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In Q1 2008 Gomselmash exports up 4.5 times

In January-May 2008, Production Association Gomselmash increased its exports 4.5 times to reach $147.8 million from the same period of 2007, BelTA learnt from the enterprise. The exports accounted for 60% of the company’s total sales. The major importer of Gomselmash agricultural machines is Russia, namely Altai and Krasnodar krai, Kursk and Smolensk regions and Republic of Tatarstan (the total of 45 regions). In Q1 2008, the exports to Russia accounted for 76.5% of the total exports to reach $113 million. The growth in exports was made possible due to the active work of the trading houses “Gomselmash-Siberia” in Novosibirsk region and “Gomselmash-South” in Krasnodar krai that were established in 2007. The export development was also furthered by the expansion of the distribution network in Ukraine and the establishment of joint enterprises in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. The aftersales service of the Gomselmash agricultural machines was dramatically enhanced to fully meet consumer requirements. In particular, the warranty period has been extended up to two years, the machines are examined regardless of their time in commission, and the machine-operators receive special instructions on maintenance before the machines are purchased. In 2008, the exports to Ukraine already reached $28.8 million or 19.5% of the total exports. It is second most prospective market after Russia. In Q1 2008, the export to Kazakhstan neared $5 million. A joint assembly production has already been set up there. The joint venture plans to increase the export of the Belarusian agricultural machines to Kazakhstan at least two times. In 2008, the distribution network of the Gomselmash production will be improved through the establishment of trading houses in Central and Central Black Earth economic regions of Russia. A similar network is planned to be set up in Hungary, Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria. Gomselmash Company is a multi-business producer of farm machines used to cultivate and harvest basic crops utilising contemporary agrarian technologies. The company’s line-up includes machines for harvesting grain, forage crops, sugar beet, potato, as well as mowers and machines for complex soil cultivation. The company’s designing, manufacturing and maintenance practices are certified for compliance with the international quality management system ISO 9001-2001. Many times Gomselmash won awards at contests “Belarus Best Products” and “Belarus Best Products in the Russian Federation”. The corporation was established on the basis of Gomselmash plant in 1978. The plant was founded in 1930. At present the company employs over 18,000 people.