December 2, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. The Ministry of Architecture and Construction promises to complete the construction and installation work at JSC "Vitebskdrev" in March. This was announced today by the Minister of Architecture and Construction of Belarus, Anatoly Nichkasov, during a visit to JSC "Vitebskdrev", where a major production modernization project is being implemented, according to a BELTA correspondent. The Minister noted the high pace of work on the construction of new workshops at the enterprise. "Currently, the first stage of commissioning the entire complex - a workshop for the production of laminated flooring - is ready. Adjacent buildings must be equipped. Installation of a technological equipment complex is underway in an open area, which needs to be installed as soon as possible. In

JSC "Vitebskdrev" is implementing an investment project for the production of MDF (medium-density fibreboard) and HDF (high-density fibreboard) wood fibre boards. The project envisages the production of innovative boards, including laminated products based on wood raw materials, as well as laminated flooring, which is currently imported. The implementation of the investment project began in accordance with the State Programme for the Innovative Development of Belarus for 2007-2010 and was due to be completed in December 2009. Taking into account repeated postponements, the commissioning date of the new production facility has been rescheduled to June 2013, according to the schedule agreed with the interested parties. The construction readiness of the facility as of November 1, 2012, was 36.7%, compared to the planned 81.96% for that date.

The enterprise was established in 1927 and transformed into a JSC in 1994. "Vitebskdrev" is one of the largest woodworking companies in Belarus. It produces windows and doors, particleboard and fibreboard, sawn timber, flooring boards, and other products. The enterprise has an effective quality management system that complies with ISO 9000 requirements. In order to improve the environmental performance of its activities and prevent environmental pollution, "Vitebskdrev" has established and implemented an environmental management system based on the ISO 14000 series standards. The enterprise is part of the "Bellesbumprom" concern.



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