Enterprises who had to suspend their work amid the pandemic have been gradually resuming their activities now. But they need time and support to reach pre-pandemic capacities. In a number of resolutions and during video sessions with government officials, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has devised specific strategies and tasks to further them.

To have a first-hand view of industrial enterprises reviving their activities, the head of state is visiting today the Bektemir district of Tashkent.

The first facility called at is the plant of limited liability company Bektemir Metall Konstruktsiyalari.

The $ 48 million worth project was commissioned in 2018. It is capable of producing 65 thousand tons of galvanized metal a year, 1.6 thousand kilometers of road barriers, 130 thousand tons of welded pipes and 17 thousand tons of lighting poles.

Metal structures are hot-dip galvanized using Italian machinery Bisol S.p.A., in line with international quality standards. The goods manufactured here are distinct with their durability, attractive appearance and ease of installation. Cutting-edge equipment from China and South Korea is also used at the plant.

The company currently employs 375 engineers and workers.

The President reviewed the production process, and voiced some instructions to executives in charge of the industry.

“Technologies as well as goods are just excellent. Still, it is essential to constantly think of development, to expand the presence of this enterprise in the industry by manufacturing inexpensive, safe and high-quality structures. And when are products reasonable in price? Once we deliver a favorable environment,” Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated.

The head of state noted the necessity of setting up a project design group and turning the enterprise into an industrial cluster with an eye to the European practice, German in particular.

The President also gave directives on training qualified specialists.

The trip to the Bektemir district of the capital city continues.

Source: Official website of the President of Uzbekistan