

Your greatest achievement at TESY? Upcoming.

Have you encountered barriers in your career development?

Yes, but all of us who build long-term career we fall into them and solving them defines the next level for us. They are a good teacher and a necessary rung on the ladder up.

Qualities that you consider important in your position?

Dialogical; Organizational approach and skills; Analytical.

Have you made sacrifices in the name of your profession?

Yes, but it doesn’t have to weigh. You have to live these compromises

Which virtues should women not give up?

Women’s strength is in being kind, gentle and good.

TANYA KYURKCHIEVA

Director of Business Strategy

naturally and make them for your own satisfaction and development

If you could compare yourself and TESY’s values, the intersections are: Trust and Passion.

Balance in life - mission possible or not?

Possible, but not every day.

Your biggest challenge is...?

Invest in the right projects and partners. One can easily become unfocused today and invest their time wherever You should. Being able to assess what, where and who

Advice you wish you had gotten earlier?

Don’t worry, be happy.

is worthy of attention is a real challenge.

Your success code is... Do what you feel you have to do, and let it happen.

Do you plan everything or improvise?

I am an organizer by nature. It balances me and gives me possibility of reaction to the items that have surprised me or have been out of my control.

What energizes you in life?

Family and friends, travel, the pet, new challenges and horizons.

Your recipe for happiness is...?

To see the whole picture in front of me. It’s easiest to focus on a problem or trouble, and lose track of the other important elements of your life or situation..

Do you have a hobby?

I have plenty, and not much time for all of them. So right now I’m loading of projects and fun with the kids because I want to really be “present” in their daily lives and growth.

Which virtues should women not give up?

Let’s be elegant! In all dimensions of the wordin the approach with people, with actions to loved ones, yourself and in business.

And last but not least, to find time to wear it in our posture

Advice you wish you had gotten earlier?

Pick your battles!

Years ago, I recognized every battle as my own and threw myself into it like it was

What made you “look” at TESY?

A job ad in jobs. bg and a sign of fate.

Your greatest achievement at TESY?

The development of every single person on my teams. In 2016, a coach told me “You’re already a star. It’s time to start helping other people become stars.” And I started to realize that helping of a person to shine is much more exciting and satisfying than that you to be under the lights of spotlight.

Have you encountered barriers in your career development?

Twenty years ago I thought my barrier was a specific person, who didn’t train or guide me. This, of course, caused me great

the last time. From a position of experience, I realized that some weren’t mine and elsewhere it was more important to put my energy.

AILITA

LITEVA

Marketing and Product Management Director

bitterness, but when, at the age of 24, I was promoted and became employee of the year at the that same company, I realized what I had accomplished. One of TOYOTA’s management

principles is Genchi Genbutsu, which translated from Japanese means “Go and see”. When I saw that I didn’t have the cooperation I needed, I would go to the field, try to understand the whole context of the particular task, act, and not stand at my desk shedding tears.

So I realized that barrier for career development can only be yourself.

Qualities that you consider important in your position?

Determination. Discernment. Innovation.

Have you made sacrifices in the name of your profession?

I delayed becoming a mother for a long time.

If you could compare yourself and TESY’s values, the intersections are: I do everything I believe in with Flame.

Balance in life - mission possible or not?

I’m not chasing a 50/50 goal and I’m happier.

Your biggest challenge is...?

There’s a song by Stefan Valdobrev, in which sings - “There are also dark people”, but the light sing in chorus. The dark ones are the biggest challenge.

Your success code is... Adaptability.

Do you plan everything or improvise?

I plan everything. In “Notes” in my phone in two categories - work tasks and personal tasks.

What made you “look” at TESY?

One cannot pass Tesy by under any circumstances. There is something that’s always acted like amagnet for me.

We are attracted.

Your greatest achievement at TESY?

Mutual respect. That the people I work with listen to what I say.

What energizes you in life?

My husband, our daughter, our dachshund.

Your recipe for happiness is...?

Once a year: cruise fare; family games at home every night.

Do you have a hobby? I like to plan trips by combining different destinations /from capitals to deserted villages/, different modes of transport - /from train to kayak/, different experiences /from Guggenheim in Bilbao to cabaret in Paris/. This is a photo from Gordes, the most picturesque village in the South of France.

Which virtues should women not give up? Good manners, etiquette and upbringing.

Advice you wish you had gotten earlier?

Don’t include ineffective meetings in your schedule that don’t have an adjenda, purpose, added value for the company.

ROSITSA SPASOVA Associate Director Supply Chain

Have you encountered barriers in your career development?

Yes, to many, but they are some of the main provocateurs and motivators, aside from the good stuff

Qualities that you consider important in your position?

Courage, responsibility, desire to hear the other point of view, to be able to look at yourself.

Have you made sacrifices in the name of your profession?

Yes, mostly sacrificing time for my family, but increasingly I find balance on this issue as well.

If you could compare yourself and the values of TESY, the intersections are: First and foremost Passion and Trust, without them there can be no environment that provokes creative thought.

Balance in life - mission possible or not?

Yes! With tiny compromises from time to time.

Your biggest challenge is...?

To overcome my own limitations and prejudices.

Your success code is... Keep trying and keep learning! There is always something to learn from others, and from yourself.

Do you plan everything or improvise?

I often improvise and trust my instincts.

What energizes you in life?

Favourite people, new places and new challenges

Your recipe for happiness is...?

Do things so that you can sleep peacefully. Spend time with good and interesting people.

Do you have a hobby? I get most charged up when I travel. I don’t like going to the same place, the world

is too colorful and big to repeat.

Which virtues should women not give up?

Strength, gentleness, dignity and perseverance.

Advice you wish you had gotten earlier?

Believe in yourself more.

What made you “look” at TESY?

It’s definitely the PEOPLE. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to go to another level, to create again, to build.

Your greatest achievement at TESY?

If I stop for a moment and look at the past, everything is an achievement - the people I’ve met, the people I help to grow and develop, working with teams from different structures to

ADINA

BANESKU

Director International Logistics

achieve company goals, all stories and success...

Have you encountered barriers in your career development?

When it comes to career development, there are no barriers, only challenges and opportunities: we face them, accept them, learn from them and move on; it is an ongoing process

Qualities that you consider important in your position?

Empathy, commitment, dedication, loving attitude, concern, concreteness, visionary approach.

Have you made sacrifices in the name of your profession?

Of course, there is no success without sacrifice

If you could compare yourself and TESY’s values, the intersections are: Definitely PASSION.

Balance in life - mission possible or not?

Nothing can exist without balance. Mission is absolutely possible.

Your biggest challenge is...?

Speaking in front of people: it’s always been like that - being on stage, in front of an audience. I’m like an emotional bomb.

Your success code is...? No matter how high you want to go, always take small steps and get. Take the stairs, not the elevator. Be kind, listen to others, work with them, do things together, be available.

What energizes you in life?

I love to be like the SUN for people: to bring them happiness, to make gifts, to give them smiles, confidence and attention, to see them happy.

Your recipe for happiness is...?

Just be happy!

Do you have a hobby? I love to cook, watch movies for fun and I really enjoy looking at the horizon, the sunrise or the sunset, to enjoy the wonderful natural views.

Which virtues should women not give up? To be decent and beautiful and to be a woman; it is not easy to be a woman, but it is the most wonderful thing.

Advice you wish you had gotten earlier?

I consider myself lucky to have met people in my life from whom I have learned a lot. I think everything came at the right time and I don’t regret anything.

We believe you will find inspiration in the words of each of the ladies we have featured in this piece.

MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN FROM VENUS

GENDER BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS AND THEIR INTERACTION IN THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

It is an undeniable fact that women and men differ from each other. They are not better or worse, they are just different. Regardless of race, upbringing and cultural background, the sexes are constantly challenging their leadership.

However, understanding behavioural patterns in the business environment is key to building effective and harmonious working relationships. In the dynamics of today’s business world, leaders are challenged to integrate diverse approaches and management styles.

WOMEN

often display a transformational leadership style that is oriented towards motivation and staff support.

They are recognized for their strong skills in interpersonal communication and in developing a strong corporate culture.

MEN

on the other hand, tend to apply a more authoritarian and decisive approach to decision

They are more direct and focused in communication, with a preference for the clear and direct expression of ideas.

In seeking strategic solutions, women for the most part assess risk morecarefully, while men are more likely to act decisively and quickly, taking greater risks.

The similarities and differences between the genders create the conditions for a dynamic work environment. By recognizing and valuing these differences, companies can boldly invest in training their leaders, female or male, using the best characteristics of each style to achieve their corporate goals.

Another interesting aspect is the emotional intelligence, that members of both sexes exhibit. Women are often more able to recognise and express emotions, which can be valuable in managing teams and resolving conflict. Men can be more restrained in their emotional expressions, which often contributes to more objective analysis in decision-making.

Understanding the unique reactions of women and men in business contexts can facilitate communication, improve synergy, and promote a more effective work environment.

It is amazing the profound influence that the different sexes, interacting with each other, have had on shaping of our world as we know it through his discoveries and achievements .

In the context of the theme of the issue, it is important to recognize the remarkable contribution of women to history.

They have played a critical role in the development of science, technology, art and society as a whole. Although many of their achievements often go unnoticed, their recognition can serve as an inspiration and promote equality in all walks of life.

From Marie Curie, the first woman in history to win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and the only woman to win it twice, to Mother Teresa, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, women have continued to make significant contributions to science and humanitarian initiatives.

Women like Ada Lovelace , who is considered the first computer programmer, and Grace Hopper , a pioneer in the development of programming languages, have left a deep mark on the world of technology.

Figures such as Malala Yousafzai, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 “For fighting against the oppression of children and youth, and for children’s right to education” and Claudia Goldin with the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2023 “For improving our understanding of women’s labor market outcomes,” are changing our society for the better.

And in conclusion, I would quote the great Hugo: “Respect for women is the measure of the progress of a nation and of social life.”

Mother Teresa

WOMEN’S TEAMS IN TESY

100% FEMALE POWER FSO TEAM

EMPLOYEES:

8 people

AVERAGE AGE IN THE TEAM:

53 years old

AVERAGE DURATION OF WORK IN TESY:

16 years

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: RENI APOSTOLOVA /Chief Accountant/

ATTRITION RATE:

0 %

TRUST TEAM - THIS IS HOW THE FSO DEPARTMENT WAS DEFINED BY ALL COLLEAGUES IN THE COMPANY IN 2018

“Trust” - one of TESY’s values that is at the core of the relationship between both the members of the department , the FSO team and the teams within the company.

The FSO is the only team in Tesy that has kept its composition unchanged for over 20 years. The secret? The professional and personal relationships built have resulted in a miniature family where everyone is supportive. A family in which they have celebrated weddings, rejoiced at the birth of children and grandchildren, grieved at the loss of loved ones, and supported each other.

They share that behind the successes achieved there is a lot of hard work, discipline and responsibility. They pride themselves on being a team where relationships are cordial and good-natured. They always approach with attention to detail and rigor.

They love to dance Bulgarian folk dances together, hike in the mountains, travel and visit historical sites. They are inspired by the beauty of handmade art objects and floristry is their passion

They are connoisseurs of home baking, which they enjoy preparing and tasting.

TEAM ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

PRODUCTION DIVISION, ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS UNIT

Electrical Installations is a unit concerned with the preparation of all types of electrical installations necessary for the installation and electrical installations necessary for the installation and operation of most of the appliances manufactured by TESY, namely EWH, Convectors, OFR and Heat Pumps.

On average, the team produces 6,500 pcs of electrical installations annually, with a record 10,600 pcs produced in September 2023. In 2023, 603,537.65 meters of cables passed through the hands of the team of 9 women, which is almost the distance in kilometers from Burgas to Vidin.

The work on the 5 different specific machines on which the cable lugs are sized and placed requires focus and concentration. The driving force for the team is the support of the supervisors, the correct allocation of tasks and above all the love with which everyone approaches their work. They share that TESY gives them security, and the collegial relationship and understanding with which it is approached is the recipe for a successful team.

The very good relationships built over time within the team help the ladies of the Inarky team /as they are known in the company due to the brand name of the machines they work with/ not only to work in sync, but also to have fun both in and out of work. They like to share and exchange cooking recipes to approve after tasting, to grow flowers, exchanging from seeds to whole plants, to relax together after work, to comment on different films that have impressed them. The team’s favourite actor is Jason Statham, and Bulgarian folklore puts them in a good mood.

They support each other and stand together in challenges, approaching both with responsibility and positivity when the going gets tough.

Since 09.01.2024 the team has been on the so-called split diet and although there are no lasting results yet, everyone’s tone is extremely high.

EMPLOYEES:

9 people

AVERAGE AGE IN TEAM:

50 years old

AVERAGE DURATION OF WORK IN TESY:

8 years DIRECT SUPERVISOR: PETAR STOEV /Organiser production/

HYGIENIST TEAM

EMPLOYEES:

11 people

AVERAGE AGE IN TEAM:

54 years old

VERAGE DURATION OF WORK IN TESY:

5 years

DIRECT

SUPERVISOR:

VELIKO PETKOV

/St. Manager

Administrative Department/

ATTRITION RATE:

0 %

DIVISION OF PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT

A major part of the comfort that is created in the workplaces at TESY is built through the active work of the team of hygienists working at the various company sites.

TESY has 1,220 employees, of which 1,020 work in Shumen and Smyadovo’s various industries and 116 work in Shumen’s offices. Keeping the office and production areas clean is no easy task, but as they themselves say, “The team knows what to do and does it”. They support, help and rely on each other. The company’s attitude and care for people puts them at ease and gives them security. They trust their supervisor and are confident in his support. They like to drink coffee together, share different excitements related to their children and grandchildren, and listen to each other. They enjoy gardening and applied arts are their favourite. Their deft hands make items from string, create textile and diamond tapestries, paint, and create.

They like to watch movies with Johnny Depp, Asen Blatechki, Nencho Balabanov, and besides Bulgarian folk music, they also listen and enjoy pop-folk and rock music.

Every morning, before the working day has started for the office employees, they clean to the rhythm of their favourite music and it is certainly clear to everyone that the DJ hygienist has started work with a mood that spurs everyone else to act under the motto “Pass it on”.

The “Exhibition” and “Sale” of cans and jars in the office is no longer a surprise for colleagues who have prepared their lunch but forgot that they brought it in some containers.

“Work and play, play and work!” applies to them in full force!

Rubric prepared by: Teodora Slavova

& WOMEN AND THEIR STRENGHT

AYTEN TASIN

“I completed my higher education at the Technical University of Sofia in Mechanical Engineering and Plant Engineering.

I work as a Senior Production Heating Manager, in the Production Division of TESY.

I manage and organise the entire production process in the direction. I lead a team of over 100 people with the main aim of producing is to produce quality products. In my work I communicate with colleagues from different TESY departments on a daily basis in order to continuously optimise the production processes. I actively participate in the implementation of strategic projects for the company.

No matter how expensive the machinery and equipment we have the main capital remains human, so the most valuable thing for me, for my position, is communication and constant work on building mutual trust with the people and teams around me.

TESY’s value that I define myself by - Passion - everything I do I do it with passion and fervour, and that leads to effective results, whether it’s professionally or personally.

Outside of work, I like to read a variety of literature and often play sports.”

VALENTINA IVANOVA

“I graduated from the Technical University of Varna with a degree in Radio and Television Engineering.

At TESY, I started as an Engineer and later took on the position of Senior IPD Management Supervisor in the Product Development EWH, IHWT and Heating Division.

My main involvement in updating and maintaining product data. I manage a team of young and extremely ambitious people.

Passion, Innovation, Trust - this is the culture and daily life at TESY.

TESY believes in us and supports creativity, transparency and continuous improvement of our big family.

When you do everything with love and desire, you have all the energy in the world, which allows you to be very productive.”

VIKTORIA IVANOVA

“I am a graduate engineer in Automation, Information and Control Engineering, at TU-Varna.

I’ve worked at TESY since ... my whole life.

I currently hold the position of Planning Specialist, in the Production Planning Department.

My main duties are to plan the schedule for production of VOBFinal Assembly and Enamelling. I track the timely production of customer orders.

My work is very dynamic and interesting, every day is a challenge for me, both as a professional and in purely human terms.

For me, a job well done and the successes, mine and the team’s, are the biggest motivation, so the TESY value I define myself by is Passion!”

I consider myself lucky to like the job and the team I work with.”

VIKTORIYA PETROVA

“I graduated from the University of Chemical Technology in Prague, Czech Republic, majoring in Water Technology.

I work as an Environmental Expert, in the Health, Safety Department and Ecology.

The environmental engineer combines seemingly incompatible sciences - ecology and engineering. In Bulgaria, the professionhas existed for a long time, but the requirements are changing continuously. Ecologist is a profession whose tasks are to reduce and minimize human impact on environmental components.

The main requirements in my work as an ecologist are actions and processes to comply with environmental legislation, conservation of natural resources, problems related to their use, pollution and depletion, opportunities to minimize and eliminate negative environmental impacts.

In addition to my colleagues from TESY, I am also in contact with state and municipal administration, laboratories and companies. My direct duties include conducting audits of production sites in relation to waste management, hazardous chemicals and mixtures, wastewater treatment, updating environmental documentation in the event of changes to Bulgarian legislation and EU regulations, organising the monitoring of air emissions, wastewater and noise in the environment, preparing and submitting reports within the deadlines set out in the environmental legislation.

TESY’s value that I define myself by is Trust - I believe that each of us is responsible and with our actions contribute to living in a cleaner and healthier environment.

I love to travel, my favorite activities are hiking, fishing, winter sports.”

GALINA NEDYALKOVA

“I graduated in Engineering Logistics at Shumen University “Bishop Konstantin Preslavsky”, Master degree. A good foundation for my profession was given by the high school where I studied before - “Professional High School of Telecommunications”.

I have been working in TESY’s Quality Management department, and more specifically in the Inbound Control department, for the past year. The materials procured for production are key to the quality of the final product and our role as suppliers’ sheriff gives meaning to the work and efforts of the rest of our colleagues. The skills required to do our job successfully are many and varied - from sharp eyesight and attention to detail to the precise use of a variety of measuring tools (calipers, multimeters, wattmeters, etc.) and, of course, the reading drawings, schematics and specifications.

A value of TESY’s corporate culture that I identify with is Trust. We, the Input Control team, assist our colleagues when problems arise and help to achieve continuous improvement in the use of materials in production.

In my spare time I like to read books and spend time with my hobbies - currently my favorite pastime is folk dancing.”

GERGANA YORDANOVA

“I have graduated from “Angel Kanchev” University, specialty “Electronics”. Later I acquired Master’s degree in Corporate Business and Management at the Varna University of Economics.

I work as an “Application Engineer” in the Product Development Department of Electric Water Heaters, IHWT and Heating of TESY.

A top priority in my role is to create, update and maintain the data for the products we produce. I am responsible for the layout of graphic files. I process specifications and declarations. I prepare the technical and material evaluations. My job is to create and maintain technical product documentation so that that the customer’s requirements are in line with what we offer. I am responsible for the maintenance and documentation of the products.

TESY’s value that you define yourself by is Passion - I work with focus and Passion, and experience helps me to feel at ease in the working atmosphere.

In our spare time, together with the family, we enjoy hiking in nature and trips in which explore new and interesting places.

I like different activities, listening to music, reading books - crime, real occasions and for traditions and customs”.

GINKA CHUSHKOVA

“I am an engineer in Electronics, having studied this specialty at the Technical University of Sofia.

I work as a Senior Product Marketing Specialist in the Marketing Department.

On the product marketing side, I am responsible for the Heating & Air Care and Heat Pump Solutions categories. My main duties are related to participation in the creation of new and the promulgation of existing marketing materials for the products of the two categories. Updating information on our corporate website and creating other presentation web pages. I am also responsible for the organization of work and the distribution of tasks in the Product Marketing team.

I identify with all three of TESY’s values - Passion, Innovation, Trust - because I truly burn in my work. I love innovation and try to present information about it to our customers and partners in the most engaging, understandable and interesting way. The trust in our team, and in our relationships with our partners makes my job very enjoyable.

In my free time I like to take folk dance classes. Hiking in the mountains is another favourite activity of mine.”

GRATSIELA STOYKOVA

“I completed my higher education at the Angel Kanchev Technical University in Sofia. Ruse , specialty “Engineering Industrial Design”.

I am part of the Innovation and Product Development department at TESY. The position I hold is “Industrial Desiger”.

The core activity of the Industrial Designer profession is part of being creative, using your technical knowledge and artistic vision to shape products so that they are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. A fundamental role of the profession is project management and their implementation with the help of the entire team, creating prototypes and their execution in a complete product, going through the entire process of TESY product development. Innovation is an essential element of our profession, which enables our ideas to become reality.

During my free time I love to be part of the surrounding nature and I am a lover of extreme mountain climbs. I love to paint and read crime books.”

KAMELIA MITEVA

“I graduated from Technical University - Varna with a degree in Industrial Management.

I am a Technical Associate in the Product Development Department of Electric Water Heaters, IHWT and Heating.

My duties are tied to updating and maintaining product data. My responsibilities include creating technical files, preparing Bill of materials for new models, Tesy Part Arproval. I prepare change orders, instruction manuals, declarations, and many more miscellaneous activities.

The value that corresponds with my temperament is Passion. In the morning, realizing that I am going to spend my entire day doing work that I enjoy, I feel more energized and refreshed. When I work with passion, then I always give my best.

I try to spend enough time relaxing and reading books. My hobby is my second passion, which is makeup artistry. “Makeup is the finishing touch, the final accessory.”

- Marc Jacobs

LIDIYA PENEVA

“I am a mechanical engineer by education, a graduate of Technical University - Sofia.

Graduating more than 20 years ago, I had no real vision and no idea that I could develop professionally in the same direction. Let’s say that what was unconscious then is reality now.

My position is Design Engineer in the Heat Pump Innovation and Product Development Department.”

My main activity in the department is related to the design and product development of Heat Pumps, an innovative product not only for TESY but also in the appliance market.

My direct functions and duties are related to 3D visualization/product design, creation of design and service documentation, working on designs of new devices at the implementation stage and processes for their introduction into serial production, participation in projects related to process improvements, evaluation and validation of components for introduction into serial production, support of the activities of TD-corporate customers.

If I had to go by TESY values - I’d rather go with Trust with a dose of Passoion. I have been with the company for 10 consecutive years, on and off - more. In the beginning, I was involved in gas boiler design back in 2006. The team I worked for then - and a part of it now - sparked my interest in new things.

Trusting them and the expectations of me in return were indicative that this was my place. Me as a woman - I can’t help but put and emotion, fervor in the process of work. Every day my work at TESY is a challenge. Adding the enthusiasm, the energy of the next generation of young engineers - its definitely a reason to upgrade myself.

As for hobbies - I don’t have one, more like interests. Music is something that has always been present in my life - in various forms. My interests are directly related to sports activities, walking in the forest, climbing mountain peaks, skiing in winter. Not forgetting the hot summer days - swimming. I love to explore Bulgaria, our history, cities, nature. There is never any free time, otherwise I don’t feel fulfilled if I have any.”

MARINA TENEVA

“I studied 2 years at the Technical University of Sofia, specialty “Mechanical Engineering and Plant Engineering”.

I have completed my higher education at Shumen University, Bachelor - “Engineering Logistics”.

I work at TESY as a Quality Management Specialist in the Quality Control Department.

The main activity that I am involved in is to ensure maximum quality in all technical and technological aspects, constant monitoring of the processes at work, systematic test of production, compliance with approved standards and feedback liaison with those responsible in order to prevent future failures.

Passion and Trust - this is the key to successful work between production processes and quality assurance of a product. We all strive to provide a product that satisfy the expectations and requirements of each customer.

I love travelling with my family and exploring different places in Bulgaria. In my free time I do Pilates and Tabata.”

MARIYA KOSTADINOVA

“I work as a technologist in “Constructive Technology” Department of IHWT at TESY.

I care about technological security of production. Technological instructions and programs. Evaluation of samples and introduction of new materials into production. Optimizations of production processes and materials used. Maintenance of data in SAP. Through the ErP system a link is created between all structures in the company, planning, production, WM, accounting. So everything in SAP has to be true and accurate to a pedantry.

Engineering work is always interesting, involving the incarnation in practice of sometimes unacceptable ideas. It teaches you to think and you can always get out of a situation.

Specialty at the university “TMMRM Technology of Mechanical Engineering and Machine Tools”. General engineering - mechanics, resistance, machine elements, technical drawing on a board, without software, interchangeability and technical measurements. Special subjects - Machine tools, Technology, Machine tools. I have put it all into practice. I’ve had the opportunity to work the profession throughout my working life, even when the economy was stagnant.

Trust is what defines me.

In my free time I practice hiking. Being in touch with nature, the high mountains, sometimes in extreme conditions, creates skills to cope with life’s challenges.”

MARIA HRISTOVA

“I completed my higher education at the Technical University - gr. Varna, majoring in “Electrical engineering, electrical machines and apparatus”.

The position I hold is Quality Specialist, in the Supplier Quality Assurance department of TESY.

My main activity is related to tracking and controlling the quality of supplied materials, conducting measurements and evaluating the various components that we put into our products.”

Passion, Innovation, Trust - I will highlight all of these as they unite us to the main goals and are an integral part of our working and living environment. I would add - responsibility and loyalty.

I like the “World of Books”, I prefer those whose content is historical facts and events.

I am interested in making “diamond” panels and tapestries. Another one I have almost finished is based on a painting by a Bulgarian artist, with folk motifs and over 500 mm long.”

ROSITSA NIKOLOVA

“I was studying the speciality “Engineering Logistics” at the School of Economics “Bishop Konstantin Preslavski”.

The position I hold at TESY is “Supervisor Quality IHWT”.

The main activity I perform is the technological and final quality control of the manufactured products, according to the documentation and in accordance with the control plan. I precisely monitoring compliance with the technology and procedures for working in production. I organize and monitoring quality control on a daily basis. I work closely with the production teams in identifying the causes of poor quality and production defects. I perform various tests and measurements related to product quality assessment. I conduct training related to quality assessment.

A TESY value I define myself by is Trust - belief in good intentions, well-being, mindfulness and above all professionalism. The knowledge or belief that the actions, future status or ownership of an object will be consistent with our wishes.

In my free time I like to walk in nature. My favorite pastime is watching movies.”

SVETLANA VEZENKOVA

“Product Management Specialist

During my undergraduate program in Industrial Design and Engineering in the Netherlands, I expanded my technical knowledge in different areas such as prototyping in workshops and labs, 3D printing, Arduino programming, biomimicry and packaging design. The training gave me the opportunity to understand the whole process of creating

product - from research, concept creation, product development and industrialisation, to the creation of successful go-to-market strategies. I believe that what I have gained complements perfectly with my current position in Product Management. We are actively involved in new product development processes through to market introduction. We work closely with both the sales, marketing and category management departments as well as IPDQ. In our team, it is crucial to combine business and technical skills as we play the role of “bridge” between Commercial Division and IPDQ. The position is very exciting to me, precisely because of its complexity and the fact that we have the opportunity to see what is happening in the market, but also to participate in the processes to develop new products. Understanding market needs and technical capabilities helps us determine what the requirements are for new products to meet to the needs of stakeholders. Understanding market requirements and available technical capabilities is a critical step in the process of specifying new products to meet the needs of both users and other stakeholders. Managing and optimizing the life cycle of a product category is an extremely responsible task that motivates me to continue to develop and acquire new knowledge.

I believe I have the values of PASSION and INNOVATION. For me they are the drivers of my professional development. Early in my career, I believed that bold ideas and the ability to innovate are the key to success. My approach, which some of my colleagues liken to a “white sheet”, gives me the freedom to think outside the box and strive for innovative solutions.

In my spare time, I like to engage in various activities that get me out of a rut. I love travel and discover new destinations, experiencing new cultures, and trying different cuisines. Basketball is a part of my life, I have been coaching for 11 years and it has been a passion of mine since childhood. And alongside my education, I have also become passionate about graphic design, which develops my creativity and inspires me.”

STILIYANA MILEVA

“I graduated from Ruse University “Angel Kanchev”. I have a bachelor’s degree in welding and regulatory base. The master’s program I studied is “Mechanical Engineering Technology and Management”. I also have the PhD degree - Mechanics of solid deformable body with the topic “Numerical modelling, study and optimization of residual deformations in welding processes”.

I am an engineer with a passion for tackling complex challenges and and turning ideas into tangible solutions. As a designer in the Design Department, I have the opportunity to create, build upon and experiment. By developing 3D models and design documentation, we improve and refine existing machines and parts.

Design and construction is a passion of mine where I can apply my lateral thinking and creativity. By combining my technical skills I aim to make a meaningful contribution that has a lasting impact on both projects and people.”

Rubric prepared by: Krasimira

FUN FACTS ABOUT WOMAN

Women have a better sense of smell than men. No wonder they more easily catch their halves in infidelity.

Remember the saying that less is always more? That’s where it comes from. The female brain is 9% smaller than males, but has an equal number of brain cells compared to males. Tadaa...

Women are more rational than men due to thicker cerebral cortex. So science explains why they are always right!

Women have a larger pupil than men and blink 19 times per minute, while men blink only 11 times.

Every day, women utter 13,000 more words than men. And that’s not something men don’t know...

The number of women leaders in the world has more than doubled since 2005.

According to a British study, the average woman spends 18 years of her life on a diet. Wooow, is it worth it?!

The average woman eats 4 pounds of lipstick in her lifetime. Women spend more money buying clothes for their trip than the trip itself costs.

An average woman in the UK owns 19 pairs of shoes, 111 handbags, 150 different hairstyles in her lifetime.

Women get drunk faster than men because the female body has less water in its tissues. This is the same reason why women sweat less than men.

Women are better multitaskers than men. But that’s not something women don’t know...

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INCREDIBLE FACTS ABOUT WOMAN

1 OVER 800 000 WOMEN served in the Soviet armed forces during World War II.

2 JOSEPHINE COCHRANE DISCOVERS THE DISHWASHER IN 1886.

The socialite did this after she got tired of her maids breaking the expensive porcelain.

3 THE FIRST COMPUTER PROGRAMMER is a woman named Ada Lovelace.

4 CAR WIPERS WERE ALSO INVENTED BY A WOMAN. Her name is Mary Anderson and she notices that drivers often stop their cars to clean the windows by hand. She patented her invention in 1905.

5 EXTERNAL FIRE LADDER for buildings was invented by Anna Connolly in 1897.

6 Marie Curie is responsible for one of the the most important scientific discoveries of all time: the discovery of radiation.

7 MARION DONOVAN INVENTS NAPPIES disposable in 1946

8 THE CIRCULAR SAW was discovered by Tabitha Babbitt in the 18th century.

10 THE ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR was designed by Florence Parpart in 1913.

9 THE STEM CELL ISOLATOR, which is key to cutting-edge cancer research, was invented by Anna Tsukamoto. She was one of two scientists who received a patent for the process in 1991.

11 THE LIFELINE was invented by Maria Bisley in 1882.

Rubric prepared by: Bozhidar Isaev

12 THE SPINNING BOX was made by Leticia Gere in 1899.

The Stars

SPECIAL MONTHLY HOROSCOPE

Aries

This month, your ardent passion for boilermaking reaches new heights. Be careful not to set the workshop on fire with your enthusiasm. Maybe invest in a fire extinguisher just in case.

Tauris

Your dogged determination is paying off, Taurus. The construction of the water tank is not too complicated for you to handle. Just remember to take breaks and resist the urge to argue with the stubborn thermostat.

Gemini

Your dual nature is useful this month. Juggle these drawings of convectors with ease and charm your colleagues with your witty word games. Double the fun, double the efficiency!

Cancer

This month, you need to take care of your personal well-being - do the necessary replacement of your anode protector. Take care to keep your pressure levels to a minimum and don’t rely on the relief valve alone. Let the positive vibes take over and remember that a loved water heater is a happy water heater.

Leo

Your natural leadership shines through as you take charge of the VOB production team. Just be sure to share the light the spotlight and give credit where credit is due - everyone loves a humble lion, especially when it welds well.

Virgo

Your attention to detail is unparalleled. No flap goes unnoticed under your watchful eye. Just remember to take a break from perfectionism and embrace the imperfect beauty of a slightly curvy coil.

SPEAK FOR PEOPLE IN PRODUCTION

Libra

Balance is key, Libra. Whether it’s balancing of load or finding the perfect temperature setting, make sure everything is harmonious in the boiler world. Your peacekeeping skills will be in high demand.

Scorpion

Your intensity reaches new heights when you dive into the complex world of heat pump manufacturing. Just be careful not to scare your colleagues away with your passion. Not everyone appreciates a Scorpio’s love of high pressure.

Sagittarius

Your adventurous spirit takes you on a journey to explore the glass convector. Embrace the unknown and try out new designs. Who knows, you might just stumble upon the next innovative heating system.

Capricorn

Your hands-on approach to the job pays off as you efficiently tackle the challenges of convectors manufacturing. Just remember to relax and celebrate your successes. A little partyon the topic of convectors is never superfluous.

Aquarius

This month you will achieve balance and harmony personally and professionally, much like the synchronicity between the two water heaters in a flat water heater. Creative endeavors await you that make you think outside the conventional EWH box. You will be surrounded by elegant and beautiful things as this month will be under the sign of TESY BelliSlimo.

Pisces

Your creative energy flows seamlessly into the EWH industry. Channel your imagination into designing water heaters with a touch of whimsy. A fish-shaped coil?

ROMEO AND JULIET –

A COMEDY BETWEEN THE SEXES

What do men and women do differently?

If Anna, Katerina and Valentina go out to lunch together, they will be called Annie, Kate and Valia.

The woman will pay 1 leva for an item that costs 2 leva and she doesn’t need, but is on sale.

The average number of items in the women’s bathroom is 337. No man can correctly identify more than 20 of them.

The woman has the last word in any dispute.

The woman worries about the future until she finds a husband.

A successful man is one who earns more money than he can spent his wife.

The woman marries with the expectation that he will change, but he does not change.

A woman will put on nice clothes to go shopping, to water the garden, to take out the garbage, to answer the phone, to read a book, and to pick up the mail.

The woman knows everything about her children - when they go to the dentist, who they are in love with, who their best friends are, what they like to eat, what they are afraid of and what they dream of.

If Mikhail, Dimitar and Ivan go out for a beer together, they will call each other Dirty Chvor, Fatty and Drunkard.

The man will pay 2 leva for something that costs 1 leva and he needs.

The man has 6 items in his bathroomtoothbrush, toothpaste, razor, shampoo, soap and towel.

Anything the man says from then on is cause for another fight.

The man does not worry about the future until he finds a wife.

The successful woman has found that man.

The man marries with the expectation that she will not change, but she changes.

The man will dress well for a wedding.

The man has a general idea that some low people live in his home

Gone with the whirlwind of knowledge

1. Which European country last gave women the right to vote (1984)?

a) Liechtenstein

b) France

c) Albania

d) Bulgaria

2. Drops of which plant were used by women in Italy to dilate their pupils and make them more beautiful?

a) Hemp

b) Belladonna

c) Grapes

d) Snowflake

3. Which of the following writers is female?

a) Erich Maria Remarque

b) Harper Lee

c) Evelyn Waugh

d) Haruki Murakami

4. What kind of animal will result from a cross between a male horse and a female donkey?

a) Cannot cross

b) Mule

c) Pony

d) Cather

5. Who is the only actress to have won the Academy Award for Leading Actress 4 times?

a) Meryl Streep

b) Katharine Hepburn

c) Kate Winslet

d) Marilyn Monroe

6. Ellen Sirleaf was Africa’s first female president from 2006 to 2018. In which country?

a) Kenya

b) Morocco

c) Liberia

d) SOUTH AFRICA

7. Who is the only woman to have won an Oscar for Best Actress and Best Song?

a) Marilyn Monroe

b) Celine Dion

c) Cher

d) Lady Gaga

8. Which disease condition mainly strikes men?

a) Hernia

b) Meningitis

c) Haemophilia

d) Diabetes

9. Which dance originated in Buenos Aires at the beginning of the 20th century and was danced only by men (in pairs or alone)?

a) Flamenco

b) Lambada

c) Salsa

d) Tango

10. What production has won the Oscar for Best Picture and not had a single female lead?

a) The lights of the city

b) Lawrence of Arabia

c) Dracula

d) Raging Bull

JOKES AND FUN

I can’t think of anything interesting to talk about. How boring I am, she doesn’t like me!

A man who really listens to me!

I think I’m in love!!!!

IN 1824. WOMEN HAD NO RIGHTS! IN 1924. WOMEN WERE FIGHTING FOR RIGHTS! IN 2024. WOMEN ARE ALWAYS RIGHT

“My father is a hero, my son is a genius and my husband is an idiot!”

“YOU DEVOTE 50% OF YOUR ENERGY TO YOUR CAREER, 50% TO YOUR CHILDREN AND 50% OF YOUR MARRIAGE. I THINK I UNDERSTAND WHAT IT IS PROBLEM...”

ALL WOMEN THINK THE SAME ABOUT MEN...

ART

THERAPY

Make a quick escape from the stresses in life by purify by coloring this mandala and stop thinking about things that cause you anxiety.

and problems in depth

Black - mystery, individuality, ability to look at lif

White - spiritual concentration

Purple - soulfulness

Blue - emotional healing, meditation, achievement

Green - healing the physical body, increasing mental strength, love and care for nature and animals

Yellow - learning, wisdom, laughter,

Orange - creativity, transformation, self-awareness

Pink - love, intuition, femininity

Red - power, energy, passion

However, the colors have a certain symbolism:

The colors you use when coloring the mandala should be chosen intuitively

Rubric prepared by: Dragomir Dragomirov

SALES WITH VELVET GLOVES

This text is like a conversation with friends - four smiling ladies who open their hearts and tell about themselves and their TESY. Each of them shares not only their professional achievements, but also their hopes, dreams and favorite moments. Through their heartfelt stories, we get a glimpse into the attractive world of these women who enrich it with their warmth and inspiration.

ALBENA NIKOLOVA

Position: Senior Sales Manager Corporate Clients

I am... ... fire; demanding; purposeful

My passion is... my family; traveling/learning about ancient and/or foreign cultures.

I’d like to be a...calmer version of the current me; to have time for my family.

My colleagues are... reliable. They are the litmus that provides me with balance

I believe in... the capabilities of the people I surround myself with, those around me.

I want to... keep the craziness of my 30s and into my 60s and add meaning to life with what I do.

I can’t... support and condone stupidity and carelessness.

I dream of... miracles... the miracles of everyday life.

Why did you choose this profession?

I didn’t choose her. She chose me.

The comfort of the known or the challenges of the unknown?

The choice is not clear-cut. It depends on the specifics. But statistically - the challenges of the unknown still prevail.

TESY in you or you in TESY?

It’s probably mutual.

I am... in the detail.

ASYA KOSTOVA

Position: Regional Sales Manager

My passion is... communication.

I’d like to be a... moderately critical.

My colleagues are... fun and supportive.

I believe in.. the good example.

I want to... us to be socially responsible and humane.

I can’t... accept rudeness and vulgarity.

I dream of... keep dreaming..

Why did you choose this profession?

Because of the interaction and communication with different people.

The comfort of the known or the challenges of the unknown?

The unknown, it forces us out of our comfort zone and broadens our horizon of views and perceptions

TESY in you or you in TESY?

TESY in me, with its values, ethics and high standards of professionalism.

I am... a big optimist.

ANA RUPNIK

Position: Sales Manager

My passion is... is to travel, travel, travel and ...sing!

I’d like to be a...professional singer!

My colleagues are... great people

I believe in... myself, karma and sharing energy. I want to... know , will all the wars in the world stop?

I can’t... say “I CAN’T, I can only say I WANT.”

I dream of... traveling around the world and having my own music band.

Why did you choose this profession?

Honestly, I never chose this profession. I can boldly say that this profession found me. When I was still a student, I started working in a foreign company as an assistant and the director of this company very quickly transferred me to the sales department because of my communication skills. Over time, I found myself in this profession.

The comfort of the known or the challenges of the unknown?

The comfort of the familiar sometimes gets boring! Definitely the challenges of the unknown can often win!

TESY in you or you in TESY?

I am always w/in TESY and TESY is always and everywhere w/in me. Mutual love

MATEJA MRAZ

Position: Sales Manager

I am... a person who likes to spend time with my friends and have fun.

My passion is... remodeling and decorating

I’d like to be a...a person who knows how to enjoy life even more.

My colleagues are... great people. I’m glad to be part of this team.

I believe in... fate.

I want to... manage to finish everything I start in my life. With my persistence I can do it!

I can’t... imagine life without chocolate

I dream of... winning the lottery.

Why did you choose this profession?

In my case, the profession chose me. When I first started I worked in retail for 10 months. Then I got promoted and that’s where my journey started. Step by step I ended up in this profession, to be able to say that I love the work that I do.

The comfort of the known or the challenges of the unknown?

The comfort of the familiar exists because I have been in this profession for 17 years.

On the other hand, there’s the challenge of the unknown and the big step of stepping out of my comfort zone and starting to work for TESY.

TESY in you or you in TESY?

The work I do is not just a job for me, it’s a lifestyle, so we definitely complement each other.

Rubric prepared by: MARIYA YORDANOVA