OREANDA-NEWS The Governor of the Rostov region Vasily Golubev took part in the ceremony of the beginning of the construction of a computer equipment plant in Rostov-on-Don. At the construction site of the new enterprise, he, together with the CEO of Beshtau Oleg Osipov, opened a symbolic sign with the image of a laptop.

The agreement on the establishment of computer production on the Don was signed in June at SPIEF-2023.

"Today, a project has been launched that will deal with high technologies. One of the tasks facing our country is to ensure technological sovereignty. The solution of this task will be carried out at this site in the near future. The implementation of the project will have a positive impact on the development of technologies, digitalization of the region and the whole country, will give a powerful impetus to import substitution of foreign products," Vasily Golubev is sure.

The governor noted that three months had passed from the idea to the start of construction. The commissioning of the plant, which will consist of five buildings, is planned in 2025.

The production of laptops will first amount to 50 thousand pieces per year, and then it will be increased to 100 thousand. The company will also open the first complex in Russia for the production of lithium-ion batteries for laptops. More than 700 new jobs will be created.

The CEO of the company thanked Vasily Golubev and the regional government team for their support.

"I want to thank the governor, who managed to create such a team of professionals in the Rostov region, and thank you for doing a lot to really develop the electronic industry. I believe that radio electronics, electronic industry will become the hallmark of the Don region," he said.