According to data from the household panel of Gallup International, since the end of 1998, 7 companies represented by 15 brands are active participants with over 4 per cent of the market. The undisputed leader among them is Hayat Chimia with the brands Test and Bingo. Their share constitutes almost 29 per cent of the purchases of washing powders. Regardless of the smaller amounts of bought products, Procter&Gamble holds 20 per cent of the market with the classic brands Ariel and Tide. A successful Bulgarian producer also participates here. This is Ficosota. It managed to introduce the brands Eho and Tema in 12 per cent of the Bulgarian households.
Source: Pari (14.04.1999)

For the fifth time in a row the Made in Bulgaria Union granted the awards Golden and Silver Lion to the best local producers of the year. The Shumen-based company Ficosota was awarded with Golden Lion for the production of oil radiator TESY. The company provides work for 600 people. Its production is well-accepted in the countries from EU, it is a holder of ISO 9001 certificate for quality.
Source: Pari (01.12.1999)