The Lepel Milk Canning Plant is projected to cut energy consumption more than 30% in 2008, BelTA learnt from company’s director Leonid Smazhevsky. In line with the business plan “Technical reequipment and reduction of energy consumption in 2007-2008”, the company is expected to install several energy saving facilities in 2008. According to the company’s director, a new gas generator will help cut one third the consumption of energy resources in the production of dried milk. Besides, in the near future the company will launch the construction of a new compressor for chilling the products. Nearly Br10 billion are set to be used this year to complete the reequipment programme. The payback period will make up four years. Leonid Smazhevsky noted that resource saving is an important factor to reduce the prime cost of products and enhance their competitive ability at both the domestic and foreign markets. The Lepel Milk Canning Plant exports to 14 countries including the Middle East and Central Asia. According to the preliminary estimates, the production growth in February will total 34%. In January the company netted more than Br200 million. In 2007 the plant’s profit reached over Br6 billion. Capital investments last year totaled Br7.5 billion. The Lepel Milk Canning Plant was founded in 1949; reorganized into the open joint-stock company in 1998. The government’s stake in the charter fund of the company makes up 96%. The plant manufactures dairy products including dried skimmed milk, dried whey, cheese and ice cream. The company’s assortment exceeds 100 descriptions. The company employs nearly 500 professionals.