President gets acquainted with the capabilities of the foundry and mechanical plant
President gets acquainted with the capabilities of the foundry and mechanical plant
On March 19, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Tashkent’s Foundry and Mechanical Plant.
The plant, which occupies an area of more than 40 hectares, previously did not operate at total capacity and was unprofitable. In this regard, it was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Uzbekistan Railways JSC and modernized in 2013. In recent years, the localization of production has been significantly expanded, which has increased the plant’s economic efficiency.
Today, the enterprise is capable of producing 1.2 thousand and repairing 1.5 thousand freight cars per year.
The plant produces a popular range of products. In particular, six types of freight cars are produced, including semi-open and closed cars with a long wheelbase. These cars are also intended for transporting grain, cement, and mineral fertilizers.
Foundry production is a key industry. One might say, the “heart” of heavy industry. At the expense of $120 million, a foundry was built at the plant, capable of producing 26 thousand tons of products annually. All types of spare parts used in the operation of railways and the repair of rolling stock are cast here.
The Head of state got acquainted with the products being manufactured.
“Our main goal today is to create more jobs. For example, this year, we want to build 100,000 houses in our country. When will they suit people? When there are jobs close to home. Therefore, economic projects will be developed in mahallas, as in the case of personal plots, considering the proximity to apartment buildings. Those who are unemployed will be provided with assistance in finding employment. Such factories play an important role in this,” Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.
It was noted that in the complex, it is necessary to increase the production of goods for construction, utilities, and other industries, introduce entrepreneurs to these opportunities, and increase the number of orders. This, in turn, helps create jobs in related industries.
The plant has 26 workshops, including car-building, mechanical assembly, wheel, foundry, repair, pressing, blanking, and assembly. The President inspected the production process in these workshops.
In 2018-2023, the enterprise implemented a program to localize the production of about 100 types of products. In 2023, products worth 267 billion UZS were produced, and 170 wagons and spare parts worth $10 million were exported. This year, the export volume is planned to increase to $15 million.
The plant has implemented international standards for the quality management system ISO 9001 and the energy management system ISO 50001.
