(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 29. The TashkentCasting and Mechanical Plant in Uzbekistan is aiming to increasethe export of its products, Trend reports.
According to the Uzbek president's press department, PresidentShavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized this goal during his visit to theplant. It was noted that in 2023, the plant exported 170 railwaycars and spare parts worth $10 million. However, by 2024, the goalis to increase the plant's export revenue to $15 million.
From 2018 through 2023, the plant conducted a localization programto produce around 100 different types of products. The plant runs26 workshops.
A foundry workshop has been built at the company for $120 million,with the capacity to produce 26,000 tons of goods annually. Allspare parts used in railway operating and rolling stock repair arecast.
Moreover, the head of state visited the Tashkent plant for theconstruction and repair of passenger carriages. In 2023, the plantmanufactured 32 and repaired 319 carriages. Notably, the level ofproduction localization of spare parts at the plant has been raisedto 70 percent.
In total, over the past years, the plant has produced more than300 passenger and service carriages, with over 50 of them exported, 112 subway carriages have undergonemodernization.
These carriages are designed for a 28-year service life andfully comply with international standards, ensuring passengers'comfort, high quality, and safety.
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