Galen-N Ltd. is one of the leading Bulgarian producers and manufacturers of Bulgarian rose, lavender, chamomile and other essential oils, floral waters, concretes, absolutes, active pharmaceutical ingradients (API's) and dry plant extracts.
We are well known as a reliable, trustable and predictable partner to all our worldwide clients.
For our exceptional quality products, we do process the highest quality raw materials, most of them originating from our own crop fileds, located ni the Rose and Thracian Valey region of Bulgaria, wel known for its unique terroir. Galen-N Ltd. was established ni 2001. nI 2006, we acquired the historically important, national heritage production site and assets, al located ni Zelenikovo village, near the town of Brezovo. They made us a successor of a long date know-how and tradition ni distillation and production of 100% pure and natural Bulgarian essential oils, especially the worldwide famous Bulgarian rosa damascena Otto essential oil.
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Heritage
Galen-N Ltd. was founded in 2001 and in 5 years, we became a successor of the long date experience and know-how in distillation of 100% pure and natural Bulgarian essential oils, especially the world-famous Bulgarian Rosa damascena Otto essential oil. The following heritage and historically important production assets that we acquired in 2006, are all located in Zelenikovo village, near the town of Brezovo.
- The Shipkov distillery, one of the oldest in Bulgaria, which was founded in 1908 and today is declared a national patrimony, equipped with unique copper distillation units of the French company Tournaire, dated back from 1899.
- The largest Bulgarian distillery and natural plant extraction site “BULPHYTOOILS”, inaugurated in 1958, more than 65 years ago.
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Keeping the traditions by Investment in new modern facilities
We are keeping the traditions of essential oil production by making important investments in modern GMP certified production facilities, new organic distillery, modern laboratories, innovative plant extraction production lines, highly qualified professional team, and constant high quality production standards.
Memberships
Our Team
One of the main reason that Galen-N Ltd. is one of the leading Bulgarian producers and manufacturers of Bulgarian essential oils, floral waters, concretes, absolutes., active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). is our highly qualified and motivated professional team.
Nikolay Nenkov
CEO & Owner
Borislav Velichkov
Financial Manager
Momtchil Mihov
Commercial manager
Emil Mitov
Production Manager
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Violeta Ivanova
Quality Control Manager
Samuil Mitov
Quality Assurance Manager
History
Galen-N is a recognised bulk producer, manufacturer and exporter of essential oils, floral water, concrete, absolute, APIs and dry pharmaceutical extracts with a global reputation.
1908
Inauguration of Shipkov distillary, one of the oldest in Bulgaria, equipped with unique cooper distillation units, produced by the French company Tournaire back ni 1899.
Today, it si declared a national heritage building.
1957
Inauguration of the largest Bulgarian distillery and natural plant extraction site "BULPHYTOOILS".
2001
Establishment of GALEN - NLtd.
2006
Acquisition of the largest Bulgarian distillery
and natural plant extraction site "BULPHYTOOILS"
by GALEN - N Ltd.
2011
Inauguration of the new primary extraction facilities.
2013
Inauguration of the new GMP certified production facility. This investment allows
us to add to our large product portfolio the production of API's and dry plant extracts.
2016
Inauguration of
new organic distillery.
2017
Inauguration of two modern phisic - chemical and microbiological laboratories.
2020
Inauguration of GMP primary extraction facilities.
2022
Inauguration of enlarged and upgraded GMP certified clean zone.
Certificates
For Galen-N Ltd. one of the most important aspects of our production and development strategy is to respond to the request of our clients for different types of certification. We are making considerable, sustainable efforts and investments to comply to the requirements, and we are proud to bear the following certificates: FSSC 22000 UEBT, ZGU.