Today, the opening ceremony of the new production complex of MTZ-Kazakhstan Machine-Building Plant LLP took place in Kostanay, where the production of cabins for tractors of the Belarus brand will be launched.

The event was attended by Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov, Minister of Industry of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Rogozhin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Pavel Zhelyupin and General Director of AOA "MTZ" Vitaly Vovk.
Currently, the plant is assembling the engine and power plant, hood elements and high-pressure hoses. The implementation of the new project will further increase the level of localization of production.
100 new jobs will be created at the new production facility. Also, the expansion of production will lead to an increase in tax revenues to the budget.
In his welcoming speech, Minister of Industry of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Rogozhin highly appreciated the contribution of the Kazakh side to the development of the machine-building industry and expressed gratitude for the support provided in the implementation of the project.
7.4 billion tenge was invested to implement this project. The production area has been expanded by 10,000 square meters. A lot of new technological equipment was installed at the enterprise: welding robots, laser complexes, a robotic priming and powder coating line, and so on.
"In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, we are taking measures to increase the share of Kazakhstani content in products," said Akim of the region Kumar Aksakalov. – "Kostanay machine-building companies are increasing the localization of production every year. This makes it possible to create new jobs, as well as stimulate the development of related industries such as metallurgy, the chemical industry and the production of components. Also, increase tax revenues to the budget."
In general, the launch of this project, in addition to increasing industrial potential, also involves the development of human capital, as well as the development of new competencies through the creation of high-tech jobs.