OREANDA-NEWS  On 18 November was announced, that Zaporishia Abrasives (PFTS: ZABR) completed major repair of its furnace No.1. The budgeted cost of repairs exceeded UAH 6 mn.

In the course of works they constructed a new furnace, introduced the melting practice automated control and management system.

In addition, the company repaired the electro-thermal body of the department No. 3, specialized in silicon carbide output. They also reconstructed the furnace charge preparation section, which will permit to exclude natural gas from technological process and thus to save energy resources.

The company is still repairing its cutting-off wheels and rotary files department. This year its capacity will be increased threefold to 10 mn pcs. a year.

Overall, in 2008, the company has invested into its production reconstruction and re-equipment over UAH 30 mn.