08 февраля 200609:24
Lack of defense contractors makes Machine Building Works of Miass turn to consumer goods
On the eve of its 14th birthday, Machine Building Works of Miass, Chelyabinsk Region, are thinking of converting their production to consumer goods, reports the company’s management. The company’s production volume went up by 14% in 2005 solely due to an increase in consumer goods, the output of which went up by 30%. Yet the remaining 70% are still comprised by the defense produce – the plant has enough contracts to provide them with until 2010. However, according to GD Alexander Pelevin, there will be fewer contracts starting from 2008. That is why the company is going to build up its share