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Belarus Intensifies Exports of Services
Belarus’ exports of services rose by 22.1 percent in
January-August 2005 to $1.398 billion. Of the total, exports of services to
the CIS countries amounted to $475.2 million, up by 22.3 percent, including
exports to Russia, which amounted to $310.3 million, up by 19.4 percent.
Belarusian exports to non-CIS countries went up to 22 percent to $922.3
million as of September 1, 2005.
The greatest increase of exports observed in transportation,
business, constructions and communication services.
Belarus to Launch 44 Technical Regulations to Meet
European Union Requirements
Belarus plans to introduce 44 technical regulations to meet
the directives of the European Union (EU) in 2005-2008.
Belarus is reforming standardization because of new laws
regarding technical norms and standards. Seven priority regulations have
been drafted in Belarus in 2005 and are being considered now.
Among the key documents are the regulations concerning
low-voltage installation, electromagnetic compatibility, mechanical
production safety, packaged merchandise and pharmaceuticals. Belarus will
soon introduce new regulations regarding foodstuffs, chemicals and
medicines.
Belarusian Companies Introduce Quality Management
Standards
Belarusian companies have intensified their efforts to
introduce international quality management systems in order to increase
exports. Belarus has focused on the HACCP system to boost its exports of
foodstuffs. Thirty-five Belarusian companies have received HACCP
certificates so far, and this number is expected to rise by the end of the
year.
About 530 companies have ISO 9000 certificates, and another
120 plan to receive them by the end of this year. A total of 42 enterprises
have received ISO14000 certificates so far, and their number is expected to
double this year. Some 725 articles may be marked with “CE”.
Besides, Belarusian pharmaceutical companies and cosmetics
producers have started upgrading their productions towards GMP standards.
Belarusian companies are also ready to launch integrated quality management
systems in order to save resources, optimize structure and simplify
management.
Belarus' Oil Exports Up By 25 Percent in
January-September 2005
Oil exports of the main Belarus oil production company,
Belorusneft increased by 25 percent in January-September 2005 to 914,500
tons. A total of 650,000 tons of oil was exported by pipeline transport and
264,500 tons by railroad.
Poland accounted for most of Belarus’ oil exports, which were
delivered for the most part by pipeline transport. Oil exports in 2005 were
projected between 900,000 tons and 1.140 million tons, against 1.051 million
tons in 2004, up by 31 percent.
Siberian Coal Energy Company, Russia to Raise Purchases
of BELAZ Trucks
Siberian Coal Energy Company (SUEK), Russia, which accounts
for 35 percent of Russia’ total coal output, plans to increase by 25 percent
in 2006 purchases of Belarusian mining equipment produced by BelAZ, Belarus,
one of the world’s largest makers of opencast mining equipment and mine
trucks.
SUEK signed a master agreement on cooperation with the
Belarusian plant and its authorized representative in Russia, BelAZ-Komplekt
Plus. The parties agreed to develop a long-term scheme of supplies of mine
dump trucks and special equipment to coal-mining and transport companies of
SUEK and service maintenance.
Founded in 1948, now BelAZ produces more than 200 models of
mine trucks with a carrying capacity ranging from 30 tons to 200 tons and
special machinery, including front-end loaders and wheeled bulldozers. The
main buyers of BelAZ trucks are Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, China, Vietnam,
Turkey and Bulgaria.
Belarusian Metallurgical Plant Increases Steel
Production
Belarusian Metallurgical Plant BMZ, which is situated in the
City of Zhlobin, Gomel Region of Belarus raised steel output by 6.1 percent
in January-September 2005 to 1,472.5 thousand tons. The company produced
1.266 million tons of rolled metal and 62 thousand tons of metal cord.
In January-September 2005 the company’s output in comparable
prices made 10 percent up to compare with the corresponding period of 2004.
The value of goods exported by the company in
January-September 2005 totaled $598.9 million, 7.6 percent up.
MTZ Boosts Tractor Output By 21.5 Percent
Minsk Tractor Plant has increased the output of tractors by
21.5 percent over January-September 2005 to 31,942 units.
In 2005 MTZ is planning to raise the output of tractors by 10
percent to 38,000 units. Within the period of January –September 2005 MTZ
exported 13,579 tractors, or 95.7 percent up on 2005.
Belarusian Potassium Company Started Selling Potash
Fertilizers
Belarus’ potash fertilizers producer Belaruskaly, one of the
largest potash fertilizers producer in the world, started selling
fertilizers via Belarusian Potassium Company on September 26, 2005.
The open joint-stock company Belarusian Potassium Company was
set up in April 2005 between Belaruskaly with 98 percent and open
joint-stock company Grodno Azot with 2 percent to sell Belarusian potash
fertilizers without intermediaries.
Belaruskaly stopped working with its former partners
International Potassium Company, Baltkaly, Ukrkaly and office of
Belneftekhim in Latvia.
Belaruskaly is to deal with customs formalities and remove
potash fertilizers from Belarus, while Belarusian Potassium Company has the
sole right to sell and export potash fertilizers.
BELTELECOM Opens Tender to Purchase Network Equipment
Belarusian company Beltelecom has opened tenders to purchase
network equipment and a hardware/software solution for data processing
centers. Beltelecom was founded in July 1995. The company provides about 70
services, including telecommunication and Internet access services.
Beltelecom plans to buy Alcatel 1000 S12 type cross-connect
equipment for the city of Gomel and EWSD equipment for the city of Grodno.
Beltelecom is accepting bids for the tender to supply Alcatel 1000 S12 type
solutions until 15:00 November 1, 2005 and tender to supply EWSD equipment
until 15:00 November 2, 2005. The winner is to launch the equipment by
December 20, 2005. Beltelecom plans to pay in installments within one year.
Bidders must have at least three years of experience of production or
supplies to the Belarusian market.
Beltelecom is accepting bids for the tender to supply the
hardware/software solution until 12:00 November 1, 2005. The tender
guarantee is at U.S. $10,000. The terms of the tender include the supply,
installation, testing and guaranteed maintenance of the equipment, as well
as the training of personnel. Bidders must also have a Belarusian code
certificate. Web-site www.eng.beltelecom.by, e-mail:
info@main.beltelecom.by
BORIMAK Opens Tender to Purchase Pasta Production
Equipment
Belarus’ open joint-stock company Borimak, based in the city
of Borisov, in the Minsk Region, the country’s leading producer of pasta,
plans to launch a new production line in 2006 to expand its capacity.
Borimak was set up in 1994 on the basis of Borisov pasta
factory. The state holds 27 percent in the company, and individuals hold the
remaining stake. The company’s annual output stands at 13,000 tons of pasta.
Borimak accounts for 80 percent of Belarus’ pasta production.
The company opened a tender to purchase the line last
Tuesday. Foreign suppliers may submit their bids. Bids are accepted by
November. Borimak plans to finance the project from its own funds and loans.
The line is to be launched in the second half of 2006. Web-site:
www.borimak.borisov.by, e-mail:
borimak@borisov.by
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